Quantitative Evaluation of Agricultural Sustainability
Scientists have compiled a quantitative assessment of agricultural sustainability for countries worldwide, based not only on environmental impacts but also on economic and social impacts.…
Agriculture
Bees are Protected from Insecticides Using Pollen-Sized Technology
A Cornell University-developed device provides an antidote for lethal chemicals, which kill wild bees and cause beekeepers to lose about a third of their hives…
New Crops such as Energycane Generate More Biodiesel than Soybean at a Lower Cost
Crop-based bioenergy is a long-term alternative to fossil fuels. Energycane, a new crop, may yield three times the amount of fuel per acre as soybeans.…
Chickens, Rabbits, and Soybeans Raised in the Backyard can Help Meet Household Protein Needs
Garden seed, chicken coops, and rabbit cages were all sold out by 2020. Now we know how much protein can be grown in people’s backyards.…
In the Face of Climate Change, Untapped Rice Varieties may be Able to Maintain Crop Supplies
According to a recent study published in Rice, local rice varieties in Vietnam might be utilized to help develop better crops with increased climate change…
Adapting Roots to a Warm Planet Could Reduce Pressure on Food Stocks
Plant shoots take center stage, with their fruit, blooms, and apparent structure. However, plant physiologist and computer scientist Alexander Bucksch, associate professor of Plant Biology…
More Than 100 Million Years Ago, the Origins of Farming Insects Began
A beetle bores a hole in a tree trunk to create a gallery in the wood to shelter its young. It distributes ambrosia fungal spores…
Scientists Have Discovered an Unusual Enzyme that Plays a Key Role in Plant Infection
Scientists have discovered previously unknown ways for agricultural diseases to get through plant cell walls, paving the door for the development of effective disease management…
Willow Tree
Willows, also known as sallows and osiers, are a genus of trees in the Salicaceae family that are primarily native to northern temperate regions and…
The Protein Content of Fermented Beverages Supplemented with Pea and Rice Proteins is Comparable to Casein, an Animal Protein Present in Milk
The majority of probiotic and protein-enriched products are manufactured with dairy products; nevertheless, consumer demand for plant protein is increasing. As a result, the nutritional…
Bacteria From the Plant Microbiota Have Been Revealed to be Suited to Their Host Species, According to Researchers
Bacteria from the plant microbiome have been revealed to be adapted to their host species, according to an international team of researchers from the Max…
Human Waste Rich in Nutrients, prepared for Farming and Economic Development
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium demand, as well as agricultural fertilizer demand, are used to define supply-demand location typologies, their global prevalence, and the implications for…
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