Agriculture and Food

However, this is now considered outdated because many approaches can protect both climate and biodiversity.

A study describes a breakthrough in quest to improve photosynthesis in certain crops, a step toward adapting plants to rapid climate changes.

Researchers designed a textile ‘Plant Armor’ that forces insects to navigate a maze-like path if they try to reach a plant.

Processed water from the food industry is excellent fertilizer for seaweed cultivation because it doubles its growth rate and protein content.

Study shows that growing carp, mitten crabs, or softshell turtles in rice paddies could help farmers produce food in a more sustainable way.

In study at plant viruses on pollen grains, Pitt biologists show that variety of viruses travel on pollen where honeybees dominate.