42,000-Year-Old Tree Just Revealed When Earth’s Next Magnetic Flip Will Happen
Scientists have gained a rare glimpse into a moment 42,000 years ago when Earth’s magnetic field temporarily went out of…
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Agriculture is a dynamic and interconnected field that touches every aspect of human life, from the food we eat to the environment we live in. This featured category brings together a diverse range of topics, offering insights into the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of agriculture.
Scientists Discover Superpower in Plants That Could Clean Air Faster And Store More Carbon
Scientists at the Salk Institute are excited after a groundbreaking study revealed new insights into how older plants defend themselves…
Chlorella: The Green Superfood Of The Future Could Solve Food Security
A type of green algae found in lakes and rivers could be the next “superfood,” helping scientists address global food…
Bats Act As Natural Defenders Against Rice Crop Pests In Southeast Asia
Scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) and Prince of Songkla University in Thailand have shown…
Sod Culture: Growing Grass without Tillage
Sod culture is a method of horticulture in which grasses are allowed to grow without tillage or mulching between trees.
Hypogeal Germination
In hypogeal germination, the cotyledons remain underground and provide the necessary nutrients for the plant to grow.
Agroforestry
Agroforestry is a land use management system that combines trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation with crops and/or livestock.
Herbaceous Perennials
Herbaceous perennials are a type of plant that are characterized by their non-woody stems and their ability to live for multiple years.
The importance of light for grassland plant diversity
The team of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Anu Eskelinen from the University of Oulu (Finland) used the Global Change…
Gene Hunting Leads Researchers To Solve Mystery Of Inhibition Of Awn Elongation In Sorghum
Over the years, the domestication of grasses like wheat, rice, barley, and sorghum for consumption has resulted in certain modifications…