Bigger plants don’t always equal more nutritious ones
While increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere encourage plant growth, they also reduce the nutritional value of plants, which…
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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.
Algae as microscopic biorefineries
Fossil raw materials are limited and not available and extractable everywhere in the world — as we are becoming acutely…
Norman Borlaug: Father Of Green Revolution And Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Norman Ernest Borlaug, (born March 25, 1914, near Saude, Iowa, U.S.—died September 12, 2009, Dallas, Texas), American agricultural scientist, plant…
Function follows form in plant immunity
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) and the University of Cologne, Germany, have discovered a…
Berry Fruits: Small and Juicy Berries
The Berry fruits are a diverse group of small, juicy fruits that are enjoyed by people all over the world.
Protandry: Male Parts Mature Before Female
Protandry is a botanical term that refers to a condition in which the male reproductive parts of a flower mature before the female parts.
Clayey Soil
Clayey soil is a type of soil that is commonly found in various parts of the world, particularly in areas with a humid climate.
CO2 removal by enhanced weathering
CO2 removal by enhanced weathering is a promising approach for mitigating the negative impacts of climate change.
Domesticated Plants
Domesticated plants are plants that have been cultivated and bred by humans for a variety of purposes, such as food production.
Dams ineffective for cold-water conservation
Dams poorly mimic the temperature patterns California streams require to support the state’s native salmon and trout — more than…