Variation matters: Genetic effects in interacting species jointly determine ecological outcomes
The greatest diversity of life is not counted in the number of species, says Utah State University evolutionary geneticist Zachariah…
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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.
New research advocates a basic strategy for native fish recovery: Access to water
Rivers need water — a fact that may seem ridiculously obvious, but in times of increasing water development, drought, and…
‘Dream’ discovery could sow crops better equipped to weather the climate change storm
Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) and James Cook University (JCU) have identified an “exquisite” natural mechanism that helps…
Acreage Allotment
Acreage allotment refers to the process of dividing land into smaller plots for cultivation or other uses.
Temperate Fruits: An Overview
Temperate fruits are a diverse group of fruits that grow in regions with moderate temperatures, including Mediterranean, and parts of Asia.
Dinosaur extinction changed plant evolution
With the extinction of large, non-flying dinosaurs 66 million years ago, large herbivores were missing on Earth for the subsequent…
Metabolically engineered bacterium produces lutein?
A research group has engineered a bacterial strain capable of producing lutein. The research team applied systems metabolic engineering strategies,…
Headwater refuges: Combined effect of drought and fire on stream communities
Life is water, and water is life. This truism certainly applies to the Pacific coast, where streams and rivers function…
Sodbuster
The Sodbuster program, created by Title 12 of the Food Security Act of 1985, is a conservation program designed to protect ecosystems.
How Did The Introduction Of Agriculture Affect Early Peoples?
Decrease in nomadism, civilization development, decrease in population are some aspects that’s how did the introduction of agriculture affect early…