Resistance to cassava mosaic disease explained
Cassava, also known as manioc, is a staple food for nearly one billion people and an important source of raw…
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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.
Entombed together: Rare fossil flower and parasitic wasp make for amber artwork
Oregon State University fossil research has revealed an exquisite merger of art and science: a long-stemmed flower of a newly…
Indigenous Borneans knew a tree was two distinct species — genetic analysis confirms they were right
Over 200 years ago, a Spanish botanist described Artocarpus odoratissimus, a species of fruit-bearing tree found in Borneo and the…
Path to the brown coloration of diatoms discovered
Diatoms are microscopic unicellular algae occurring in natural waters worldwide. During photosynthesis, they take up large quantities of carbon dioxide,…
Monoculture
Monoculture is the cultivation of a single crop on a given land area, as opposed to the traditional practice of rotating different crops.
Value Added
Value added in agriculture refers to the process of increasing the value of agricultural products through various means, such as processing.
Pollen
Pollen is a fine powdery substance that is produced by the male reproductive cells of flowering plants. It is essential for fertilization.
How climate change may affect rain in U.S. Corn Belt
Air humidity is more important than soil moisture in influencing whether it rains in the United States Corn Belt, an…
Top 26 Drought Tolerant Plants
Drought-tolerant plants play an important role in landscapes and ecosystems. Here are some top drought-tolerant plants and their uses:
Crowding, climate change, and the case for distancing among trees
For many, an ideal forest is one that looks the same as it did before European colonizers arrived. As today’s…