New Green Revolution gene discovery sows hope of drought resilient wheat
Reduced height, or semi-dwarf, wheat varieties with improved drought resilience may soon be grown in fields across the globe following…
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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.
Witches Broom
Witches broom is a plant disease that affects many trees and crops worldwide. The disease is characterized by abnormal growth of branches.
Common veterinary drugs show effectiveness against bed bugs
Two common drugs used by veterinarians to combat parasites may be effective against bed bugs, with one showing especially strong…
Watermelons: The Ancient Crop Not From Fertile Crescent
The iconic green and red watermelon is a sweet, refreshing summer staple. But it wasn’t always so sugary or vibrantly…
Conservation Reserve Program
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a voluntary program in the United States that provides financial incentives to farmers.
Global team of scientists determine ‘fingerprint’ for how much heat, drought is too much for forests
How hot is too hot, and how dry is too dry, for the Earth’s forests? A new study from an…
In poplars, two plant hormones boost each other in defense against pathogenic fungi
In contrast to previous assumptions, the defense hormones salicylic acid and jasmonic acid do not always suppress each other in…
What is Seed? Types and Uses
Seed is the primary mean by which plants reproduce and spread to new areas. Seeds are a major source of food for animals and humans.
Antioxidant flavonols linked to slower memory decline: Fruits, vegetables, tea may be helpful
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, which are found in several fruits and vegetables as well…
Mapping Lyme disease out west
Tick bites transmit Lyme disease. But even knowing where these ticks live doesn’t necessarily mean you can predict the disease…