To track disease-carrying mosquitoes, researchers tag them with DNA barcodes
West Nile, Zika, dengue and malaria are all diseases spread by bites from infected mosquitoes. To track the threat 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.
Butterflies: 195 ways to help California’s painted ladies
By documenting hundreds of new nectar plants for painted ladies, scientists have renewed hope these charismatic butterflies may prove resilient…
Step closer to tackling drug resistant parasites in Brazil
Researchers at the University of York are a step closer to identifying ways to support clinicians in predicting drug treatment…
Nutrition Facts and Benefits Of Pineapple
Pineapples are tropical fruits that are rich in vitamins, enzymes, and antioxidants. They may help boost the immune system, build…
Xerophytes
Xerophytes are a class of plants that are adapted to living in arid conditions, & as such have evolved mechanisms to cope with limited water.
Structure of ‘gliding bird’ plant protein could lead to better crops
Biologist Xinnian Dong says her “best Christmas gift ever” arrived in the form of a phone call. The call was…
Paleobiology: Complex family relationships
An international team of researchers led by LMU paleontologist Bettina Reichenbacher has managed to classify fossils of one of the…
Objectives of Integrated Nutrient Management
In this article, the objectives of integrated nutrient management are focused to highlight the benefits and need of an integrated…
Researchers identify elusive carbon dioxide sensor in plants that controls water loss
More than 50 years, ago researchers discovered that plants can sense carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations. As CO2 levels change, “breathing”…
Palms at the poles: Fossil plants reveal lush southern hemisphere forests in ancient hothouse climate
For decades, paleobotanist David Greenwood has collected fossil plants from Australia — some so well preserved it’s hard to believe…