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Scientists identify gene with the largest impact on seed protein in soybean

Soybeans outmatch all other legumes as the protein powerhouses of the plant kingdom, providing a key protein source for humans and livestock around the world.

11 Feb 2022

Study shows how root symbiosis with fungi is driven by the plant’s phosphate status

Phosphorus is one of the most important nutrients for plants. Among other functions, it is needed to create substances for the plant’s immune system, for the healthy development of seeds and for root growth.

9 Feb 2022

Tropical sea anemone stings could hold key to new pain-relieving drugs

QUT PhD researcher Lauren Ashwood has studied sea anemones' venom makeup extensively, in particular, Telmatactis stephensoni a reef-based sea anemone that can grow from 8 to 10 cm.

8 Feb 2022

TAB1 gene plays a key role in maintaining stem cells during ovule formation in rice plants

Rice has long been a staple food for more than half the global population. The United Nations even declared 2004 the International Year of Rice to raise awareness and encourage action to protect and advance the crop for a rapidly growing population.

7 Feb 2022

Study examines the effects of swidden agriculture on ant communities

A new study, led by CABI scientist Dr Elizabeth Finch, is the first to investigate the impacts of swidden agriculture on ant communities across the full degradation gradient, highlighting the utmost importance of the conservation of existing closed canopy forests.

2 Feb 2022

Sustainable groundwater use could reduce corn, soybean and wheat production in the U.S.

In the U.S., 52% of irrigated land is used for corn, soybean and winter wheat production. Corn and soybean are two of the country's most important crops, with 17% of corn production and 12% of soybean production coming from irrigated areas.

31 Jan 2022

European Reference Genome Atlas intends to provide “reference genomes” for the biodiversity of Europe

In 2021, experts launched the “European Reference Genome Atlas” (ERGA) to give crucial genetic data to inform the study of Europe’s biodiversity.

31 Jan 2022

Study identifies genetic traits relevant to the appearance and behavior of two bee subspecies

Recently discovered genetic knowledge of two nuisance western honey bee subspecies will help commercial and hobby beekeepers.

28 Jan 2022

Plant pathologists compile recovery plan to combat the growing threat to corn production

A growing threat to corn around the world, tar spot has had a significant impact on United States corn production. From 2018 to 2020, the disease resulted in a loss of 242.6 million bushels and this number is expected to grow after the 2021 season.

28 Jan 2022

Protecting plants is imperative to sustain the health and wealth, report says

From farms to forests, Canada's plants face increasingly complex threats and protecting them is imperative to sustain the health and wealth they provide, according to Cultivating Diversity, a new expert panel report from the Council of Canadian Academies.

28 Jan 2022

Study analyzes the effect of temperature on the height of sorghum plants

Scientists have used data analytics to investigate how genetics and changing environmental factors interact throughout the critical phases of plant growth.

27 Jan 2022

Diverse pollen diet mitigates the negative effects of parasitic infestation for bumblebees

Bumblebees are important pollinators because they pollinate many different plant species and are extremely resilient. They can still manage to fly at temperatures that are too cold for other pollinators.

24 Jan 2022

Producing New Antibiotics Through Gene Editing

In this interview, we speak to Professor Jason Micklefield about his latest research that may be able to produce new antibiotics through gene-editing technologies.

From The University of Manchester 24 Jan 2022

Researchers discover new imperfection in the way Rubisco functions in cowpea

A single enzyme is responsible for assimilating carbon dioxide in photosynthesis to create all the carbon in human bodies, in food, and in the biosphere as a whole.

21 Jan 2022

Study highlights incomplete and inconsistent nutrition information provided by online food retailers

Online food retailers do not consistently display nutrition information on their websites-;and U.S. laws are lagging behind in mandating the same labeling required for foods sold in brick-and-mortar stores, according to a new analysis by researchers from the NYU School of Global Public Health and the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

From New York University (NYU) 21 Jan 2022

Scientists plan for better ways to combat weeds in a changing world

The world is warming. And fast. By 2050, it's likely the planet will have warmed by about 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit compared to before the Industrial Revolution.

20 Jan 2022

Study analyzes the global patterns of access to digital sequence information

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity recognized the rights of nations over their ecosystems’ diversity, which comprises all non-human living creatures.

20 Jan 2022

Colombia takes steps to preserve its biodiversity via genomic studies

Researchers from UEA predict that the second-most diverse nation in the world will benefit ecologically, economically, and socially from joining the Earth Biogenome Project.

20 Jan 2022

New guidance document for DNA-based biodiversity assessment methods

Between 2016 and 2021, over 500 researchers collaborated within the DNAqua-Net international network, funded by the European Union’s European Cooperation in Science and Technology program (COST), with the goal to develop and advance biodiversity assessment methods based on analysis of DNA obtained from the environment (e.g. river water) or from unsorted collections of organisms.

17 Jan 2022

WVU food science experts determine the properties of protein in several insect powders

As the human population grows to a predicted 10 billion by 2050 and overall land mass remains constant, traditional animal farming may become a less viable method for food production.

13 Jan 2022

Agriculture News and Research

Scientists identify gene with the largest impact on seed protein in soybean

Study shows how root symbiosis with fungi is driven by the plant’s phosphate status

Tropical sea anemone stings could hold key to new pain-relieving drugs

TAB1 gene plays a key role in maintaining stem cells during ovule formation in rice plants

Study examines the effects of swidden agriculture on ant communities

Sustainable groundwater use could reduce corn, soybean and wheat production in the U.S.

European Reference Genome Atlas intends to provide “reference genomes” for the biodiversity of Europe

Study identifies genetic traits relevant to the appearance and behavior of two bee subspecies

Plant pathologists compile recovery plan to combat the growing threat to corn production

Protecting plants is imperative to sustain the health and wealth, report says

Study analyzes the effect of temperature on the height of sorghum plants

Diverse pollen diet mitigates the negative effects of parasitic infestation for bumblebees

Producing New Antibiotics Through Gene Editing

Researchers discover new imperfection in the way Rubisco functions in cowpea

Study highlights incomplete and inconsistent nutrition information provided by online food retailers

Scientists plan for better ways to combat weeds in a changing world

Study analyzes the global patterns of access to digital sequence information

Colombia takes steps to preserve its biodiversity via genomic studies

New guidance document for DNA-based biodiversity assessment methods

WVU food science experts determine the properties of protein in several insect powders

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