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Study analyzes human genomes from the Middle East

Whole-genome sequencing activities have provided valuable insights into historical migrations, human diversity, and the relationships between people of different regions.

10 Aug 2021

Measuring nitrogen fixation in breeding programs for two common cover crops

Both chemical fertilizers and cover crops can help build the nitrogen content in soil. But cover crops come with many other benefits, like improving soil structure and boosting beneficial microbes.

5 Aug 2021

Researchers characterize a new membrane found within the pollen grain

The process of reproduction in flowering plants is well known for over 120 years. Yet, there exist many mysteries to uncover.

3 Aug 2021

Researchers seek to develop a genome editing pipeline in carrots

Yiping Qi continues his research to increase the reach and utility of CRISPR gene-editing technologies, thanks to two new funding sources.

3 Aug 2021

A caffeine buzz helps bumble bees better remember the smell of a specific flower

There's nothing like a shot of espresso when you need to get some studying done--and now, it seems like bees learn better with a jolt of their favorite caffeine-laced nectar, too.

29 Jul 2021

Are farm robots the future of agriculture?

In this interview, we spoke to agricultural economist Dr. Thomas Daum about farm robots and their potential within the field of agriculture.

From University of Hohenheim 28 Jul 2021

Drought impacts root microbiome of rice plants

Drought can have a lasting impact on the community of microbes that live in and around roots of rice plants, a team led by UC Davis researchers has found.

From The University of California, Davis 23 Jul 2021

Natto, a Japanese fermented soybean dish, may hold the key to COVID-19 treatment

Natto is a fermented soybean dish usually served by the Japanese for breakfast. Although it actually originated at the turn of the last millennium, it could be the key to a modern problem—COVID-19—reports a new cell-culture-based study.

23 Jul 2021

Study shows maladaptation of U.S. corn and soybeans to changing climate

U.S. corn and soybean varieties have become increasingly heat and drought resistant as agricultural production adapts to a changing climate.

20 Jul 2021

Pest attacks trigger defensive electrical and biochemical responses across tomato plants

A recent study in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems shows that the fruits of a type of tomato plant send electrical signals to the rest of the plant when they are infested by caterpillars.

19 Jul 2021

Illinois scientists make it easier for farmers to choose plant biostimulants

Corn growers can choose from a wide array of products to make the most of their crop, but the latest could bring seaweed extract to a field near you. The marine product is just one class in a growing market of crop biostimulants marketed for corn.

16 Jul 2021

Study investigates people’s response to the use of genome editing in agriculture

Researchers have analyzed how people from five different countries respond to different usages of genome editing in the field of agriculture.

13 Jul 2021

A new article suggests robotic-based farming relies on current choices to determine whether the future is a utopia or a dystopia

Robots carry out many agricultural tasks, and the future of farming is likely going to rely even more heavily upon robots.

13 Jul 2021

Wetlands constructed along waterways is most effective for reducing agricultural runoff

Implementing large-scale wetlands in the areas surrounding agricultural systems could limit agricultural runoff in key waterways.

5 Jul 2021

New technique can edit plant chloroplasts without leaving any heritable changes

Geneticists at the University of Tokyo have developed a new gene-editing technique that modifies the chloroplast of plant cells.

2 Jul 2021

Polyamines with known functionalities can treat age-related disorders

According to a new scientific study, recently published in the Nature Catalysis journal, baker's yeast can be engineered and improved to create polyamines and polyamine analogs to address major problems in both the health and agriculture sectors.

21 Jun 2021

A new system of organic farming could stabilize food security for future populations

Study shows that self-sustaining systems integrating diverse organic farming practices and human dietary composition could solve the issue of food security.

21 Jun 2021

Research tool launched to support sustainable development in the agricultural sector

IIASA, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the Environmental System Research Institute are proud to announce the launch of version 4 of the Global Agro-Ecological Zones platform - a research tool that supports sustainable development in the agricultural sector - on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.

18 Jun 2021

Widely used herbicide causes infertility in flowers

An herbicide extensively used in forestry, agriculture, and other applications can significantly impact the reproductive health of a common perennial plant.

17 Jun 2021

Skipping breakfast may lead to loss of key nutrients

Adults who skip breakfast are likely to miss out on key nutrients that are most abundant in the foods that make up morning meals, a new study suggests.

16 Jun 2021