Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

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Innovative Web App can Quickly, Accurately Analyze Vast Genomic Data for Cereal Crops

Agricultural Research Service and Washington State University scientists have developed an innovative web app called BRIDGEcereal [https://bridgecereal.scinet.usda.gov/] that can quickly and accurately analyze the vast amount of genomic data now available for cereal crops and organize the material into intuitive charts that identify patterns locating genes of interest.

6 Jun 2023

Contribution Made by Mycorrhizal Associations to Global Carbon Dynamics

Mycorrhizal fungi have indeed been supporting terrestrial life for at least 450 million years by providing plants with soil nutrients necessary for growth. Scientists have discovered that, in addition to creating symbiotic connections with nearly all land plants, these fungi are key carbon transporters into soil ecosystems.

6 Jun 2023

Evaluating the Impacts of Environmental Change on Mixotrophic Dynamics and Carbon Flux

New research finds that a warming climate could flip globally abundant microbial communities from carbon sinks to carbon emitters, potentially triggering climate change tipping points. The findings are published in the British Ecological Society journal Functional Ecology.

2 Jun 2023

Study Offers New Perspective on the Understanding of Fungal Symbionts

Symbiotic and pathogenic fungi that interact with plants are distantly related and don't share many genetic similarities.

2 Jun 2023

Chemical in Widely Used Sweetener is "Genotoxic", Study Finds

A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is "genotoxic," meaning it breaks up DNA.

1 Jun 2023

New Technique Could be a Game-Changer in the Management of Crop Loss to Mice Plague

A non-toxic method to prevent mice from devouring wheat crops has been shown to drastically reduce seed loss.

1 Jun 2023

Almond Milk Yogurt has a Better Nutritional Profile Than Dairy and All Other Plant-Based Yogurts

In a nutritional comparison of plant-based and dairy yogurts, almond milk yogurt came out on top, according to research led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst food science major.

31 May 2023

Study Finds Insects Heavily Rely on Bacteria for Essential Nutrients

According to a new study performed at Lund University in Sweden, for insects, there is a huge dependence on bacteria for essential nutrients that are lacking in their diet.

30 May 2023

Imaging Technology Provides New Understanding of Root Chemicals Responsible for Plant Growth

On a sunny springtime stroll through a park, it's easy to ignore the parts of plants that are hidden from view. Plant biologists see things differently.

26 May 2023

Failed Antibiotics Could Become Weed Killers in the Future

Weed killers of the future could soon be based on failed antibiotics.

25 May 2023

Innovative Online Tool Allows 'the Plant Destroyer' to Meets Its Match

Known as the "plant destroyer," the genus Phytophthora is considered one of the most important groups of plant pathogens-;causing significant economic and environmental losses throughout history and into today.

25 May 2023

New Method can Help Identify Genome Differences Responsible for Variation in Plant Traits

Plants show enormous variety in traits relevant to breeding, such as plant height, yield and resistance to pests.

23 May 2023

Protein Discovery Could Lead to Better Treatment for Females with PTSD

From humans to plants to single-cell organisms, there's a protein that rules them all.

22 May 2023

Research Details the Food Safety Profile of Genetically Edited Allergen-Free Eggs

Researchers have developed a chicken egg that may be safe for people with egg white allergies. Chicken egg allergies are one of the most common allergies in children.

18 May 2023

Tracking Antimicrobial Resistance Trends in Commensal Escherichia Coli Isolated From Swine

The spread of drug-resistant microbes has become a global health concern that threatens our ability to treat infections.

15 May 2023

Seasonal Behavior of SARS-CoV-2 is Genetically Encoded, Study Suggests

As the northern hemisphere heads into summer, we may be in for a COVID-19 reprieve. Not because the pandemic is over; the Omicron subvariant 'Arcturus' is still creeping upward and causing new symptoms.

15 May 2023

Swarm Intelligence Algorithm Allows Efficient Image-Based Plant Disease Detection

Every year, plant diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi contribute to major economic losses. The prompt detection of these diseases is necessary to curb their spread and mitigate agricultural damage, but represents a major challenge, especially in areas of high-scale production.

12 May 2023

Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

Latest Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

Innovative Web App can Quickly, Accurately Analyze Vast Genomic Data for Cereal Crops

Contribution Made by Mycorrhizal Associations to Global Carbon Dynamics

Evaluating the Impacts of Environmental Change on Mixotrophic Dynamics and Carbon Flux

Study Offers New Perspective on the Understanding of Fungal Symbionts

Chemical in Widely Used Sweetener is "Genotoxic", Study Finds

New Technique Could be a Game-Changer in the Management of Crop Loss to Mice Plague

Almond Milk Yogurt has a Better Nutritional Profile Than Dairy and All Other Plant-Based Yogurts

Study Finds Insects Heavily Rely on Bacteria for Essential Nutrients

Imaging Technology Provides New Understanding of Root Chemicals Responsible for Plant Growth

Failed Antibiotics Could Become Weed Killers in the Future

Innovative Online Tool Allows 'the Plant Destroyer' to Meets Its Match

New Method can Help Identify Genome Differences Responsible for Variation in Plant Traits

Protein Discovery Could Lead to Better Treatment for Females with PTSD

Research Details the Food Safety Profile of Genetically Edited Allergen-Free Eggs

Tracking Antimicrobial Resistance Trends in Commensal Escherichia Coli Isolated From Swine

Seasonal Behavior of SARS-CoV-2 is Genetically Encoded, Study Suggests

Swarm Intelligence Algorithm Allows Efficient Image-Based Plant Disease Detection

Common Food Additives may Have Negative Effects on Your Gut Health

First Gene-Edited Calf Produced With Resistance to Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus

New Model for the Evolution of Higher Brain Functions and Behaviors in Insects

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