Agriculture
Can Specific Fungi Enhance the Micronutrient Levels in Bread Wheat?
Recent advancements in agricultural biotechnology have revealed a promising strategy to enhance the micronutrient content of bread wheat, a staple...
Sustainability Accelerator Chooses 41 Promising Projects Poised for Rapid Scale-Up
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability’s Sustainability Accelerator is propelling a transformative wave in environmental and technological research by backing...
Lightning strikes kill 320 million trees annually, causing significant biomass loss
The Hidden Forest Killer: Lightning’s Massive Impact on Global Tree Mortality and Carbon Emissions Lightning, an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon, is...
The Holobiont Revolution: Enhancing Wheat’s Climate Resilience with Nature-Based Breeding and Machine Learning
Nitrogen fertilizers have long been a cornerstone of intensified agriculture, dramatically increasing crop yields to meet the demands of a...
Transforming Hydrogen Fluoride Production: Safer and Scalable Synthesis Breakthrough
In a groundbreaking advancement that promises to revolutionize fluorination chemistry, researchers at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan have unveiled...
New Study Finds Deforestation Rates Up to 55% Lower on Recognized Afro-Descendant Lands in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Suriname
ARLINGTON, Va. — A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment has unveiled the profound contribution of Afro-descendant...
Frontiers Forum Deep Dive: Microbial Map Uncovers Hidden Links Between Food, Health, and the Planet
In a groundbreaking exploration of the unseen microbial networks that form the backbone of our global food systems, a consortium...
Landmark Bird Survey Reveals Rainforest Clearing for Cattle Farming Harms Nature More Than Expected
A groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Ecology and Evolution has revealed that the loss of tropical biodiversity due to...
Decoding Maize Root Growth: High-Throughput Phenotyping Identifies Key Genetic Drivers
In recent years, the imperative to enhance crop resilience under escalating environmental stresses has driven agricultural scientists to delve deeper...
Breakthrough Study Reveals Molecular Defense Mechanisms Against Devastating Potato Pathogen
In a groundbreaking advancement for agricultural science, a team of researchers has unveiled critical insights into how potato plants defend...
Innovative Chlorophyll Fluorescence Imaging Technique Allows Early Detection of Fungal Diseases in Rice
In recent years, the global agricultural community has been grappling with the escalating threats posed by fungal diseases to staple...
Scientists Uncover Crucial Survival Mechanism in Soybeans Amid Heat and Drought
In the relentless heat of a scorching summer afternoon, when the sunlight seems merciless and the air remains dry and...
Modeling the Unthinkable: Nuclear Winter’s Devastating Impact on Global Food Production
In the shadow of a potential nuclear conflict lurks an environmental catastrophe of unprecedented proportions: nuclear winter. This theoretical scenario,...
Study Reveals Fresh Grapes as a Nutrient-Packed Superfood
In recent years, the concept of “superfoods” has swept through the world of nutrition and health science, captivating both researchers...
Microbial Map Uncovers Hidden Links Between Food, Health, and the Planet for Healthier Food Systems
In an unprecedented synthesis of over 250 omics studies spanning horticulture, livestock farming, aquaculture, and food processing, researchers have unveiled...
Innovative Project Launches to Accelerate Crop Improvement Techniques
In a pioneering endeavour set to revolutionize agricultural biotechnology, researchers at Cranfield University have initiated a cutting-edge project designed to...
Planting Bush Basil Near Green Beans Naturally Repels Specific Pests, Study Finds
As summer reaches its peak, gardeners and farmers often face a dual challenge: thriving vegetable crops and an equally flourishing...
Global Study Reveals Rapid Decline of Freshwater Resources Worldwide
Since 2002, Earth’s continents have been undergoing a dramatic and unprecedented transformation marked by substantial freshwater loss, a phenomenon driven...
Greater Ecological Diversity Enhances Nutritional Resources in Fiji’s Agroforests
In the face of escalating global challenges such as biodiversity loss and the rise of non-communicable diseases, a pioneering study...
Resurrecting 80-Year-Old Fungi Unlocks Fresh Insights for Sustainable Agriculture
In a remarkable advancement at the crossroads of historical microbiology and modern plant pathology, researchers at the Hebrew University of...