Agriculture
Research Evaluates the Advantages of Alfalfa-Almond Intercropping
The integration of various plant species within a farming ecosystem, commonly referred to as intercropping, presents numerous agronomic advantages. This...
Fixing a Domestication Mutation in Tomatoes Results in Sooner Harvests
In the realm of modern biotechnology, genome editing has emerged as a groundbreaking tool that not only opens new frontiers...
Adapting Agriculture: Crop Switching Strategies in China to Combat Climate Change
A groundbreaking study in agricultural sustainability has emerged from leading researchers in China, offering vital insights into the need for...
Shifting Weather Patterns Impact the U.S. Corn Belt: A Scientific Analysis
In recent years, the U.S. Corn Belt has become an intriguing subject of study due to the profound ways intensive...
Small Flora, Major Impact: Unlocking Crop Efficiency Through Tiny Plants
Scientists have long been on a quest to enhance the ability of plants to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into biomass,...
Nutrient Overload: A Growing Threat to Tropical Forest Ecosystems
Tropical forests are among the most critical ecosystems on the planet, often likened to the "lungs of the Earth" due...
How Pollinators, Pollen, and Plant Varieties Influence Fruit Quality
Pollination plays a critical role in the production of many crops worldwide, and yet, the intricate relationship between pollinators, pollen,...
Disparities in Agricultural Climate Policies: How Food Prices Are Impacted Unequally in Wealthy vs. Developing Nations
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Food, researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have uncovered...
Improved Road Infrastructure Enhances Dietary Diversity in Africa
A balanced diet is crucial for combating hunger and malnutrition, issues that are particularly pressing in low- and middle-income countries....
