Agriculture

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a novel mechanism by which biochar—a widely embraced soil amendment—enhances flowering in plants far beyond...

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Biochar unveils the powerful role of natural environmental aging processes, particularly freeze–thaw cycles,...

A groundbreaking venture is underway in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, as Okayama University of Science, in collaboration with the NTT East...

In a world grappling with the dual challenges of feeding an expanding population and combating climate change, rice production stands...

In a groundbreaking discovery that may redefine the strategies used to combat plant diseases, scientists have unveiled a novel microbial...

Peri-Urban Agriculture in Barcelona: The Vanishing Green Spaces at City’s Edge The metropolitan region of Barcelona, known for its rich...

The rapid expansion of modern agriculture has brought pesticides to the forefront as essential tools for crop protection. However, their...

In recent years, the proliferation of plastic pollution in aquatic environments has raised substantial concerns about its ecological and public...

Water transport in plants is a feat of natural engineering that has long fascinated scientists. Despite plants drawing water from...

As the global population continues its inexorable rise, the pressure on agriculture to meet increasing food demands has never been...

Agrivoltaics, a pioneering approach that marries agriculture with photovoltaic energy production, is fast emerging as a beacon of sustainability in...

In 2022, Ethiopia faced an unprecedented crisis in its wheat production due to a devastating outbreak of Fusarium head blight...

In recent years, the sustainable conversion of agricultural and forestry residues into high-value chemicals has garnered significant scientific attention. Among...

Phosphorus is an elemental cornerstone of life on Earth, pivotal for the growth and development of plants, and consequently, for...

Cutting-edge Climate Models Reveal Surprising Shifts in Oceanic Nitrogen Deposition by Mid-Century In a groundbreaking new study led by Lin...

In recent years, the avocado industry has burgeoned into a multibillion-dollar global market, earning the fruit the nickname “green gold.”...

Harnessing Robotics and Automation: Pioneering the Future of Poultry Processing In response to the escalating global demand for poultry products,...

In a groundbreaking advancement for sustainable agriculture, researchers have pioneered a novel method to convert sewage sludge waste into a...

Plowing, an agricultural practice practiced for millennia, involves turning over the soil’s top layer to prepare the earth for planting....

Soil is often dismissed merely as dirt beneath our feet, yet this layer is far from inert. It is a...