Agriculture
Wildfires and Farming Accelerate Soil Degradation in the Southern Brazilian Amazon
The Slow Burn: How Repeated Forest Fires and Agricultural Expansion Are Degrading Southern Amazon Soils In the shadow of the...
How War, Trade, and Agriculture Fueled the Spread of Rice Disease Across Africa
Since the mid-19th century, human activity has played a pivotal role in the rapid dissemination of Rice yellow mottle virus...
Mealworms Require More Than Plastic to Be a Nutritious Food Source, Study Finds
Insects have long been hailed as the future of sustainable protein, with many touting their ability to thrive on unconventional...
Scientists Develop Innovative Blueprint Merging Rewilding and Agriculture to Combat Biodiversity Crisis
In recent decades, the intensification of agriculture has been a double-edged sword. While advances in farming techniques since the 1940s...
Adapting to a Changing Climate: Insights into China’s Grain Production Resilience
Amid the escalating threats posed by climate change, the stability and sustainability of China’s grain production have come under unprecedented...
From Croplands to Wildwoods: Monitoring Abandoned Fields from Space
A groundbreaking global review recently published in the Journal of Remote Sensing unveils the profound capabilities of satellite technology to...
Boosting D-Lactic Acid Production Through UV Irradiation Advances
In a groundbreaking advancement with far-reaching implications for sustainable chemical production, researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have engineered a novel...
AI TechX Secures Grant to Revolutionize Cattle Disease Detection
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) AgResearch, in collaboration with Enterprise Sensor Systems LLC (EnSenSys), has embarked on...
Promoting Sustainable and Circular Aquaculture: Policy Report Provides Strategic Recommendations for Germany and Brazil
As global demand for seafood continues to surge, aquaculture has emerged as a vital pillar in securing sustainable food supplies...
Pinpointing Ecological Thresholds to Enhance Ecosystem Management
Ecosystems worldwide are under increasing pressure from human activities and environmental change, with complex consequences impacting biodiversity and ecosystem functions....
New Study Identifies Key Factors Influencing Carbon Storage in Boreal Forests
Boreal forests, sprawling expanses of coniferous woodlands known as the taiga, play an indispensable role in the global carbon cycle....
Digital Twin Technology Revolutionizes Strawberry Farming with Enhanced AI Integration and Cost Reduction
In the burgeoning field of agricultural technology, the integration of digital twin simulations with artificial intelligence is poised to redefine...
Research Reveals Ethical Grounds for Eliminating Specific Harmful Species
In recent years, the concept of deliberately eradicating harmful species from the planet has transitioned from a fringe ecological thought...
How Residential Locations Can Forecast Health Risks from Roach and Rodent Exposure
A groundbreaking new study from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) offers fresh insights into the elusive relationship between...
AI Tackles Insect Damage in European Forests: Insights from the EU Project SWIFTT Webinar
In the ever-evolving realm of forestry management and ecological conservation, the SWIFTT project emerges as a pivotal initiative harnessing cutting-edge...
RBI’s Role in Enhancing Accurate Detection of Rice Blast Disease
Rice, an essential dietary staple feeding over a third of the world’s population, holds a critical place in global food...
Asexual Wasps Offer Promising Advances for Chemical-Free Pest Control
In a groundbreaking study that challenges conventional wisdom in evolutionary biology, Dr. Rebecca Boulton, a lecturer in evolutionary ecology at...
Decoding Banana Genetics: Scientists Unveil the DNA Behind Essential Traits
Bananas, a vital food source for millions worldwide, face significant hurdles in cultivation due to their inherent genetic complexity and...
Emerging Pollutants Exacerbate Water Crisis in Developing Countries, Report Reveals
As the global population continues its relentless upward trajectory, coupled with rapid urban expansion and intensified agro-industrial endeavors, the demand...
Experts Warn of Rising Antifungal Resistance, Urge Global Action
In recent years, the medical and scientific communities have faced an alarming challenge: the increasing resistance of fungal pathogens to...