Fungal species naturally suppresses cyst nematodes responsible for major sugar beet losses
Credit: James Borneman The plant pathogenic nematode Heterodera schachtii infects more than 200 different plants, including sugar beets, and causes ...
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Syracuse University sociologist part of team recognized for research on rural America
Credit: Syracuse University A research team of 39 investigators from 28 colleges and universities from across the United States has ...
Waiter! This soup is not fly
New research outlines barriers to eating climate-friendly Black Soldier Fly larvae as a protein alternative for humansCredit: (c) Leah_Gourmet Grub ...
Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics’: experts warn worse crises to come; offer options to reduce risk
Highlights: Intergovernmental council on pandemic prevention; risk drivers include deforestation, wildlife trade; tax high pandemic-risk activities; 540,000 - 850,000 unknown ...
Bioenergy research team sequences miscanthus genome
CABBI study provides a genetic road map to maximize the productivity and adaptability of this perennial grass and potential bioenergy ...
Researchers map genomes of agricultural monsters
Hungry screwworms eat livestock alive while thrips transmit virusesCredit: Joseph Fuqua II/UC Creative The University of Cincinnati is decoding the ...
Cucurbit downy mildew pathogen has two genetically distinct host-adapted clades
Credit: E. C. Wallace, K. N. D'Arcangelo, and L. M. Quesada-Ocampo Cucurbit downy mildew is a devastating disease for the ...
Species loss affects basis of life of humans
Jena Experiment: biodiversity decides on the functioning of ecosystems - results in Nature Ecology & EvolutionCredit: (Photo: Jena Experiment) Current ...
Water consumption for trees is calculated in order to design precision irrigation systems
Credit: Universidad de Córdoba / PxHere In 1995, the severe drought that devastated Spain left some farms using irrigation agriculture ...
Impact of arbuscular mycorrhizal species on heterodera glycines
Credit: M. L. Pawlowski and G. L. Hartman Introduced to the United States over 60 years ago, soybean cyst nematode ...
Frozen Food Foundation presents Dr. Zoellner with Freezing Research Award
Credit: Frozen Food Foundation Arlington, Va. -The Frozen Food Foundation, in conjunction with the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP), ...
A molecular break for root growth
Length of plant roots is controlled by hormonesCredit: U. Benz / TUM Roots are essential for reaching water and nutrients, ...
Land management in forest and grasslands: How much can we intensify?
A first assessment of the effects of land management on the links between biodiversity, ecosystem functions and ecosystem servicesCredit: Pete ...
Engineering drought-resistant crops with Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis
Researchers study of the effects of introducing water-saving CAM photosynthesis, which is used by plants that are able thrive in ...
Aerial images detect and track food security threats for millions of African farmers
An early warning system detects and prevents diseases in banana, a key food security crop in Africa. It relies on ...
Are bushmeat hunters aware of zoonotic disease? Yes, but that’s not the issue
Study provides insights into gathering, preparation patterns and meat preferencesCredit: Photo by Julie Claire Akwongo, Veterinaires Sans Frontieres, Germany. Used ...
Nursery automation focus of new effort led by UTIA
Project team includes research and extension faculty from six institutionsCredit: Image courtesy Hines Nursery, McMinnville, Tennessee. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Over ...
Why is fertilizer used in explosives? (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2020 -- Over the last century, the compound ammonium nitrate has been ...
Vanilla cultivation under trees promotes pest regulation
Research team led by University of Göttingen investigates agroforestry systems in MadagascarCredit: Annemarie Wurz The cultivation of vanilla in Madagascar ...
User-friendly cucurbit downy mildew diagnosis guide suited for both experts and beginners
Credit: Andres Salcedo, Mary Hausbeck, Stacey Pigg, and Lina M. Quesada-Ocampo Cucurbit downy mildew is a devastating disease affecting economically ...
