Tag: Agriculture

A Michigan State University researcher is hoping to make a connection between pesticides, olfactory impairment and early symptoms of neurodegenerative ...

Discovery could enable creation of new, sweeter varieties A team of researchers, including two from the University of California, Riverside, ...

And what can be done about itCredit: World Scientific Acrylamide is described as 'extremely hazardous' and 'probably carcinogenic to humans'. ...

Thermal stress measurements sound the alarm about drought conditions soonerCredit: Duke Univ. DURHAM, N.C. -- More than 2 billion people ...

Credit: HUTAN-KOCP Leipzig, Halle. Rapid population and economic growth are destroying biological diversity - especially in the tropics. This was ...

Aquaphotomics sheds light on how plants control their water structure to surviveCredit: Kobe University A small group of plants known ...

Scientists have revealed for the first time the natural weapon used by marigolds to protect tomato plants against destructive whiteflies ...

Climate change is shifting productivity of fisheries worldwide Fish provide a vital source of protein for over half the world's ...

UC Riverside study could lead to better strategies for protecting crops from attacks by pathogensCredit: Jin lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, ...

National legislation as well as bans under the international CITES agreement not slowing the trade in seahorse productsCredit: ©Amanda Vincent, ...

Credit: Andrew Davis The Brassicaceae plant family boasts a stunning diversity of fruit shapes. But even in this cosmopolitan company ...

Study reveals important insight regarding breeding and distribution practices and management in the turfgrass industryCredit: Chengyan Yue ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA--The ...

Study shows how to grow aquatic plants in large-scale plant production systems Davie, Florida--Improving Ecosystems with Aquatic Plants Researchers Lyn ...

Application of chelated calcium to stock plants improves resistance to physical damage for poinsettia cuttingsCredit: James Faust CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA--Chelated ...

Credit: University of Washington As gray wolves continue to make a strong comeback in Washington state, their presence can't help ...

Specific antioxidants are associated with particular tomato colorsCredit: Laura J. Pérez-Flores Naturally occurring antioxidants have been of great interest in ...

Credit: Anjel Helms et al 2019. COLLEGE STATION -- A recent study revealed insect-killing nematodes also produce distinctive chemical cues ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Encasing insecticides in microscopic plastic capsules - a common formulation for many pest sprays on the market ...

Newly discovered Miscanthus plants photosynthesize 100 percent more efficiently in chilling temperatures than the industry favoriteCredit: Photo courtesy of Erik ...

Scientists uncover genetic roadmap of cultivated strawberryCredit: UC Davis Consumers want strawberries to be red, sweet, ripe and juicy, like ...