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Even small amounts of Palmer amaranth threaten furrow-irrigated rice yields, research confirms

A recently published article in the journal Weed Science demonstrates just how devastating Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) can be for... Read more

Discovery reveals key molecular event that boosts wheat's defense against devastating disease

A new study published in Science by a team of scientists across five continents led by King Abdullah University of... Read more

Mapping the Earth's crops with the help of AI can help farmers and policymakers improve planning

As agricultural research continues to become more entwined with technology, smart farming—a phrase that encompasses research computing tools that help... Read more

Genetic mutations linked to Marek's disease in chickens identified

Marek's disease can be pervasive in chicken houses. Chickens infected by this highly contagious viral disease often develop tumors, become... Read more

Sowing the seeds of greater food diversity in Africa

Diversifying food sources and developing underused, nutrient-rich crops could help combat malnutrition and enhance food security in Africa.... Read more

Nature's viny vampire: Discovering what drives parasitic Cuscuta campestris

The parasitic vine Cuscuta campestris grows by latching onto the stems and leaves of plants and inserting organs called haustorium... Read more

Human urine, a valuable resource as fertilizer for sustainable urban agriculture

The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agriculture, with significant environmental benefits.... Read more

Unlocking rice's yield potential: Trio of genes holds the key, study shows

A research team led by Dr. Li Yunhai from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy... Read more

Sustainable seaweed farming could be the way of the future

Seaweed farming could be the sustainable solution the world has been looking for, but new research from Monash University and... Read more

Biochar and microbe synergy: A path to climate-smart farming

Most people probably don't think about soil as a living thing. But it is filled with millions of tiny organisms... Read more

Using cover plants to remove pollutants from arable soil

Nitrate, pesticides, metals and plastic agricultural soils often contain pollutants. But are there sustainable and climate-friendly ways to restore and... Read more

Adding silicon to soil can help tomato plants fight South American tomato pinworm

A team of entomologists and botanists at the International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology in Nairobi and the University... Read more

Maize cultivation in Nigeria: Better predicting pest and climate risks

A new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment shows that pests such as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and... Read more

How light stabilizes a stress-response protein to help plants survive harsh environments

Researchers at National Taiwan University discovered how light stabilizes a key stress-response protein, offering insights into improving crop resilience to... Read more

Climate patterns and water quality linked in farming landscapes

A recent study conducted in southwest England has shed light on the connection between large-scale climate drivers and suspended sediment... Read more