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Mutation in rice alters sterility temperature, offering new agricultural insights

Thermo-sensitive genic male sterility 5 (tms5) is a widely used thermo-sensitive genic male sterile (TGMS) line for two-line hybrid rice... Read more

Study explores challenges and future of large-scale, high-precision agricultural film mapping

Agricultural films are essential for boosting land productivity, yet their widespread use has raised significant ecological concerns. To address these... Read more

Global study shows pesticides are major contributor to biodiversity crisis

Pesticides are causing overwhelming negative effects on hundreds of species of microbes, fungi, plants, insects, fish, birds and mammals that... Read more

Researchers reveal microbial mechanism behind low methane emissions in ruminant hindgut

A research team led by Prof. Tan Zhiliang from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences... Read more

How smarter greenhouses could improve the UK's food security

When was the last time you walked into a supermarket and marveled at the abundance of exotic fruits and vegetables,... Read more

Aquaculture in the Amazon: Lessons for food security and sustainability

Expanding aquaculture in the Amazon could provide nutritional and economic benefits at a fraction of the environmental cost of cattle... Read more

Sorghum's resistance to Striga: Two key genes fight against crop parasites

Chinese scientists have identified two key genes responsible for sorghum's resistance to Striga, a parasitic plant that causes significant crop... Read more

Research uncovers potential market for smoke-impacted wines amid wildfires

Certain groups of consumers appear to be open to drinking smoke-impacted wines, a finding in a new study that could... Read more

How a breeding network could build a genetic pathway to more productive and climate-smart livestock in Africa

Through strategic investment and collaboration, African livestock systems can harness tools such as genomic technologies and breeding programs to drive... Read more

Guarding our seafood: Exploring strategies against food pathogen Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Recent research presents a novel approach to managing the risks posed by Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a common yet hazardous foodborne pathogen... Read more

Chaotic springs, long summers mean uncertainty for NY grape growers

At first blush, the warmer average winter temperatures brought on by climate change would seem to be a boon for... Read more

More to manure than meets the eye

Over the last three decades, South Texas cattle producer Bob McCan has discovered more about his rangeland and pasture conditions... Read more

Genetic insights reveal plant adaptation to climate change

As climate change accelerates, plants face mounting pressure to adapt to shifting ecosystems and environmental conditions. This challenge is especially... Read more

Bats play shown to play a key role in combating rice pests in Southeast Asia

Scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) and the Prince of Songkla University in Thailand have... Read more

On the front lines against bird flu, egg farmers say they're losing the battle

Greg Herbruck knew 6.5 million of his birds needed to die, and fast. But the CEO of Herbruck's Poultry Ranch... Read more