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Unlocking plant defense: Bacterial hijacking exposed

Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum poses a severe threat to agriculture worldwide, affecting numerous crops. The pathogen's arsenal of... Read more

Strawberry ripening revealed: Key histone modifications uncovered

Fruit ripening is a tightly coordinated process driven by both hormonal and environmental factors, yet the epigenetic mechanisms controlling this... Read more

Boosting cannabis production: The science behind bud abundance

Cannabis sativa is highly valued for its cannabinoids, which are primarily produced in female inflorescences. However, the genetic control of... Read more

Seed experiments reveal ways to bolster consistent food crops, reduce waste

New research from La Trobe has identified ways to create more consistent seed growth across a season, ensuring bigger harvest... Read more

Sweeping global study charts a path forward for climate-resilient agriculture

Around the world, research on climate change and agriculture has revealed a complex two-way relationship. Global agriculture is a major... Read more

Legislation to protect fish in Brazil could have opposite effect

A new law aimed at the protection of migratory fish in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands will harm thousands of local and... Read more

Farming at the edges of nature reserves is helping exotic species invade New Zealand, finds study

Native shrublands were once common across the Canterbury Plains, but over time, conversion of land to other uses, including irrigated... Read more

Diet change for more sustainable finfish aquaculture

As the cost of fish oil continues to rise, Australian aquaculture operators are looking for safe and more sustainable sources... Read more

Strawberry disease could threaten Hampton Roads' spring harvest

In a few weeks, strawberry growers in southeast Virginia will plant their crop to be harvested in May. But many... Read more

Bat population collapse linked to increased pesticide use and more than 1,000 infant deaths

Bats are considered a natural pesticide, widely relied on by farmers as an alternative to chemical pesticides to protect their... Read more

Replacement crop treatment not safe for important pollinator, experts say

A novel pesticide thought to be a potential successor to banned neonicotinoids caused 100% mortality in mason bees in a... Read more

Dolphin-friendly? New research shows that vague environmental labeling is common on NZ seafood products

Many seafood products sold in New Zealand make environmental claims, but our new research shows most of them are too... Read more

Soil treated with organic fertilizers stores more carbon, study finds

With carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increasing in recent decades, there is a growing urgency to find strategies for... Read more

Denmark reports cases of bluetongue disease that can be fatal to sheep but is harmless to humans

Denmark reported Tuesday cases of bluetongue in the country's east, a non-contagious, insect-borne viral disease that is harmless to humans... Read more

Research uncovers new strategy for salt-resistant poplar

Salt stress disrupts plant growth by impairing ion balance and reducing water uptake, posing a significant challenge to agriculture and... Read more