New laboratory experiments show that a bacterium that lives on grape plants can break down guaiacol—an unpleasant-tasting substance which ruins wines made from grapes exposed to wildfire smoke. Claudia Castro of the U.S. Department of […]
Microplastics and nanoplastics in soils are a growing environmental problem. The extent to which agricultural crops absorb these particles and whether they end up in food has so far been difficult to prove. This is […]
Wolves had long been extinct in parts of Central Europe. Thanks to strict regulations to protect species, in recent decades they have become more widespread again. This brings new challenges: in many areas, protecting farm […]
How do plants breathe? When do they open and close the tiny pores on their leaves, and what does this mean for their water balance? A research team led by Marburg physicist Professor Martin Koch […]
Making renewable natural gas from manure and agricultural residue could make farmers more money, farming more sustainable and—based on a new long-term, on-farm study by Iowa State University researchers—farmland soil richer in carbon.This article was […]
A common soil fungus could help farmers reduce their reliance on synthetic fungicides, new research suggests, by producing natural airborne chemicals that suppress devastating plant diseases.This article was originally published here
While taste and price remain top priorities, more consumers are starting to consider the safety and sustainability of ingredients when dining out—a challenge that restaurants are working to address.This article was originally published here
A dangerous parasite once eliminated in the United States has been detected in northern Mexico, close to the U.S. border.This article was originally published here
The whole world is buzzing about the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence—including those who work in forestry.This article was originally published here
Bees and butterflies help produce our food by pollinating the crops farmers grow. In fact, 35% of the world’s food crops, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, depend on pollinators.This article was originally published here
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