Farming and Agriculture

A new study led by Dr. Duo Jia from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences unveils a novel and environmentally friendly approach to remediating saline-alkali soils using […]

In an advance in legume genomics, researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have produced the first gap-free, telomere-to-telomere (T2T) genome assemblies for two model Medicago […]

Adding crushed calcium carbonate—limestone—to agricultural fields can remove tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year while improving crop yields, a Yale-led study published in Nature Water found.This post was originally published on this […]

Small grains researcher Juan David Arbelaez-Velez knows the secret to making perfect rice—and it’s not about how you cook it. Arbelaez and his team are investigating the genetic blueprint that determines different grain attributes such […]

A forest fire sweeps everything in its path. It drastically alters the soil environment, causing extreme temperatures, reduced moisture, spikes in pH, the release of inorganic nitrogen, a sharp decline in organic matter and disrupted […]

To positively influence purchase decisions, sustainability labels must convey a clear signal rather than remain abstract. Using the EU’s “Green Leaf” organic logo as an example, researchers from the universities of Bonn, Newcastle (UK) and […]

A team of researchers from the Spanish National Research Council has made a significant advance in plant biotechnology by developing a new method for silencing genes. The novel technique uses ultra-short ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequences […]

Much of the scallop farming techniques used in the U.S. derive from practices in Japan, where scallops have long been a part of the country’s seafood industry. Researchers from the University of Maine are working […]

Ever wondered how a delicate plant root can push its way through hard ground? It’s a feat of engineering happening beneath our feet.This post was originally published on this site.

A new report reveals that Australian grain and cotton growers are achieving productivity gains by investing in smarter, long-term weed management strategies, proving weeds can be beaten.This post was originally published on this site.