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21 articles tagged with "agriculture"
New Platform Innovates Crop Breeding with Trait Stacking
A recent development in crop breeding introduces a platform designed to combine multiple desirable traits through gene stacking, potentially transforming agricultural practices.
Editorial Staff 2 days ago
Potential Jet Stream Shifts May Alleviate Drying in Asian Drylands
Research suggests that changes in the jet stream could potentially reduce drying conditions in mid-latitude Asian drylands, a region facing significant climate vulnerabilities.
Editorial Staff 8 days ago
Fungicide-Treated Soybean Seeds: Higher Yields, But Are They Worth the Cost?
A recent study suggests that while fungicide-treated soybean seeds can enhance yields, the financial returns may not be sufficient to cover the treatment costs for farmers.
Editorial Staff 9 days ago
New Bacterial Strains Could Reduce Fertilizer Dependence for Major Crops
Research indicates that by transferring nitrogen-fixing genes into new bacterial strains, major crops may be able to draw nitrogen from the atmosphere, potentially reducing fertilizer costs.
Editorial Staff 12 days ago
New Study Reveals Plants' Surprising Resilience to Protein Translation Errors
Research from LMU biologists shows that plants can tolerate errors in protein synthesis, challenging long-held beliefs about cellular functions and offering new insights into plant biology.
Editorial Staff 12 days ago
New Study Highlights Common Goals Between Farmers and Conservationists Post-Dam Removals
A recent study indicates that farmers and conservation groups are finding shared priorities following the historic dam removals on the Klamath River, shedding light on regional water conflicts.
Editorial Staff 21 days ago
Financial Toll of Corn Diseases on Farmers Reaches $13.8 Billion
A recent analysis highlights the staggering economic burden corn diseases have placed on farmers in the U.S. and Canada, totaling $13.8 billion from 2020 to 2023.
Editorial Staff 22 days ago
New Study Challenges Climate Change Pest Population Hypothesis
A recent study led by entomologist Mia Lippey argues against the notion that climate change will inevitably lead to significant agricultural pest outbreaks, suggesting a more nuanced understanding is needed.
Editorial Staff 28 days ago
New Study Sheds Light on Bacterial Role in Mushroom Blotch Disease
Research from the University of Florida uncovers over 17 bacterial species contributing to a long-standing disease affecting white button mushrooms, aiming to enhance cultivation practices.
Editorial Staff about 1 month ago