Shrub willow as a bioenergy crop
Renewable energy demand and consumption is at an all-time high in the United States......»»
Thailand urged to halt crop burning after air pollution spike
Thailand must ban stubble burning by farmers to improve air quality, the head of a leading agricultural body said Monday, after a spike in dangerous pollution left millions needing medical treatment......»»
Unlocking the genetic code of peppers: New study reveals insights into domestication and diversity
Peppers are a versatile, flavorful, and widely popular crop, used not only as a healthy food source but also for their medicinal properties......»»
Agriculture study on cover crops mixtures delivers unexpected results
Farmers usually plant cover crops after harvesting their main crop. This prevents erosion of the soil and nutrient leaching. The roots of these crops also stabilize the structure of the soil. It had been assumed that a mixture of different cover crop.....»»
How does the social behavior of wheat plants influence grain production?
One of the most significant drivers of crop evolution stems from the changes in the selection associated with the shift of plants from a highly heterogeneous and biodiverse natural environment into a homogeneous monoculture environment. Competition f.....»»
Researchers achieve efficient nutrient delivery to crop leaves through nanomaterial surface roughness engineering
A team led by Prof. Wang Guozhong and Zhou Hongjian from the Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has successfully utilized surface roughness engineering of sil.....»»
Aloe vera peels could fight staple food crop pests
The discarded peels of aloe vera can be used as a natural pesticide, helping farmers protect staple food crops from harmful insects, research suggests......»»
Researchers examine emission factors for nitrous oxide from synthetic and organic fertilizers
In a collaboration led by Aarhus University, researchers have measured nitrous oxide emissions during two years at four different locations in Denmark, where representative crop rotations had been established to provide a realistic context for the me.....»»
Using artificial methods to grow crops could help solve global food insecurity
Artificial methods of growing lettuce produce twice the amount of the crop as traditional field-based methods, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The meta-analysis also found that it was quicker to grow lettuce using artificial m.....»»
Fungal–plant symbiosis offers a promising tool to boost crop resilience
Researchers inoculated oilseed rape plants with a species of fungus that is known for its ability to combat pest insects. Utilizing the relationship between beneficial fungi and crop plants may introduce a new era of agriculture where the plant resil.....»»
"Fake Airplane Mode" makes iPhone look offline to user, while an attacker stays connected
Security threats can crop up at any time, even on the iPhone, and now Jamf Threat Labs has demonstrated that even if you think Airplane Mode is on, you might be getting duped.Jamf logoAt the time of publication, this particular attack has not been de.....»»
Study demonstrates the value of citizen science to monitor natural enemy in fight against invasive Siam weed
CABI has led new research which demonstrates the value of using citizen science to monitor the establishment and spread of a natural enemy to fight the invasive shrub Chromolaena odorata—also known as Siam weed—in South and South-East Asia......»»
Rye the right crop for "nabbing" nitrates, capturing carbon and generating bioenergy
Winter rye is prized for its versatility. It is a source of grain and also a forage and ground cover that protects the soil from erosion by wind and rain. But the benefits of winter rye don't stop there......»»
From Barbarella to Howard the Duck: the 7 cheesiest sci-fi movies ever
The science-fiction genre has a vast smorgasbord of cheesy films, and movies like Howard the Duck and Flash Gordon are the cream of the cheesy sci-fi crop......»»
A path to defeating crop-killing gray mold without toxic chemicals
It's a mold that causes billions in crop losses every year, infecting berries, tomatoes and most other fruits and vegetables. Now, researchers have found a way to defeat the mold without showering toxic chemicals on the crops......»»
Here’s how to use quick crop on iPhone Photos app in iOS 17
Beyond the attention-grabbing new features with iOS 17, there are a number of small, yet very handy upgrades with the latest software. One of those is a new quick crop on iPhone Photos app. Here’s how it works. more….....»»
Genome data rewrite the story of oat domestication in China
Oat is among the top ten cereal crop species in terms of global production. It can adapt to different climates, and farmers can grow it successfully even in harsh environments where other crops such as rice and corn fail. However, not all oat plants.....»»
Researchers formulate controlled delivery of micronutrients to promote plant growth
Improvements in crop productivity and nutritional value are needed to meet increased global demand for food in terms of both quantity and quality. A strategy being investigated by KAUST researchers to address the issue is the controlled delivery of b.....»»
Novel technology may lead to improved citrus varieties
Developing disease-resistant, high-quality improved crop varieties to benefit agricultural producers and consumers may seem like a "hairy" task, but Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists may have gotten to the root of the issue......»»
"It almost doubled our workload": AI is supposed to make jobs easier. These workers disagree
A new crop of artificial intelligence tools carries the promise of streamlining tasks, improving efficiency and boosting productivity in the workplace. But that hasn't been Neil Clarke's experience so far......»»
Supporting increased crop growth by regulating the expression of genes that support nitrogen fixation
An article describing research conducted by John Peters, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma, and fellow researchers, has been published in the journal.....»»