Shrub willow as a bioenergy crop
Renewable energy demand and consumption is at an all-time high in the United States......»»
European Space Agency to vote on record budget, name new astronauts
The European Space Agency will vote on Wednesday on whether to spend billions more euros to keep up with rising competition in space, as well as unveiling its much-anticipated new crop of astronauts......»»
Ethiopian crop "enset" identified as climate coping strategy in drought-prone regions
In a new study published in the journal Plants, People, Planet, scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, the Natural Resources Institute (NRI) of the University of Greenwich, UK, the Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT (the Internation.....»»
Experiment demonstrates nanoscale structures can improve reverse osmosis seawater desalination
A multinational team of researchers have developed a process that builds on the success of current reverse osmosis processes that remove salt from seawater. Researchers led by Professor Heqing Jiang, of the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioproce.....»»
Salt-tolerant bacteria "can fight fungal attacks on chili"
Salt-tolerant bacteria found in salt pans can be used to contain fungal attacks on chili (Capsicum annuum), a major export crop of India, according to a new study published this month......»»
Functions of transcription factors in maize resistance to insects and jasmonate signaling revealed
Maize (Zea mays) is an important food, feed, and bioenergy crop that plays a pivotal strategic role in food security, while insect pests seriously affect the yield and quality of maize. Benzoxazinoids (BXDs) and volatile terpenes are insect-resistant.....»»
Should maize farmers in sub-Saharan Africa store or sell their grain?
Many maize farmers in sub-Saharan Africa sell their crop at harvest, often because they need funds to pay expenses. Development agencies often support or sponsor harvest-time loans that encourage farmers to store some of their grain for later sale, o.....»»
Team adds powerful new dimension to phenotyping next-gen bioenergy crop
Miscanthus is one of the most promising perennial crops for bioenergy production since it is able to produce high yields with a small environmental footprint. This versatile grass has great potential to perform even better, as much less effort has be.....»»
Wheat prices up amid war, expanding drought
Wheat prices are high, and weather and market factors could make the crop an attractive option for Texas growers coming out of a severe drought, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert......»»
Invasive fruit fly may pose threat to forest ecosystems
The invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD), introduced from South-East Asia, is a well-known fruit crop pest. It lays its eggs by destroying the mechanical protection of the fruit's skin, providing an entry point for further infestation. Egg depositi.....»»
"Hazardous" smog chokes India"s capital
Smog in New Delhi hit "hazardous" levels on Thursday as smoke from thousands of crop fires in northern India combined with other pollutants to create a noxious grey cocktail enveloping the megacity......»»
The cheapest way to watch the upcoming Willow TV series
Find out how you can watch Disney+'s brand-new TV series, Willow, for the lowest price possible......»»
Building resilient farmlands in the Midwest
In the Midwest, climate change has battered states with flooding, drought and erosion. Extreme weather events have made for unpredictable crop yields......»»
Trade and migration will affect how states and countries adapt to climate change
When people talk about adapting to climate change, they often refer to innovations—a new crop variety that can withstand more extreme heat or building underwater pumps to cool coral reefs. But Gary Lyn, an assistant professor who specializes in int.....»»
Special look at Disney+’s Willow teases new fantasy adventure
Warwick Davis reprises his role as the titular sorcerer in a special look at the new Disney+ series Willow, which arrives on November 30......»»
Study examines how well-timed cover crops can suppress weeds in California orchards
California's commercial orchards are home to nearly 2.5 million acres of almonds, walnuts, stone fruit and similar crops. Growers focus their most intense weed management efforts on establishing a clear crop row so that weeds won't interfere with irr.....»»
This is the lowest price ever on an Asus VivoBook laptop that boasts a 4K OLED display
Save $240: As of Oct. 25, the Asus VivoBook 16X laptop with a 4K OLED display is now $959.99 at Amazon. That's 20% off the regular price and the best deal we've ever seen for this device. Laptop displays have come a long way with the latest crop of p.....»»
Climate change is closing daily temperature gap: Clouds could be the cause
Climate change is shrinking the difference between the daily high temperature and the daily low in many parts of the world. The gap between the two, known as the diurnal temperature range (DTR), has a significant effect on growing seasons, crop yield.....»»
From water conservation to crop selection, how farmers can take action against drought
As climate change accelerates, many countries around the world are increasingly facing the risk of drought. Water scarcity has become one of the major constraints of food production in the 21st century, and a major threat for our current and future f.....»»
Europe"s bees stung by climate, pesticides and parasites
Bees pollinate 71 of the 100 crop species that provide 90 percent of food worldwide. They also pollinate wild plants, helping sustain biodiversity and the beauty of the natural world......»»
Farmers in US Midwest struggle amid prolonged drought
Months without rain have left farmers across the vast US Midwest, part of the country's essential "breadbasket," seeing crop yields in freefall, with some fields too damaged to harvest......»»