Agriculture
Promoting a no-meat diet is not a blanket solution to the climate crisis and ignores the role livestock play in low- and middle-income countries, scientists argue
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One of the top candidates for enhancing food security with less water is the tepary bean—a native crop that has been cultivated for thousands of years
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Three 2,000-year-old cobs in Honduras show that people brought corn varieties back to Mesoamerica, possibly sparking productivity and shaping civilization
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Scientists used waterfleas, or Daphnia, to test the effects of prolonged exposure to concentrations of Roundup deemed safe by regulatory agencies
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Study offers new avenues for protecting people from starvation due to pathogenic fungus-induced food shortages
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Analysis of 200,000 groundwater samples reveals major mismatch in California groundwater data
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Cassava produces the highest amount of calories per hectare in most tropical countries, can withstand increasing temperatures, and thrives in poor soils
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The development of the genetically modified tomato has implications for developing nations where access to pharmaceutical drugs is restricted
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In a new study, researchers predicted soybean maturity date within two days using drone images and artificial intelligence, reducing the need for boots on the ground
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Scientists report that cowpeas harbor receptors on the surface of their cells that can detect a compound in caterpillar saliva and initiate anti-herbivore defenses
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