Agriculture
Widely used estimates don't account for effects of affluence on consumer behavior—and affluent consumers waste more food
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Risk or opportunity for rice cultivation?
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The Center for Agricultural Synthetic Biology is the first synthetic biology research institute dedicated to agriculture
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A handheld spectrometer quickly determines the level of THC in cannabis plants
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New research shows how indole can reduce inflammation, fatty deposits
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Alternaria blight caused by fungal pathogen devastates Brassica crops such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and mustard seed
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BTI researchers develop a strain of corn that recovers much more quickly after a cold snap, which could enable farmers to harvest their crops earlier in the season and command higher prices
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In a recent study, researchers wanted to see how the Harrington Seed Destructor handled common US agronomic weeds without the complications of real field conditions
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Researchers have determined that a hemp plant's propensity to 'go hot'—become too high in THC—is determined by genetics, not as a stress response to growing conditions
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With the growth of the organic market, there is interest in identifying and developing fruits and vegetables that are adapted to organic farms
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