The BAG4 protein regulates the flow of potassium in occlusive cells, which optimizes the use of water by the plant

Some spice processors in Bangladesh use an industrial lead chromate pigment to imbue turmeric with a bright yellow color prized for curries and other traditional dishes, elevating blood lead levels in Bangladeshis

Scientists are now making the case that the knowledge and tools exist to facilitate the next agricultural revolution we so desperately need

A team of researchers at University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have been at ground zero of a pest problem that is endangering the sustainability of the avocado

Agronomists have been researching various alternative crops that will grow well in western Texas

Using the jumping genes already present in plants to generate new characteristics would be a significant leap forward from traditional breeding techniques

Rutgers-led study shows how increased rainfall can reduce water infiltration in soils

Being able to grow the elusive and poorly understood bacterium will make it easier for researchers to find treatments for the disease that has devastated Florida's citrus industry

Such diversity could contribute to wine's varying flavors, aromas, researchers say

There have been concerns about the environmental impact of the usage of these BCAs as little is known about the interactions between mycoparasites and powdery mildews