Agriculture
Study examines the impact of leaf wax on plant survival in harsh climates
New research will unearth valuable clues about how viruses, insects, and plants interact and could lead to new interventions to safeguard the food supply
To boost crop yields, scientists have developed a method to make a low-cost, biocompatible fertilizer with carbon dots derived from rapeseed pollen
Digging in the dirt
Researchers are investigating the potential use of a wild/weedy, locally adapted Chenopodium species as a breeding partner with quinoa in an effort to "re-domesticate" quinoa into a form suitable for crop production
Essence, usually extracted from a plant to add flavor or provide a scent, according to a new UF/IFAS study, can be used to improve juice flavor
University of Adelaide researchers developed a realistic mathematical model to predict whether gene drives could be used to eradicate populations of invasive mice from islands
Major changes in agricultural practices will be required to offset increases in nutrient losses due to climate change, according to research published by a Lancaster University-led team
Faculty from the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center are in California this week to speak at a series of seminars on laurel wilt, which could threaten that state’s avocado industry
