The study’s findings contradict some previous studies that examined the impact nitrogen fertilization has on soil carbon
Sandia Labs will adapt technology to monitor plant health and breed better crops
Recent work could lead to better performing crop varieties
Recent study analyzed close to 4,500 maize varieties bred and grown by farmers from 35 countries in the Americas
Live cell time-lapse imaging of maize mutant provides crucial details for UC Riverside researchers
A team of researchers is developing a robotic system of all-terrain rovers and unmanned aerial drones that can more quickly and accurately gather and analyze data on the physical characteristics of crops
There is immense potential for the genome sequence to help scientists understand quinoa and therefore modify it for more widespread, commercial use
Breeding new varieties of chickpeas with desirable traits is not only difficult, but also "tedious and inefficient," researcher says
Researchers identify the chemical combinations for better tomato flavor
HHMI scientists develop a much-needed genetic resource that is aiding development of wheat plants with improved traits
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