crop research
Two independent studies on apples and pumpkins highlight the importance of the microbiome for health issues from crops to humans
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Researchers analyze the response of almond production under different deficit irrigation strategies
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The development and field use of dsRNAs, via both the insertion of transgenes into the plant genome and the application of dsRNA sprays, is a rapidly growing area of research
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Study shows that adding legumes to traditional crop rotations offers significant environmental benefits as well as increased nutrition for humans and livestock
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Recently validated rapid "leaf-disk assay" uses chlorophyll fluorescence emissions to determine whether a weed is resistant to various systemic and contact herbicides
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Researchers have recruited a fungus to bolster fertilizer efficiency, meaning tastier tomatoes can be grown with less fertilizer
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Researchers have developed a neural network-based classification algorithm that can use apple orchard data to predict how well apples will fare in long-term storage
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New publication in Nature Communications offers patentable tools to improve the efficiency of food production
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A step-wise biorefinery approach uses the whole cob, producing a dye and a possible nutraceutical with the pigments, and an animal litter with the leftovers
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Research will allow plant breeders to create new varieties that have better disease resistance and could increase productivity
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