crop research
Researchers find that phytol, a chlorophyll constituent, has an inhibitory effect on harmful plant nematodes, without killing them
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Non-invasive methodology facilitates identification of immature or poor-quality seeds without destroying them or creating residues
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Though Pst is known to be highly host-specific, it is interestingly able to infect two unrelated host plants, wheat and barberry, at different spore stages
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Reference genome provides an invaluable resource for crop improvement across wheat, barley, triticale, and rye
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Researchers have identified one of the molecular culprits behind a bacteria known to infect several key crops—pantaphos
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Two Cornell University scientists have received a grant to track down the cause of rapid apple decline
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"Virtual" pollination trade uncovers global dependence on biodiversity of developing countries
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Researchers found that treating apple flowers with a probiotic spray reduced incidence of fire blight
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New paper shows that global atmospheric drying significantly reduces productivity of both crops and non-crop plants, even under well-watered conditions
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Project takes a major step closer to bringing improved varieties to farmers
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