crop research
Chemical and biomolecular engineering professor will be researching ways astronauts can grow their own fresh vegetables more efficiently while they are on missions
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New research shows that that while fall and winter grazing is probably still the best solution, farmers shouldn't be afraid of grazing cattle in the spring
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Researchers reveal considerable differences between rice varieties in the ability of flag leaves to adjust to fluctuating light
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Technique to boost the production of triacylglycerol could allow producers to harvest oil from large, leafy plants that also have other uses
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One of the top candidates for enhancing food security with less water is the tepary bean—a native crop that has been cultivated for thousands of years
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Three 2,000-year-old cobs in Honduras show that people brought corn varieties back to Mesoamerica, possibly sparking productivity and shaping civilization
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Study offers new avenues for protecting people from starvation due to pathogenic fungus-induced food shortages
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Cassava produces the highest amount of calories per hectare in most tropical countries, can withstand increasing temperatures, and thrives in poor soils
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In a new study, researchers predicted soybean maturity date within two days using drone images and artificial intelligence, reducing the need for boots on the ground
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Scientists report that cowpeas harbor receptors on the surface of their cells that can detect a compound in caterpillar saliva and initiate anti-herbivore defenses
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