pest management

An international team of scientists has uncovered how a bio-pesticide works against spider mites while sparing their natural predators

Epigenetic changes, passed to new generations, may solve paradox of rapid resistance

Scientists used waterfleas, or Daphnia, to test the effects of prolonged exposure to concentrations of Roundup deemed safe by regulatory agencies

Study offers new avenues for protecting people from starvation due to pathogenic fungus-induced food shortages

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

The lack of public information on such crops could decrease trust and confidence as they begin to enter the marketplace and become more commonplace, scientists say

Researchers find 13 natural and semi-synthetic glucosinolate derivatives are efficient fungicides alone or when used in combination against many fungal pathogens

Increasing diversity in crop production benefits biodiversity without compromising yields, according to an international study examining diversified and simplified agricultural practices

Recent research finds that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is a potential tool in SCN management 

BotrytisAlert is a low-cost test which can be used to measure the fungal crop pathogen Botrytis both in air and plant material, enabling growers to apply controlled measures ahead of symptom development