Corn and Other Crops Not Adapted to Benefit from High CO2
New research shows that some crops are adapted to a pre-industrial environment and cannot distribute their resources effectively to take advantage of extra CO2
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Ecologically Friendly Agriculture Doesn't Compromise Crop Yields
Increasing diversity in crop production benefits biodiversity without compromising yields, according to an international study examining diversified and simplified agricultural practices
Recycled Water Proves Fruitful for Greenhouse Tomatoes
New research shows that water quality and deficit irrigation schemes each have significant effects on crop development, yield, and water productivity
Healthy Oil from Wild Olives
Study represents a first approach to the characterization of wild ivory-white olive trees in Catalonia
Fungi Surprisingly Effective in Fighting Soybean Cyst Nematodes
Recent research finds that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is a potential tool in SCN management
Common Liverwort Study Has Implications for Crop Manipulation
Researchers confirm a new role for a well-known plant molecule, finding that it is the precursor of the plant hormone ethylene, which has many roles in growth and development
Diagnosing a Deadly Crop Disease Faster and More Easily
User-friendly cucurbit downy mildew diagnosis guide suited for both experts and beginners
Plant Genetic Engineering to Fight 'Hidden Hunger'
International research team including University of Göttingen explains advantages of molecular breeding methods
Multisensor Plant Phenotyping System Delivers Standardized Data
Suitable for a range of sample types, the high-resolution sensors on the HyperAixpert enable rapid digital analysis of phenotyping traits
Preserving UK Soil Microbial Biodiversity for Agriculture
New UK Crop Microbiome Cryobank to safeguard future research and facilitate sustainable production of UK's six major food crops