plant research
When it comes to agriculture and plant breeding, choosing the most competitive plants doesn't necessarily lead to the best yield
In a new study, scientists report significant strides in transferring disease- and stress-resistance traits from wild relatives of several legumes to their domesticated varieties
Scientists tip balance of plant metabolism to increase oil content in leaves with aim of making biofuels and related useful chemicals
Yams are a staple part of the Nigerian diet, with Nigeria accounting for around 70% of world yam production, but at current rates of consumption demand is beginning to outstrip supply
Newly published results suggest that mammalian herbivores could generally help protect diversity in warmer climates by preventing losses of small and slowly-growing species
Research team found that spores went farther in hot and windy conditions, and stayed closer to the canopy in humid, wet conditions
Carbon fiber made with lignin would be more sustainable and less expensive than fibers currently being produced
New research will unearth valuable clues about how viruses, insects, and plants interact and could lead to new interventions to safeguard the food supply
Researchers find that carbon starvation and hydraulic failure kill drought-stricken trees
