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Many do not recognise animal agriculture's link to infectious diseases

New research led by the University of Kent has found that people fail to recognize the role of factory farming in causing infectious diseases.

14 May 2021

A unique vertical farm can produce 10 times more seed potatoes a year

The pandemic has interfered with production chains in many areas of agriculture, making the restoration of the Russian seed bank a priority of food safety.

14 May 2021

Study analyzes how resistance proteins defend plants from pathogens

Disease resistance proteins function as main immune receptors in plants, detecting pests and pathogens and initiating robust defense responses.

13 May 2021

New way to study uterine fluid in the lab could avoid invasive procedures during pregnancy

The quest to create safer, more successful pregnancies is one of the top goals of modern science. While pregnancy is better understood today than ever before, with improvements in technology helping to lower the risk of negative outcomes, there is much researchers still don't know about a vital part of the pregnancy process: uterine fluid.

13 May 2021

New CAD technology may open up new frontiers in genome research

A new Computer Aided Design (CAD) platform for whole genome design is being launched by two pioneers in the world of biotech: Genome Project-write (GP-write) and Twist Bioscience.

13 May 2021

Food insecurity can be combated by developing better beans

As climate change threatens global food security, researchers at Michigan State University are building better beans crucial to human nutrition by tapping into the genetics of the more heat-resistant tepary bean.

13 May 2021

Tanzanian farmers improve children's diet by sustainable crop-growing methods

A project based in Tanzania found significant improvements in the diversity of children's diets and food security for households after farmers learned about sustainable crop-growing methods, gender equity, nutrition and climate change from peer mentors.

12 May 2021

Genomic Analysis for the Conservation of Koalas

In this interview, AZoLifeSciences speaks to Professor Parwinder Kaur about her latest research that uses genomic analysis for the conservation of koalas.

From The University of Western Australia 10 May 2021

OEM Instruments for Secure Sample Tracking

Ziath offer a complete OEM design, development and supply service based upon its extensive experience of creating high performance 2D barcoded tube scanners and rack readers for biobanking, compound library, pathology and COVID-19 sample management applications.

From Ziath Ltd 10 May 2021

Routine cleaning and sanitation are key to prevent microbial contamination in food products

Spoilage and foodborne illness could be reduced by using specially designed rapid-testing ATP swabs to clean surfaces in commercial food processing facilities.

7 May 2021

Waste incineration plants show potential for climate action

Over the coming decades, our economy and society will need to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions as called for in the Paris Agreement.

5 May 2021

New atlas may support present and future conservation efforts to protect coral reefs

A team of researchers has created the world’s first atlas of all the different types of cells in a reef-building stony coral that inhabits the Indo-Pacific oceans.

5 May 2021

National DNA Day 2021: The Importance of DNA in Research

To celebrate National DNA Day, AZoLifeSciences speaks to Belen Hurle from the National Human Genome Research Institute about the importance of DNA in research.

From National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) 26 Apr 2021

Climate-smart practices may reduce greenhouse gas emissions from corn production

For corn, using dairy manure and legume cover crops in crop rotations can reduce the need for inorganic nitrogen fertilizer and protect water quality, but these practices also can contribute to emissions of nitrous oxide -- a potent greenhouse gas.

23 Apr 2021

Plant species and geographical provenance of the seeds influence pollinators

Insect decline is one of the greatest challenges facing our society. As a result of the destruction of many natural habitats, bees, bumblebees, butterflies, beetles and the like find less and less food.

23 Apr 2021

Combination of organic farming and genetic engineering can increase global sustainability

To increase global sustainability, EU law should be revised to enable the use of gene editing in organic farming.

23 Apr 2021

Raising water levels in agricultural peatlands could reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study in the journal Nature.

22 Apr 2021

Researchers assess the use of drones for spraying pesticides in farms

Besides enabling more potent smartphones and higher download speeds while riding the subway, cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and wireless communications are on the verge of revolutionizing well-established industrial fields.

From Tokyo University of Science 20 Apr 2021

New guide identifies barriers to communicating the significance of plant science

The sustained development of plant sciences is highly significant. For instance, the food supply can be considered in this case.

20 Apr 2021

Supporting Minority Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture

Amy Wu, an award-winning writer for the women’s agriculture movement, speaks to AZoLifeSciences about the need to support women in agriculture.

20 Apr 2021

Agriculture News and Research

Many do not recognise animal agriculture's link to infectious diseases

A unique vertical farm can produce 10 times more seed potatoes a year

Study analyzes how resistance proteins defend plants from pathogens

New way to study uterine fluid in the lab could avoid invasive procedures during pregnancy

New CAD technology may open up new frontiers in genome research

Food insecurity can be combated by developing better beans

Tanzanian farmers improve children's diet by sustainable crop-growing methods

Genomic Analysis for the Conservation of Koalas

OEM Instruments for Secure Sample Tracking

Routine cleaning and sanitation are key to prevent microbial contamination in food products

Waste incineration plants show potential for climate action

New atlas may support present and future conservation efforts to protect coral reefs

National DNA Day 2021: The Importance of DNA in Research

Climate-smart practices may reduce greenhouse gas emissions from corn production

Plant species and geographical provenance of the seeds influence pollinators

Combination of organic farming and genetic engineering can increase global sustainability

Raising water levels in agricultural peatlands could reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Researchers assess the use of drones for spraying pesticides in farms

New guide identifies barriers to communicating the significance of plant science

Supporting Minority Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture

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