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Link between forestry management and pesticides in aquatic species

A new study by researchers at Portland State University found mussels, clams, and oysters in watersheds along the Oregon Coast are exposed to pesticides used in managing forests.

3 Mar 2021

Detective work inside plant cells finds a key piece of the C4 photosynthesis puzzle

An impressive body of evidence published this week reveals the answer to a mystery that has puzzled plant scientists for more than 30 years.

3 Mar 2021

Chickpea genetics reduce need for chemicals

In recent years, hummus has become a pop culture food phenomenon, drawing praises from dieticians for the health benefits and chefs for the flavor.

3 Mar 2021

Promising potential for marine biofuel

For several years now, the biofuels that power cars, jet airplanes, ships, and big trucks have come primarily from corn and other mass-produced farm crops.

3 Mar 2021

Rising temperatures could reduce efficiency of food chains

According to a new study, rising temperatures could decrease the efficiency of food chains and endanger the survival of larger animals.

From University of Exeter 2 Mar 2021

New study on plant metabolism can help produce more food for increasing population

A new study has demonstrated how plants exploit their metabolism to identify time and know when to develop.

2 Mar 2021

Study assesses the effectiveness of agri-environmental schemes for biodiversity management

Due to modern agriculture, biodiversity across many species groups is in decline. Over the last three decades, attempts have been made to counteract this with agri-environmental schemes at various levels - from the national federal state to EU-wide programmes.

2 Mar 2021

CRISPR-Cas9 can safeguard future crops under stress from variable climate conditions

Gene editing technology will play a vital role in climate-proofing future crops to protect global food supplies, according to scientists at The University of Queensland.

2 Mar 2021

New function of regulatory gene may lead to more productive plant varieties

A team of researchers has confirmed that the SUPERMAN gene also establishes the number of flowers in leguminous plants.

1 Mar 2021

Study reveals mechanism through which plant hormone controls cell division

The mechanism through which cytokinin—a plant hormone—regulates the division of cells has been identified.

26 Feb 2021

Reducing salt potentially maintains Parmigiano Reggiano cheese's texture and flavor

Aged cheeses pack a punch of nutty, sharp flavor. Before they're fully mature, aged cheeses are either waxed or placed in brine for weeks to create a natural rind. However, the high salt content in brined cheeses deters some consumers.

25 Feb 2021

Study: Role of natural mosquito behavior on malaria transmission

Everyone knows 2 + 2 = 4, but what about mosquitoes plus malaria? Lauren Childs, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics at Virginia Tech, says there's an equation for that too.

25 Feb 2021

Mycorrhizal fungi can control the emission of N2O from agricultural soil

One of the most significant greenhouse gases that cause global warming is nitrous oxide (N2O).

24 Feb 2021

Researchers study how to make farming more sustainable and environmentally friendly

A University of Texas at Arlington assistant professor in the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering (IMSE) Department received a $248,404 sub-grant to study how to make farming more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

24 Feb 2021

Fungal hybridization confers greater adaptive potential in Verticillium longisporum

Several plant pathogens belong to the genus Verticillium and affect many different plant hosts.

24 Feb 2021

Study highlights the effect of climate change on microbial interactions

A study investigates the effects of climate warming on the complexity of the microbial network, offering important insights into ecosystem management.

23 Feb 2021

Environmental DNA can be used to measure genetic diversity of Pacific salmon, trout

Scientists at Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service have demonstrated that DNA extracted from water samples from rivers across Oregon and Northern California can be used to estimate genetic diversity of Pacific salmon and trout.

23 Feb 2021

Jumping genes are an important force in the creation of new genes during evolution, shows study

In the same way that Lego pieces can be arranged in new ways to build a variety of structures, genetic elements can be mixed and matched to create new genes, according to new research.

23 Feb 2021

Researchers use CRISPR to tinker with corn kernel numbers

Corn--or maize--has changed over thousands of years from weedy plants that make ears with less than a dozen kernels to the cobs packed with hundreds of juicy kernels that we see on farms today. Powerful DNA-editing techniques such as CRISPR can speed up that process.

23 Feb 2021

How is climate change affecting the allergy season?

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Professor William Anderegg about his latest research into climate change and how it is affecting the allergy season.

From The University of Utah 23 Feb 2021

Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

Latest Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

Link between forestry management and pesticides in aquatic species

Detective work inside plant cells finds a key piece of the C4 photosynthesis puzzle

Chickpea genetics reduce need for chemicals

Promising potential for marine biofuel

Rising temperatures could reduce efficiency of food chains

New study on plant metabolism can help produce more food for increasing population

Study assesses the effectiveness of agri-environmental schemes for biodiversity management

CRISPR-Cas9 can safeguard future crops under stress from variable climate conditions

New function of regulatory gene may lead to more productive plant varieties

Study reveals mechanism through which plant hormone controls cell division

Reducing salt potentially maintains Parmigiano Reggiano cheese's texture and flavor

Study: Role of natural mosquito behavior on malaria transmission

Mycorrhizal fungi can control the emission of N2O from agricultural soil

Researchers study how to make farming more sustainable and environmentally friendly

Fungal hybridization confers greater adaptive potential in Verticillium longisporum

Study highlights the effect of climate change on microbial interactions

Environmental DNA can be used to measure genetic diversity of Pacific salmon, trout

Jumping genes are an important force in the creation of new genes during evolution, shows study

Researchers use CRISPR to tinker with corn kernel numbers

How is climate change affecting the allergy season?

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