Bananas are threatened by a new strain of Fusarium wilt, not related to the one…
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Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating plants and livestock for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life. It involves various disciplines such as agronomy, horticulture, animal husbandry, and soil science. Advances in agricultural science have led to the development of innovative farming techniques, improved crop varieties, pest control methods, and sustainable practices. Key areas of focus include increasing food production efficiency, ensuring food security, and reducing the environmental impact of farming. Agriculture is fundamental to human civilization, providing essential resources and shaping economies and societies worldwide.
A groundbreaking study has unveiled key genetic markers and candidate genes essential for improving the…
New research challenges the prevailing single-origin theory of symbiosis in plants, advocating for a multiple-origin…
Research reveals that Neolithic farmers in Western Europe, particularly at La Draga, employed advanced cereal…
A new study has introduced a technique using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to detect low…
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have traced the domestication of maize back to its…
Researchers evaluated the effects of common agricultural pesticides on cancer rates, discovering that the use…
A new solar-powered water harvester developed by KAUST uses a self-sustaining cycle inspired by natural…
North Carolina State University researchers have made groundbreaking discoveries by examining the genetic material of…
New research reveals that iron oxide in soils can recycle phosphorus from organic matter. A…
A long-term study since 1929 has revealed significant insights into barley’s evolution, showing its adaptation…
Recent research has detailed the cold resistance mechanisms of the white water lily, offering insights…
Study reveals heath goannas, a species of giant lizard, could save the Australian sheep industry…
New research has identified crucial genes in broccoli that enhance its cancer-fighting compounds, promising healthier…
Researchers have found that zinc significantly influences the nitrogen fixation process in legumes, a discovery…
A University of Florida study suggests that storing blood oranges at cool temperatures enhances their…
Researchers create new list of possibly toxic contaminants commonly found in biosolids nationwide. A study…
Researchers optimized sugarcane’s leaf angle using CRISPR gene editing, enhancing its sunlight absorption. Sugarcane ranks…