Adding crushed volcanic rocks to agricultural fields can both improve the soil and suck down…
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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 new nanotechnology-based pest control method allows for deep soil delivery of pesticides, offering an…
Recent research reveals that plants employ their internal circadian rhythms to adapt to fluctuations in…
It’s one thing for a hybrid citrus tree to tolerate citrus greening disease (a.k.a. Huanglongbing)…
Early mapping of potato blight in the USA offers insights into the disease’s initial spread…
Bovine muscle cells have been engineered to generate their own growth signals, eliminating the need…
A new species of nematode has the potential to safeguard crops without the need for…
Research by undergraduates, carried out in a kitchen amidst lockdown, has the potential to minimize…
Research reveals a global threat to food security from potassium deficiency in soils, highlighting the…
You’d think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on…
Researchers have mapped the genome of ancient einkorn wheat, opening avenues for breeding more resilient…
Text analytics revealed new insights into the spread of Phytophthora infestans, from its historical impact…
A new global policy report from the Food System Economics Commission (FSEC), authored by leading…
Changing the color of commonly used agricultural nets lessens insect damage to Kujo Leek fields.…
IMA peptides in legumes enhance iron acquisition for nitrogen fixation, offering insights into sustainable agriculture…
A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy…
For the first time, scientists from Stockholm University have studied the surfaces of iron and…
The world’s natural supply is at risk, making crucial developments essential. Amid the challenges of…