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Dec 07

Image: The COP28 UN climate talks beginned on November 30, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Credit: COP28 UN

Five things to watch for at COP28 climate talks

By Isabel Blog, Climate change

COP28 in Dubai marks a pivotal moment in human history as unprecedented environmental challenges demand urgent collective action. Key focuses include the critical transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, the operationalization of climate funds for vulnerable nations, addressing the…

Nov 27

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What is a COP?

By Isabel Blog, Policy

COP stands for Conference of the Parties, referring to the 198 parties including the European Union that have signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, originally adopted in Brazil in 1992.

Oct 17

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Image: soy plant in the field, with close-up of soybean pod. Credit: Julio César García / Pixabay

BONZAI Genes and Salinity Stress: A Path to Sustainable Agriculture

By Isabel Blog, ECRi, News, Post

In the field of agricultural science, understanding the intricacies of soybean resilience holds profound significance. Soybeans (Glycine max) are a pivotal crop species, highly regarded for their versatility and their substantial contribution to global food and feed supplies, as well…

Jul 21

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Exciting Breakthrough in Chickpea Research: Unraveling the Secrets of Drought and Root Rot Resistance

By Isabel Blog, ECRi, Post

A team of researchers has made significant strides in understanding how a tiny molecule, known as MicroRNA397, can play a crucial role in enhancing chickpea's resilience against drought and dry root rot disease.

Jun 07

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Recount of Farmers-Scientists panel on Gene-Edited crops

By Isabel Agriculture, Blog, Research

Wikifarmer and the Global Plant Council organized a joint webinar that brought together leading speakers in the field of new breeding technologies and gene-edited crops. With a focus on geographical specificities, each expert shared their unique perspectives and expertise, aiming…

May 04

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Relaxing non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) to improve photosynthesis in crops

By Isabel Blog, Plant Science, Post, Science communication

The conversion of energy from the sun into biochemical energy by plants and other photosynthetically competent organisms drives and sustains life on the earth. While the ability to perform photosynthesis provides autotrophic growth, it can be a double-edged sword.

May 03

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Announcing the Winner of the 2022 Global Plant Council Prize

By Isabel Blog, ECRi, Plant Science

The Global Plant Council and Frontiers in Plant Science are delighted to announce the winning Research Topic from the 2022 Global Plant Council Prize: “AI, Sensors and Robotics in Plant Phenotyping and Precision Agriculture, Volume II”, led by Dr. Yongliang…

Mar 28

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International Agreements and the Plant Genetics Research Community: A Guide to Practice

By Isabel Blog, DSI, Plant Science, Policy

Plant Genetic Resources underpin not only the future of agriculture and food security, but are increasingly being re-evaluated to address issues such as climate adaptation, nutrition and the wider bio-economy. This week a prominent ‘perspective’ paper provides an excellent overview…

Mar 23

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Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science

By Isabel Blog, Plant Science

An international panel of scientists have identified 100 of the most important questions facing plant science.

Mar 06

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Inviting post-authors for content on agriculture

By Isabel Blog, ECRi

A platform for agri-food professionals, with a team of 45 experts in the agricultural field and over 700,000 unique visitors per month, is looking for authors to join their network and contribute to their free educational resources for farmers worldwide.

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Five things to watch for at COP28 climate talks

What is a COP?

BONZAI Genes and Salinity Stress: A Path to Sustainable Agriculture

Exciting Breakthrough in Chickpea Research: Unraveling the Secrets of Drought and Root Rot Resistance

Recount of Farmers-Scientists panel on Gene-Edited crops

Relaxing non-photochemical quenching (NPQ) to improve photosynthesis in crops

Announcing the Winner of the 2022 Global Plant Council Prize

International Agreements and the Plant Genetics Research Community: A Guide to Practice

Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science

Inviting post-authors for content on agriculture

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