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Apr 09

Image: The chart shows the number of national agri-environmental policies in each country. - It can be seen that there are a particularly large number of agri-environmental policies in the EU member states. Credit: Wuepper et al., "Nature Food," 2024

Researchers publish dataset of over 6,000 policies from all over the world

By Isabel News, Policy

In the intricate tapestry of global agriculture, sustainability threads its way through economic development and environmental conservation. Through a comprehensive database spanning over six decades and 200 nations, researchers illuminate the nexus between a country's prosperity and its commitment to…

Apr 08

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Image: Substrate-induced droplet formation of a plant TIR domain in vitro. The Arabidopsis TIR domain protein RPP1 was fused with the fluorescent protein GFP so that the rapid droplet formation of the RPP1-GFP fusion protein can be visualized by fluorescence microscopy after addition of the substrates NAD+ or ATP in a test tube. The droplets are highly dynamic structures. Credit: Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Köln

How minimalist plant immune molecules become activated

By Isabel News, Plant Science

A groundbreaking study reveals how phase separation, akin to oil and water mixing, drives the activation of plant immune proteins, shedding light on their vital role in defending against infections. The findings uncover a fundamental mechanism for bolstering plant immunity,…

Apr 05

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Image: A coffee plant. Credit: REYNALDO ALVAREZ CRUZ ( Pixabay

Shade-grown coffee demonstrates the benefits of combining agriculture and conservation

By Isabel Agriculture, News

Shade-grown coffee offers a win-win solution, marrying agriculture with conservation. Research reveals that high shade cover fosters biodiversity, aiding natural pest control and improving soil quality. The study emphasizes the importance of preserving ecosystems while enhancing coffee quality, urging sustainable…

Apr 04

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Image: Hibiscus rosa sinensis . Credit: Nandhu Kumar / Pixabay

How tropical plants beat drought with special root tricks

By Isabel News, Plant Science

Tropical rainforest plants and their associated microbial communities navigate drought challenges through unique root metabolism in the rhizosphere.

Apr 03

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Image: wheat spikes. Credit: Hans / Pixabay

Simple trick could improve accuracy of plant genetics research

By Isabel News, Plant Science

A recent study highlights the significance of artificial spike-ins in RNA analysis. Researchers discovered that plant transcriptional activity varies significantly depending on the time of day, with higher activity observed at night. This novel technique promises to enhance accuracy in…

Mar 29

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Image: When sorghum begins producing grain-laden flowers (left) the plants stop growing. Brookhaven Lab and Oklahoma State University scientists discovered the genes that control flowering time and modified plants to delay flowering. Credit: Kevin Coughlin/Brookhaven National Laboratory

When Plants Flower: Scientists ID Genes, Mechanism in Sorghum

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Scientists have identified key genes and the mechanism by which they control flowering in sorghum, an important bioenergy crop. The findings suggest strategies to delay sorghum flowering to maximize plant growth and the amount of biomass available for generating biofuels…

Mar 28

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The scent of resistance

By Isabel Agriculture, News

Tomato plants emit hexenyl butanoate (HB) to resist bacterial attacks independently of traditional hormones. HB protects against drought and diseases like Pseudomonas syringae in tomatoes and Phytophthora infestans in potatoes. This discovery offers sustainable solutions for crop protection and growth.

Mar 27

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Image: Keerti Rathore stands in his lab with ultra-low gossypol cotton plants that were created using RNA interference, a gene-silencing technique. Credit: Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Beth Luedeker

Natural tech for ‘dimming’ genes brings transformative potential to agriculture

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Advancements in RNA interference (RNAi) technology are revolutionizing agriculture, offering precise gene-silencing capabilities akin to dimming a light switch rather than turning it off completely like CRISPR. RNAi, a natural defense mechanism in organisms, enables targeted gene modification, enhancing crop…

Mar 26

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Image: Apple tree orchard. Credit: NoName_13 / Pixabay

Creepy crawlies protect apples when flowers planted on farms

By Isabel Agriculture, News

Bugs like hoverflies and ladybirds safeguard Britain's apples. Planting wildflowers around orchards creates homes for these beneficial insects, curbing apple damage by pests. Research suggests adding flower margins could boost apple harvests by 6.9%, reducing reliance on pesticides and promoting…

Mar 25

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Image: Biologist Elizabeth Carlen, standing in the back of a truck bed, distributes supplies to members of her squirrel trapping team at Tyson Research Center, Washington University’s environmental field station. Carlen is studying how Eastern gray squirrels are adapting to the urban environment in St. Louis. Credit: Joe Angeles/Washington University

How bias shows up in maps made with citizen science data

By Isabel News, Public Engagement, Research

Citizen science platforms like iNaturalist offer valuable insights into local biodiversity, but biases in data reporting can skew perceptions. Biologist's study reveals how social and ecological factors lead to these biases, influencing species distribution maps. Addressing these issues requires inclusive…

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Researchers publish dataset of over 6,000 policies from all over the world

How minimalist plant immune molecules become activated

Shade-grown coffee demonstrates the benefits of combining agriculture and conservation

How tropical plants beat drought with special root tricks

Simple trick could improve accuracy of plant genetics research

When Plants Flower: Scientists ID Genes, Mechanism in Sorghum

The scent of resistance

Natural tech for ‘dimming’ genes brings transformative potential to agriculture

Creepy crawlies protect apples when flowers planted on farms

How bias shows up in maps made with citizen science data

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