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Image: Agricultural land near river confluences can help soak up water and slow down the advance of flooding during extreme weather events. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan University

Agriculture News

Agricultural land near where rivers meet can mitigate floods, study suggests

Eco-DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) leverages farmland to mitigate floods by storing excess water, reducing damage. Analysis of 1917 Japanese municipalities (2010–2018) revealed farmland near river confluences significantly reduces flood risk. This eco-friendly approach supports food security, biodiversity, and disaster mitigation,…

Isabel07/01/2025

Image: Prosopis-free farms used for continuous cultivation on land where Prosopis was uprooted in Kahe, Tanzania. Credit: René Eschen.

Agriculture News

Sustainable land management practice successfully ‘uproots’ invasive Prosopis juliflora in East Africa

A study reveals success in controlling the invasive Prosopis juliflora in Kenya and Tanzania using Sustainable Land Management (SLM). By uprooting the plant and using cleared land for crops, 75% of households adopted SLM. Adoption was higher among males and…

Isabel02/01/2025

Full outdoor shot of a plant with leaves showing signs of fall foliage. On the left side of the image, the leaves are predominantly a mixture of vibrant green and bright yellow, indicating a transition toward autumn colors. The leaves are quite large and present a variety of shades suggesting a shift in chlorophyll production. Some leaves also appear moist likely due to recent rain or high humidity. The background is out of focus but suggests ground or concrete. On the right side of the image, the foliage is also a combination of green and some hints of yellow or orange, but the color gradient is less dramatic than on the left side. Parts of the stems of the plant are visible and are a reddish-brown color. An apparatus, a white/light gray pole with small electronic devices or sensors attached to the leaves is present. The sensors appear to be clamped; this part of the image seems to be part of a monitoring or experimental setup for the plant physiology. The lighting suggests an outdoor setting. Overall, the image compares the natural color changes in leaves to those possibly being observed and monitored via scientific measurement devices. Credit: Tohoku University

Agriculture News

New Smart Agriculture Technology for Monitoring Plants

Researchers have developed a small, leaf-mounted sensor to monitor plant health and stress. This waterproof, Wi-Fi-enabled device tracks changes in leaf color, providing real-time data on plant conditions. Affordable and precise, it supports smart agriculture by enabling farmers to address…

Isabel30/12/2024

Male cone of Pinus pinaster. Credit: Wikimedia

Forestry News

Maritime pine seeds remember temperature conditions

Young maritime pine trees retain a memory of early temperature conditions through epigenetic changes, researchers report. These marks, influencing gene expression but not DNA, persist for up to two years post-germination. This discovery highlights how trees could be conditioned early…

Isabel27/12/2024

Image: Plum blossom Prunus mume. Credit: Wikimedia

Botany News

Decoding the cellular basis of floral fragrance

Researchers have created the first single-cell gene expression map of Prunus mume petals. Using advanced RNA sequencing, they identified six cell types driving floral scent production, pinpointing key genes like PmBAHD3. This breakthrough enhances understanding of fragrance biosynthesis, offering potential…

Isabel26/12/2024

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Agricultural land near where rivers meet can mitigate floods, study suggests

Sustainable land management practice successfully ‘uproots’ invasive Prosopis juliflora in East Africa

New Smart Agriculture Technology for Monitoring Plants

Maritime pine seeds remember temperature conditions

Decoding the cellular basis of floral fragrance

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