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Study: Global farming trends threaten food security

Citrus fruits, coffee and avocados: The food on our tables has become more diverse in recent decades. However, global agriculture does not reflect this trend. Monocultures are increasing worldwide, taking up more land than ever. At the same time, many…

Isabel02/08/2019

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Genetic breakthrough in cereal crops could help improve yields worldwide

A team of Clemson University scientists has achieved a breakthrough in the genetics of senescence in cereal crops with the potential to dramatically impact the future of food security in the era of climate change. The collaborative research, which explores…

Isabel01/08/2019

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Tracing the roots: Mapping a vegetable family tree for better food

Genetic testing developed by University of Missouri-Columbia scientists could aid in developing new and healthier diets. Human genetic testing has evolved over the recent decades, allowing people to find their ancestors and even determine specific percentages of their heritage. Much…

Isabel31/07/2019

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Some green ash trees show some resistance to emerald ash borers

Genes in green ash trees that may confer some resistance to attacks by the emerald ash borer express themselves only once the tree detects the invasive beetle's feeding, according to Penn State researchers. Knowing this, geneticists may be able to…

Isabel30/07/2019

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Old-growth forests may provide valuable biodiversity refuge in areas at risk of severe fire

New findings show that old-growth forests, a critical nesting habitat for threatened northern spotted owls, are less likely to experience high-severity fire than young-growth forests during wildfires. This suggests that old-growth forest could be leveraged to provide valuable fire refuges…

Isabel26/07/2019

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Study: Global farming trends threaten food security

Genetic breakthrough in cereal crops could help improve yields worldwide

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Some green ash trees show some resistance to emerald ash borers

Old-growth forests may provide valuable biodiversity refuge in areas at risk of severe fire

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