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Reforestation stands out among plant-based climate-mitigation strategies as most beneficial for wildlife biodiversity

A new study finds that, of the three large-scale, plant-based climate mitigation strategies, reforestation stands out as most beneficial for biodiversity. In addition to reforestation (restoring forests in places where they have historically grown), the team of scientists modeled the…

Isabel24/02/2025

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The genetic architecture of resistance to septoria tritici blotch in French wheat cultivars

Septoria tritici blotch, caused by Zymoseptoria tritici, threatens wheat production. Researchers and breeders, studied 285 elite French wheat varieties, identifying 57 resistance QTLs and at least 11 known Stb genes. Their findings aid breeding for resistance and support the future…

Isabel18/02/2025

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New discovery on how plants detect light and grow could result in more resilient crops

Researchers discovered that different photoreceptors control distinct regions of a seedling’s stem. The photoreceptor cry1 reserves energy for later elongation, helping plants reemerge if buried. Using machine learning and genetic editing, the team’s findings could inform crop innovation, making plants…

Isabel11/02/2025

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Pollinators, pollen and varieties determine fruit quality

Pollinators boost both crop yield and quality, yet their species-specific behavior and crop distribution patterns are often overlooked. Researchers stress the need to enhance cross-pollination to improve nutrient content. Optimizing landscape design and plant variety interactions can maximize benefits for…

Isabel05/02/2025

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These bacteria perform a trick that could keep plants healthy

Scientists purified a bacterial enzyme to study its role in plant immunity suppression. Their findings suggest soil bacteria use similar enzymes to either aid plant growth or help pathogens evade detection. Understanding this balance could inform agricultural applications, ensuring plants…

Isabel03/02/2025

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Reforestation stands out among plant-based climate-mitigation strategies as most beneficial for wildlife biodiversity

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New discovery on how plants detect light and grow could result in more resilient crops

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These bacteria perform a trick that could keep plants healthy

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