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Here, there, everywhere: environmental DNA clues to biodiversity

Scientists are utilizing environmental DNA (eDNA) shed by living organisms to study biodiversity. EU-funded LeDNA project collects eDNA from lakes to assess and discover species, aiding global biodiversity preservation efforts. On World Biodiversity Day, May 22, 2024, a citizen science…

Isabel22/01/2024

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Researchers develop ‘electronic soil’ that enhances crop growth

Barley seedlings grow on average 50% more when their root system is stimulated electrically through a new cultivation substrate. In a study researchers have developed an electrically conductive “soil” for soilless cultivation, known as hydroponics.

Isabel19/01/2024

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Tree plantations can get better with age – but original habitats are best

Older tree plantations can be more attractive to animals who are looking for a new home than younger plantations, according to a new study. In the tropics, older plantations also welcome a greater variety of different plants and animals –…

Isabel18/01/2024

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Unlocking the secrets of grapevine immunity: Novel study reveals how Eutypa lata metabolites activate plant defense mechanisms

Over the past decade, Grapevine Trunk Diseases (GTDs) have emerged as a significant threat to viticulture, causing economic losses, increased management costs and lower wine quality. Traditional defense methods, like using arsenite, have now been banned due to their high toxicity.…

Isabel17/01/2024

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Research offers a reason why diversity in plant species causes higher farming yield, solving ‘a bit of a mystery’

A study shows how a boost in agricultural yield comes from planting diverse crops rather than just one plant species: Soil pathogens harmful to plants have a harder time thriving.

Isabel16/01/2024

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Here, there, everywhere: environmental DNA clues to biodiversity

Researchers develop ‘electronic soil’ that enhances crop growth

Tree plantations can get better with age – but original habitats are best

Unlocking the secrets of grapevine immunity: Novel study reveals how Eutypa lata metabolites activate plant defense mechanisms

Research offers a reason why diversity in plant species causes higher farming yield, solving ‘a bit of a mystery’

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