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Image: Weedy rice is an aggressive weed that outcompetes cultivated rice. Here, weedy rice is the lighter-colored grass that rises taller than the crop in a field in Thailand. Credit: Chanya Maneechote

Agriculture News

Weedy rice gets competitive boost from its wild neighbors

Weedy rice, a persistent agricultural pest resembling cultivated rice, thrives by hybridizing with wild rice in Southeast Asia, giving it a competitive edge. Genetic studies reveal diverse pathways to adaptation, complicating efforts to manage this costly weed. Farmers employ various…

Isabel01/03/2024

Image: In the study, Carolina azolla — which has been described as having a crisp texture and a neutral taste — was grown in a greenhouse located at Penn State's University Park campus. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons

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Common plant could help reduce food insecurity, researchers find

Researchers have uncovered the potential of a common water fern, "Azolla caroliniana" Willd, to alleviate food insecurity. This fast-growing plant, rich in nutrients, could serve as a crucial food source during disasters. With low phenolic content and various cooking methods,…

Isabel29/02/2024

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Agriculture News Plant Science

Researchers present new approach to identify key regulatory factors in wheat spike development

A study unveils a novel approach to identify pivotal regulators in wheat spike development. By integrating omics and population genetics, researchers pinpoint 227 potential factors. Phenotypic screening of 61 genes led to 36 mutations, validating the method's efficacy.

Isabel28/02/2024

Image: Doñana Park. Credit: Anne and Saturnino Miranda en Pixabay

Climate change News Plant Science

Climate change has brought forward the flowering period in Doñana National Park by 22 days, finds study

Climate change has advanced flowering in Doñana National Park by 22 days, as researchers discovered. Over 35 years, rising temperatures shifted peak flowering from May 9th to April 17th. This alters plant interactions, impacting pollinators and ecosystem dynamics, highlighting climate's…

Isabel27/02/2024

Image: Section of the world map focussing on Africa. Many coloured dots mark the location and type of different forms of land use after deforestation. Credit: Screenshot of the App https://robertnag82.users.earthengine.app/view/africalu

Forestry News

Mapping how deforested land in Africa is used

Africa's forests, constituting 14% of global cover, face accelerating decline due to human-driven economic activities, impacting climate and biodiversity. A study provides high-resolution mapping of post-deforestation land use, aiding conservation efforts and supporting the EU's Deforestation Regulation, crucial for sustainable…

Isabel26/02/2024

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Weedy rice gets competitive boost from its wild neighbors

Common plant could help reduce food insecurity, researchers find

Researchers present new approach to identify key regulatory factors in wheat spike development

Climate change has brought forward the flowering period in Doñana National Park by 22 days, finds study

Mapping how deforested land in Africa is used

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