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First microneedle-based drug delivery technique for plants

Researchers have developed the first-ever microneedle-based drug delivery technique for plants. The method can be used to precisely deliver controlled amounts of agrochemicals to specific plant tissues for research purposes. When applied in the field, it could be used in…

Isabel07/04/2023

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Thousands of native plants are unphotographed, and citizen scientists can help fill the gaps

New research finds almost 4000 Australian plant species have not been photographed before in the wild, which may lead to their extinction.

Isabel06/04/2023

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Mass media campaigns can be effective in promoting safer crop pest and disease control, new study reveals

A new study has found that mass media campaigns aimed at changing pesticide use to fight crop pests and diseases are more effective when farmers are exposed to multiple forms of communication.

Isabel05/04/2023

Agriculture News Plant Health

Wheat’s ancient roots of viral resistance uncovered

The DNA sequence of a gene in wheat responsible for resisting a devastating virus has been discovered, providing vital clues for managing more resistant crops and maintaining a healthy food supply.

Isabel04/04/2023

Image: Thrixspermum japonicum in Aichi prefecture. Picture taken on May 3, 2020. Credit: kfa/Wikimedia

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Leaf-like photosynthesis discovered in the roots of a leafless orchid

Photosynthesis is the process whereby plants turn sunlight into the energy (sugars) that they need to survive and grow. For most plants, this happens in the leaves, which contain chlorophyll; a green pigment that is essential for photosynthesis as it…

Isabel03/04/2023

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