AgricultureNewsPlant Science A new molecular family tree of grasses Massive study of the relationships among grasses provides insight to the evolution of a type of photosynthesis involved in heat and drought tolerance.Isabel28/03/2022
AgricultureFruits and VegetablesNews Tomato domestication involved agricultural societies from Peru to Mexico The whole genome of 628 wild and cultivated plants have been analyzed to unravel some details of the complex American tomato history.Isabel25/03/2022
NewsPlant Science Researchers identify 1,044 underused plants that could combat vitamin deficiency New research has identified more than 1,000 edible plants that could address vitamin B deficiencies for thousands of people.Isabel24/03/2022
AgricultureNews Growing rice with aquatic animals boosts production and reduces chemical use A study shows that growing carp, mitten crabs, or softshell turtles in rice paddies could help farmers produce food in a more sustainable way.Isabel23/03/2022
Climate changeNewsPlant Science Local communities around the globe claim the disappearance of wild edible plants Local and Indigenous communities warn of a significant decrease in the abundance of wild edible plants and mushrooms that negatively impacts their nutrition and food security, from local to global scales.Isabel22/03/2022