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Jul 13

Big data: researchers double accuracy in predicting wheat yields

By Isabel Agriculture, News

The enormous potential of Big Data has already been demonstrated in areas such as financial services and telecommunications. An international team of researchers has now tapped the potential of big data for the first time on a large scale for…

Jul 09

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Small Millets – for Food and Nutritional Security

By Isabel Agriculture, Blog, ECRi, Fruits and Vegetables, Post

Considering the importance of these nutritious small grain crops the U.N. General Assembly recently adopted a resolution, sponsored by India and supported by more than 70 countries, declaring year 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The resolution is meant…

Jul 02

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Single gene boosts climate resilience, yield and carbon capture in crops

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Scientists have discovered a single gene that simultaneously boosts plant growth and tolerance for stresses such as drought and salt, all while tackling the root cause of climate change by enabling plants to pull more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Jun 23

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Grape genetics research reveals what makes the perfect flower

By Isabel Agriculture, Fruits and Vegetables, News, Plant Science

Wines and table grapes exist thanks to a genetic exchange so rare that it’s only happened twice in nature in the last 6 million years. And since the domestication of the grapevine 8,000 years ago, breeding has continued to be…

Jun 18

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Digital precision agriculture tool helps Nepalese rice farmers breakthrough yield barriers

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Science

Traditional fertilization practices and over simplified nutrient recommendations are directly tied to Nepal’s declining rice yields; researchers have introduced a promising new tool that is bridging the productivity gap through a more precise, farmer-participatory approach.

Jun 04

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Deciphering the nutritive potential of linseed

By Isabel Agriculture, Blog, ECRi, Post

Linseed or flax (Linum usitatissimum) is known to be one of the oldest crops, cultivated since the beginning of civilization. In the last two decades, due to the potential health benefits associated with its biologically active components, linseed has been…

Apr 28

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Study of chilli genetics could lead to greater variety on our plates

By Isabel Agriculture, Fruits and Vegetables, News, Plant Science

Scientists investigating the genetics of chilli pepper species have discovered a whole host of new chilli hybrids that can be grown by crossing domesticated peppers with their wild cousins. This will allow plant breeders to create new varieties that have…

Mar 15

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Fruits and vegetables as key components of plant-based diet

By Isabel Agriculture, Blog, Fruits and Vegetables, Policy

A balanced nutritional diet rich in minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins is of vital importance for human health. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources for most of these dietary phytochemicals and micronutrients. However, today’s most common diets consist mainly of starchy…

Feb 15

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Advancing the green transition: Fungi strengthen plants to fend off aphids

By Isabel Agriculture, News, Plant Health, Plant Science

Researchers have demonstrated that unique fungi strengthen the "immune systems" of wheat and bean plants against aphids. Fungi enter and influence the amount of a plant’s own defences, resulting in fewer aphids. Results could serve to reduce agricultural insecticide usen.

Feb 09

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New heat method kills pathogens with minimal damage to plants

By Isabel Agriculture, Fruits and Vegetables, News, Plant Health

In the strawberry nursery industry, a nursery’s reputation relies on their ability to produce disease- and insect-free plants. The best way to produce clean plants is to start with clean planting stock. Many nurseries struggle with angular leaf spot of…

agriculture

Big data: researchers double accuracy in predicting wheat yields

Small Millets – for Food and Nutritional Security

Single gene boosts climate resilience, yield and carbon capture in crops

Grape genetics research reveals what makes the perfect flower

Digital precision agriculture tool helps Nepalese rice farmers breakthrough yield barriers

Deciphering the nutritive potential of linseed

Study of chilli genetics could lead to greater variety on our plates

Fruits and vegetables as key components of plant-based diet

Advancing the green transition: Fungi strengthen plants to fend off aphids

New heat method kills pathogens with minimal damage to plants

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