Agricultural and Forestry Science

Milling machines could consume less without their productivity being compromised

This Tecnalia researcher set out to design an eco-efficient, high-volume milling machine, but without compromising its productivity: “Normally, the aim of…

Scientists Create Largest-Ever Genome Tree of Life for Seed Plants

Their findings, published today in the journal PLoS Genetics, plot the evolutionary relationships of 150 different species of plants based on advanced…

Artichokes grow big in Texas

Loaded with antioxidants and phytochemicals, the artichoke is becoming more popular as consumer interest in specialty products swells. And while 90% of the…

Growstones ideal alternative to perlite, parboiled rice hulls

In the greenhouse business, organic and inorganic growing substrates are chosen for the physical and chemical properties necessary to support specific crops…

Global Forests are Overlooked as Water Suppliers

The study, by David Ellison, Martyn Futter and Kevin Bishop at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), shows that reducing forest area reduces…

Rose torture: severe heat in Texas yields better varieties for research

ut all the same, he'd opt next time for a handmade torture chamber.”Some people will complain about the heat, but from my viewpoint as a breeder, I love…

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