Agricultural and Forestry Science

AI goes underground: root crop growth predicted with drone imagery

Root crops like cassava, carrots and potatoes are notoriously good at hiding disease or deficiencies which might affect their growth. While leaves may look…

Cell wall research reveals possibility of simple and sustainable method to protect crops

Scientists are always looking for ways to improve crop disease resistance by advancing their knowledge of the plant immunity system.

New light for plants

Many may have seen bright pink light in some windows – it comes from special lamps that are used for providing sufficient lighting to house plants. Similar…

Newly Identified Gene Reduces Pollen Number of Plants

Already in the 19th century Charles Darwin recognized that the number of male gametes – pollen for plants, sperm for animals – is highly variable among…

Microalgae food for honey bees

Poor nutrition in honey bees is often an underlying factor in colony losses because malnutrition amplifies the detrimental effects of parasites, pathogens, and…

Global trade in soy has major implications for the climate

Global soy trade is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions for multiple reasons. The conversion of natural vegetation into arable land is probably the most…

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