Agricultural and Forestry Science

Alfalfa loss? Annual ryegrass is a win

Meet alfalfa, a perennial legume used mainly as high-quality feed for dairy cattle. Alfalfa is also used as feed for beef cattle, horses, sheep, and goats….

Unlocking the mystery of pollen tube guidance

Pollen tube guidance towards the ovule is an important step for fertilization in flowering plants. In order for this to happen, a pollen tube attractant…

How much soil goes down the drain — New data on soil lost due to water

According to a new study by the University of Basel, the European Commission – Joint Research Centre and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH, UK), almost…

Cascading use is also beneficial for wood

Does the cascading use of wood really lead to increased resource efficiency? For example, if the raw wood is first used to make construction elements, then…

The future of crop engineering

The world's population is predicted to exceed 9 billion in 2050. With more mouths to feed, there is a pressing need for improved food output. To meet the…

Maize pest exploits plant defense compounds to protect itself

The western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) is a devastating pest of maize plants, which has spread throughout Europe. This year’s pest…

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