Agricultural and Forestry Science

Predators, Parasites, Pests and the Paradox of Biological Control

But what if that caterpillar is infected with larvae from a tiny parasitic wasp—another agent of biological pest control. Who should you root for now, the bird…

Finding farmland: New maps offer a clearer view of global agriculture

Knowing where agricultural land is located is crucial for regional and global food security planning, and information on field size offers valuable insight…

UF/IFAS Study: Wheat Yield to Decline as Temperatures Increase

Senthold Asseng, a UF professor of agricultural and biological engineering, used a computer model approach to reach the finding of temperature increases and…

Salvaging the ecosystem after salvage logging

It sounds like a good idea, since even the timber from burned trees can be used for lumber. Economic benefit can come from otherwise devastated land. Even the…

Extracting bioactive compounds from marine microalgae

Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms that produce high value compounds considered essential for human health, including polyunsatured fatty acids…

How will climate change transform agriculture?

Climate change will require major transformations in agricultural systems, including increased irrigation and moving production from one region to another,…

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