In 10 seconds? The world’s cows and other ruminant livestock emit more methane than some large countries. Scientists looking for a solution to cut back agricultural CH4 emissions have found some legume crops that can significantly...
In 10 seconds? With global food prices up by a third in September 2021, there is a need to find viable solutions to produce more at lower costs. Scientists have recently identified a gene in sorghum that could double the grain num...
In 10 seconds? A new method of creating starch artificially – and much faster than in plants – can help lower the environmental impact of agriculture, save money and recycle CO2, a new study has found. Wow, what’s the discovery?...
In 10 seconds? Researchers have found that plants possess a "memory" enabling them to conserve water. This ability is crucial to plant growth and can help scientists create crops that can withstand droughts triggered by...
In 10 seconds? Scientists suggest to enlist nature to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Research shows that planting so-called cover crops could lock 10-20 tons of CO2 per hectare in the soil every year. Wh...
In 10 seconds? It seems humans and farm animals are in competition for an old-new food: lupin beans. The protein-rich foodstuff popular in Italy and the Middle East is an emerging favorite of plant-based food fans and offers a che...
While nanotechnology has often been used for biomedical applications, researchers are only beginning to explore its potential in improving the environmental sustainability of agricultural practices, including the reduced use of pe...