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Relocation of agricultural land could greatly reduce carbon emissions

Scientists design a map to display the potential relocation of agricultural land to maximise long-term environmental benefits without compromising food security. Scientists have constructed a...

Ensuring food security is at the heart of sustainability measures

Researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis have discovered risks associated with sustainability measures that could impact food security. It is very common...

Drosophila suzukii: an invasive fruit fly, investigated by scientists

A research team from Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) have emphasised the safety of a classical biological control agent against the invasive...

Fostering sustainable agriculture practices in Europe

Dr Stephen Onakuse, President of Agrinatura, outlines the efforts of the organisation in its mission to achieve sustainable agriculture practices across Europe. Agrinatura, the European...

Black-eyed peas attract beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria

A novel study finds that black-eyed peas attract beneficial nitrogen-fixing bacteria, potentially removing the necessity of fertiliser. New research findings from scientists at the University...

Nanofoams could be key to surviving mass extinctions

Scientists analysed a high-resolution 3D study of conifer pollen to reveal nanofoams made by nature that could be the key to surviving mass extinctions. Scientists...

Genetically modified crops can have a positive effect on the climate

Researchers at the University of Bonn and the Breakthrough Institute have deduced that genetically modified crops in Europe could reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The use...

Influencing the rumen microbiome

The University of Minnesota’s Dr Andres Gomez, Dr Isaac Salfer, and Dr Marshall Stern discuss how the rumen microbiome is influenced by non-nutritional factors,...

Ecosystem restoration investigated by scientists

A team of researchers from Flinders University reveal lingering soil deficiencies after comparing results to a six-year native planting project in South Australia. What does...

Scientists reveal agricultural practices increase CH4 and N2O production

A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has discovered that with appropriate agricultural management, Methane (CH4) and Nitrous Oxide (N2O) production...

Sunflower pollination attracts bees and aids in adapting to drought

A research team from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has discovered that the ultraviolet (UV) colours of sunflowers attracts pollinators, aiding in pollination,...

Scientists reveal that ammonium is beneficial for pine root growth

Researchers from the University of Malaga (UM) conducted a study investigating the benefits of ammonium, one of which being the development of a specific...

Substituting one food item per day can result in a more sustainable diet

According to a new study, people who consume beef could reduce the carbon footprint of their diet by as much as 48% to gain...

Genome turned off in CLASSY gene diversifies epigenomes

Researchers from Salk Institute for Biological Studies (SIBS) have discovered that the CLASSY gene family regulates which parts of the genome are turned off...

Bioenergy sorghum root tackles issues with carbon dioxide and carbon

A study conducted at Texas A&M University shows that the annual crop can sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide. Carbon and carbon dioxide The Earth’s atmosphere is experiencing...

A sustainable alternative to egg white protein production

Scientists discover a use for biotechnology in order to provide an alternative to egg white protein production that is more environmentally sustainable. Research by the...

Physiological role of planteose is promising for parasitic weed control

Scientists have uncovered the distribution and physiological role of planteose enzymatic hydrolysis of planteose: α-galactosidase (AGAL), which is promising regarding the molecular target for...

Surviving drought made easier by ancient Maya research

A study conducted by UC Riverside archaeologist Scott Fedick and plant physiologist Louis Santiago reveals highly drought resistant plants in Maya, which will be...

Arsenic in wells potentially reflects past pesticide use on orchards

Until the 1950s orchards were heavily fortified with lead arsenate-based pesticides to keep the bugs at bay, and scientists have found that this arsenic...

Innovative approach to agricultural precision

A team from UMT CAPTE invented an agricultural image acquisition strategy in order to create a geometrically corrected aerial photograph of entire fields and...

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