Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production. Examples of urban food systems include hydroponics, where plants grow in a nutrient solution without soil, and aquaponics, which combines hydroponics with raising fish in tanks.
Rowan University climate scientist Dr. Andra Garner last year documented in the journal Scientific Reports that Atlantic Hurricanes, like the current storm Beryl, have developed faster and with greater strength over the past 50 years.
In a pioneering study, researchers have completed the chromosome-level genome assemblies for Musa ornata and Musa velutina, shedding light on the genetic underpinnings of pericarp dehiscence and anthocyanin biosynthesis in bananas.
A research team has developed a hyperspectral library for 14 NPK nutrient stress conditions in rice, using a terrestrial hyperspectral camera to collect and analyze 420 rice stress images.
A research team has developed a radiative transfer modeling framework using Helios 3D plant modeling software to simulate RGB, multi-/hyperspectral, thermal, and depth camera images with fully resolved reference labels.
A novel study uncovers the regulatory interplay between lignin biosynthesis and tenderness in young tea shoots, offering a promising avenue for improving tea quality and disease resistance.
In a pioneering study, scientists harnessed machine learning to explore the genetic resilience of Spartina alterniflora, a halophyte thriving in saline environments. The research uncovers intricate salt tolerance mechanisms, offering vital insights for developing cereal crops resistant to saline stress. This advancement is critical for global food security as soil salinity increases.
A research team has developed the SCAG algorithm for accurate branch detection and angle calculation in soybean plants using LiDAR data.
In a study published June 26 in Nature Communications, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai reported finding major differences between postmortem and living prefrontal cortex brain tissues as they relate to one of the most abundant RNA modifications in the brain, known as adenosine-to-inosine (A-to-I) editing.
Unraveling the genetic mysteries of alpine plants, a pioneering study presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of the medicinal herb Triplostegia glandulifera. The research uncovers the plant's sophisticated genetic adaptations, including a whole-genome duplication event that significantly bolstered its cold tolerance and other alpine-specific survival traits.
In a pioneering venture, scientists have completed the diploid genome assembly of the Malbec grapevine, illuminating the genetic factors that endow it with the capacity to yield exceptional wines.
Dr. John Quinn is an expert in birdsong and its connection to farming. He’s pioneering new ways to understand how birds communicate and how their songs can benefit agriculture. Join us in this episode as we delve into Dr. Quinn’s insights into birdsong, its impact on farming, and its potential to shape sustainable agricultural practices for the future.
In a pivotal advancement for fruit agriculture, scientists have pinpointed a gene mutation in peach trees that governs the timing of flowering, a trait critical for evading spring frosts.
A research team has developed an innovative method utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and deep learning techniques to accurately identify tassel states in maize hybridization fields before and after manual detasseling.
In a new study, scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, the Alfred Wegener Institute and the University of Vienna shed light on an unexpected partnership: A marine diatom and a bacterium that can account for a large share of nitrogen fixation in vast regions of the ocean. This symbiosis likely plays a key role for global marine nitrogen fixation and productivity, and thus uptake of carbon dioxide. The newly-discovered bacterial symbiont is closely related to the nitrogen-fixing Rhizobia which live in partnership with many crop plants and may also open up new avenues for engineering nitrogen-fixing plants. The results were published in the current print edition of the renowned journal Nature.
A research team has established a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system for Chrysanthemum morifolium, targeting the CmPDS gene to explore gene functions and enhance breeding.
A research team successfully sequenced and assembled the genome of the purple finger lemon variety 'YaoJi', revealing a genome size of 314.63 Mb across nine chromosomes.
A research team has elucidated the biosynthetic pathways of pyrethrum (Tanacetum cinerariifolium), identifying key genes responsible for pyrethrin production.
A new study out this week finds that protecting an additional 1.2% of the world's land as nature preserves would prevent the majority of predicted plant and animal extinctions. ...
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