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Tag: agriculture

Invasive Species of Spotted Lanternfly Sniffed Out by Dogs
Ecology

Invasive Species of Spotted Lanternfly Sniffed Out by Dogs

February 25, 2025February 21, 2025

This invasive species threatens agriculture but perhaps for not much longer, as trained dogs can detect their eggs in vineyards and forests.

How Do Plants Harness Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria?
Ecology Environment

How Do Plants Harness Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria?

May 7, 2024May 3, 2024

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria help plants obtain a usable form of nitrogen. But what’s the science behind it, and how can it benefit crops?

Brewing Cell-Derived Coffee in a Lab for More Sustainable Lattes
Ecology Environment Sustainable Living

Brewing Cell-Derived Coffee in a Lab for More Sustainable Lattes

March 5, 2024April 29, 2024

Cell-derived coffee gets its start in a lab instead of a field, and soon its flavor profile will be comparable enough to meet the rising coffee demand.

Ethanol May Help Crops Survive Droughts
Botany Climate Change

Ethanol May Help Crops Survive Droughts

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

Droughts can wreak havoc on food supply and crop production, but a new study shows that ethanol can help crops survive.

Genomics Takes On Crop Disease
Biology Botany Ecology Environment

Genomics Takes On Crop Disease

June 6, 2023December 23, 2024

Genomics opens the way for scientists to track where and which plants are affected most by rapidly spreading pathogens.

Biotech & Digital Agriculture: The Smart Farming Revolution
Ecology New Technologies

Biotech & Digital Agriculture: The Smart Farming Revolution

March 29, 2023April 28, 2025

Digital agriculture uses emerging technologies—including sensors, drones, and artificial intelligence—to collect crop data that can be used to enhance agricultural outcomes.

Bioenergy Sorghum: The Green Crop of the Future
Botany Climate Change Environment

Bioenergy Sorghum: The Green Crop of the Future

February 8, 2023February 14, 2023

Bioenergy sorghum hybrids can restore carbon levels in soil, improve soil fertility, provide biomass for biofuel production, and combat climate change.

Hidden Helpers: Bacteria in Leaves
Biology Botany Sustainable Living

Hidden Helpers: Bacteria in Leaves

November 16, 2022May 28, 2024

New research shows that bacteria found inside plant leaves can transfer their nitrogen and might eliminate the need for nitrogen fertilizers.

Genetics Behind Lavender’s Popular Scent
Botany

Genetics Behind Lavender’s Popular Scent

May 16, 2022December 23, 2024

The scent of lavender is loved by humans and insects alike, but what makes lavender scent so attractive? A group of scientists decided to find out.

Study Sheds Light on Lake Erie’s Dead Zone
Climate Change Ecology Environment Marine and Freshwater Biology

Study Sheds Light on Lake Erie’s Dead Zone

March 15, 2021May 2, 2021

A dead zone in Lake Erie gives clues to how phosphorus levels change in the water and what this means for future environmental conditions.

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