How to Make Photosynthesis More Efficient
Photosynthesis is how plants convert light into food, and this team of scientists test how gene changes can multiply the process.
Tag: agriculture
Ancient Teosinte Genes Reduce Nitrogen Loss in Modern Maize
Reintroducing ancient maize genes into corn crops can benefit soil health and save costs while satisfying the need for higher yields.
How Our Dietary Choices Impact Species Extinction
A research model explains how foods produced with less impact on animal habitats can preserve biodiversity and prevent species extinction.
The Impact of Agricultural Pesticides Is Underestimated
Agricultural pesticides stay in the air long after they are sprayed, latching onto particles in the air instead of breaking down.
Protein Upcycling Turns Corn Waste into Better Edible Earthworms
Scientists test protein upcycling by using maize leftovers to grow mushrooms, then using the more nutritious by-product to feed earthworms.
Invasive Species of Spotted Lanternfly Sniffed Out by Dogs
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?
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
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
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
Genomics opens the way for scientists to track where and which plants are affected most by rapidly spreading pathogens.