agriculture Archives

Hidden Helpers: Bacteria in Leaves

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

Botany

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.

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

Digging in the ground impacts the atmosphere. Changes in land use have driven emissions, which in turn have contributed to climate change.

Queen bees produce different proteins when they are stressed, and this new discovery could change how we monitor hive conditions.

Irrigation with water from oil fields may be safe for a California water district’s crops if the water is diluted and boron-tolerant crops are grown.

Organic strawberry plants produce more phytochemicals to combat damage, resulting in stronger, sweeter fruits with more health benefits.

Population growth and climate change are making water an even more scarce resource. Does agriculture have the power to reduce…

“Plant blindness,” the lack of awareness of plants and their importance, is addressed by botanical gardens and agricultural farms.

Biology Botany

Plants need nitrogen, and many plants depend on fertilizers to get enough. But scientists have been growing plants without fertilizers.…