Planting ground cover in fields between cash crop growing seasons is an effective way to prevent farmland from losing soil carbon from erosion, a factor that¡¯s underestimated in considering the carbon sequestration potential of cover crops, according to a new study by an Iowa State University ecologist.
A recent study showcases the power of CRISPR gene editing to significantly boost the production of resveratrol, a plant-derived compound with numerous health benefits. Researchers successfully targeted a key gene in grape cells, redirecting the plant¡¯s metabolic pathways to prioritize resveratrol production. As a result, engineered grape cells produced over four times more resveratrol than normal, providing a potential solution to the challenges of sourcing this valuable molecule. This innovative method could revolutionize the availability of resveratrol for use in supplements, medicines, and functional foods, and could also serve as a model for increasing the production of other beneficial plant compounds.
What was once an eyesore is now a lush urban garden, a centre for student learning and a safe, green haven for the local community.
This study achieved CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), China's most economically vital freshwater fish. Targeting the tyrb gene critical for pigmentation were performed. Mutations confirmed by sequencing caused a golden phenotype with melanophore reduction. Using multiple gRNAs enhanced mutation rates (88.9%) and triggered large DNA deletions.
Virginia farms could face economic consequences because of tariffs imposed by the United States on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, and because of tariffs imposed on U.S. goods by those countries in return. Virginia Tech agricultural trade policy analyst Xi He shared an overview of the challenges that the commonwealth¡¯s agricultural industry might have to anticipate and navigate.
A recent study has shed light on the transcriptional regulatory mechanisms of Penicillium expansum, the fungal culprit behind blue mold disease in fruits. By mapping chromatin accessibility at different growth stages, researchers identified key regulatory elements and a critical transcription factor, PeAtf1, which governs fungal growth, stress response, and pathogenicity.
A recent study has unveiled the genetic blueprint behind flowering time in olive trees, a crucial trait for fruit production that is increasingly under threat from climate change. By analyzing 318 olive genotypes from across the Mediterranean, researchers identified key genetic loci governing flowering time, shedding light on the complex polygenic control of this trait.
The latest CIPHER research on H5N1 viral lineages could have major implications for vaccine development.
A recent study introduces a groundbreaking method for early crop identification, leveraging the Bayesian Probability Update Model (BPUM). This innovative approach combines historical planting data with real-time remote sensing observations, enabling accurate predictions of crop distribution 1-2 months ahead.
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Widespread planting of corn hybrids designed to combat corn rootworm, the crop¡¯s most damaging pest in the Corn Belt, is reducing both the technology¡¯s effectiveness and some farmers¡¯ profits, according to a new study of 12 years of field trials across 10 corn-growing states.
A RIPE team from the University of Illinois has determined that improving a crucial component of soybean photosynthesis is unlikely to come from traditional breeding methods, and that gene editing could be the key to unlocking soybean potential. Their work was published in The Plant Journal
Recent research from the University of Georgia College of Public Health sheds light on the stressors female farm owners and managers face ¡ª challenges that can be overlooked in broader studies of agricultural well-being.
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New research published in Science is reshaping our understanding of one of nature¡¯s most stunning yet destructive phenomena ¡ª massive locust swarms moving together.
In a major scientific advancement, researchers have decoded the genetic foundation of root system architecture (RSA) in alfalfa, a critical determinant of crop productivity and drought resilience. By analyzing six key root traits in 171 alfalfa genotypes, the team identified 60 significant genetic markers and 19 high-confidence candidate genes influencing root development.
Los investigadores est¨¢n analizando sustancias qu¨ªmicas vol¨¢tiles que provienen de las hojas de parra infectadas por el hongo o¨ªdio con el objetivo de mejorar el entrenamiento de los canes de los vi?edos. Presentar¨¢n sus resultados en el encuentro de primavera de 2025 de la ACS.
Researchers are analyzing volatile chemicals emanating from grape leaves infected by powdery mildew fungus, with the goal of improving training for vineyard canines. They will present their results at ACS Spring 2025.
A research team investigates how genome editing can be harnessed to accelerate cassava breeding and improve key traits.
Researchers reporting in ACS Sensors have created a wearable patch for plants that quickly senses stress and relays the information to a grower. The electrochemical sensor attaches directly to live plant leaves and monitors hydrogen peroxide, a key distress signal.
New RNA-based active agents reliably protect plants against the Cucumber mosaic virus, the most common virus in agriculture and horticulture. They were developed by researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. In lab experiments, almost all of the treated plants survived an infection. The study will appear in "Nucleic Acids Research".
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