Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have developed a method to significantly extend the storage life of mangoes, reducing food waste and benefiting growers and consumers alike. The study, led by Dr. Mekhala...
Category - Agriculture
Bamboo-Based Biodegradable Mulch Film Boosts Selenium-Rich Crop Growth and Soil Health
Scientists have developed an innovative biodegradable mulch film made from bamboo residue, designed to enhance selenium-enriched crop cultivation while improving soil health. This breakthrough, published...
Overuse of Bt Corn in Eastern U.S. Fuels Pest Resistance
A new study from Michigan State University reveals that excessive planting of genetically modified Bt corn in the eastern U.S. Corn Belt is accelerating pesticide resistance in corn rootworms, a devastating pest. The...
MIT Researchers Uncover How Lanthanides Boost Plant Growth and UV Resilience
A new study from MIT reveals how lanthanides, a group of rare earth elements used in fertilizers, enhance plant growth and protect crops from UV stress. Published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society...
New Research Sheds Light on Managing Large Patch Fungal Disease in Lawns
A recent study published in Crop Science offers valuable insights into large patch, a fungal disease that threatens warm-season turfgrasses like bermudagrass and zoysiagrass. Led by Samuel Kreinberg, a graduate student...
Spinach Defensins Offer New Hope Against Devastating Crop Diseases
Scientists from Texas A&M AgriLife Research have developed a groundbreaking method to combat citrus greening and potato zebra chip diseases, two major threats to U.S. agriculture. Their approach harnesses spinach...
New Spectral Model Boosts Soybean Detection Accuracy for Global Agriculture
A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing on April 17, 2025, introduces the Spectral Gaussian Mixture Model (SGMM), a novel tool that significantly improves soybean mapping. Developed by...
Intensive Farming Lowers Soil Health, But Organic Label Isn’t the Only Solution
A new study reveals that soil health depends more on farming management practices than on whether a farm is organic or conventional. Researchers found that farms with intensive management, regardless of their label, had...
New Bacterial Combo Boosts Soybean Growth and Sustainability in Brazil
Brazilian researchers have discovered a promising way to enhance soybean production sustainably by combining two types of beneficial bacteria. The study, published in Microbiology Ecology and supported by...