SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

Explore the latest advancements in potato breeding as Nigeria releases four climate-smart potato varieties to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience....

#PotatoResearch #GeneticTechniques #CropImprovement #AgriculturalInnovation #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture Learn how scientists are using genetic techniques to optimize potato breeding by identifying and...

Explore the fascinating relationship between dry days and root growth in crops as recent research sheds light on this counterintuitive...

#GeneEditing #PotatoBreeding #AgriculturalInnovation #SustainableFarming #FoodSecurity Discover how scientists are revolutionizing potato breeding by employing advanced genetic techniques to remove undesirable...

This article explores the fascinating relationship between lipids and organelles in plants, shedding light on their cooperative role in maintaining...

#potato #abioticstress #drought #heat #salinity #tolerance #breeding #irrigation #fertilization #biostimulants #biocontrol #interdisciplinaryresearch #sustainableagriculture Potatoes are one of the most important...

#Dutchpotatoindustry #environmentalregulation #nitrogenemissions #agriculture #globalfoodsupply #farmers #agronomists #agriculturalengineers #farmowners #scientists The Dutch potato industry is facing a potential crisis due...

In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of potato genetics and explore how advancements in this field are...

Awash in a rowed sea of its brethren, a corn leaf relegated to the lowest rung of its stem spends...

#agriculture #farming #lateblight #potatocrops #tomatocrops #plantdefensemechanisms #beta-caryophyllene #cropprotection #naturalcompounds #pestcontrol Late blight is caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans, which...

Potato farming, Genetic improvement, INTA, Argentina, Sustainability, Traditional breeding methods, Biotechnology The article aims to provide insights to farmers, agronomists,...

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plant growth and is often a limiting factor for crop production. However, its overuse...

late blight, potato plants, biosensor, INF1 protein, early detection, diagnostic tool, agriculture, sustainable agriculture, plant pathology Late blight is a...

#agriculture#sustainablefarmingpractices#environmentalsustainability#foodproduction#organicfarming#greenhousegasemissions#waterconservation#soilerosion#biodiversity According to a report by the United Nations, the global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050....

Fungicides are an essential tool for farmers worldwide, helping to control fungal diseases and prevent crop losses. However, the overuse...

Protected areas (PAs) are essential for biodiversity conservation but are threatened by cropland expansion. Recent studies predicted that approximately 500...

UC Riverside scientists have significantly advanced the race to control plant responses to temperature on a rapidly warming planet. Key...

Agriculture is facing a wide range of challenges that threaten food security and environmental sustainability. In this article, we will...

Phosphorus is a natural mineral that is essential for plant growth and development, and Earth's agricultural-grade phosphorus reserves are expected...

#SmartFarmingTechnology#Agriculture#Farmers#Adoption#Efficiency#Productivity#Profitability According to a recent survey conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), only 27% of farms use...

#Potato Breeding, National Chip Program, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop Resistance, Snack Food Industry, Environmental Sustainability. Potatoes are one of the world's...

After almost a decade of effort, scientists at RIKEN have determined the structure of a key transporter protein that helps...

An international panel of scientists have identified 100 of the most important questions facing plant science. The international initiative has...

#Agriculture#Weeding#Drones#Lasers#AI#Farming#CropManagement#PrecisionAgriculture#Sustainability According to a report by MarketsandMarkets, the global agricultural drones market size is expected to reach USD 864 million...

Seed potatoes are the foundation of any successful potato crop. In this article, we will discuss why using high-quality seed...