late blight, potato plants, biosensor, INF1 protein, early detection, diagnostic tool, agriculture, sustainable agriculture, plant pathology Late blight is a devastating potato plant disease that can cause significant yield losses...
Read more#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. This growing population will require a significant increase in food...
Read moreFungicides are an essential tool for farmers worldwide, helping to control fungal diseases and prevent crop losses. However, the overuse of fungicides has led to the development of fungicide resistance...
Read moreProtected areas (PAs) are essential for biodiversity conservation but are threatened by cropland expansion. Recent studies predicted that approximately 500 million ha of additional croplands will be required in 2050...
Read moreUC Riverside scientists have significantly advanced the race to control plant responses to temperature on a rapidly warming planet. Key to this breakthrough is miRNA, a molecule nearly 200,000 times...
Read moreAgriculture is facing a wide range of challenges that threaten food security and environmental sustainability. In this article, we will discuss a fresh approach to tackle these problems by integrating...
Read morePhosphorus is a natural mineral that is essential for plant growth and development, and Earth's agricultural-grade phosphorus reserves are expected to be depleted in 50 to 100 years. A new...
Read more#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 advanced technologies such as sensors, drones, and autonomous machinery. The...
Read more#Potato Breeding, National Chip Program, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop Resistance, Snack Food Industry, Environmental Sustainability. Potatoes are one of the world's most important staple crops, with an estimated global production of...
Read moreAfter almost a decade of effort, scientists at RIKEN have determined the structure of a key transporter protein that helps plants gather iron from soil. This finding could guide the...
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