An International Vision for Wheat ImprovementBy 2050, a 60% increase in wheat production will be needed to meet the demand of a growing population.
Secret of Efficient Photosynthesis is DecodedMIT researchers find that the key to purple bacteria’s light-harvesting prowess lies in highly symmetrical molecules.
Progress in Energy Innovation, Development, and DeploymentAs the financial and environmental costs of current-generation energy sources continue to mount, development and implementation of innovative new energy sources have become increasingly important.
Potato May Help Feed Ethiopia in Era of Climate ChangeWith unpredictable annual rainfall and drought once every five years, climate change presents challenges to feeding Ethiopia.
Reducing the Environmental Impacts of Fertiliser UseImprovements in nitrogen fertiliser manufacture and their application could help reduce China's agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
Plants Use Underground Networks to Warn of Enemy AttackPlants use underground fungal networks to warn their neighbours of aphid attack.
Wheat Breeding Science Offers Greater YieldsUK wheat yields could be boosted by up to 30% with the introduction of a new wheat bred from a wild grass species.
Genome of Lotus May Hold Anti-Aging SecretsThe "sacred lotus" is believed to have a powerful genetic system that repairs genetic defects.
Adding Veggies to your Diet Helps Cut Global WarmingIf the carnivorous U.S. population – as a whole – ate a more-vegetarian diet that included egg and milk products, the environment would be greatly relieved, says a preliminary Cornell study.
$9.9M Grant to Reduce Dairy's Environmental HoofprintScientists to study the environmental impact of dairy production systems in the Great Lakes region and develop best management practices for producers to implement on farms.
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