New DNA Cattle Test Beefs up Dairy and Meat QualityA genomics technique developed at Cornell to improve corn can now be used to improve the quality of milk and meat.
Unkempt Weedy Land Unintentionally Boosts WildlifeParts of the farm landscape that look overgrown and ‘scruffy’ are more important than they first appear in supporting wildlife.
The Genome Sequence of Tibetan Antelope Sheds New Light on High-altitude AdaptationWhy Tibetan antelope can live at elevations of 4,000-5,000m on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau?
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.
