In the United States, federal mandates to produce more renewable fuels, especially biofuels, have led to a growing debate: Should fuel or food grow on arable land? Recent research shows farm... Read more
It should help biological scientists to develop crops with significantly improved yields to feed the world How some plant species evolved super-efficient photosynthesis had been a mystery. N... Read more
A more diverse cropping landscape would mean viable farms, healthier diets and a steadier food system. FROM where I sit on the north end of America’s grain belt, I can almost hear the corn p... Read more
Plants produce toxins to defend themselves against potential enemies, from herbivorous pests to diseases. Oilseed rape plants produce glucosinolates to serve this purpose. However, due to th... Read more
Could produce the same amount of grain using less water, fertilizer and nutrients Aside from arable land, most farm crops require significant amounts of water, fertilizer, nutrients a... Read more
Product users must offer low-cost services to farmers seeking to improve their harvests A Taiwanese biologist has developed a bacteria formula and farming technology that helps strengthen th... Read more
Breeding crops with roots a metre deeper in the ground could lower atmospheric CO2 levels dramatically, with significant environmental benefits, according to research by a leading University... Read more
Farmers using a cover crop seeder developed by Penn State agricultural scientists may eventually need only a single trip across the field to accomplish what takes most farmers three passes a... Read more