New Organic Farming Approach Developed with Nanofertilizers for Better Crop Yield

NANOTECHNOLOGY 05.04.2022 11:20 AM

A new study developed a novel organic farming technique that produces quality plants and higher crop yields. Read more about the method and the specialized nanofertilizers used in the research.

Human Urine a Safe, Natural Alternative to Artificial Fertilizers to Help Feed Growing Population

05.03.2022 03:20 AM

Urine is a great alternative to artificial fertilizers without harming the environment. Read on to know how scientists could turn your pee into a natural fertilizer

Genetically Modified Crops: Nanocarrier Spray Helps Achieve Better Plants

02.24.2022 14:00 PM

A new approach has been employed and applied to produce better crops. Discover the role of genetic engineering through nanocarrier spray in achieving an improved quality of plants in excessively large fields in an easy manner.

Ozone Pollution Impacts Crops on East Asia, Results to 63 Billion Dollars Annual Loss

01.24.2022 09:53 AM

A new study found that East Asia lost a staggering 63 billion dollars in their agricultural sector following the impact of increased ozone pollution in the region.

More Microplastics in Soil Threatens Agriculture and Human Health

12.08.2021 04:24 AM

The UN releases a report that warns of the catastrophic impacts of plastic use in agriculture that threatens not only soil health but also public health.

MIT Researchers Explore How Marsh Grass Provide Protection From Devastating Storm Surges Along the Shorelines

10.19.2021 02:37 AM

New research from MIT could help planners to take advantage of the wave-damping benefits of marsh grass in shorelines as climate change threatens coastal ecosystems.

Human-Induced Methane Emissions Contribute to Greenhouse Gases; Agriculture, Livestock, Gas, and Coal Are Primary Culprits

09.07.2021 05:47 AM

NASA explained the cause and effect of the atmospheric methane concentrations that are mostly human-induced.

Farm Robots: Ecological Future or Impending Disaster?

07.13.2021 23:09 PM

An agriculture scientist explains how farm robots could dictate our planet's agricultural future. The expert also warns us about the implications of irresponsible acts and avoidance of discussion regarding the extremities of farm robots.

Butterflies Endangered: How Too Much Nitrogen Risks Them in Switzerland

06.17.2021 23:32 PM

A study finds that the deposition of nitrogen from agriculture, vehicle emissions, and industry is endangering butterflies in Switzerland.

Local Vietnam Rice Genomes Improve Crop Resilience, Withstands Climate Change

06.16.2021 00:42 AM

A new study by Earlham Institute and International Rice Research Institute confirmed that a local rice genome from Vietnam's agriculture can be an effective solution to greater food demand, and resist climate change.

Beer Waste Plus Manure Makes Safer, Greener Pesticides

05.31.2021 06:38 AM

The problem with most existing chemical pesticides is that they contain harmful chemicals, both to human health and the environment - and a new formula opens up possibilities for safer and greener alternatives.

Yuan Longping, the "Father of Hybrid Rice," Dies at 90; Here's How He Changed the World

05.24.2021 06:52 AM

The Chinese scientist known as the "Father of Hybrid Rice," whose lifelong work helped improve food security and quality around the world, dies at 90.

Biosolids From Sewage Water Could Solve Global Carbon Emissions and Power Shortages

05.17.2021 08:39 AM

Scientists have thought of safer and more sustainable alternatives to excess biosolids that could potentially solve the planet's greatest challenges, particularly in energy and potable water.

Venus Flytrap Robo-Plants Enables Farmers to Determine Problems With Crops at Early Stage

04.07.2021 00:46 AM

A recent study shows that remote-controlled Venus flytrap 'Robo-plants' and crops that alert farmers when they are struck by disease could become a reality.

Pesticides Place 31% of Global Agricultural Land at Risk, Study Says

03.30.2021 06:01 AM

Some 31 percent of global agricultural areas are 'high risk,' including 60 percent of farmland in Europe.

Biodegradable Farming Alternatives May Answer Call to Resolve Plastic Content in Food

03.24.2021 03:45 AM

As people continue to reduce their dependence on plastic due to the harm it poses to the environment, such problems may persist even in their food.

Researchers "Switched Off" This Chemical To Help Roots Penetrate Compact Soil

01.26.2021 00:46 AM

Researchers made a breakthrough in agriculture that explains why roots cannot penetrate compacted soil due to a biological signal that can be “switched off."

Exploring Nonhost Resistance, or Why Pathogens Choose Which Plants to Harm

12.30.2020 13:00 PM

One of the longstanding puzzles in agricultural science is the supposed resistance of apples and cucumbers to the same pathogen that ravaged potatoes - and researchers might have found a way to turn nonhost resistance into an agricultural advantage.

Scientists Call for Change in Eating Habits Before 20,000 Species Face Serious Impact

12.23.2020 09:00 AM

New research has shown that the global food system might drive rapid and widespread depletion of biodiversity if not modified.

Space Agriculture Breakthrough as Method Found for Turning Urine to Fertilizer

12.16.2020 09:52 AM

Japanese researchers made a new electrochemical technology to manufacture ammonia-based fertilizer from urine.

What Are Colloids and Why Are They Important?

10.28.2020 05:00 AM

Colloids are more common than most people think. It is found in nature, industrial processes, food, agriculture, and medicine.