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Europe takes a step towards gene-edited crops despite patent debate
The European Parliament voted to ease regulatory oversights on crops created through gene editing, which significantly departed from its longstanding suspicion towards genetically engineered organisms.
Direct root-zone: A novel form of subsurface irrigation delivery in vineyards
In this eBook, we hear from Pete W. Jacoby from the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University, where he explores how direct root-zone subsurface drip irrigation can enhance vineyard resilience to drought.
Technological advances in irrigation techniques
Aarthi Janakiraman, Research Director at TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, explores technological advances in irrigation techniques that aid in preserving crop yield and quality in drought-prone areas.
Sunflowers sun-tracking mystery unveiled by UC Davis researchers
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have uncovered a fascinating secret behind sunflowers sun-tracking, shedding light on a novel mechanism that defies previous assumptions.
Unlocking plant evolution mysteries: Algae’s 600 million year clue
The rich biodiversity that covers our planet originated from a fateful evolutionary event once called plant terrestrialization, but how do scientists unlock the secrets of plant evolution.
Snow algae increases glacier ice melt in the US
Researchers find that snow algae growing in the Pacific Northwest of the US has exacerbated melting of snow, exposing glacier ice to warm temperatures.
Mosses are the lifeblood of plant ecosystems, say researchers
Mosses are not only good for gardens, but are just as fundamental for the entire planet’s health when grown on topsoil, researchers at UNSW Sydney find.
Documenting plant organ development with open source software
INRAE researchers have devised a new way to document leaf and plant organ development using open source software.
Which invasive species could threaten the UK’s Overseas Territories?
Researchers predict which invasive species could pose a future threat to the UK’s Overseas Territories in order to conserve these rare environments.
Towards sustainable control of plant diseases
The 15th of November 2022 was an unremarkable day that may have passed many people by, but this was the day that the world population reached 8 billion people. As many as 828M of those people will go to bed hungry tonight.
Colour-changing flower found in Japan
A plant common to Japan, Causonis japonica, is the first to show a newly discovered trait: a colour-changing flower.
Vulnerable corals can be “rescued” by corals with resistant genotypes
A study finds that disease-resistant corals can help to save vulnerable corals – as genetic diversity improves a coral’s chance of survival.
How to compost: saving the planet with food waste
Compost can boost global crop production and reduce methane emitted through landfills – and it can all start in your home with unwanted food scraps.
Certain monocultures of forests cope better with drought
Monocultures of the Scots pine and Sitka spruce tree species display different resilience to spring drought.
The education system makes us “disconnected from the botanical world”
At a time when plants could help solve global environmental problems, scientists warn we must become more in touch with botanical education.
Using artificial photosynthesis technology to produce food
Food could become independent of sunlight through artificial photosynthesis technology, increasing the conversion efficiency of sunlight into food by up to 18 times.
What are the dangers of giant hogweed?
Blisters, burns and blindness: why is giant hogweed in the news and what dangers does the invasive plant pose to the UK?
How to improve biological control agents for soil and pest management
Aarthi JanakiRaman, Research Director, Chemicals and Advanced Materials at TechVision, explains the need for an integrated approach to improve adoption of biological control agents for soil and pest management.
‘Bee bus stops’ with living roofs can improve city wildlife
Bee bus stops are to become a new feature around UK cities, as they support wildlife and bees in city areas with their living roofs.
Wearable sensors could monitor plant health from a phone
Researchers create wearable sensors to signal plant health from your phone, to indicate a plant’s leaf water content or when they are stressed.