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European plant-based consumption grows by 49% in two years
Plant-based consumption has increased by 49% in two years across Europe, according to Nielsen data, the first and only report of its kind, published by the Smart Protein project.
What are the impacts of shifting Arctic tundra vegetation?
Elisabeth Mauclet from the Earth and Life Institute at UCLouvain, Belgium, brings to light the ways in which Arctic tundra vegetation mirrors the complex landscape response to climate change.
The resilience of tropical forests to natural disturbance
Professor Jess K. Zimmerman from the University of Puerto Rico, explains how natural disturbances, such as hurricanes, can affect the Luquillo Experimental Forest (LEF).
SpiralG Project: The first demonstrator of spirulina biorefinery
Here, we learn about the many uses of spirulina algae, and how BBI JU funded project SpiralG is assessing the sustainability and profitability of each spirulina biomass component.
Scientists discover cause that prevents roots from growing in hard soils
Scientists have discovered a signal that causes roots to stop growing in hard soils, opening doors for a potential solution to help plants to grow in the most damaged soils.
Generating renewable genetic diversity in purple rice
Purple rice, generating genetic diversity, breeding-by-design, large-scale stabilised mutant collection, forward and reverse screening are all discussed here by Prof Dr Apichart Vanavichit from the Rice Science Center, Kasetsart University, Thailand.
Transmission of Diarrheagenic E. coli by plants
Ann G. Matthysse, Professor of Biology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, shares her expertise on the transmission of Diarrheagenic E. coli by plants.
Cellular processes: Chromosome number patterns seen in ferns
Paul G. Wolf, Professor and Chair, Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, explains cellular processes and attempts to link them to the chromosome number patterns seen in a particular group of plants: ferns.
230 billion tonnes of soil carbon could be released via global warming
Scientists at the University of Exeter warn that a two degree increase in global temperature would release 230 billion tonnes of soil carbon.
Can too much land management harm the ecosystem?
Land management is the way that Indigenous people have maintained a biodiverse world for generations, but now, does climate intervention from too many sources threaten to harm the ecosystem?
Technology can track crop diseases impacting food security in Africa
New research shows how food security in Africa could be protected by an algorithm that can track diseases in banana crops.
New study finds 40% of plant species are at risk of extinction
A new study highlights that 40% of plant species are at threatened with extinction due to the continued destruction of our natural world.
Plant protein discovery could decrease our dependence on fertilisers
Researchers have discovered a protein in plant roots that could improve the tolerance of crops to climate change and reduce the need for chemical fertilisers.
94% of wild bee and plant species lost due to climate change and agricultural...
According to researchers from York University, climate change and agricultural developments are responsible for a 94% loss of wild bee and native plant species networks.
Tree crop productivity: The microbial terroir of vineyards
Philippe Rolshausen from University of California, Riverside shares with us his research and extension program that focuses on understanding specific biotic and abiotic factors that limit tree crop productivity.
EU crackdown: Novel food regulation of CBD
Here, European Union (EU) Novel Food regulations are thoroughly explored and questioned in the context of CBD in food.
January 2020 North America Analysis
The January 2020 edition of North America Analysis boasts a wide array of content on policy issues from the region, including a special feature from Dr Suresh Kuppuswamy at Frost & Sullivan, who explores the future of medical imaging.
ROMI: Robotics for Microfarming
Developing technology towards sustainable farming practices: Learn about a new generation of farmers are starting small innovative market gardens in rural, peri-urban and urban areas across Europe.
2020: This is the year to protect plant health!
Greg Rosenthal, Communications Specialist at the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, highlights why 2020 is the year to protect plant health and argues that thriving plants mean thriving people.
A focus on plant science: The biology of autumn leaf colour
Dr Nina Bassuk, Professor at Cornell University, details an absorbing aspect of plant science that concerns the biology of autumn leaf colour and deciduous trees of the northern hemisphere.