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Crops could soon be fortified against flooding, scientists say
"As we better understand signaling pathways, we can make crops more resilient to flooding."
European agriculture is under pressure
Farmers have blocked major roads and food distribution centers across the Netherlands in protest against a new environmental policy that would reduce livestock numbers by nearly a third. With manure, garbage and fires now lining Dutch highways, the issue has
Urban gardens in the tropics can support embattled bees
Urban agriculture can promote bee communities if managed in a sustainable manner.
Scientists can fortify plants against heat stress as global temperatures rise
Plants get a lot more infections at warm temperatures because their level of basal immunity is down.
Study: Rocket-fueled ‘space’ pollution has impacts on Earth
Rocket launches have reached a record-setting pace, with far more expected in the future. A new study finds climate impacts here on Earth.
A new method makes it possible to grow food in the dark
"Using artificial photosynthesis approaches to produce food could be a paradigm shift for how we feed people," a scientist stresses.