agricultural sciences
A Chilling Discovery About Rice
A research group in China has revealed a signaling pathway that allows rice plants to tolerate low temperatures.
Planting The Seeds Of Food Security In Asia
In Asia, the humble rice grain has far-reaching impacts on lives and economies. Dr. Bruce Tolentino of the International Rice Research Institute shares his insights.
Boosting The Antioxidant Content Of Tomatoes
Researchers in Hong Kong and France have genetically engineered tomatoes with enhanced antioxidant properties.
Methylmercury Found In Rice-Based Baby Food
After analyzing 119 infant cereal samples made with a variety of grains, scientists have discovered that infant rice-based cereals contain elevated levels of methylmercury.
What Photosynthesis Looks Like From Space
Scientists have utilized satellite imagery to quantify plant metabolism.
Carbon Dots Make Good Fertilizers
Scientists in China have created nanoparticles from rapeseed pollen that increase the yield of lettuce by almost 50 percent.
Why Do Tomatoes Smell ‘Grassy’?
Tomatoes could be made to smell less ‘grassy’ by switching on genes that reduce the levels of a compound called 3-hexenal.
This Gene Helps Plants “Breathe” At Night
In plants, the AOR gene protects against toxic byproducts of nighttime respiration—and could be used to help plants grow in stressful environments.
