agriculture
A Throuple That Produces Potato Parasites
Kobe University researchers discover a compound secreted by potato roots that undergoes conversion by soil microorganisms and triggers the hatching of potato parasites.
Japan’s Shrinking Population Is Impacting Its Biodiversity
Researchers expect depopulation and biodiversity losses to spread across East Asia.
These Newly Discovered Compounds Can Delay Flowering In Plants
Delayed flowering helps leafy crops maintain their nutritional quality for longer periods.
Heat-Proofing Crops
As temperatures rise and prolonged periods of droughts increase, agricultural scientists in Southeast Asia are developing heat-resistant crops to ensure that the region stays fed.
Climate’s impact on agriculture worsens gender inequities
Researchers map hotspots to enable climate-informed policymaking for women farmers.
Getting To The Root Of Southeast Asia’s Cassava Concerns
In the wake of damage caused by cassava mosaic disease and cassava witches’ broom disease in Southeast Asia, researchers are developing disease-resistant varieties and speeding up the production of healthy cassava stem cuttings.
Towards A Rosy Outlook For The Asian Rosewood Populations
Illegal logging of rosewood threatens not just the biodiversity, but communities living in forested areas as well. The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is working in the lab and with farmers to combat this threat.
How Genomic Sequencing Can Drive Agricultural Advancements
Professor Rajeev Varshney achieved the largest plant genome sequencing study by harnessing MGI’s high throughput sequencing technologies.
Shaping A Sustainable Future For People And Planet
Research conducted in Vietnam indicates that supporting sustainable food production and consumption practices can help pave the way for improving both human and environmental health.
A Weather Website For Laotian Farmers
Partnering with the Laotian government, researchers have developed a weather website that helps farmers adapt to climate change and fight food insecurity.
