agriculture
A Spotlight On Jasmine Rice
SMU Assistant Professor Jacob Ricks examines how Thailand’s bureaucratic policies and organisations affect the development of its economy.
Tropical Ecosystems Pay Heavy Price For International Trade
Because they are underpaid for their products and face a disproportionate loss of ecosystem services, tropical countries are effectively subsidizing international trade to the tune of US$1.7 trillion per year.
Cambodia And Belgium Strengthen Ties Through Agro-Food Partnership
Universities and partner institutions in Europe and Southeast Asia are partnering on the Erasmus Plus program to further knowledge in agriculture, food science and technology.
Cats Domesticated In China Much Earlier Than Once Thought
Cat domestication in China was closely related to the birth of agriculture around 8,000 BC, a process similar to that in the Near East and Egypt.
Seaweed Extract May Boost Rice Production
This gamma-radiated seaweed extract can increase rice production by about a third and guard against major pests.
Scientists Sweeten Tomatoes Without Sacrificing Size
A strategy to boost sugar content in tomatoes without sacrificing size could be widely applied to other flowering plants, scientists say.
Supercharging Seed Oil Production
By extending the length of time that oil synthesis-related genes are active, researchers have increased seed oil production by 140-170 percent.
More Bacon For Your Buck
Bama mini pigs thrive even on a low protein diet, suggesting that raising indigenous Chinese pigs could reduce feeding costs.
The Origins Of Black Rice
Plant biologists have solved the ancient mystery of the origins and spread of black rice.
