Large regional differences in agricultural adaptation to future climate change in Europe
We are already experiencing it. Heat waves and droughts hit large parts of Europe during the summertime, particularly in the…
Climate & Environment
Agriculture and the environment share an intricate relationship. Farming depends on natural resources like soil, water, and climate, while agricultural practices significantly influence ecosystems and the planet’s health. However, the growing threat of global warming and environmental degradation poses unprecedented challenges to agriculture.
Plant study hints evolution may be predictable
Evolution has long been viewed as a rather random process, with the traits of species shaped by chance mutations and…
New insights into effects of membrane proteins on plant growth
Scientists have revealed two enzymes that regulate protein degradation of proteins in the cell membrane of plants, and established the…
Insect pollination key for rare Wyoming sagebrush species
A rare species of sagebrush found only in southeast Wyoming survives primarily through pollination by bees, according to new research…
A gene from 28 million years ago protects today’s plants against caterpillars
The defence mechanisms plants use to recognise and respond to a common pest — the caterpillar — has arisen from…
Plants use their roots to measure manganese concentration available in the soil
Every living organism needs the element manganese as an essential nutrient. In plants, for example, it plays a major role…
Ancient stone tools from China provide earliest evidence of rice harvesting
A new Dartmouth-led study analyzing stone tools from southern China provides the earliest evidence of rice harvesting, dating to as…
Satellite monitoring of biodiversity moves within reach
Internationally comparable data on biodiversity is needed to protect threatened ecosystems, restore destroyed habitats and counteract the negative effects of…
Why is weathering important in agriculture?
Weathering is an important process in agriculture because it plays a role in the creation and maintenance of soil.
A better understanding of crop yields under climate change
You don’t need a PhD in agriculture to know that water is critical to crop production. But for years, people…