Abiotic Stress
Abiotic stress refers to the negative impact of non-living environmental factors on living organisms such as temperature extremes.
Featured
Agriculture is a dynamic and interconnected field that touches every aspect of human life, from the food we eat to the environment we live in. This featured category brings together a diverse range of topics, offering insights into the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping the future of agriculture.
What shapes the composition of microbes in a warbler’s gut?
Differences among the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that live within birds’ digestive tracts — their gut microbiomes —…
Cob
Cob of corn is a cylindrical, woody structure located at the center of the corn ear. It is surrounded by the husk and covered in silk.
What is behind the dramatic decline in bee populations?
A dramatic decline in the bee population at fruit farms in New Jersey and Pennsylvania has Rutgers scientists wondering whether…
Biofumigation
Biofumigation is a method of pest control that utilizes the natural compounds found in certain plants to kill or suppress harmful insects.
The science of how plants register trauma catches a new wave
Longstanding theories of how plants rely on calcium waves to respond systemically to wounding and other stresses have been given…
Catalyst-free oxidative coupling of flavones in food grade alkaline water
Food scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) developed a method to synthesise bioactive bi- and tri-flavones using molecular…
Critical benefits of snowpack for winter wheat are diminishing
University of Minnesota scientists are partnering with a global team to study the complex effects of climate change on winter…
June Drop
June drop is a phenomenon that occurs in deciduous fruit trees, where a large portion of unripe or partially ripe fruits fall during June.
Soil Horizons
Soil horizons are distinct layers in a soil profile that are typically defined by their physical and chemical characteristics.