Agricultural industry
Research presented in a new study has shed light on the regulatory networks underlying soybean (Glycine max (Linn.) Merr) adaptation to combined salt-alkali stress, which frequently co-occurs in natural environments and significantly inhibits soybean growth and yield. The study, conducted by researchers at Shihezi University, aimed to elucidate the mechanisms
Agricultural industry
Research has shown that integrated weed management is essential for organic farming cultivation. However, a study published in the Journal of Weed Science has found that repetitive tillage strategies can lead to the selection of competitive weeds, resulting in decreased crop yields and increased weed presence. The study, conducted by
Agricultural industry
Researchers at Federal University in Rondonopolis, Brazil, have conducted an extensive study on the impact of cover crops on soybean production. The six-year research project, supported by Fundao Agrisus, ACEV Foundation, and Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnologico (CNPQ), aimed to evaluate the mid-term effects of crop rotations and
Agricultural industry
A new study published in Industrial Crops and Products investigates the effects of biochar on soil quality and pepper yield under continuous cropping conditions. Researchers from the State Key Laboratory found that moderate biochar application (2%) significantly enhanced soil organic matter, available potassium, available phosphorus, root activity, microbial biomass carbon,
Agricultural industry
Current research highlights the potential benefits and drawbacks of using cover crops in agriculture, particularly in subtropical sandy soils. According to a two-year experiment conducted by the University of Florida, cover crops may help mitigate nutrient losses from soils in agricultural cropping systems. However, the study also found that the
Agriculture
Researchers from Institut Agro Montpellier, in collaboration with other institutions, conducted a study to investigate the biotic interactions between harvester ants and durum wheat. The study found that harvester ants exhibited genotype-specific preferences in durum wheat, associated with a major quantitative trait loci (QTL) on chromosome 2A. The research provides
Agricultural industry
Minas Gerais, the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, has seen its agribusiness exports reach a record high of US$14.5 billion from January to September 2025, a 12.8% increase compared to the same period last year. The state has taken the top spot in the national ranking of
Agriculture
A new report from University of Avignon researchers has highlighted the transformative power of artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, bioinformatics, metagenomics, and precision agriculture in revolutionizing crop management. The adoption of these innovative technologies is ushering in a new era of efficient farming, supporting data-driven decisions and enhancing productivity
Epidemiology
Researchers at Henan Agricultural University have published a new report on the epidemiology and species distribution of Eimeria spp. in key dairy-producing regions of China. The study revealed that coccidiosis is a prevalent disease affecting dairy cattle globally, imposing significant economic losses on the dairy industry annually. To better understand
Agricultural industry
Kenyan farmers are missing out on substantial economic benefits and improved food security due to the delay in introducing advanced biotech crops. According to a new study, the country has lost an estimated Sh20.4 billion in the past five years alone, with the potential to inject Sh60.7 billion
Sensors
Researchers at Henan Agricultural University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of plant health monitoring and crop identification, utilizing a highly stretchable and reliable strain sensor based on a graphene/Ecoflex composite. This innovative sensor has the potential to revolutionize the field of smart agriculture, enabling real-time monitoring
Agriculture
At the 22nd China International Agricultural Trade Fair in northern China's Tianjin Municipality, Tianjin Municipality, Jilin Province, and Guangdong Province joined forces to release a proposal on deepening exchanges and cooperation in agriculture. The proposal focuses on information sharing, standard setting, and market connectivity to improve cooperation mechanisms
