Global warming
Research conducted by a team from the Chinese Academy of Forestry has provided new insights into the impacts of climate change on Picea species. Using a MaxEnt model, the researchers simulated potentially suitable areas for 34 Picea species across various time periods, including the modern era, the Last Interglacial, the
Global warming
Researchers from Nanjing Forestry University in China have conducted a study to investigate the impact of climate change on the distribution of Asian bamboo species. The genus of Asian bamboo, Phyllostachys, is the most species-rich in the Bambusoideae subfamily and holds significant ecological and economic values. The study used the
Forestry
Researchers at Nanjing Forestry University have made a significant discovery in the field of near-infrared phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes (NIR pc-LEDs). The team, led by Yu Xiao, developed a new phosphor, CYZS:Cr3+,Yb3+, which exhibits ultra-broadband emission from 660 to 1100 nm, accompanied by an increase in internal quantum efficiency
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from the Qingdao University of Science and Technology have developed a novel biomass-derived carboxymethyl cellulose lithium (CMCLi) binder for lithium-ion batteries. This eco-friendly binder shows improved performance and is synthesized from agro-forestry biomass, including poplar wood and corn stover. The findings highlight the potential of this sustainable binder for
Environmental sustainability
A groundbreaking report highlights the crucial need to revolutionize maize production through breeding and planting semi-dwarf varieties. The research, published in Molecular Plant, underscores the limitations of the Green Revolution's focus on nitrogen-intensive and high-density planting, which has compromised maize yields and sustainability. By introducing architectural optimization and
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Nanjing Forestry University in China have made a breakthrough in the development of sustainable lithium-ion batteries using organic electrode materials derived from natural quinones. The study, published in Advanced Science, reveals that these materials have the potential to replace traditional inorganic cathode materials, offering superior cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Northeast Forestry University in China have been studying the potential of lignin, a carbon-neutral biopolymer, as a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based products in pavement engineering. According to a recent literature review published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, lignin and its derivatives have been found to exhibit
Environmental sustainability
Researchers have made significant strides in exploring sustainable rice cultivation systems in China's southeastern region. The perennial rice (PR) cultivation system has been found to offer enhanced resource efficiency, reducing the demand for traditional double-cropping rice (DR) and ratoon rice (RR) systems. A recent study conducted by Fujian
Agricultural industry
Recent research by the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences has shed light on the crucial role of light in poultry farming. According to the study, light exposure during incubation plays a significant part in embryo development, hatching performance, and post-hatch performance in poultry. The research highlights the importance
Agricultural industry
Researchers at Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the study of sugarcane glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenases (GAPDH), which play a crucial role in plant growth, development, and plant-pathogen interactions. The team identified 24, 75, and 91 GAPDH genes in Saccharum spontaneum, sugarcane cultivar R570, and XTT22, respectively.
Agricultural industry
The third batch of "Green City Mingpin" series agricultural products selection in Mingxi County, Fujian Province, is gathering momentum. According to the latest news release from Mingxi County Bureau of Agriculture, Rural Affairs and Water Resources, units that meet the application requirements are required to submit their application
Agricultural industry
Commissioner Amanda Beal, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), has been elected by her peers to serve as the 2025-2026 President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). This role highlights both her leadership and Maine's growing voice in shaping the future of
