Agricultural industry
Research has revealed the critical need for agricultural robots to accomplish complex tasks and break through traditional machinery limitations, driven by rising global agricultural labor costs. To address this challenge, scientists have been exploring the development of hand-eye coordination technology for agricultural robots. This review aims to deepen understanding of
Genetic research
Research conducted at the Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry has shed new light on the genetic basis of grain yield in waxy rice. By analyzing a collection of 109 waxy rice accessions, investigators were able to identify 28 significant quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with yield-related traits. These
Genetic research
Researchers at Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University have conducted a comprehensive study on the effects of arbuscular mycorrhizas (AM) fungi on sugarcane growth and nutrient absorption. The study, funded by the Guangxi Science and Technology Major Special Project, employed pot experiments and analyzed the phenotypic traits, rhizosphere soil nutrient contents,
Genetic research
Researchers from Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University have conducted a comprehensive study on the GRAS transcription factor gene family in Nicotiana benthamiana, a plant species commonly used in genetics research. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Scientific Research Foundation of Zhejiang Agriculture And
Genetic research
Research conducted by a team of scientists at the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University in Fujian, People's Republic of China, has shed new light on the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in honeybee development. The study focused on the regulatory network of target genes for the miRNA-2161 (ame-miR-2161) in
Genetic research
Researchers at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University have conducted a comprehensive analysis of the * * PbbZIP* * gene family in * * Phoebe bournei* *, an endangered woody plant. The study, published in the journal * * Plants* *, has shed light on the roles of this gene family in plant growth, development, and stress responses. The researchers
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Beijing Forestry University have developed a new strategy for enhancing the mechanical properties and processability of bamboo-plastic composites (BPCs), utilizing environmentally friendly modifiers to improve interfacial compatibility. This breakthrough has substantial implications for the packaging and construction industries, aligning with the "double carbon" strategy. The study
Environmental sustainability
Research conducted at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University has shown that the integration of forestry and agriculture can promote edible fungi cultivation in forest understory spaces. The study, funded by the National Key Research And Development Program of China and the Fujian Provincial Forestry Technology Extension Program, explored the use
Environmental sustainability
Scientists at Beijing Forestry University have made significant progress in the production of lactic acid from lignocellulosic biomass using heterogeneous catalysts. This innovative approach offers a sustainable alternative to conventional methods. The research, supported by the National Key Research & Development Program of China, has demonstrated the potential of La(
Agricultural industry
Researchers from Agriculture and Forestry University conducted a study to assess the distribution, population dynamics, and effectiveness of lures in managing fruit fly species across different altitudes in sweet orange orchards in Sindhuli, Nepal. The study, published in the Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology, found that five
Agricultural industry
Agricultural researchers at Agriculture and Forestry University in Nepal have made a groundbreaking discovery that could significantly improve okra yields. The study, led by Mandeep Thapa, found that seed priming with gibberellic acid (GA3) at 100 ppm concentration enhanced germination, growth, and yield of okra plants. This technique, which involves
Agricultural industry
Research at Agriculture and Forestry University in Nepal has investigated the benefits of green manuring crops in improving soil health. Green manuring involves adding cover crops to the soil, which can help mitigate the negative effects of intensive farming and poor soil management. The study, published in the Turkish Journal
