Agricultural industry
The Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) has demonstrated its dedication to restoring 25% of Nigeria's forest cover through innovative and community-based initiatives. Recently, FRIN participated in a two-day agricultural outreach event organized by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Rivers State, showcasing its commitment to
Agricultural industry
A recent study conducted at Agriculture and Forestry University has revealed promising results for hybrid maize varieties in Nepal's Dhading district. The research involved a field experiment with seven hybrid maize genotypes, which were evaluated based on various characteristics such as plant height, days to 50% plant emergence,
Agricultural industry
Research conducted in China over the past two decades has shown a significant positive effect of rural population aging on agricultural sustainable development. The study, which analyzed panel data from 31 provinces and municipalities in China, found that the relationship between rural population aging and agricultural sustainable development is nonlinear,
Agricultural industry
A new study by researchers at the Japan International Cooperation Agency has found that a farmer field school (FFS) program focused on farm forestry in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya significantly enhances livelihood diversification and reduces vulnerability to climate-related shocks among rural households. The research, published in the
Agricultural industry
Scientists at Nanjing Forestry University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of agriculture. According to a new report, the combined effects of wheat straw biochar (BC) and biosurfactant rhamnolipid (RL) on the biodegradation kinetics of phenanthrene by indigenous microorganisms in agricultural soil have been investigated. The research has
Agricultural industry
Researchers from Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University have made significant progress in pig farming by developing a multi-objective tracking algorithm that enhances management efficiency and intelligence. The new method, called SDGTrack, improves tracking performance across various farming environments by adapting to different domains and integrating an optimized tracking strategy. This
Genetic research
Research conducted by a team at Central South University of Forestry and Technology has made significant strides in developing a novel approach to treating ulcerative colitis (UC) using live bacterial therapeutics (LBT). Despite the promise of LBT, several challenges have hindered their effectiveness, including low bacterial survival rates under harsh
Genetic research
Investigations into the stress-tolerant properties of the Lycium barbarum fruit have led to a groundbreaking study on the molecular mechanisms underlying fruit development and stress tolerance. Conducted by researchers at Beijing Forestry University, the study aimed to characterize the Dof transcription factor family in L. barbarum and explore its potential
Genetic research
A recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences has shed new light on the role of the Basic Leucine Zipper (bZIP) transcription factors in plant responses to abiotic stress, specifically in the Soapberry (Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn.) tree species. Researchers from Beijing Forestry University conducted a genome-wide analysis
Agricultural industry
Researchers from Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University have published a comprehensive review on the genetic mapping of genes associated with green leaf color variations in major vegetable crops. The study, published in the journal Plants, highlights the importance of investigating mutants of vegetable leaf color to uncover the mechanisms behind
Genetic research
Researchers from the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of agriculture, utilizing hybrid deep learning approaches to improve genomic prediction in crop breeding. This innovative technique integrates genomic data to accurately predict breeding values, providing breeders with more precise predictions of
Genetic research
Researchers at Beijing Forestry University have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the biology of the pathogenic fungus *Fusarium acuminatum*, which causes root rot in alfalfa (*Medicago sativa*). The study, published in the journal *Agriculture*, reveals that the *POLQ* gene plays a crucial role in regulating the growth and development
