The cover crops you put in last autumn have done their job. Here’s what to do next
With cool-season vegetable crops going into the ground, many gardeners who ventured into cover cropping last autumn may ask a familiar question: What do I do now? Their crops have fulfilled their ...
Protecting crops: RNA-based substances open up new avenue to combat a widespread plant virus
New RNA-based active agents reliably protect plants against the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common virus in ...
Microplastics: Are they poisoning crops and jeopardizing food production?
Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and ...
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Rising carbon dioxide makes crops grow bigger but less nutritious
Rising carbon dioxide boosts plant growth but reduces key nutrients, weakening global food quality and crop nutrition.
Some crops need a cool start
Before too long, it will be time to start planting vegetables — at least some vegetables.
Nanotech-induced cooling improves crop yields in arid climates
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed and combined a new nanoplastic and biodegradable mulch to passively cool greenhouses in hot, arid climates like those in the ...
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Microplastics Are Making Photosynthesis Harder for Plants—and That Could Slash Crop Yields, Study Suggests
On average, these little particles could reduce photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12 percent, according to the ...
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Protecting crops: Researchers open up new avenue to combat a widespread plant virus
New RNA-based active agents reliably protect plants against the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common virus in agriculture and horticulture. They were developed by researchers at the Martin ...