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Fast-forward breeding and rapid delivery systems for food security : Research for Agriculture

The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has collaborated with international researchers to develop a roadmap to fast-forward breeding for accelerated crop improvement and rapid delivery systems, which will lead to a food-secure world. Two papers, recently published in Trends in Genetics and Nature Biotechnology, were the result of a Perth-based workshop organised by […]

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The principle of aquaponics clearly defined

It is one of the big topics in sustainable food production: aquaponics—the combination of fish farming in aquaculture and plant cultivation in hydroponics. That is the short definition. What convinces ...

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Powering up the ‘last mile’ in renewable energy rollout - Asia & Pacific

What does it take to make rollout of renewable energy work in rural areas? Anita Makri follows trails of success.

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Climate-smart crop rotation works for Gangetic plains - Asia & Pacific

Climate-smart agricultural practices such as crop rotation can safely suppress weeds, says study.

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India’s heirloom rice can supplement infant nutrition - Asia & Pacific

Traditional Indian rice varieties that have fatty acids vital for child nutrition need to be revived, says study.

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Can sustainability standards effectively mitigate food system challenges?

URBANA, Ill. – While agrifood production is essential for feeding our growing global population, it can also contribute to environmental and social problems, including deforestation, biodiversity loss, poor or precarious labor conditions, and persistent poverty. Certification and standards can encourage use of sustainable production practices, but how effective are such programs in addressing food system challenges?

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Topics: Soil Health, Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability, Crop Diseases, Research, Regenerative Agriculture,

Researchers make chicory plants without bitter compounds

Researchers have used new breeding techniques to develop a chicory variety that no longer contains bitter compounds. Katarina Cankar, plant researcher at Wageningen University & Research: “In the European CHIC project, we are working on improved industrial chicory varieties (related to witloof) that contain dietary fibre and compounds that have potential medicinal properties.” The research consortium published their results in the Plant Biotechnology Journal.

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The defensive arsenal of plant roots

24.09.2021 - A team from the University of Geneva has discovered the mechanisms that regulate the formation of the protective layer of plant roots.

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Floating offshore wind tech to open up US waters

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Tweaking photosynthesis to boost crop yield - Alliance for Science

While genetically modified crops have achieved significant environmental benefits, decreased insecticide use and boosted profits for farmers in adopting countries, critics counter that they have failed to deliver on promises of increasing yield.

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