Rice Price Drop Brings Relief to Billions, Risk for Farmers
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Microplastics: are they poisoning crops and jeopardising food production?
Microplastics are hindering photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert energy from the sun into the fruit and ...
Nature's warriors: How rice plants detect and defend against viral invaders
A new study has uncovered a molecular mechanism by which rice cells perceive viral infections and initiate antiviral response ...
Shift to water-wise farming for Punjab’s future: World Food Prize laureate
Ludhiana: With a message of adopting new agricultural techniques for improving yield and reducing expenditure —‘Naviyan Kheti ...
Which crop is known as the Golden Grain of India?
Rice is a staple crop in India, cherished in daily meals and grand feasts, enriching the country's agricultural landscape. It ...
Should we eat less rice?
Neil That’s right. Over half the world’s population eats rice as the staple food, especially in Asia. But rice is a very ...
Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth
A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening ...
New Biopesticide Is A Breakthrough For Global Food Security
Ascribe Bio says it has developed a biopesticide for rice that increases yields by up to two tons per hectare, according to 2024 field trials.
Ecowatch: Safeguarding Malaysia’s heritage seeds
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure backup facility for the world’s crop diversity on the Norwegian island of ...
Integrated pest management: A vital strategy to protect Asian rice against fall armyworm
A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combating the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security.
Resurrection plants: The drought-resistant 'zombie plants' that come back from the dead
To protect crops from rising droughts, scientists are looking to the genes of a small group of plants that can survive months ...
A Food Crisis Is Brewing – Climate Change Could Put Half of the World’s Crops at Risk
New research reveals that a significant drop in crop diversity due to temperature increases exceeding 1.5°C could have a ...