Under the right conditions, duckweed essentially farms itself. Wastewater, ponds, puddles, swamps—you name it. If there's ...

The successful field trial marks a significant breakthrough in the fight against Fusarium wilt. By focusing on parental improvement through mutation breeding, the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre is developing a ...

Abiotic stresses such as heat, drought, salinity, and intense light significantly impact plant productivity in varying ...

However, an MIT study suggests that urban heat islands are unreliable for predicting the effects of global warming. This is ...

In cereals and other staple crops, the intricate source-sink relationship plays a crucial role in determining grain yield.

Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! Callie and Maydeen kick things off today by diving into the latest Biden administration energy standards targeted by Republicans in Congress, as the House ...

Detecting microplastics and identifying plant stress at an early stage -- this and much more can now be done thanks to a new method based on near-infrared light measurements. It is inexpensive and ...

The authors' demonstration that impaired olfactory perception reduces caterpillar performance and increases susceptibility to parasitism is solid. These findings highlight the ecological significance ...

In several experiments, the wearable accurately identified the presence of hydrogen peroxide in groups of plants exposed to a ...

Crane Watch: Breaking down the biggest construction projects in Greater Boston DOGE planned to close four Mass. IRS offices. Now it’s targeting two. © 2025 ...

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Exactly one year after GE Aerospace announced it would invest $5.9 million in the Lafayette engine manufacturing facility, the company announced Tuesday it will invest an ...

Hummingbirds are migrating back to the U.S. from Mexico and Central America and are predicted to reach Ohio by early April. An interactive map tracks their migration and shows how close they ...