Agricultural and Forestry Science
Maize genes control little helpers in the soil
An international team of researchers discovers how microbes boost root growth. Tiny organisms such as bacteria and fungi help to promote the health and function of plant roots. It is…
Revolutionizing field phenotyping
Amidst challenges like a booming global population and diminishing arable land, plant phenotyping offers a way to automate agriculture and improve crop diagnostics. However, translating the precision of controlled-environment phenotyping…
Bacterial pathogens share genes
…to outsmart treatments and adapt to new environments. A new study published in PNAS sheds light on how bacterial plant pathogens, like Pseudomonas syringae, rapidly evolve resistance to antibiotics and…
Identifying future research gaps to achieve pesticide use reduction in Europe
EU-Project FORTUNA: The new European project, coordinated by JKI, points out how agronomic research supports the transformation of agriculture after 2030. The main goal of the EU Farm-to-Fork Strategy is…
EcoFABs could lead to better bioenergy crops
Fabricated ecosystems created at Berkeley Lab will expedite microbiome research, and help underrepresented students in the classroom. A greater understanding of how plants and microbes work together to store vast…
Altering the circadian clock adapts barley to short growing seasons
To ensure that plants flower at the right time of year, they possess an internal clock, which enables them to measure the amount of daylight during a day. In a…
