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UrduOver the last 15 years, archaeologists have challenged outdated ideas about humans controlling nature. Writing in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Xinyi Liu in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis argues for a new conceptual bridge connecting the science of biological domestication to early food globalization.
Tag: Crop Science
Artificial intelligence can now estimate rice yields, according to new study
Given the expected surge in worldwide demand for staple crops by 2050 due to population growth, higher individual incomes, and increased biofuel usage, the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices is crucial to meet this demand.
Without this, plants cannot respond to temperature
UC Riverside scientists have significantly advanced the race to control plant responses to temperature on a rapidly warming planet.
Thirsty wheat needed new water management strategy in ancient China
Research from Washington University in St. Louis shows that a practice of purposeful water management, or irrigation, was adopted in northern China about 4,000 years ago as part of an effort to grow new grains that had been introduced from southwest Asia. But the story gets more complex from there. Wheat and barley arrived on the scene at about the same time, but early farmers only used water management techniques for wheat.
Weedy rice has become herbicide resistant through rapid evolution
Biologists used whole-genome sequences of 48 contemporary weedy rice plants to show how herbicide resistance evolved by gene flow from crop rice. Almost all other cases of herbicide resistance in agricultural weeds result from selection of tolerant genotypes in the weed species.
Keeping toxic cadmium out of rice, the genetic way
Rice is a staple food for nearly half the world’s population. However, it accumulates more cadmium from the soil than other cereals like barley and wheat.
Sesame cultivation: expansion versus temperature stress
Increasing genetic diversity protects against total crop failure
What is the quinoa seed and germplasm collection like?
Increasing genetic diversity protects against total crop failure
Measuring nitrogen in green manures
Finding ways to determine nitrogen levels will help breeders help farmers
The big potential of little millet
Overlooked little millet is a promising grain for our future climate. New research shows which varieties perform the best.
Breeding a better chickpea
Genomics research helps develop high-yielding, drought tolerant lines of chickpea
The surprising power of chicken manure
Chicken manure, known as poultry litter, is an age-old fertilizer. New research shows it can improve soils and increase crop yield, a boon for farmers.
How a new malting barley variety for California came to be
Twenty-year process involved evaluating malting barley germplasm strains, breeding efforts
Breeding barley for a changing climate
Scientists uncover genetic traits to breed better barley for northern environments
Celebrating seeds – food security and hope
Crop Science Society of America to hold Seed Week celebration
Todd Steinacher named 2021 International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year
Steinacher recognized for his leadership and commitment helping farmers achieve sustainability.
Helping stevia brave the cold
The popular stevia sweetener comes from a tropical crop. New research is helping find the varieties that can grow in colder climates.
Cataloguing genetic information about yams
New collection of resources will help yam breeders and farmers
Reviewing the importance of International Year of Plant Health
Protecting plants helps the United Nations meet many of its sustainable development goals
Making wheat and peanuts less allergenic
Research uses plant breeding and biotechnology to remove proteins associated with food allergies.
Early breeding reduced harmful mutations in sorghum
A new Cornell University study found that harmful mutations in sorghum landraces – early domesticated crops – decreased compared to their wild relatives through the course of domestication and breeding.
Stealing the spotlight in the field and kitchen
New dry beans from UC Davis combine desirable qualities for both farmers and consumers
Framework sheds light on nitrogen loss of producing common food items
Differences in nitrogen loss intensity between livestock and crops confirm the need for change.
What is the status of public plant breeding programs in the United States?
Programs could disappear as they see reduced budgets, staffing
Cattle grazing and soybean yields
Each corn harvest leaves behind leaves, husks and cobs. Research shows cattle can take advantage of this food resource without damaging field productivity.
Tepary beans – a versatile and sustainable native crop
This drought and heat tolerant crop can provide nutrition, even when grown in harsh environments.
How can various cultivars influence the history of a crop?
Older crops like Madsen wheat have lasting legacy
Keeping California a powerhouse of almond production
Research shows nitrogen efficiency and productivity not a tradeoff
How can farmers grow crops in more coarse soils?
Growing crops in stony soils can be challenging, but feasible
Tackling food allergies at the source
Food allergies cost billions of dollars and cause enormous suffering for people. Researchers are trying to remove the source of food allergies altogether — troublesome proteins made by our favorite crops.
Research helps improve a key ingredient in vegetable oil
Plant breeding advances will help farmers growing oil palm, an important oilseed crop
Agronomic Science Foundation launches diversity initiative to advance underrepresented groups
As society grapples with deep concerns over racial inequities and other social justice issues, members of the Agronomic Science Foundation (ASF) have embarked on a mission to foster change from within.
Upcoming symposium highlighting advances in nutrient stewardship
The 4 R’s Advances in Primary Research of Nutrient Stewardship
Allies in alley cropping: testing tree and grass combinations
Research shows willow trees may pair well with grass crops in alley cropping systems
Linking AI with Crop Simulation Models to Understand and Predict Agricultural Systems Dynamics
Artificial intelligence and simulation models use agricultural data for crop improvement
Perennial grain symposium to be held: advances and challenges
While development of perennial Kernza wheat is successful, other crops may not be adaptable
Coconuts: Trees that keep on giving
Coconuts are one of the most useful agronomic crops in the world
Crop Biotechnology, physiology and translational genomics to feed and fuel the world
Symposium will highlight the development of cutting-edge strategies to enable precision breeding of the next generation of high-yielding and stress-resilient crops.
Lectureship speakers for ASA-CSSA-SSSA meeting announced
Theme of the all-virtual meeting is Translating Visionary Science to Practice
Crop diversity is key to increased profits for Brazilian farmers
Study finds switching up autumn-winter crop improves soils, pocketbooks
Celebrating plant cousins: Crop Wild Relative Week
“wild and weedy” kin often have desirable traits valuable for today’s breeders
Declining U.S. Plant Breeding Programs Impacts Food Security
Decreasing access to funding, technology, and knowledge in U.S. plant breeding programs could negatively impact our future food security.
How does plant disease affect my breakfast?
If plant diseases are not managed properly, our breakfast tables could be vastly different
Keeping pinto beans away from the dark side
New slow-darkening pinto bean varieties show benefits for farmers and consumers
Breeding new rice varieties will help farmers in Asia
New research shows enormous potential for developing improved short-duration rice varieties
How do farmers and agronomists determine which pests need to be managed?
Using integrated pest management to decide if pesticide is warranted
Why do we need to know harvest yield during crop growth?
Using technology is essential for predicting tuber crop yields in drought-heavy regions
Crop residue decisions affect soil life
New findings share how prescribed fire and no-till management impact soil microbes
Tillage and cover cropping effects on grain production
Soybean yields decreased when planted after cereal rye
Tepary Bean: A New Crop for the Southern Great Plains
Research identifies tepary bean and guar as potential summer forages