Banker plants are valuable against common strawberry pests, such as aphids, thrips, and two-spotted spider mites. Cereal banker plants combat this scourge through an ongoing supply of non-pest aphids, ...

Nitrogen pollution is a serious concern for the agriculture industry. Agricultural fertilizers contain nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant health. However, these fertilizers also produce ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Plants use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide (CO 2) into ...

But problems surrounding the plant nutrient phosphorus occur in both industrialized and developing nations – albeit for different reasons – and that's why the research of Purdue University's ...

Scientists explain the difference between whole, processed and ultra-processed foods. Learn how they could affect our health and how the food industry can improve. Learn how UC Davis leverages ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2, SDG 13 and SDG 15. This special collection captures the depth and diversity of scientific advances in plant biology and agricultural ...

Photosynthesis, the chemical reaction that enables almost all life on Earth, is extremely inefficient at capturing energy—only around 1% of light energy that a plant absorbs is converted into chemical ...