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Earth.com
by Eric Ralls; Staff Writer In the diverse world of entomology, stick insects stand out for a peculiar reason — their apparent ability to span vast distances despite being flightless. Their widespread presence across geographical barriers …
Read more...Biologists find salicylic acid and RNA interference mediate antiviral immunity of plant stem cells
Phys.Org
by Sophie Fessl, Gregor Mendel Institut für Molekulare Pflanzenbiologie (GMI) Viruses are a threat to all organisms, including plants. A small group of plant stem cells, however, successfully defends itself from infection.
Marco Incarbone, now …
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Disasters cause $3.8 trillion in crop losses over 30 years: FAO
by Juliette MICHEL Natural and man-made disasters have caused $3.8 trillion in crop and livestock losses over 30 years, the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization said on Friday.
Phys.Org
by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew RBG Kew's fifth State of the World's report, published today, lays out the current condition of the world's plants and fungi globally. Based on the work of 200 international researchers and covering the content …
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by The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture Lurking inside the crops of banana-producing-areas in east and central Africa is a disease called Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW)—and new modeling …
Read more...Cornell Chronicle
By Krishna Ramanujan, Cornell Chronicle Plant pathogens can hitch rides on dust and remain viable, with the potential for traveling across the planet to infect areas far afield, a finding with important implications for global food …
Read more...A research study conducted by scientists in New Zealand has developed a reliable and efficient method for eradicating Potato Virus S (PVS), Potato Virus A (PVA), and Potato Virus M (PVM) from infected in vitro-grown potato shoots. These viruses are …
Nature
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Read more...CABI and Imperial College London to collaborate on research regarding ecosystems and the environment
CABI and Imperial College London have agreed to collaborate further on teaching and …
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by Sneha Mahale
- insectivorous bats were found to suppress pests and reduce damage to rice crops in a study in Assam.
- Insectivorous bats are generalist eaters; their diet includes a variety of pests, including those that damage crops.
- Greater …