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Replacing Insecticides with Pheromones
Insect pests are responsible for a significant portion of global crop losses. While insecticides protect against the problem, they are heavily criticized in the public
Climate Change Causes More Flooding
The impact of climate change on Europe has been significant, with increased rainfall leading to more frequent and severe flooding in the region. If this
Genetic Roots Create Resilient Crops
Genetically modified plants have been found to develop deeper roots, making them more resilient to environmental conditions and enabling agriculture in harsher environments. Additionally, these
Burgundy’s Wine Harvest Reveals Climate Change
The impact of climate change on agriculture is becoming increasingly evident, with rising temperatures and extreme weather events affecting crop yields worldwide. A recent study
CRISPR Gene Editing Allowed in Russia
Russia is planning to revolutionize its commercial agriculture industry by using the controversial gene-editing tool CRISPR to develop 30 genetically modified organisms (GMOs) by 2027.
Bananans at risk from climate change and fungus
The effects of climate change are being felt in the world’s largest banana-producing countries, India and Brazil, where rising temperatures and reduced rainfall are leading
Climate Change Threatens Wheat Harvest
The threat of climate change to global food security has been highlighted by a recent study, which found that 60% of wheat-growing regions are at
Rising Resistance to Monsanto’s Glyphosate
Argentina’s farmers are facing a growing problem with glyphosate-resistant weeds that are spreading rapidly. A new herbicide to combat the resistant weed is not expected
Tree Grafted with 40 Fruits
In a groundbreaking achievement, a professor of art has created a tree that bears 40 different fruits simultaneously. Sam van Aken, a professor at Syracuse
Evergreen Apple Approved by US Authorities
The US Department of Agriculture has recently approved a genetically modified apple from Canadian biotech company Okanagan Specialty Fruits. The Arctic Apple, as it is
