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Eyeing US Midwest, Chinese state-owned firms seek new business amid tense ties

Two major state-owned companies in China are scoping out new business opportunities with the US Midwest but have concerns about…

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Opinion | The push for sustainable palm oil isn’t going far enough

Smallholders are instrumental in Southeast Asia’s palm oil production. Indonesia alone, they cultivate roughly 41 per cent of the land…

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Unlocking the Frost-Defying Secrets of the White Water Lily

Scientists have discovered the cold resistance mechanisms of the white water lily, revealing strategies like ecodormancy and enhanced antioxidant systems.…

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Researchers Unveil Natural Solution to Australia’s $280 Million Sheep Problem

Researchers discovered that heath goannas, native to southern Australia, are more effective than invasive species like red foxes and cats…

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Scientists Crack the Code on Broccoli’s Health Benefits

A comprehensive genomic study has mapped the genetic blueprint for glucosinolate (GSL) production in broccoli, highlighting key genes like MAM1…

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How Zinc Could Change Farming Forever

A new study reveals zinc’s critical role in regulating nitrogen fixation in legumes through a sensor named FUN. This discovery…

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A New Superfruit? Scientists Discover Simple Trick To Make Blood Oranges Healthier

Blood oranges, rich in antioxidants and other health-promoting phytochemicals, could offer significant benefits to both consumers and growers if stored…

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Johns Hopkins Unmasks Hazardous Chemicals in Biosolid Fertilizers

Johns Hopkins researchers found that biosolid fertilizers contain potentially harmful chemicals, suggesting a need for regulatory review and risk assessments.…

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Scientists Use CRISPR To Turn Sugarcane Into a Super Crop

By University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment June 22, 2024 Researchers at the University of…

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How AI and 3D Printing Are Changing the Way We Grow Food

A 3D-printed reference model for sugar beet is included in field experiments. Credit: Institute of Sugar Beet Research, Göttingen Scientists…

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