Tomato fruits send electrical warnings to the rest of the plant when attacked by insects
Tomato fruits send electrical warnings to the rest of the plant when attacked by insects, finds new study in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Agriculture
Beer byproduct mixed with manure proves an excellent organic pesticide
By Tayyibah Aziz, science writer A productive lettuce yield following the researchers’ new biodisinfestation method. Image: Maite Gandariasbeitia et al A new study [...]
Crop rotations with beans and peas offer more sustainable and nutritious food production
Crop rotations with beans and peas offer more sustainable and nutritious food production, finds new study in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Impact of a second Dust Bowl would be felt worldwide
Catastrophic shock to US agriculture would deplete reserves, including those of other countries: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. [...]
Space lettuce
Nutritious and safe crops would be a dietary supplement to assist remote space missions: Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
First release of genetically engineered moth could herald new era of crop protection
Self-limiting diamondback moth may pave the way for sustainable approach to pest control: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology [...]
Crop-boosting AI can benefit many fields
Machine learning algorithms developed to select high-yield food crops could be applied to 'hyperspectral analysis' in other disciplines, from astronomy to espionage; Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
A new vision for genomics in animal agriculture
The USDA blueprint predicts genomic technologies will play an increasingly central role in global livestock production; Frontiers in Genetics [...]
An apple carries about 100 million bacteria. Good luck washing them off.
Most microbes are inside the apple – but the strains depend on which bits you eat, and whether you go organic; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
How to sell labriculture: less lab, more culture
‘High-tech’ framing may be driving negative attitudes towards cultured meat; Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Edible insects? Lab-grown meat? The real future food is lab-grown insect meat
Lab-grown insect meat – fed on plants, and genetically modified for maximum growth, nutrition and flavor – could be a superior green alternative for high volume, [...]
Vietnam can reduce emissions, save $2.3 billion by 2030 in agriculture, forestry and land use
Through cost-saving practices for coffee, rice, corn and livestock production, Vietnam can take steps to meet Paris Agreement commitments, says a study that highlights climate action potential for agriculture, forestry and land use in SE Asia; Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Vaccine for African swine fever may save our bacon
New study shows wild boar can be immunized against the most significant worldwide threat to the swine industry by a vaccine administered via their food; Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]
A lawn is better than fertilizer for growing healthy blueberries
Intercropping with grasses is an effective and sustainable alternative to chemical treatments for maximizing blueberry yield and antioxidant content in limey soils; Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
Tomato plant aroma to protect crops
Spraying crops with the tomato compound hexenyl butyrate could be a cheap, safe and straightforward means to prevent bacterial infection and improve drought tolerance; Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
Responsible innovation key to smart farming
The so-called 'fourth agricultural revolution' must provide social benefits and address potentially negative side-effects of agri-tech; Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Comparing the world’s mega-canals
Researchers have compiled a database of all the water transfer megaprojects currently existing and planned by 2050; Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]
How one tough shrub could help fight hunger in Africa
A drought-resistant native plant can irrigate food crops and increase production: Frontiers in Environmental Science [...]
Farmers will benefit from a new method of monitoring pasture nutrients
By quickly monitoring changes in pasture nutrients, farmers can adapt their animals' grazing methods accordingly: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
We have more than enough calories, but what about other nutrients?
New research maps energy, protein, fat, essential amino acids and micronutrients across the global food system to assess whether enough reaches everyone's plate: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
How safe is GM cotton?
GM cotton in Mexico is delivering monster crops, without the Frankenstein – thanks to traditional farming practices and use of non-GM ‘refuges’; Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. [...]
New scholarly focus needed to help solve global food crisis
Researchers propose new framework for studying the global food system, covering: agricultural ecology, equity, culture and health: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Cocoa CRISPR: Gene editing shows promise for improving the ‘chocolate tree’
The powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 could help breed cacao trees with desirable traits such as enhanced resistance to diseases: Frontiers in Plant Sciences [...]
Commercial pesticides: Not as safe as they seem
Lack of testing on adjuvants in commercial pesticide formulations ignores the potential risk of these on people and the environment: Frontiers in Public Health [...]
Organic food provides significant environmental benefits to plant-rich diets
The study of more than 34,000 people is the first to investigate the environmental impacts of both food choices and farm production systems: Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Key challenges for food security in the face of climate change
Meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals for food security requires a climate-smart approach: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
Wild grape yeast could be more effective than pesticides in preventing grape molds
A wild yeast described in Frontiers in Microbiology could be an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. [...]
Announcing the launch of Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Today, on World Food Day, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems which publishes rigorously peer-reviewed research [...]
What was the population of Easter Island?
Recent research in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution reveals Easter Island's population may have reached 17,500 people during its prime, far off early estimates of a much smaller population. [...]
Combining genomics with farmers’ traditional knowledge to improve wheat production
Scientists demonstrate that the indigenous knowledge of smallholder farming communities may yield genomic targets useful for wheat breeding. [...]
Science to transform our global food system: EAT Food Forum
Food, health, and environmental sustainability: interconnected issues to be tackled. Experts discuss at the EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2017. [...]
Corn yield modeling towards sustainable agriculture
Using crop models as a tool to assist nitrogen management decisions in corn as a win-win for the agronomy business and the environment — By Kate E. Larkin [...]
How growing more legumes could relieve economic stress
Two major dependencies can be alleviated by increasing legume cultivation. These are the dependency of nitrogen fertilizers and the dependency on imports. [...]
How your diet can influence your environmental impact
By Hedwig Ens, Frontiers The impact of our dietary choices on the global phosphorus footprint shouldn’t be neglected, recent research in Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Don’t fear GM crops, they could help solve the sustainability crisis
by Emily Barker, Frontiersin.org Modified crops are nothing to be scared of and could be essential in solving the global sustainability crisis, explained Dr. James Lloyd, [...]
Sewage sludge as a sustainable fertilizer
by Hedwig Ens, Frontiersin.org Ever thought of putting sewage on your plants? Scientists say thermally conditioned sewage sludge serves as an excellent fertilizer to improve [...]