Getting plants to rid themselves of pesticide residues
Scientists in China have discovered that a natural plant hormone, applied to crops, can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides

Microorganisms for agricultural development
MICROBES are the oldest form of life on earth. These single cell organisms date back more than 3.5 billion years, to a time when the Earth was covered with oceans.

Key discovered to cold tolerance in corn
Longer growing season, growth in colder regions possible

Domestication to Crop Improvement: Genetic Resources for Sorghum and Saccharum (Andropogoneae)
This review assesses the genetic gains made by plant breeders since domestication and the progress in the characterization of genetic resources and their utilization in crop improvement for these two related species.

From Crop Domestication to Super-domestication
Research related to crop domestication has been transformed by technologies and discoveries in the genome sciences as well as information-related sciences that are providing new tools for bioinformatics and systems' biology.

A new versatile database created for geneticists and breeders to link molecular and phenotypic data in perennial crops: the AppleBreed DataBase
AppleBreed DataBase (DB) aims to store genotypic and phenotypic data from multiple pedigree verified plant populations (crosses, breeding selections and commercial cultivars) so that they are easily accessible for geneticists and breeders.

Silicon sources for rice crop
Although silicon is not an essential nutrient, its application is beneficial for plant growth and development.

The Generation Challenge Programme Platform: Semantic Standards and Workbench for Crop Science
The Generation Challenge programme is a global crop research consortium directed toward crop improvement through the application of comparative biology and genetic resources characterization to plant breeding.

Mustard - hot stuff for natural pest control
Researchers, growers and Industry specialists from 22 countries will share the latest research into the use of Brassica species, such as mustard, radish, or rapeseed, to manage soil-borne pests and weeds - a technique known as biofumigation.

Organic corn: Increasing rotation complexity increases yields
Scientists compare organic and conventional grain yields and address production challenges in organic cropping systems

'Weed from hell' found in Texas
An infestation of tropical soda apple, a thorny plant on the federal noxious weed list, has been verified on a private ranch here.

Ethanol byproduct produces green results
DDGS could reduce costs to commercial nursery growers

Crop Management: How Small Do We Go?
New research in Agronomy Journal shows that smaller is not always better in precision crop management

Scientist finds best way to measure soil fertility is – in a Mason jar
In a world of technological advancements, a simple wide-mouthed, one-pint Mason jar is the foundation of a diagnostic tool that may revolutionize how farmers determine the nitrogen needs of their cornfields

Environmentally friendly ways to nourish the 'flower of love'
It’s no wonder that the rose, one of nature’s most delicate and beautiful flowers, represents life’s most delicate and beautiful experiences, love

UF researchers develop ways to keep the bloom on the rose
They may not be able to make love last, but a team of University of Florida researchers has figured out how to at least make the flowers go the distance.

Study suggests earlier crop plantings could curb future yields
In an ongoing bid to grow more corn, farmers in the U.S. Corn Belt are planting seeds much earlier today than they did 30 years ago, a new study has found.

Rearing an army to save wheat
Scientists try to rear wasps to fight off the wheat stem sawfly

Tomato Crop Response to Short-Duration Legume Green Manures in Tropical Vegetable Systems
The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of meeting N needs of tomato with legume GM

Weeding out better wines
Australian red and white wines are about to become greener.