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Chinese scientists reveal a novel signaling pathway for chilling tolerance in rice

Keywords: China, Signaling pathway, Chilling tolerance, Rice The ability of plants to tolerate chilling stress is fundamental in determining the growing season and geographical distribution of plants. Local temperature anomalies caused by global climate change directly threaten crop production. Improvement of chilling tolerance in rice varieties requires clarifying the regulatory mechanisms of chilling signaling pathways. The… Continue reading Chinese scientists reveal a novel signaling pathway for chilling tolerance in rice

Pakistan: Punjab government to introduce drone technology in agriculture sector

Government of Punjab (Pakistan) has allowed the use of drone technology in the agriculture sector to enhance Agricultural productivity. A UAV (Unmanned Air vehicle)/Drone consist of a small unmanned aircraft and after the success of this technology , it is ready to astound the agriculture sector. Drone/UAV technology can be usefully deployed in applications of… Continue reading Pakistan: Punjab government to introduce drone technology in agriculture sector

How gene editing will boost crop yields

Keywords: Gene editing, Crop yields, GMO On the surface, a light switch and gene editing have as much in common as a linebacker does with a ballerina. Dig a bit deeper, though. “In a very simple way, the main application of gene editing is like flipping a light switch on and off,” says Federico Tripodi, chief… Continue reading How gene editing will boost crop yields

How fall armyworm can be beaten in Africa

Keywords: fall armyworm, Africa Fall armyworm is one of the most destructive insect pests worldwide, and it is on the move. In 2015, this pest migrated for the first time to Nigeria. As of today, its devastation has been reported in 30 countries in Africa. Estimates in September 2017 showed that just in six African countries,… Continue reading How fall armyworm can be beaten in Africa

Sorghum cultivars developed at the University of Florida can produce thousands of gallons of ethanol

Keywords: Sorghum, Ethanol Sweet sorghum is not just for breakfast anymore. Sorghum is a source for table syrup. Scientists see a future in which we convert sorghum to biofuel, rather than relying on fossil fuel. That potential just grew as University of Florida researchers found three UF/IFAS-developed sorghum varieties could produce up to 1,000 gallons… Continue reading Sorghum cultivars developed at the University of Florida can produce thousands of gallons of ethanol

We have good harvest in food production this year

According to the data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on the 8th, the total grain output in 2017 reached 617.91 million tons (1,235.8 billion tons), an increase of 1.66 million tons (3.3 billion tons) over the previous year, an increase of 0.3%. Another bumper harvest of grain production, is the second highest yield… Continue reading We have good harvest in food production this year

China’s grain output climbs in 2017

Keywords: grain output,supply-side structural reform BEIJING, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — China’s grain output saw a mild increase in 2017 as per unit yield climbed, official data showed Friday. The country’s grain output stood at about 617.9 million tonnes in 2017. It’s up by 1.66 million tonnes, or 0.3 percent, compared with 2016, according to the National… Continue reading China’s grain output climbs in 2017

Op-ed: Agriculture’s biggest challenges in 2018

Keywords: Agriculture, biggest challenges 1. International trade. The Trans Pacific Partnership is dead and the North American Free Trade Agreement is not-so-quietly and uncomfortably resting at hospice, delivering two hard body blows to American agriculture. Will the U.S. Meat Export Federation be able to convince enough nations to ‘play nice’ to cover the collapse of those… Continue reading Op-ed: Agriculture’s biggest challenges in 2018

Argentina suffers largest yellow rust attack since 1930

The yellow rust outbreak on the wheat crop in Argentina this year is the largest since 1930, stated disease expert agronomist Marcelo Carmona. According to Trigo & Farinhas consultancy, the attacks on the crop were first reported in September by the Buenos Aires Cereal Exchange. In the middle of September, the Córdoba Cereal Exchange reported… Continue reading Argentina suffers largest yellow rust attack since 1930

Wheat gets boost from purified nanotubes

Keywords: Wheat, Rice University, Purified nanotubes The introduction of purified carbon nanotubes appears to have a beneficial effect on the early growth of wheatgrass, according to Rice University scientists. But in the presence of contaminants, those same nanotubes could do great harm. The Rice lab of chemist Andrew Barron grew wheatgrass in a hydroponic garden to… Continue reading Wheat gets boost from purified nanotubes