Beans plants evolved nitrogen-fixing tricks - an ancient secret that could help crops grow with less fertilizer and transform ...

A new nitrogen-fixing genetic tweak could help wheat fertilize itself, potentially saving farmers over a billion dollars ...

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As frost approaches, gardeners are tempted to dig up plants and place them in pots for use indoors. Too often, the results ...

Picture a farm, and what do you see? For most of us who grew up singing “Old McDonald,” the image that springs to mind is quaint and pastoral: a smallholding with red-painted barns, a few chickens or ...

Extreme weather events, from heavy rainfall to heat waves and droughts, are increasingly threatening crop yields globally, so ...

The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the promise and power of vaccination to protect society against infectious diseases. However, factors such as shortage of healthcare workers, ineffective supply ...

Do not plant garlic in insufficient sun, poorly draining soil, or next to legume crops. Avoid growing garlic in containers ...