Author name: John Hutton

In the heart of Northwest China, the Wensu Oasis is a vital hub of agricultural production and ecological stability. However, a recent study published in *Agronomy* reveals that the region’s land use changes have significant implications for carbon e

In the quest for precision agriculture, scientists have long sought reliable, nondestructive methods to monitor crop health. A recent study published in *Agronomy* offers a promising breakthrough in this area, focusing on winter wheat (*Triticum aest

In the rapidly evolving world of agritech, a groundbreaking development has emerged from the intersection of remote sensing and deep learning. Researchers have introduced MKF-NET, a novel model designed to enhance the semantic segmentation of remote

In the heart of China’s Taiyuan-Yuci-Xinzhou urban cluster, a silent battle is waged against microscopic foes—PM_2.5 particles—that threaten air quality and public health. A recent study published in *Atmosphere* sheds light on the complex

In the rapidly evolving world of agricultural technology, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as a game-changer, offering unprecedented capabilities in monitoring crops and assessing ecological environments. However, a persistent challenge h

In the quest to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal of ending hunger by 2030, researchers are exploring innovative, eco-friendly technologies to boost agricultural productivity. One such promising technology is cold plasma (CP),

In the heart of Nigeria, a groundbreaking study is shedding light on innovative ways to tackle a pressing global issue: water scarcity and pollution. The research, led by Shadrach A. Akadiri from the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engine

In the ongoing battle against insecticide resistance, a new frontier is emerging from the microscopic world of proteins, offering promising avenues for sustainable agriculture. Researchers have uncovered that odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) and chemo

In the face of escalating salinity stress threatening global crop yields, a groundbreaking study published in *Crops* offers a glimmer of hope for farmers and agronomists. Researchers, led by Chinur Hadi Mahmood of the Department of Horticulture at t

In the vast and intricate world of fungi, a recent study has shed light on a group of organisms that play a crucial role in both ecosystems and agriculture. Researchers have identified a new species of *Rhizopogon*, a genus of edible ectomycorrhizal