Author name: John Hutton

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

In the sun-scorched oases of Figuig, Morocco, a silent partnership between date palms and microscopic fungi has been thriving for millennia. Now, a team of researchers led by Elmostafa Gagou from the Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnoph

In the quest for sustainable agriculture, scientists have long turned to nature’s own pest controllers: beneficial fungi. Among these, the genus *Trichoderma* stands out for its versatility and potential to revolutionize crop protection and plant gro