Author name: John Hutton

In the quest for sustainable agriculture, straw returning—a practice where crop residues are plowed back into the soil—has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance soil health and reduce environmental impact. However, the comprehensive effects of t

In the heart of China’s rice paddies, a tiny yet formidable foe threatens the stability of one of the country’s most vital crops. Rice planthoppers, including species like Nilaparvata lugens, Sogatella furcifera, and Laodelphax striatellus, have long

In the vast, arid landscapes of the Otog Front Banner, a region known for its harsh climate and delicate ecosystems, a groundbreaking study is reshaping our understanding of sustainable pastoral development. Led by FU Li, this research delves into th

In the heart of Japan, a researcher is tackling a pressing issue in the world of controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Md Asaduzzaman, from the Department of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences at Kyoto University of Advanced Science, is explo

In the quest to combat agricultural pathogens and reduce reliance on traditional pesticides, a team of researchers led by Liu Jiamin has uncovered a promising avenue: the symbiotic actinomycetes of the Formosan subterranean termite, Odontotermes form

In the dense, verdant expanses of African rainforests, a tiny yet mighty creature holds the key to ecological balance and agricultural sustainability: the grasshopper. These insects, often overlooked, play a pivotal role in biodiversity and ecosystem