Author name: John Hutton

In the heart of China’s agricultural powerhouse, the North China Plain, a silent crisis unfolds. Drought, that insidious and complex natural hazard, is intensifying, threatening food security and water resources. But a beacon of hope emerges from the

In the heart of Southeast Asia, a region teeming with biodiversity and economic potential, a groundbreaking study is reshaping our understanding of habitat quality and land use changes. The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), a sprawling area encompassin

In the ever-evolving landscape of remote sensing technology, a groundbreaking development has emerged from the labs of the National University of Defense Technology in Changsha, China. Dr. Shiwei Zou, a researcher from the Department of System Engine

In the heart of China’s agricultural landscape, a revolution is brewing, one that could redefine how we monitor and manage crop distributions. Dr. Yiqing Zhu, a researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Efficient Utilization of Arable Land in China,

In the heart of Xinjiang, China, a technological breakthrough is transforming how we understand and combat soil salinization, a silent threat to global agriculture and energy security. Researchers from the College of Geography and Remote Sensing Scie

In the heart of Portugal, at the University of Évora, researchers are delving into the microscopic world of plant pathogens, seeking to safeguard our crops and forests from devastating diseases. Their work, led by Patrick Materatski of the Mediterran

In the relentless battle for agricultural supremacy, plants have evolved an array of defenses to fend off pests and pathogens. Among these, silicon (Si) accumulation in grasses has emerged as a formidable ally, offering a physical barrier and biochem

In the heart of India, at the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, a groundbreaking study is reshaping our understanding of sustainable agriculture. Tikkisetty Pavana Praneetha, a dedicated researcher in the Department

In the heart of Tuscany, a silent revolution is brewing among the fig trees. Researchers, led by Raffaella Petruccelli from the Institute of BioEconomy, CNR, in Florence, have delved deep into the genetic and chemical makeup of 15 local fig cultivars

In the lush, tropical landscapes of Hainan Island, a silent battle is underway. The oriental migratory locust, a voracious pest, threatens the region’s agricultural stability, and climate change is making the fight even tougher. But a groundbreaking