Author name: Paul Laurent

In the quiet barns of dairy farms worldwide, a silent thief is at work, stealing milk quality, animal health, and farm profitability. This thief is subclinical mastitis (SCM), an inflammation of the udder that often goes undetected due to the absence

In the sun-drenched olive groves of Southern Italy, a silent battle is raging. The culprit? Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca (Xfp), a bacterium wreaking havoc on olive trees, causing a condition known as Olive Quick Decline Syndrome (OQDS). But a rece

In the heart of China’s tropical Hainan province, researchers are unlocking the secrets of plant resilience that could revolutionize agriculture and, by extension, the energy sector. Vincent Ninkuu, a scientist at the National Nanfan Research Institu

In the lush, subtropical landscapes of Fujian Province, China, a quiet revolution is underway—not in agriculture, but in the microscopic world of fungi. Researchers have identified three new species of plant-pathogenic fungi, a discovery that could h

In the heart of agricultural innovation, a groundbreaking study led by Dounya Knizia from the School of Agricultural Sciences at Southern Illinois University has unlocked new potential for enhancing soybean quality. The research, published in *Fronti

In the lush, verdant landscapes of Fujian Province, China, a silent battle rages between bamboo and the fungi that call it home. This ancient struggle has yielded two newly discovered species of fungi, each with implications that stretch far beyond t

In the heart of Bihar, India, a groundbreaking study led by Dr. Vibhav Kumar Upadhyay at the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University is unlocking new possibilities for sustainable agriculture. The research, published in the esteemed journ

In the face of rising global temperatures, scientists are racing to understand how crops like rice can withstand the growing threat of heat stress. A recent study led by He Zhao from the Rice Research Institute at Shenyang Agricultural University in

In the heart of China’s agricultural innovation, a groundbreaking study led by Wenjun Xie at the State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Subtropical Agro-Bioresources, South China Agricultural University, has unveiled a promising str

In the world of tea connoisseurs, Pu’er raw tea is a prized commodity, its value often increasing with age. However, the natural aging process can take years, even decades, and comes with its own set of challenges, such as pest infestations and odor