In the heart of Nigeria’s coconut groves, a silent enemy is wreaking havoc, causing over 60% yield loss due to fruit rot and premature nut fall. The culprit? A fungus called Botryodiplodia theobromae. But a recent study published in ‘Open Research Eu
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In a groundbreaking study published in the *Journal of Horticultural Sciences*, researchers have unveiled insights that could revolutionize the way we cultivate high-value crops like Dendrobium orchids. The study, led by S Chandana, explores the infl
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In a significant breakthrough for agricultural pest management, researchers in Iraq have identified and registered two distinct strains of the red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) in Diyala Governorate. This discovery, published in the Mesopot
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On the occasion of his 70th birthday, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of Academician Alexander Vladimirovich Kilchevsky, a luminary in the fields of genetics, genomics, biotechnology, and plant breeding. Kilchevsky’s work has not only advan
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In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural technology, a recent systematic review published in *Notulae Scientia Biologicae* is making waves by shedding light on innovative extraction techniques for plant-derived toxins. Led by Dipak Kumar Mahida
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In the heart of Greece, a team of researchers has uncovered valuable insights into the genetic diversity of lentil landraces and cultivars, offering a beacon of hope for the future of lentil cultivation in the face of climate change. The study, led b
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In the relentless battle against drug-resistant infections, scientists are turning to innovative solutions that blend traditional medicine with cutting-edge nanotechnology. A recent study published in *Notulae Scientia Biologicae* offers a compelling
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In a groundbreaking study published in ‘Труды по прикладной ботанике, генетике и селекции’, researchers from the Federal Scientific Center of Agricultural Biotechnology of the Far East named after A.K. Chaika have demonstrated a novel approach to enh
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In the heart of Ghana’s agricultural landscape, a silent adversary is taking a toll on one of the country’s most vital crops: maize. Fusarium verticillioides, a fungal pathogen, is causing significant losses in seed quality and seedling performance,
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In the heart of Benin, a groundbreaking study is shedding light on how onion varieties respond to drought, offering a beacon of hope for farmers in water-scarce regions. Led by Oladé Charles Sansan from the Department of Crop Production at the Univer
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