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In the ongoing battle between plants and viruses, a silent yet powerful defense mechanism has been gaining attention: RNA interference (RNAi). Often referred to as RNA silencing, this process is a critical line of defense that plants employ to fend o

In the heart of China’s tropical research hub, scientists have made a significant stride in the battle against sheath blight disease, a menace that has long plagued rice crops worldwide. The discovery, led by Yuanyuan Zhang from the State Key Laborat

In the world of aquaculture, the quest for improving fish muscle quality is a perpetual challenge. A recent study published in *Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences* (translated from its original Chinese title) has shed new light on the role of copper

In the heart of China’s agricultural landscape, a critical study led by Rong Tang from the College of Water Resource and Civil Engineering at Hunan Agricultural University is shedding new light on the spatiotemporal patterns of water disasters and th

In the heart of Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, a groundbreaking dataset is set to revolutionize how farmers combat plant diseases. The PlantCity dataset, recently published in *Data in Brief* (which translates to “Data in Brief” in English), offe

In the lush, verdant fields of Iran’s Guilan province, a quiet revolution is taking root, one that could reshape how farmers and policymakers view the delicate balance between profit and planet. At the heart of this shift is a novel application of Ma

In a world where climate change is reshaping ecosystems and agricultural landscapes, understanding the future distribution of plant pathogens is becoming increasingly critical. A recent study published in the journal *Geomatics, Natural Hazards & Ris

In the heart of India, researchers are unlocking the secrets of pigeonpea, a humble legume with immense potential to revolutionize nutrition and agriculture. Sandeep Kumar Singh, a dedicated scientist from the Department of Genetics and Plant Breedin

In the lush, tropical landscapes where papaya thrives, a team of researchers has unlocked new insights into the genetic blueprint of this economically vital fruit. Led by Yajin Chen from the Hainan Key Laboratory for Biosafety Monitoring and Molecula

In the quest to bolster crop resilience against the escalating threats of climate change, a team of researchers led by Gyeong-Min Lee from the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology at the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences in Jeonju, Kore