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In the heart of Iraq, a quiet revolution is taking place in the fields of precision agriculture. Ameer H. Al-Ahmadi, a researcher from the Department of Agricultural Machines and Equipment at the University of Baghdad, has developed a smart sprayer t

In the sun-drenched orange groves of Sicily, a team of researchers led by Dr. Luca Peruzzo from the University of Padova’s Department of Geosciences is revolutionizing how we understand and manage water usage in agriculture. Their work, published in

In the quest to optimize the extraction of high-quality seed oil from the prickly pear, a humble yet mighty cactus, researchers have turned to two common kitchen appliances: the oven and the microwave. A recent study led by Ahmed Marhri from the Labo

In the heart of China’s aquaculture industry, a fascinating study is shedding new light on how the environment shapes the flavor of one of the country’s most prized crustaceans. The Chinese mitten crab, a delicacy packed with protein, fatty acids, an

In the relentless battle against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, a formidable foe to global agriculture, researchers have uncovered a promising new weapon: chlorantraniliprole. This insecticide, already known for its efficacy, has now been

In the sun-scorched landscapes where argan trees (Argania spinosa) thrive, a tiny, often overlooked ally is making a big difference. Researchers have discovered that a specific type of fungus, Rhizophagus irregularis, can significantly enhance the dr

In the heart of China’s Henan province, researchers have made a significant breakthrough that could reshape how we think about selenium enrichment in rice, a staple crop for over half the world’s population. Yuehong Liu, a scientist at the Agricultur

In the heart of China, researchers have cracked a genetic code that could revolutionize the way we combat a notorious plant pathogen, with potential ripples extending into the energy sector. Meiqi Shang, a scientist at the Key Laboratory of Sweet Pot

In a groundbreaking development for the agricultural and horticultural sectors, researchers have unveiled the haplotype-resolved genome assembly of the hexaploid kiwifruit, Actinidia deliciosa. This achievement, led by Xiaolong Li from the National K

In the quest to enhance the nutritional and sensory qualities of fruits, a team of researchers led by Hui Xue from the Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, has made significant strides. Their work, pu