Research

In the heart of Zhejiang Province, a centuries-old agricultural system is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by economic forces and changing consumer demands. A recent study published in the *Journal of Zhejiang University: Agricultural and Life

In the heart of agricultural technology, a groundbreaking study led by DONG Zhen has emerged, promising to revolutionize how we monitor and manage maize crops. The research, published in the esteemed journal ‘浙江大学学报. 农业与生命科学版’ (Zhejiang University Jo

In the quest to better understand and predict our planet’s water cycles, a team of researchers led by DENG Xiaodong has made significant strides in the field of soil moisture retrieval using microwave remote sensing. Their work, published in the jour

In the quest for sustainable agriculture, straw returning—a practice where crop residues are plowed back into the soil—has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance soil health and reduce environmental impact. However, the comprehensive effects of t

In the heart of China’s rice paddies, a tiny yet formidable foe threatens the stability of one of the country’s most vital crops. Rice planthoppers, including species like Nilaparvata lugens, Sogatella furcifera, and Laodelphax striatellus, have long

In the vast, arid landscapes of the Otog Front Banner, a region known for its harsh climate and delicate ecosystems, a groundbreaking study is reshaping our understanding of sustainable pastoral development. Led by FU Li, this research delves into th

In the heart of Japan, a researcher is tackling a pressing issue in the world of controlled environment agriculture (CEA). Md Asaduzzaman, from the Department of Environmental and Bioresource Sciences at Kyoto University of Advanced Science, is explo

In the heart of China’s agricultural innovation, a groundbreaking study published in the *Journal of Zhejiang University: Agricultural and Life Sciences Edition* is reshaping the future of ecological greenhouse agriculture. Led by LI Pingping, this r

In the quest to combat agricultural pathogens and reduce reliance on traditional pesticides, a team of researchers led by Liu Jiamin has uncovered a promising avenue: the symbiotic actinomycetes of the Formosan subterranean termite, Odontotermes form

In the dense, verdant expanses of African rainforests, a tiny yet mighty creature holds the key to ecological balance and agricultural sustainability: the grasshopper. These insects, often overlooked, play a pivotal role in biodiversity and ecosystem