Researchers explore an often ignored source of greenhouse gas

greenhouse gas

In a new study from UBC's Okanagan campus, researchers have discovered a surprising new source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions -- bicarbonates hidden in the lake water used to irrigate local orchards.

Harvesting wild genes gives crops renewed resistance to disease

Professor Harbans Bariana with wheat.

A global alliance of researchers has pioneered a new method to rapidly recruit disease-resistance genes from wild plants for transfer into domestic crops. The technique promises to revolutionise the development of disease-resistant varieties for the global food supply.

Livestock: Reactions trail PS directives on hand-over at ministry

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh

Stakeholders in the livestock and animal science sector across the federation have expressed unhappiness to a recent directive by the Permanent Secretary (PS), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) asking the director of livestock department to hand over to another director who is an agricultural economist.

A Month Later, Govt Bans Sugar Importation Again

Tanzania industrial Sugar Crisis Deepens

A month after lifting a ban on sugar importation, Tanzanian authorities have imposed yet another one, this time putting a stop to the issuance of permits.

When temperatures drop, Siberian Miscanthus plants surpass main bioenergy variety

temperatures drop

Photosynthesis drives yields, but in cold conditions, this process that turns sunlight into biomass takes a hit. 

How plants learned to save water

How plants learned to save water

Tiny pores on the leaves of plants, called stomata, have a huge influence on the state of our planet. Through the stomata, plants absorb carbon dioxide, which is incorporated into carbohydrates, and release oxygen. But they also lose water through open pores, which can be life-threatening for plants in dry conditions.

Understanding peppers and chilis from around the world

Understanding peppers and chilis from around the world

A comprehensive and multinational review of peppers/chilis (Capsicum species) with academic and scientific input from points across the globe, such as Argentina, Brazil, Taiwan, Mexico, Italy, Hungary, Austria, and the United States sets out to explore various aspects of interest concerning this horticulturally important crop.

How to feed the world by 2050? Recent breakthrough boosts plant growth by 40 percent

 Recent breakthrough boosts plant growth by 40 percent

One of the most significant challenges of the 21st Century is how to sustainably feed a growing and more affluent global population with less water and fertilizers on shrinking acreage, despite stagnating yields, threats of pests and disease, and a changing climate.

NiMet: Stakeholders advocate impact-based climate change information

NiMet officials Mr. James Adamu Ijampy, Dr. Mansur Matazu & Mr. Chris Togonus Daudu of (NCRI) at the two day workshop organised by NiMet & SWIFT

Stakeholders across the economy of Nigeria have called on the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to upscale its weather and climate related information to the benefits of rural communities so as to reduce losses through well-informed impact-based forecast rather than the raw data without explanation of negative impact prediction on economic productivity. This was one of the stands taken at two-day Stakeholders’ Workshop held in Abuja, recently.

Getting to the core of underwater soil

Taking a soil core from underwater

Soils all over the Earth's surface are rigorously tested and managed. But what about soils that are down in the murky depths? Although not traditional soils, underwater soils have value and function. Some scientists are working to get them the recognition and research they deserve.