All Agriculture articles – Page 4
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NewsStudies explore converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment
Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) converts biomass into biocrude oil through a high-temperature, high-pressure process. Two new studies explore the use of a fungal treatment to convert the leftover wastewater into fertilizer for agricultural crops.
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NewsWastewater could yield thousands of novel viruses, study reveals
Deep metagenomic sequencing of wastewater in Berlin over 17 months shows this technique could help forecast disease outbreaks and monitor the spread of human pathogens. It can also reveal thousands of novel viruses, a new study reveals.
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NewsRhizobacteria identified to combat striga and boost sorghum yields in Ethiopia
Researchers have identified potential Striga-suppressing rhizobacteria associated with sorghum, which have been shown to significantly reduce Striga seed germination rates.
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NewsResearch unveils rhizobia strains effective against soybean root rot fungal pathogens
Scientists have identified three rhizobia strains which effectively suppressed root rot fungal pathogens in soybeans under both in vitro and greenhouse conditions, demonstrating significant potential as biocontrol agents.
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NewsIntensive farming could raise risk of new pandemics
Intensive livestock farming could raise the risk of new pandemics, researchers have warned. A study examines the effect of social and economic factors – which are often overlooked in traditional assessments.
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NewsReceptors make dairy cows a prime target for influenza
Researchers who examined mammary gland samples from two cows infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza found a rich supply of sialic acid, which could shed light on how the virus attaches to hosts and help develop measures to slow the spread.
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NewsImaging techniques reveal detail of soybean nodule structures for improved nitrogen fixation efficiency
Researchers have used synchrotron-based X-ray microcomputed tomography to non-invasively obtain high-quality 3D images of fresh soybean root nodules, quantifying the volumes of the central infected zone and vascular bundles.
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NewsCertain bacteria or fungi can combat a plant pathogen that attacks common vetch
A new study reveals that treating common vetch with certain bacteria or fungi that promote plant growth may be effective for combating anthracnose, a severe disease caused by the Colletotrichum spinaciae plant pathogen.
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NewsDecoding disease defenses: miRNAs and the battle against apple pathogens
A new study illuminates the genetic dynamics in tissue-specific interactions between apple trees and Valsa mali, a fungus causing severe disease.
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NewsCurrent strategies ineffective in controlling Salmonella Dublin in Danish cattle
Researchers have shown that, despite stringent movement restrictions among Danish cattle farms, Salmonella Dublin continues to propagate, indicating that current strategies are insufficient to curb the spread of the disease.
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FeaturesPGPR Strategies for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
In the face of environmental degradation and climate change, farmers are increasingly challenged to sustain productivity and ensure food security.
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CareersA day in the life of a phage expert
Nicolás Cifuentes is Head of Research Projects and Phages at PhageLab, Chile, which offers tailor-made solutions to control bacterial outbreaks in the livestock and poultry industries.
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NewsScientists discover genetic ‘off switch’ in legume plants that limits biological ability to source nutrients
The discovery of a new genetic regulator in legumes could be key to understanding how to increase the crop’s capacity to convert nitrogen from the air and improve soil quality.
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NewsMultidrug-resistant fungi found in commercial soil, compost and flower bulbs
A study has found high levels of multidrug-resistant fungi in commercially available compost, soil and flower bulbs. Named a critical public health threat by WHO, Aspergillus fumigatus is potentially deadly to immunocompromised people.
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NewsBiting flies on dairy farms can spread bovine mastitis
A study has identified Stomoxys flies (also known as stable flies) as carriers of pathogenic bacteria that cause bovine mastitis.
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NewsProbiotic spray method improves hatchability and health of chicks
Scientists have found that using a probiotic spray on eggs improves the number and quality of chicks that successfully hatch. The patented method improves chick health for broiler production without relying on antibiotics.
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NewsUnearthing the plant’s arsenal against pathogenic fungi
A new study has shed light on the intricate mechanisms of nonhost resistance (NHR) in plants, a critical defense against a broad spectrum of pathogens.
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NewsMashed up purple marine bacteria make an excellent eco-friendly fertilizer
New research published in npj Sustainable Agriculture reports that biomass made from the purple photosynthetic marine bacterium Rhodovulum sulfidophilum is an excellent nitrogen fertilizer. Source: RIKEN Japanese mustard spinach grown in two inorganic nitrogen fertilizers (C1 and C2), and the biomass fertilizer at 1, 2, and 4 times ...
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NewsHighly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) outbreak in Finnish fur farms
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) has been detected in animals on 27 fur farms in Finland. The outbreak, traced to wild birds, revealed significant virus adaptation to mammals and caused severe inflammation in the lungs, brains and livers.
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NewsPaper-based biosensor offers fast, easy detection of fecal contamination on produce farms
Researchers are introducing a new biosensor technology to farms inspired by advances during the pandemic. The system delivered 100% accurate results within an hour of in-field sample collection on a commercial fresh produce farm.
