New research shows plants use a drought hormone to close stomata and block spider mite attacks, offering potential for ...

Beavers. They've had a bad reputation. Many call them pests, but they're far from it. They play such an important role in our ...

Recent findings that plants employ a drought-survival mechanism to also defend against nutrient-sucking pests could inform future crop breeding programs aimed at achieving better broadscale pest ...

New Zealand's farming expertise looks set to play a role in Ethiopia's battle to avert famine. The African nation is crippled ...

By adopting these at-home tips and fostering a resilient mindset you can safeguard your health and well-being during drought ...

Climate change-induced drought poses global challenges for farmers, impacting biodiversity, crop quality, livestock health, ...

Apr. 16, 2024 — Plants with multiple sets of chromosomes, known as polyploids, are salt-tolerant or drought-resistant and often achieve higher yields. However, newly formed polyploid plants are ...

Drought-resistant millets, sorghum and legumes, staples until the early 20th century when they were overtaken by exotic white corn, have been taking up more land space in recent years.

While her clients’ preferences differ widely, Greenstreet said there is an increasing trend to move away from perfectly ...

The district administrations in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai have advised farmers to cultivate crops like ...

By investing in irrigation infrastructure, promoting drought-resistant crops and providing training and support to ...