Category: Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Wheat heat-tolerance traits map to many genomic loci
Genetic dissection of yield traits and heat tolerance in wheat using a MAGIC population identifies SNPs and major loci informing heat-resilient breeding strategies.
Ukrainian soil scientists’ contributions are presented as foundational
Discover how Ukrainian soil scientists made foundational contributions to soil science theory and global food security, despite systematic historical erasure by imperial and Soviet authorities.
France and African countries differ in fermented food practices
Cross-cultural study comparing fermented food production methods in France, Morocco, and Senegal reveals distinct approaches shaped by industrial versus traditional practices.
Genome-wide mapping linked 19 loci to malt quality in Ethiopian barley
Multi-locus GWAS identifies 19 genomic loci controlling malt quality in Ethiopian barley, enabling marker-assisted breeding for superior malting cultivars.
Hybrid agri-food practices supported rural resilience
Systematic review of social innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship in agri-food systems, examining their contribution to rural producer resilience across multiple dimensions.
Plant diversity and threatened species documented in Pemba forest reserve
A 2024 survey of Tanzania’s largest forest reserve on Pemba Island identified likely new plant species and threatened fauna while development threatens the most biodiverse zone.
Wild boar and domestic pig gut microbiomes differ by diet and lifestyle
Metagenomic analysis reveals distinct faecal microbiome structures in wild versus domesticated pigs, identifying carbohydrate-degrading taxa shaped by diet and lifestyle for probiotic development.
Elevated CO2 did not change nitrogen or phosphorus mobilization
Elevated CO2 does not enhance nitrogen or phosphorus mobilization in Eucalyptus woodland, suggesting phosphorus limitation stems from scarcity rather than competition.
Tourist and farmer perceptions shape idealized countryside views
Analysis of how tourists and farmers construct competing imaginaries of rural life through on-farm markets in France, revealing tensions between idealized representations.
Basilan extension officers face staffing, pay, and coordination problems
Qualitative study of agricultural extension officers in Basilan Province identifies systemic gaps in staffing, resources, and institutional coordination affecting farm service delivery.
