Scientists wanted to discover the mutations hidden in wheat plants.
Category: Food and Agriculture
Why is the world’s most expensive fungus disappearing?
Researchers wanted to know why the populations of the most expensive fungus in the world – the caterpillar fungus – are declining.
How can we protect bananas?
Scientists wanted to explore the relationship between bananas and Black Sigatoka – a fungal disease threatening banana crops worldwide.
How can we save bananas from a deadly disease?
Scientists found a gene in wild bananas which can protect banana plantations from a deadly fungus.
How can GM tomatoes help fight cancer?
With the help of genetic engineering, scientists create a tomato with higher antioxidant levels and more cancer-fighting powers.
How do pesticides get into honey?
Scientists wanted to know if honey in UK still contains pesticides even after they were banned by the EU on crops bees visit.
How can we make biofuels more climate friendly?
Scientists wanted to develop more climate-friendly biofuels by applying conservative management strategies for the crops.
Can sub-Saharan Africa feed itself?
Scientists tried to find out if and how Africa can meet its future demand for grain as its population increases.
How CO2 help agriculture in the face of climate change
Scientists wanted to find out what effect climate change will have on crops.
How do our food choices affect the environment?
Scientists reviewed 60+ academic papers which compared the environmental footprints of various diets and summarized the results.
