Agriculture
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Healthier rice seedlings and less bakanae disease with paclobutrazol treatment
FAR Publishing LimitedIn a pioneering study, researchers treated rice seeds with various concentrations of paclobutrazol prior to planting, aiming not only to enhance seedling growth but also to reduce the incidence of bakanae disease in rice
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- Phyton
Early farmers in the Andes were doing just fine, challenging popular theory
PLOSPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- PLOS One
Advancing regenerative agriculture: TUdi unveils new digital tools for soil health monitoring
Pensoft PublishersBusiness Announcement
Soil microbes: The unsung heroes of agriculture in the face of salinity
Maximum Academic Press- Journal
- Pedosphere
The nano solution: Rethinking food security with tiny tools
Maximum Academic Press- Journal
- Pedosphere
Africa’s potential to transform soybean industry and boost food security
Higher Education PressThis article explores the potential for Africa to develop its soybean industry and contribute to global trade. It highlights how recent advancements in breeding and technology, along with China–Africa STI partnerships, could help Africa overcome historical challenges in soybean cultivation and tap into the growing demand from China. The piece also examines the socio-economic benefits and environmental considerations of expanding soybean production on the continent.
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