Can cows transmit bird flu?
Bird flu has plagued poultry for more than 100 years, causing the death of birds like chickens, ducks, and geese. Bird flu is caused by an…
Category: Agriculture
Could quantum dots reduce the cost of indoor farming?
Why does this help plants? Plants can capture energy from many colors of light, but they cannot use energy from ultraviolet radiation. By…
New rice growing method is environmentally friendly and more effective
Growing rice using an alternating wet and dry method can boost plant health and the amount of nutrients it carries thanks to…
Fish behavior is affected by microplastics in water
Microplastics and nanoplastics affect gut bacteria and neurotransmitter levels in discus fish, potentially explaining changes in fish…
Can dead fish still pass on their genes to a new generation?
Food producers and aquarium enthusiasts alike are interested in preserving rare breeds of fish. Fish such as platinum arowana and large…
Is lettuce grown in space nutritious and safe to eat?
Is a space salad healthier than salad grown on earth? We may be one step closer to finding out. A NASA team conducted a study onboard the…
Growing plants on the surface of the Moon and Mars
The reality of being able to live and settle on Martian or lunar bases can seem like it is getting close. To do this, we need to be able to…
Symbiotic fungi can save farm crops during droughts
What should farmers do to deal with disappearing water? Add fungi to the soil! This recent study sheds light on the use of mycorrhizae to…
Breeding more nutritious Pacific oysters
Researchers have pinpointed several genes that could help shellfish producers breed Pacific oysters with higher amounts of healthy omega-3…
Disease-causing bacteria can grow on hydroponic microgreen mats
Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes are two diarrhea-causing bacteria that can make you sick when eating contaminated produce. It…