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Changing consumer attitudes with late-blight-resistant GM potatoes

Pests and diseases have been a scourge to agriculture since agriculture began, and they still destroy about 20 percent of crops planted globally, even...

Stress memory in plants could hold key to growing disease resistant crops

In summary Scientists at the University of Sheffield have discovered a mechanism behind how plants can acquire long-lasting resistance against attacks from insects The...

New study gives hope in fight against deadly wheat virus

In summary The DNA sequence of a gene in wheat responsible for resisting a devastating virus has been discovered, providing vital clues for managing more...

Congo must protect agriculture sector from the impacts of climate change

Protecting its people and its vital agriculture sector from the impacts of climate change can help the Republic of Congo build a sustainable, resilient,...

Agricultural sector can boost Central African Republic economy-Report

The Central African Republic can lift millions of people out of poverty by transforming its vital agriculture sector as a key driver of economic...

Ecological farming a boon for staple crop farmers in Africa, new study finds

An international team of scientists has found that eco-friendly practices such as growing a range of crops, including legumes such as beans or pigeonpea,...

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