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Rising temperatures could put half of global food crops at risk
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Rising temperatures could put half of global food crops at riskScience

Rising temperatures could put half of global food crops at risk

Global food security could be notably impacted by a marked decline in crop diversity if temperatures rise by more than 1.5°C, new research reveals Summary:…
SourceSourceMarch 4, 2025 Full article
Flooding stress in soybeans: Impact on yield and seed composition
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Flooding stress in soybeans: Impact on yield and seed compositionScience

Flooding stress in soybeans: Impact on yield and seed composition

Summary How flooding soybeans in early reproductive stages impacts yield, seed compositionTrend toward early plantingSeed composition discoveryLooks can be deceivingLearning more Summary: Soybean breeders are…
SourceSourceFebruary 4, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 21, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 21, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 21, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup, featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Researchers create AI tool…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 22, 2025 Full article
Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agriculture
Cacao plantation - Tree crops such as these offer important sources of income for local people and can - with sustainable strategies - protect biodiversity
Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agricultureClimate

Tree crops as a key to biodiversity, climate, and sustainable agriculture

In Brief: Tree crops, including apple, olive, coffee, and cacao, span over 183 million hectares worldwide but remain undervalued in agricultural policies despite their significant…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 15, 2025 Full article
Climate Science Digest: January 14, 2025
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Climate Science Digest: January 14, 2025Science

Climate Science Digest: January 14, 2025

Hiroshima flooding: a case study of well usage and adaptive governanceGreat Barrier Reef fish evidence suggests shifts in major global biodiversity patternsScientists investigate what makes…
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Climate change is reshaping China’s agriculture
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Climate change is reshaping China’s agriculture

China’s agriculture system, a linchpin of its food security, faces increasing pressure to adapt as climate change reshapes the country’s landscape. Researchers have proposed a…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 9, 2025 Full article
The crucial link between pollinators and food quality
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The crucial link between pollinators and food quality

Pollinators are not just essential for boosting crop yields — they also play a key role in determining the quality of the food we eat.…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskJanuary 5, 2025 Full article
New research targets soybean resilience to devastating nematode infestations
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New research targets soybean resilience to devastating nematode infestationsScience

New research targets soybean resilience to devastating nematode infestations

Microscopic but mighty, plant-parasitic nematodes are responsible for $160 billion in agricultural losses worldwide every year. Among the most destructive is the southern root-knot nematode,…
SourceSourceDecember 15, 2024 Full article
UTEP team to investigate climate change impact on pecan orchards
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UTEP team to investigate climate change impact on pecan orchards

EL PASO, Texas | UTEP - How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El…
SourceSourceNovember 8, 2024 Full article
Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops
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Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops

A century-old experiment, initiated before the Great Depression, has led scientists to uncover the genetic keys behind barley's remarkable adaptability. This discovery could safeguard barley,…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024 Full article