This field examines the complex biochemical and physiological processes that underpin the growth, development and function of crop and pasture plants. At its core, it delves into the enzymatic ...

Chloroplasts—the "light power plants" of plant cells—are increasingly the focus of synthetic biology. These organelles house ...

A better understanding of microclimates and the effects of overhead PV on crop biology is needed to improve the land use efficiency of agrivoltaics installations, according to UK-based researcher ...

AMES, Iowa – The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is recognizing six Iowa State University researchers for their distinguished work in neuroscience, math, biochemistry, ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new technique to fight crop insect pests may affect different insect populations differently, researchers report. They analyzed RNA interference (RNAi), a method that uses genetic ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – More than 20 million tons of plastic are placed in U.S. landfills each year. Results from a new University of Missouri study suggest that some of the largely petroleum-based plastic ...