Transgenic crops have revolutionized insect pest control, but their effectiveness has been reduced by evolution of resistance in pests. We analyzed global monitoring data reported during the first two ...

As U.S. growers look for more crops that can withstand extreme drought, quinoa, a South American staple, is emerging as a potential option. But growing quinoa presents some challenges that need to be ...

The basic idea of refuge crops is all about bug sex. About 88 percent of corn grown in the United States is genetically modified in some way. Most is what’s called Bt corn, meaning it’s been modified ...

A new study by researchers in China reveals that combining biochar, a charcoal-like soil enhancer, with a beneficial soil bacterium can help boost the growth and health of cut chrysanthemums, a ...

A new study has unveiled an innovative way to turn waste into a powerful tool for sustainable agriculture. Researchers have developed a specially engineered biochar made from sewage sludge that, when ...

Biopesticides are derived from living organisms such as bacteria or plants, with common use examples dating back to the 1950s. For example, Bacillus thuringiensis is a Gram-positive bacterium ...

Peptiva Rhyzo features microencapsulation for improved microbial performance Agronova Biotech has introduced Peptiva Rhyzo, a next-generation soil-applied biostimulant designed to strengthen root ...