Agriculture & Food Systems

Fertilizer Fights Drought—But at What Cost?

Fertilizer could help grasslands beat drought, but it’s not a magic bullet. A global study offers surprising insights into climate adaptation.

Toxic Harvest: How Sulfur Use in Sugarcane Fuels Mercury Risk in the Everglades

Sulfur used to grow sugarcane is turning natural mercury into a neurotoxin in the Everglades—scientists now know how to stop it quickly.

Farming the Future in Ten Layers

A new study by TUM researchers highlights vertical farming's potential to revolutionize urban agriculture, offering substantial increases in protein yields and significant environmental benefits.

Root Intelligence: How Plants Sense and Adapt to Soil

For the first time, scientists have mapped how individual root cells perceive and respond to real soil environments—unlocking insights that could revolutionize crop resilience in the face of climate stress.

Silk Microneedles: Revolutionizing Crop Fortification and Monitoring

MIT's silk-based microneedles offer a precise, sustainable method to enhance crop nutrition and monitor plant health, potentially transforming modern agriculture.

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