Researchers boosted wheat’s genetic diversity by transferring ~98% of genes from a wild relative into new wheat lines. Advanced sequencing pinpointed where these genes integrated into wheat ...

Chrysanthemum petals contain high levels of carotenoids—pigments found in yellow/orange fruits & vegetables—that may protect eyes. Research shows extracts prevent cell death & retinopathy better than ...

New research links sugar breakdown to a fungus’s ability to change shape & cause infection. Blocking this process halts shape ...

Pakistani communities rely on a diverse 175 wild edible plant species for food, income, & culture. A University of Swat study ...

Thai researchers found a bacterium in landfill soil that breaks down PET microplastics—tiny plastic fragments—without needing high heat. It uses a novel method, unlike previously studied bacteria, and ...

African tree Khaya senegalensis leaves show potential for faster wound healing. Research identified compounds β-sitosterol & ...

Fungal resistance to treatments is rising, threatening crops & health. Research shows Tea Tree Oil (TTO) boosts rose plants’ ...

Increasing concentrations of hexavalent chromium caused a dose-dependent reduction in germination (a) and seedling ...

New DNA tech helps track Amazonian manatees, a shy vulnerable species, by analyzing traces of their genetic material in water ...

Hemp’s carbon capture potential is boosted by diverse root systems, a new study reveals. Researchers analyzed 46 varieties, finding root length varied 175%. Traits are reliably inherited, aiding ...

Areca catechu nut extract shows promise as a natural mosquito control agent. Lab tests show it effectively kills adult mosquitoes, destroys eggs, & repels egg-laying, with key compounds disrupting ...

Hornet colonies rely on chemical signals to communicate danger. New research reveals these alarm signals aren’t uniform; each ...