Tag: Agricultural Sciences

Dissolution of agrominerals by bioweathering provides nutrients for corn growth

January 20, 2023 10:05 , Leave a Comment ,
Four microscopic images of biotite, a mineral. In all four images, something that looks like a plate of broken glass at different angles.

Pure and ground samples of biotite schist and biotite syenite proved to be sources of macro- and micronutrients for corn plants. The discovery is relevant for the future guidance of fertilization protocols, correction and soil balance to maximize production through the use of silicate agrominerals as soil remineralizers. … Read More →

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Hybridization with transcription factor AREB increases drought resistance in elite soybean cultivars

December 13, 2022 10:05 , Leave a Comment ,
Rectangular horizontal photo. Plantation a bit blurred. Thin, tall branches, leaves that look like pods hanging from the branches. The plants look dry, but this may be due to lighting. In the background, strong and diffuse sun. The whole image is very yellowish and with strong shadows.

Soybean cultivation requires attention due to its susceptibility to drought. The introgression of the AtAREB1 transgene into the LS93-0375 and BMX Desafio RR elite cultivars conferred a better physiological performance to the genotypes, proving to be an effective mechanism of genetic engineering for the reduction of the effects of water deficit. … Read More →

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Brusone: Wheat blast disease requires chemical control management and increased genetic resistance of crops

December 1, 2022 14:05 , Leave a Comment ,
Composition. 8 images arranged horizontally 4x4. The top ones are close-up shots of long dark green leaves with straight light green lines and black or yellowish spots. The bottom ones are lime green wheat clumps, some have spots. The clumps are half oval half triangular and grow upwards from the stem. They also have small, long, thin leaves.

A fungal disease that attacks wheat cultivation threatens world food security by compromising up to 100% of infected crops. Research points to the importance of making crops less susceptible by combining chemical control and genetic resistance protocols to increase productivity and reduce losses. … Read More →

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