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Mechanisms of Self-incompatibility in Plants

Agric4profits

Self-incompatibility (SI) is a general name for several genetic mechanisms in angiosperms, which prevent self-fertilization and thus encourage out-crossing.

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Biome Makers Partners in Groundbreaking Sugarcane Sustainability Initiative

Global Agtech Initiative

The initiative empowers farmers to integrate microbial fertilizers, organic matter, biological pest control, mechanized harvesting, and efficient water use to enhance soil health. The post Biome Makers Partners in Groundbreaking Sugarcane Sustainability Initiative appeared first on Global Ag Tech Initiative.

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How to Improve Fertile Egg Survival Rate

Agric4profits

The newly laid egg is then exposed to another set of risks: the conditions under which it cools down from the hen’s body temperature to the ambient conditions in the nest, the time this takes, mechanical factors, chemicals, infections and even disinfection are all hurdles to overcome.

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Determining how male behaviors, environment affect offspring in livestock

AgriLife Today

Luense translates human disease and epigenetics expertise to livestock fertility Lacey Luense, Ph.D., spent the first 10 years of her career using live animal models to understand the mechanisms of the sperm epigenome and its role in human disease and development.

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Pivot Bio Presents Abstracts on Breakthrough Technology at Research Conference

Agwired

The week-long event served as a platform for sharing research studies demonstrating the efficacy of Pivot Bio’s PROVEN ® 40 in enhancing nitrogen fixation in plants during critical growth phases, maintaining yield, and reducing environmental impacts – crucial metrics in today’s agricultural landscape.

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Op-Ed | Why the World’s Food Systems Need to Transition Away from Industrial Agriculture

Food Tank

Smallholders are witnessing the recovery of the fertility and moisture levels of their soils, higher productivity and competitiveness. By creating mechanisms that connect farmers, seed providers, trainers, financers, innovators, retailers and other players in the food sector across the world, COP28 can build the momentum for agroecology.

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Op-Ed | A Case for Food Diversification

Food Tank

Integrating livestock with crops can create a closed-loop system where manure provides fertilizer and reduces reliance on external inputs. Data collection and sharing mechanisms to track the progress and impact of diversification initiatives can be used to refine strategies and measure success.

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