Plant viruses constantly evolve to overcome plant defenses, causing crop damage. Researchers found a single change in a viral ...

Melioidosis, a severe infection from a soil bacterium common in Southeast Asia, is hard to diagnose. New research refined lab tests to find the bacterium in soil, improving detection rates.

Ecuadorian bean plants rely on helpful bacteria to convert air nitrogen into plant food. A new study found diverse native bacteria groups, some more effective than common commercial products, adapting ...

A 10yr Laos study identified 25 sandfly species, including a new one, but found no evidence of Leishmania parasites in collected insects. Unexpectedly, DNA from unknown Trypanosoma species was ...

Extra chromosomes, found in some fish, contain copied genes that don’t work but can still impact the organism. Research shows ...

Researchers studied 91 stress-response genes in a sweet potato relative, identifying potential roles in drought and disease ...

Research on the plant Lagerstroemia speciosa reveals potential for new disease treatments. Leaf extracts show strong ...

Amaranth, a traditional medicinal plant, shows promise as a livestock feed additive. Research identified key compounds in ...

Plants balance water loss & CO2 intake using stored sugars to maintain cell pressure, crucial for growth. Sugars help cells ...

A root disease affecting grapevines and walnuts, black foot, now impacts persimmon trees in Hungary. Researchers identified the fungus Ilyonectria liriodendri as the cause, confirming it through DNA ...

Sand fly control is tough due to resistance & logistical issues. Scientists found 'attractive targeted sugar baits' are more ...

New automated system speeds up breeding pest-resistant crops. It uses a robotic microscope & computer vision to count spider ...