A study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts explores the potential of converting pineapple peel waste into nanocellulose fibers to enhance sandy soils. Using mechanochemical processes, researchers obtained fibers that improved soil water-holding capacity, reduced evaporation, and increased nutrient retention. Tested in United Arab Emirates desert sands, the amendments enhanced soil mechanics and supported tomato plant growth at optimal concentrations. The findings highlight a scalable and sustainable strategy to repurpose food waste for soil restoration and agricultural productivity in arid environments.

POSTECH Team Develops New Alloy Combining Strength and Ductility with Simple Casting and Heat Treatment.

In a groundbreaking study that explores the ecological consequences of forest fragmentation, researchers are examining the degradation of edge forests and the associated carbon loss. The study, titled "Degradation in Edge Forests Caused by Forest Fragmentation," is led by Prof. Wei Li from the Department of Earth System Science at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, and the Ministry of Education Ecological Field Station for East Asian Migratory Birds. This research offers a detailed analysis of how forest fragmentation impacts edge forests, highlighting the importance of understanding these effects for effective conservation strategies.

Old-fashioned economic thinking is driving biodiversity loss, according to a new international study led by Aberystwyth University academics, which calls for a fundamental shift in how nature is valued.

A new study has highlighted the crucial role of rhizospheric bacteria in regulating tomato plants' multinutrient traits under varying nitrogen and water conditions. 

Intersubgeneric hybridization barriers in water lilies have long impeded successful cross-breeding. 

Polyploid crops often display enhanced vigor, larger organs, and unique reproductive behaviors, making polyploidization a powerful breeding tool.

Understanding chromosome organization is crucial for plant genetics, but many tropical fruit crops lack reliable tools for chromosomal identification.

Fruit spoilage caused by Penicillium expansum, the fungus responsible for blue mold disease, poses major threats to food security and safety worldwide.