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Will the “vaccination” of plants mean the end of pesticides?

Induced resistance, a kind of “vaccination” of plants, is a promising approach that allows them to protect against pests without the use of pesticides. It consists of activating the natural.

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NOTHING SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO STOP DEFORESTATION

Three years ago – in 2021 at the United Nations climate summit, Cop26 – 140 countries committed to ending deforestation by 2030. However, the latter has increased in 2023. According.

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When AI reduces the use of herbicides

The hopes of many governments and farmers rest on the progress of new technologies applied to agriculture. New tools – sensors, drones, satellites, robots, etc. – are powered by artificial.

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FOOD POLYCRISIS: AN APOCALYPTIC VISION OF AGRICULTURE

The term “food polycrisis,” introduced by American economist Chris Barrett, is spreading and sparking debate in global agricultural circles. It challenges the optimism surrounding global food security, often based on.

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The Bacterial Battery Revolution

A new startup, Bactery, based at the University of Bath in the UK, has created a self-recharging battery when placed in soil. Bacterial batteries, or bio-batteries, convert the chemical energy.

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Plant Fluorescence Measurement by Genetic Transformation

Understanding and identifying plant stress is essential to preserve their health and ensure their proper development. Fluorescence, a luminous phenomenon emitted by plants, can be a valuable indicator for detecting.

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Dangerous Scarcity of Arable Land

Land is the essential element of food security. However, a series of converging factors are leading to a scarcity of agricultural lands worldwide. The causes include intensive exploitation, environmental demands,.

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New Strategies for Methane Emission Reduction and Monitoring

Methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide, is now responsible for a significant part of the global temperature surge. While it receives less media attention than CO2, urgent.

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Monitoring Techniques for Agricultural Methane Emissions

Methane is a greenhouse gas that plays a crucial role in global warming. With a warming potential up to 80 times greater than that of CO2 over 20 years, it.

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African Agriculture is Dramatically Underinsured

Farms of less than 2 hectares are predominant across the African continent. These are particularly vulnerable to climatic events and other crop damages. They could consider index insurance as an.

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