Tag: Sustainable Agriculture
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Nitrogen Run-off and Marine Sponges: Tolerance and Troubled species
New Insights into How Nitrogen Run-off Affects Marine Sponges Researchers from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington have taken a close look at how elevated nitrogen levels, primarily from agricultural run-off, could influence marine sponges. The study examined seven sponge species from two geographic regions—three species along Wellington’s coast in New Zealand and four from…
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Trans-kingdom fitness trade-off boosts crops under sulphur stress: New plant-microbe strategy
New discovery links microbes, plants in the face of sulphur shortage Scientists from the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered a surprising strategy by which plants can thrive when sulphur, an essential nutrient, is in short supply. In a study published in Cell Host…
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Hidden Plant-Microbe Strategy Boosts Crop Growth Under Nutrient Stress: A Trans-Kingdom Trade-Off
Overview: A surprising alliance in the rhizosphere Researchers from the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered a remarkable plant-microbe strategy that helps crops thrive when the essential nutrient sulphur is scarce. Published in Cell Host & Microbe on 26 September 2025, the study reveals…
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NUS-SCELSE researchers uncover hidden plant-microbe strategy that boosts crop growth under nutrient stress
Groundbreaking discovery reveals how microbes aid plants under sulfur stress Scientists from the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered a surprising plant-microbe strategy that helps crops grow when the essential nutrient sulfur is scarce. In a study published in Cell Host & Microbe on…
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Trans-Kingdom Fitness Trade-Off Boosts Crops Under Sulfur Stress
Overview: A surprising alliance beneath the soil Researchers from the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered a novel strategy that helps crops cope with nutrient stress, specifically when the essential element sulfur is scarce. The study, published in Cell Host & Microbe, shows that…
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Trans-Kingdom Trade-Off: Microbes Boost Crops Under Sulphur Stress in Groundbreaking Singapore Study
Groundbreaking discovery links plant resilience to a microbial balance Researchers from the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE) and the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered a surprising strategy by which plants thrive when a key nutrient—sulphur—is in short supply. In a study published in Cell Host & Microbe on September 26,…
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Global Food Expert to Appear on ‘Quirks and Quarks’ 50th Anniversary Episode
Introduction: A Canadian authority talks future food on a landmark CBC program Canada’s esteemed food sustainability expert, Dr. Evan Fraser, will share his insights on the future of food this weekend on CBC’s Quirks & Quarks. The episode, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the award-winning science radio series, brings together thought leaders to discuss how…
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AI Boosts Sustainable Recycling of Livestock Waste
Turning livestock waste into valuable resources with smart treatment Researchers have developed a machine learning–driven approach to optimize the hydrothermal treatment of livestock manure. This process converts waste into a solid hydrochar and a nutrient-rich liquid, enabling safer, more useful byproducts while reducing environmental pollution. The study, published in Biochar, demonstrates how artificial intelligence can…
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AI-Driven Recycling of Livestock Waste for Smarter Nutrient Recovery
AI-powered recycling of livestock waste Researchers are merging artificial intelligence with hydrothermal treatment to optimize how we handle livestock manure. A consortium led by scientists from China Agricultural University has used machine learning to predict how phosphorus and other nutrients partition between the hydrochar solid and the nutrient-rich liquid during processing. Published in Biochar, the…
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The Vully Rice Fields: A Biodiversity Haven
Introduction to the Vully Rice Fields The Vully rice fields in Switzerland are a remarkable example of how agriculture can thrive in harmony with nature. Located near the Broye Canal, these six hectares have transformed what was once a vast marshland into a vibrant ecosystem. With shimmering fields resembling lakes and lush greenery reminiscent of…