Crops
Scientists assembled the genome sequences of nearly 300 varieties of potatoes
It is the most extensive collection of genome sequence data for the potato and its relatives to date.
Childhood stunting is linked with low zinc levels in soil
Growing solutions to childhood stunting.
How do bacteria affect plant growth?
UC Riverside's research focuses on sustainable agriculture practices.
Engineering plants for resilience to climate change
PLOS Biology explores plant engineering to improve climate resilience and carbon capture potential of crops.
Birds are effective in reducing crop losses
Birds have a benefit on production for some crops by controlling pests.
Children’s nature drawings show a preference for mammals and birds
Mammal and bird species were often identifiable from depictions, while reptiles and amphibians appeared less.
How plants prevent cracking under the stresses and strains of growing
Nature's secret to holding things together is the glue.
A study has revealed a possible breakthrough in grapevine disease resistance
UC researchers open the way for climate-adaptive agriculture.
A new technique reduces mouse damage to crops even during plagues
Mice are tricked to think there is no point digging for seeds.
Early-nesting ducks are in danger due to climate change and land use
Nesting timing affects demographic processes in cropland.