Within the animal kingdom, a naturally produced molecule known as itaconate serves a prominent role in the immune system as a ...

One way would be to ensure there is a consistent and predictable yield year by year. For two years in a row, beginning in the 2023/24 season, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ...

The Animal and Plant Health Service (APHIS) has asked for public comments by July 3 on a draft plant pest risk assessment and draft environmental assessment regarding a petition from Bayer U.S.-Crop ...

In a new study, researchers discovered a fungal protease called FgTPP1 that helps the fungus Fusarium graminearum infect crops. This protein weakens the plant’s immune system by attacking the ...

The corn rootworm, a significant pest for farmers, is becoming immune to the genetically modified corn created to repel it, ...

Spread of GM crops has not contributed to chemical reductions or land reclamations, but to increased use of the pesticides ...

Industrial fermentation using bacteria, yeast and other microbes to produce specific products has the potential to reduce ...

All genes within 35 kb up- and downstream of the leading SNPs were considered as acceptable associated genes, and the gene in or near each peak which were expressed in kernels at 15 DAP (FPKM > 0 in ...

A new study from Michigan State University shows that planting too much genetically modified corn designed to fight off a ...

A recent study from Michigan State University reveals that overplanting Bt corn in areas with low corn rootworm risk is causing the pest to grow more resistant. Bt corn is genetically modified to ...

MSU has a satellite uplink/LTN TV studio and Comrex line for radio interviews upon request.Why this matters:Too much of a specific type of Bt corn — ...

A new study shows that planting too much genetically modified corn designed to fight off a tough insect -- the corn rootworm -- especially in the eastern U.S. Corn Belt states may be causing more harm ...