Treated plants fight pests without the need for toxic pesticides, oozing a "larval toffee" that stunts tomato pinworms’ growth and attracts predators.

UC Riverside scientists discovered how to make parasitic weeds die early using plant hormones. This method could help farmers ...

The organization Practical Farmers of Iowa is helping urban crop growers use beneficial insects to control pests, boost soil ...

Parasitic weeds are ruthless freeloaders, stealing nutrients from crops and devastating harvests. But what if farmers could trick these invaders into self-destructing? Scientists at UC Riverside think ...

Spotted lanternflies have wreaked havoc on U.S. agriculture since their arrival in 2014, but Penn State researchers may have ...

It's for this reason, there are a number of plants never to grow next to fennel. That said, it's well worth knowing how to ...

Are you tired of those pesky critters munching on your plants? It’s time to ditch the harmful chemicals and embrace organic ...

Nano-agrochemicals and nanomedicine are two areas of active research. While there are some distinct differences there are areas of overlap and lessons which can be learned. Here, the authors ...

Learn the best way to eliminate these common plant pests. Mealybugs are small (between 1/20 and 1/5-inch long) and have a ...

Maninder Singh in Patiala believes if farmers in Punjab dedicate even half to one acre of land to crops other than wheat and ...

Cuscuta is a parasitic plant that sucks nutrients from other plants and has the potential to smother native plant species. It ...