Soil-borne plant diseases, such as damping-off, root rots, and wilts, which often lead to non-specific symptoms and are therefore difficult to diagnose, are responsible for major crop losses annually.

Neuron Energy, a manufacturer of batteries for electric vehicles, has launched a lithium-ion battery plant in Chakan, India, with an annual capacity of 1.5 GWh. The facility, which spans 5 acres ...

In 2022, autoimmune diseases affected over 15 million individuals in the United States, with women nearly twice as likely to be affected as men and more than one third of affected individuals ...

That trail of tiny footprints, indiscernible to the naked eye, is remarkably effective at protecting the tree from pathogens and pests ... which can reduce plant diseases in afflicted crops ...

World over, the emergency response to pest and disease invasions by farmers has ... biological control and host plant resistance have been used to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.

For hungry insects, walking along a tomato stalk in search of a green meal can be like navigating a minefield. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox! We'll also keep you up to date with ...

SINGAPORE – American tech giant Micron Technology has broken ground for what will be Singapore’s first plant producing advanced ... The US$7 billion (S$9.5 billion) high-bandwidth memory ...

Yet, a change is on the horizon. Blueberry plants are now under threat, with their vibrant appearance dulled and growth stunted by a powdery white substance. The culprit is a fungus called Erysiphe ...

The humble jade plant – also known as the money plant – is a great choice to add a dose of green to any home. It can thrive all year round and in a number of conditions, but where should you put it in ...

Researchers say a new biological pest control method could significantly reduce the threat of insect pests such as disease-carrying mosquitoes. The approach, which scientists called the Toxic Male ...