9-Mar-2026 How to make farms tree-friendly and boost food production University of Reading New studies show how to make UK farms more tree-friendly, and how agroforestry would affect UK food supply and imports. Journal People and Nature
2-Mar-2026 toGC: a new tool for correcting errors in gene annotations using RNA-seq data KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Researchers in China developed toGC, a new tool that corrects errors in gene annotations using RNA-seq data. Experimentally validated toGC's accuracy, discovering two novel GPCR genes misannotated as one. Demonstrated toGC's broad utility by applying it successfully to multiple oomycete species. Journal Journal of Integrative Agriculture Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China, “Innovative and Entrepreneurial Talent” Program, China, Yuanchao Wang from the Chinese Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System
27-Feb-2026 High light reprograms hormones and sugars to heal watermelon grafts Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Grafting without rootstock cotyledons offers a cost-saving solution for watermelon production by eliminating shoot regrowth, yet its low survival rate has limited commercial adoption. Journal Horticulture Research
13-Feb-2026 From leaf images to genomes: deep learning reshapes pest-resistant breeding Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Crop pests cause substantial yield losses worldwide and pose persistent challenges to sustainable agriculture. Journal Horticulture Research
12-Feb-2026 How red light rewires plant genes to heal grafts faster Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Grafting is a widely used agricultural technique, but the slow and unreliable healing of graft unions often limits its efficiency. Journal Horticulture Research
5-Feb-2026 Mom knows best – how maternal messages prime seeds for success John Innes Centre Whatever challenges life throws, mothers often know best as they guide offspring through the risky stages of early development. Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Funder UKRI/BBSRC
20-Jan-2026 A 12-day experimental study reveals the role of natural oils in reducing banana spoilage Sultan Qaboos University Within this framework, Dr. Laila Al-Yahyaei and her research team from Sultan Qaboos University conducted a recent study to examine the effectiveness of olive oil and moringa oil (Moringa peregrina) as natural edible coatings for protecting banana fruits from spoilage and improving their quality during storage. The study involved two banana varieties stored under different temperature conditions. Journal AgriEngineering
17-Jan-2026 Decoding the fermentation of ‘Nam Hom’ coconut cider: How yeast choice shapes aroma, flavor, and bioactive compounds Maximum Academic Press A research team has unveiled how fermentation time and yeast selection work together to transform fresh ‘Nam Hom’ coconut water into a distinctive, aromatic cider. Journal Beverage Plant Research
17-Jan-2026 How roast level and sensory quality shape the price of specialty coffee beans Maximum Academic Press A research team has uncovered how subtle sensory qualities and roasting choices translate directly into what consumers pay for specialty coffee. Journal Beverage Plant Research
