Research

Research

The ‘Research’ category on iGrow News is an essential segment that delves into cutting-edge studies, experiments, and findings in the realm of agricultural technology. This category is specially curated to provide readers with an in-depth look at the latest scientific research and developments that are driving innovation in the agricultural sector.

Central to this category is the coverage of groundbreaking studies and experiments in agriculture technology. This includes research on advanced farming techniques, crop genetics, soil science, and sustainable agriculture practices. The category highlights how these studies contribute to enhancing crop productivity, improving environmental sustainability, and addressing global food security challenges.

Innovations in agricultural technology are a key focus of the ‘Research’ category. It features insights into the development of new technologies such as precision agriculture tools, biotechnological advancements, and climate-resilient farming practices. The category examines how these technologies are tested and refined through scientific research, demonstrating their potential to transform agricultural practices.

The category also explores the findings from various research initiatives. This includes analysis of data from field trials, laboratory experiments, and case studies. By presenting these findings, the ‘Research’ category aims to inform and educate its readers on the efficacy, benefits, and potential drawbacks of different agricultural technologies and practices.

By offering a comprehensive overview of the latest research in agricultural technology, the category serves as a valuable resource for farmers, agronomists, researchers, and policy makers. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of the scientific advancements in agriculture and their practical applications, thus contributing to the advancement of the agricultural sector.

Deficit Irrigation Techniques Enhance Water Use Efficiency in Hydroponic Rose Cultivation

Key Takeaways The study explores deficit irrigation techniques in hydroponic greenhouse cultivation of cut roses. Three irrigation treatments were tested: Full Irrigation (FI), Partial Root Drying (PRD), and Sustained Deficit […]

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Robotized Indoor Phenotyping Proves Effective for Climate-Resilient Maize Breeding

Key Takeaways Breeding for climate resilience requires considering adaptive traits beyond just yield. Robotized indoor phenotyping allows for high-throughput measurement of such adaptive traits. Maize adaptive traits can be inferred […]

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Australian Plant Phenomics Facility Receives $60M for Crop Development

Key Takeaways The Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF) will receive $60 million in core funding over the next five years. The funding aims to expand APPF’s network and accelerate the […]

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Ideal Energy and Iowa State University Launch Agrivoltaics Research Project

Key Takeaways Iowa State University and Ideal Energy have inaugurated the Alliant Solar Farm, an agrivoltaics research project. The project received a four-year, $1.8 million grant from the U.S. Department […]

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£2.45M Gift to Imperial College London Fuels Innovative Soil Microbial Research

Key Takeaways A £2.45 million donation from the Michael Uren Foundation will fund research on soil microbial communities at Imperial College London. The research aims to address the challenge of […]

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Strategies for Crop Production Amid Climate Change & Air Pollution

Key Takeaways The study by Agathokleous et al., 2023, focuses on the adaptation of crop production to climate change and air pollution. It evaluates advances at the plant, field, and […]

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Study Reveals Optimal CO2 Enrichment Levels for Strawberry Greenhouses Using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Key Takeaways Zhang et al., 2023, employed Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to study CO2 enrichment in strawberry greenhouses. The study aims to improve the low energy use efficiency level of […]

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Agronomic Study: Genome-Wide Analysis Identifies Key SNPs for Improving Pearl Millet Yield

Key Takeaways The study by Armel Rouamba et al., 2023, focuses on genome-wide association analyses of agronomic traits and Striga hermonthica (Sh) resistance in pearl millet. Pearl millet is a […]

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Rice Genome: New Study Unveils High-Quality Assembly of Oryza coarctata

Key Takeaways A new study by Zhao et al., 2023, provides a highly contiguous chromosome-level genome assembly of Oryza coarctata, a wild rice relative. Oryza coarctata is unique for its […]

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Empowering Ontario’s Agri-Food Future

Key Takeaways: Robust Investment: The Canadian and Ontario governments are investing up to $16.5 million through the Sustainable CAP to enhance agri-food research and innovation projects. Multi-Year Funding: The Ontario Agri-Food Research […]

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