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Planting trees on pastures is an effective strategy for protecting biodiversity, but not as much as preserving natural forests. Photo: Onderwijsgek Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-SA 3.0 DeedOnderwijsgek Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-SA 3.0 Deed

Planting trees in pastures increases biodiversity by 44 per cent

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In developing countries, livestock farming is a means of livelihood for one billion farmers, but the growing need for space for pastures is driving deforestation. A German study suggests how to reconcile economic development and biodiversity
Tiny pockets of water trapped within ice accelerate mineral dissolution, altering biogeochemical processes in cold regions. Photo: PIXNIO public domain Creative Commons Zero CC0 free to usePIXNIO public domain Creative Commons Zero CC0 free to use

Ice comes alive: a new challenge for climate models

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La ricerca dell'Università di Umeå: lungi dall’essere inerte, il ghiaccio favorisce il rilascio di ferro dai minerali, con possibili conseguenze per il ciclo del carbonio e le previsioni sul clima
According to the research, drought alters the relationship between roots and soil microorganisms, thereby changing plants’ adaptation strategies. Photo: Diego Delso Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-SA 4.0 DeedDiego Delso Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International CC BY-SA 4.0 Deed

Beyond yields: how drought undermines the nutritional quality of crops

A Canadian study shows that canola, rice and tomatoes reduce iron uptake during drought, leading to a decline in crop nutrient content and potentially affecting global food security
The snow cover plays a vital role in winter crops, protecting them from frost and providing a valuable water supply. Photo: PickPik Royalty-Free photoPhoto: PickPik Royalty-Free photo

Snow drought is a growing risk for global agriculture

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Una ricerca del Politecnico di Hong Kong mostra come la carenza di neve colpisca quasi la metà dei terreni coltivati dell’emisfero nord, amplificando i rischi per la sicurezza alimentare mondiale
Svalbard Islands, Norway. Arctic permafrost soils contain enormous amounts of organic carbon accumulated over thousands of years. Photo: Billy Lindblom Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedBilly Lindblom Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Beneath the Arctic permafrost lies a more complex ecosystem than expected

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Secondo uno studio internazionale l’impatto diretto dello scioglimento del permafrost sul clima sarebbe regolato da intricati equilibri biologici. Con dinamiche microbiche più complesse del previsto
For the heavily leached soils of the Amazon, the external input of nutrients carried by atmospheric currents has always been crucial. Photo: Ivan Mlinaric Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 DeedIvan Mlinaric Attribution 2.0 Generic CC BY 2.0 Deed

Rainfall controls how African winds fertilize the Amazon

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Uno studio internazionale svela come i sistemi atmosferici regolino la disponibilità di nutrienti trasportati dalle correnti d’aria sopra l’Atlantico che dall’Africa arrivano in Amazzonia
A cell hidden in the roots of common beans could pave the way for crops that are more drought-resistant and less reliant on fertilisers. Photo: H. Zell Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-SA 3.0 DeedH. Zell Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported CC BY-SA 3.0 Deed

In bean roots, researchers have identified a previously unknown resource for agriculture

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An American study has identified microscopic hair roots capable of absorbing nutrients and retaining water within the very first days of a plant’s life, thereby improving its chances of survival even in the driest soils
Three-quarters of the world’s food crops depend on bees and pollinators in general. Photo: Boris Smokrovic CC0 1.0 Universal CC0 1.0 DeedBoris Smokrovic CC0 1.0 Universal CC0 1.0 Deed

Bees and biodiversity: a revolutionary radar is changing the way pollinators are monitored

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The technique developed by Trinity College Dublin and the Technical University of Denmark can identify bees with 85% accuracy while monitoring their health and behaviour. A millimetre-wave radar system proved decisive
Bumblebees are pollinators that play a vital role in agriculture and natural ecosystems. Photo: pixnio Public Domain – Free Creative Commons Zero (CC0) Photospixnio Public Domain – Free Creative Commons Zero (CC0) Photos

Climate and pollinators: for bumblebees heat isn’t always their enemy

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American study finds that major agricultural pollinators can adapt better than expected to moderate temperature increases. But extreme heat waves may jeopardize entire colonies
Soybean cultivation, the third leading cause of tropical deforestation, can now be monitored with greater precision. Photo: Pixabay Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication licensePixabay Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication license

Tracking soybean to stop deforestation with chemistry and AI

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An innovative method combines chemical fingerprinting and machine learning to pinpoint the origin of soybeans with unprecedented accuracy. A practical tool to support the enforcement of stricter traceability rules

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