A new biosensor developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory detects the emerging presence of fungus ...

Biotechnology for agriculture uses science to improve crops, making them stronger and more productive. Tools like gene editing and beneficial microbes are key to these advances. This technology helps ...

Sylvia Mitchell (left) is Head of the Medicinal Plant Biotechnology Research Group in the Biotechnology Centre at the University of the West Indies (UWI; Mona, Jamaica). She founded this research ...

Plant biotechnology has revolutionised our ability to enhance crop performance, conserve endangered species and understand the intricate genetic architectures underlying plant diversity. This field ...

Biologists at Ural Federal University (UrFU) have discovered new strains of bacteria that will allow wheat to be grown even ...

Biotechnology is a branch of science that integrates natural sciences, including the biological study of animal and plants, with engineering. Animal and plant biotechnology applies molecular biology ...

When you think of growing edible items indoors, visions of basil, rosemary, cilantro, and other leafy herbs may come to mind. But tomatoes? Yes! An indoor tomato crop is indeed possible using ...