Research & Development
Explore groundbreaking research and developments in plant genetics, new crop varieties, pest control, and the effects of climate change on agriculture.
Influence of crop management on stability rye yield and some grain quality traits
The study explored the performance of hybrid and population rye (Secale cereale) cultivars under two different crop management intensities in...
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Biology of fall armyworm
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a voracious pest of various crops, especially grasses, such as maize, rice, and...
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Pre-harvest glyphosate: best practice in cereals
In cereals, glyphosate applications can reduce green material, including immature tillers, and improve harvest efficiency and grain storage. This can...
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Allelopathy and allelobiosis
Chemical interactions in plants mainly involve allelopathy and allelobiosis. The term ‘allelobiosis’ is relatively new and denotes interactions in which...
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CABI assists the Philippines in assessing the impact of fall armyworm in rice
CABI has joined forces with the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PRRI) to assess the impact of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) pest...
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Basic biology of the grain aphid
Grain aphid (Sitobion avenae) is an important vector of Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) in cereals and can transmit Potato virus Y (PVY) in...
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Evaluation of phyllosphere bacterial biocontrol agents for the suppression of rice foliar diseases
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and soil-inhabiting fungal antagonists such as Trichoderma are effective biocontrol agents for managing plant diseases caused by soil-borne...
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Endophytic entomopathogenic fungi as biological control agents of insect pests
The rapidly growing global population necessitates increased food production, which can be achieved either through expanding cultivated land or enhancing...
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High risk of fusarium infection after wet weather
Fusarium species release mycotoxins that are dangerous to both humans and livestock if ingested. In cattle, fusarium poisoning can reduce...
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Crop rotation for management of plant-parasitic nematodes in forage corn production
Corn (Zea mays L.) is an important silage source for dairy cattle production in the southeastern United States. Silage corn is...
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