Researchers have developed a synthetic regeneration system for genetically editing crops, avoiding the challenging step of ...

Current experiments are focused on tomatoes, lettuce and other small-scale crops, with hopes to extend to high-calorie crops like grains and sweet potatoes in the future. Gratian Veres/500px/Getty ...

Soilless growing systems inside greenhouses, known as controlled environment agriculture, promise to advance the year-round production of high-quality specialty crops, according to an ...

In a new study published today in Nature Communications, we present a step towards more productive crops: a simple, tiny box made of proteins that can help plants use nitrogen and water more ...

Hilltop Cranberry Co. is using an Internet of Things-based sensor system to track the conditions around its temperature-sensitive crops. The solution, provided by Monnit Corp., consists of temperature ...

Square foot gardening is a fantastic way to grow lots of homegrown vegetables in a small space. It is an efficient way to grow crops and I've found nine of the best vegetables to grow using the square ...

Maybe after you finish your vegetable harvest, you mentally say, “I’m done this year,” and wait to start again next year. But a cover crop could benefit you in several ways. By researching now, you ...

You’ve probably eaten a pulse crop and not even realized it. Whether it’s hummus, made from chickpeas, or lentils in soups or salads, the edible legumes might be small in size, but are packed with ...