//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/agriculture_and_food/ Agricultural research news. From fertilizers and organic farming to maximizing crops and hybridization, read about advancements in agriculture. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:52:21 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:52:21 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/plants_animals/agriculture_and_food/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112450.htm Researchers have investigated how the behavior of an individual wheat plant under limiting light conditions influences the performance of the whole community. They assessed morphological and biomass phenotypes of single plants grown in mixtures under sunlight and a simulated canopy shade, and the relevance of these phenotypes for the monoculture community in the field. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112450.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112431.htm 莫ld and diseases caused by fungi can greatly impact the shelf life of fruit and vegetables. However, some fungi benefit their hosts by aiding plant survival. Colletotrichum tofieldiae (Ct) is a root mold which typically supports continued plant development even when the plant is starved of phosphorus, an important nutrient for photosynthesis and growth. Researchers studied a unique pathogenic strain of the fungi, called Ct3, which conversely inhibits plant growth. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112431.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112421.htm 农民通常所谓的覆盖作物harvesting their main crop in the Fall. This prevents erosion of the soil and nutrient leaching. The roots of these crops also stabilize the structure of the soil. It had been assumed up to now that a mixture of different cover crops would result in particularly intensive rooting. However, a recent study found only limited evidence that this is the case. Instead, mixed cover crops grow thinner roots than when just one single type of cover crop is planted. This result was unexpected. It documents how little is currently understood about the interactions between plant roots. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112421.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202502.htm Scientists identify ways landowners in rural Brazil can find win-win situations with biodiversity and farming. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:25:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905202502.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm Plant-based alternatives such as tempeh and bean burgers provide protein-rich options for those who want to reduce their meat consumption. However, replicating meat's flavors and aromas has proven challenging, with companies often relying on synthetic additives. A recent study unveils a potential solution: onions, chives and leeks that produce natural chemicals akin to the savory scents of meat when fermented with common fungi. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:57:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905155714.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143623.htm A new study finds that farmers in India have adapted to warming temperatures by intensifying the withdrawal of groundwater used for irrigation. If the trend continues, the rate of groundwater loss could triple by 2080, further threatening India's food and water security. Reduced water availability in India due to groundwater depletion and climate change could threaten the livelihoods of more than one-third of the country's 1.4 billion residents and has global implications. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:36:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901143623.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121725.htm Artificial methods of growing lettuce produce twice the amount of the crop as traditional field-based methods, according to a new study. The meta-analysis also found that it was quicker to grow lettuce using artificial methods, with production rates 50% faster in summer periods and up to 300% faster in winter. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:25 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121725.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121712.htm As climate change continues to pose severe challenges to ensuring sustainable food supplies around the world, scientists are looking for ways to improve the resilience and nutritional quality of potatoes. Scientists have assembled the genome sequences of nearly 300 varieties of potatoes and its wild relatives to develop more nutritious, disease-free, and weather-proof crop. A team has now created a potato super pangenome to identify genetic traits that can help produce the next super spud. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121712.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125945.htm Nitrogen dioxide levels in remote forest areas are increasing, and wildfire and soil emissions are likely the reasons why, finds a new study. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125945.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150202.htm A new analysis has identified the top factors accounting for yield variability in processing sweet corn (used for canned and frozen products), including one within the control of processors. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:02:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824150202.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111821.htm 莫re than 1 billion cows around the world will experience heat stress by the end of the century if carbon emissions are high and environmental protection is low, according to new research. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111821.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111449.htm Fungi-eating orchids were found for the first time to offer their flowers to fungi-eating fruit flies in exchange for pollination, which is the first evidence for nursery pollination in orchids. This unique new plant-animal relationship hints at an evolutionary transition towards mutualistic symbiosis. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:14:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111449.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192945.htm A new review argues ever-present microplastics could promote gene transfer among microbes, potentially resulting in greater antibiotic resistance. The review calls for more research on microplastic-microbe interactions where our food is grown. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:29:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823192945.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165355.htm A new study of cavity-nesting birds in Ecuador shows the influence of deforestation on their habitat and reproductive success. Nest boxes could help. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 16:53:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823165355.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122621.htm The global demand for rice is projected to rise significantly by 2050, necessitating sustainable intensification of existing croplands. Now, researchers have made significant progress by developing deep-learning algorithms that can rapidly estimate rice yield through the analysis of thousands of photographs. The model exhibited high precision across diverse conditions and cultivars, surpassing previous methods, while effectively detecting yield differences between cultivars and also with different water management practices. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:26:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122621.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122615.htm A new study finds that standalone solar photovoltaic irrigation systems have the potential to meet more than a third of the water needs for crops in small-scale farms across sub-Saharan Africa. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:26:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122615.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122551.htm Researchers have demonstrated the effectiveness of extending cooling strategies for dairy cows throughout the day and night, including how these strategies could be applied to outdoor herds with a more limited physical infrastructure. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122551.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122549.htm 调控基因,基因控制其他genes are used -- are responsible for 69% of the heritability of dairy cattle traits such as milk production and fertility, according to a new study. This contribution is 44% more than expected and much higher than previous studies of regulatory genes in humans. The findings, reported by a team of animal and human geneticists, could improve the efficiency of agricultural breeding programs. The study also helps solve the longstanding mystery of why mammalian genomes contain so much noncoding DNA. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:25:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823122549.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111653.htm Household fruit and vegetable production, in allotments and gardens, could be key to a healthy and food-secure population, a new study has found. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111653.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114412.htm Applying ground-up silicate rock to Midwestern farm fields can capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide and prevent it from accumulating in the atmosphere, according to a new study that successfully quantified those climate benefits for the first time. 莫n, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114412.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135151.htm A new study suggests that using big data and machine learning in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance in livestock production methods could help inform interventions and offer protections against germs that are becoming resistant to antibiotics. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:51:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135151.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816160037.htm 握着的历史高位热浪southwest United States and southern Europe this summer are causing problems for more than just humans. Extreme heat waves affect pollinators and the pathogens that live on them, creating a mutual imbalance that could have major economic and public health consequences. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 16:00:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816160037.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114213.htm Aloe vera has been used for centuries to treat skin ailments, promote digestive health and heal wounds. But while aloe sap is in high demand, the peels are thrown away as agricultural waste. Now, after identifying several bioactive compounds in extracts from the peels that deter insects from feasting on crops, scientists report that these peels can act as a natural insecticide. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:42:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114213.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122358.htm One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten. Scientists are now revolutionizing the sensation of plant proteins, transforming them from a substance that can be experienced as gloopy and dry to one that is juicy and plump. And the only substance they are adding to the plant proteins is water. 莫n, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:58 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122358.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122350.htm With climate change, irrigating more crops in the United States will be critical to sustaining future yields, as drought conditions are likely to increase due to warmer temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns. Yet less than 20% of croplands are equipped for irrigation. A new study finds that by the middle of the 21st century under a moderate greenhouse gas emissions scenario, the benefits of expanded irrigation will outweigh the costs of installation and operation over an expanded portion of current U.S. croplands. The study maps where it makes the most sense to install irrigation for corn and soybeans and if there's enough water to do so. 莫n, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122350.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122323.htm New findings have found that water use efficiency has stalled since 2001 which implies not as much CO2 was being taken in by plants and more water was consumed and that could have implications on carbon cycling, agricultural production and water resources. 莫n, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122323.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811143826.htm Scientists have constructed a comprehensive 'super-pangenome' for watermelon and its wild relatives, uncovering beneficial genes lost during domestication that could improve disease resistance and fruit quality of this vital fruit crop. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:38:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811143826.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115532.htm Buckwheat's high-precision chromosomal-level genome sequence has been deciphered, a key step toward unraveling the evolution of the buckwheat genome and the origins of the cultivated crop. By altering specific genes using a method independent of common genome-editing techniques, the researchers successfully developed a self-fertile buckwheat variety as well as a new type of the crop with a sticky, mochi-like texture. This breeding method may contribute to a more diverse range of orphan crops than what is possible with existing genome editing technologies. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:55:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115532.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115445.htm Maize roots secrete certain chemicals that affect the quality of soil. In some fields, this effect increases yields of wheat planted subsequent to maize in the same soil by more than 4%. While the findings from several field experiments show that these effects are highly variable, in the long term they may yet help to make the cultivation of grains more sustainable, without the need for additional fertilizers or pesticides. 星期五,2023年8月11日美国东部时间11:54:45 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230811115445.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110333.htm Rapid alkalinization factors (RALFs) are required for pollen tube germination and elongation, an essential process in plant fertilization. But their role in monocot plants remains unexplored. Scientists have now identified OsRALF17 and OsRALF19 in rice and determined their functions in pollen tube germination and growth. This study provides novel insights into the role of RALFs in rice fertilization, paving the way for enhanced grain yield. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230810110333.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164631.htm Pesticides are a leading source of chemical hazards in aquatic environments. Researchers have introduced a new tool to help evaluate toxicity at high resolution and suggests that targeting a small number of pesticides in a few watersheds could significantly reduce aquatic toxicity in California's agricultural centers. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:46:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809164631.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130714.htm Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens according to researchers. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:07:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230809130714.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110950.htm Using ancient DNA, researchers have determined cattle were imported from Africa to the Americas much earlier in the process of European colonization than documented. The first records of African cattle in the Americas date back to the 1800s, leading some historians to conclude that early colonists relied entirely on a small stock of European cattle initially shipped to the Caribbean Islands. DNA from archaeological specimens pushes the introduction of African cattle back by more than 100 years. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:09:50 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230808110950.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802162503.htm Researchers have sequenced the complete genome for einkorn wheat, the world's first domesticated crop and traced its evolutionary history. The information will help researchers identify genetic traits like tolerance to diseases, drought and heat, and re-introduce those traits to modern bread wheat. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:25:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230802162503.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731215334.htm It's an elegant solution: Remove the habitat of a parasite-carrying aquatic snail and reduce the level of infection in the local community; all while generating more feed and compost for local farmers. 莫n, 31 Jul 2023 21:53:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230731215334.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728170630.htm Common beans are important food sources with high nutritional content. Bean seeds also contain phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that promote health. A study explored the composition of seed coat extracts from black and pinto bean varieties unique to the Chiapas region of Southern Mexico. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:06:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728170630.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728113459.htm Scientists have pinpointed a genetic cause for virgin birth for the first time, and once switched on the ability is passed down through generations of females. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:34:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230728113459.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726113018.htm Researchers have identified a genetic sequence that is essential for plant reproduction. As this region is found in all plant species, it is expected to contribute to future crossbreeding initiatives and help solve the important problem of seed formation defects. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:30:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230726113018.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122539.htm Scientists have found that competition between strains of beneficial bacteria in the soil degrades the service that the bacteria provide to their hosts. 莫n, 24 Jul 2023 12:25:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230724122539.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720125004.htm Bat activity falls as farms make the transition to organic agriculture, new research shows. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:50:04 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720125004.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124918.htm Climate change is affecting the types of plant varieties we can cultivate, as well as how and where we can do so. A new collection of articles in the open access journal PLOS Biology explores the twin challenges of engineering plants for resilience to climate change and enhancing their carbon-capture potential. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:49:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124918.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124905.htm Plant geneticists have identified a mutation in a gene that causes the 'weeping' architecture -- branches growing downwards -- in apple trees, a finding that could improve orchard fruit production. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:49:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230720124905.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719145849.htm Ranches across the Show-Me State manage approximately two million cattle -- a significant number of which are Angus, a top-tier breed that has unrivaled success in the commercial beef market. In a new study, researcher tested a group of commercial Angus cows using a commercial genomic prediction tool called Zoetis GeneMax Advantage to investigate the ability of the test to predict their calves' performance and profitability. This project demonstrates an important step forward in helping inform the selective breeding of commercial cowherds and giving Missouri cattle producers a competitive market advantage. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:58:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719145849.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112641.htm 几乎每个人都有一个袋蔬菜塞进the dark recesses of their freezer that's now essentially an unrecognizable block of ice crystals. And when thawed, foods damaged by excessive ice lose their texture and become mushy. Now, researchers have shown that broken-down soy proteins can prevent ice crystal growth and could be especially useful for preserving frozen vegan foods or biological samples. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:26:41 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230719112641.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714131136.htm 莫nitoring dairy calves with precision technologies based on the 'internet of things,' or IoT, leads to the earlier diagnosis of calf-killing bovine respiratory disease, according to a new study. The novel approach -- a result of crosscutting -- will offer dairy producers an opportunity to improve the economies of their farms, according to researchers. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:11:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714131136.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714131126.htm Many landscapes in the tropics consist of a mosaic of different types of land use. How people make use of these different ecosystems, with their particular plant communities, was unclear until now. Researchers, many of them from Madagascar, have now investigated this. When considering biodiversity, forests often get the most attention. But this research shows that rural households use a wide range of plant species and services provided by many nearby ecosystem types. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:11:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714131126.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714113430.htm Tucked into the hillsides of Italy, Portugal, and Spain, some of the world's most famous -- and most difficult to maintain -- vineyards are heralded for their unique flavor profiles and centuries of tradition. But as extreme weather and changing socioeconomic conditions make this so-called 'heroic viticulture' even more challenging, scientists worry these grapes and their cultural histories are at risk. Researchers argue that farmers and scientists must work together to protect some of the world's most celebrated wines. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:34:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230714113430.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141912.htm Researchers use CRISPR techniques to modify lignin levels in poplar trees. Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:19:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230713141912.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124800.htm Researchers found that removing invasive vegetation at water access points in and around several Senegalese villages reduced rates of schistosomiasis by almost a third. As a bonus, the removed vegetation can also be used for compost and livestock feed. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:48:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124800.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124745.htm Scientists have created a global database of pollination data for almost 3000 orchid species. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:47:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230712124745.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133309.htm Scientists demonstrate it is possible to build a healthy diet with 91 percent of the calories coming from ultra-processed foods (as classified using the NOVA scale) while still following the recommendations from the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The study highlights the versatility of using DGA recommendations in constructing healthy menus. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:33:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230711133309.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113829.htm Plant roots have their own thermometer to measure the temperature of the soil around them and they adjust their growth accordingly. Through extensive experiments, a team was able to demonstrate that roots have their own temperature sensing and response system. In a new study, the scientists also provide a new explanation for how roots themselves detect and react to higher temperatures. The results could help develop new approaches for plant breeding. 莫n, 10 Jul 2023 11:38:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113829.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113824.htm Research reveals how millions of years of evolution has engineered honey bees to make fast decisions and reduce risk. 莫n, 10 Jul 2023 11:38:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230710113824.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230709202500.htm Rising temperatures are causing British bees to wake up from hibernation almost a week earlier. Sun, 09 Jul 2023 20:25:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230709202500.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111640.htm Animal-based food products often come packaged in a wide array of information labels, including organic, natural, grass-fed, humanely raised and pasture-raised. But it's typically up to the consumer to do their homework and figure out what these different claims mean. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:16:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111640.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111638.htm 微生物对植物健康发挥关键作用和could make agriculture more sustainable -- but the principles behind the assembly of their communities have remained largely unknown. Researchers have shown how bacteria can compete for food, but also cooperate thanks to differences in metabolism -- resulting in stably structured communities. Their models can accurately predict these interactions and can help to design microbiomes for specific applications in the future. Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:16:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230707111638.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706231337.htm Research has revealed that Queensland native forestry, including timber harvesting, could actually help conserve biodiversity and mitigate climate risks. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 23:13:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706231337.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706152651.htm Incorporating animal welfare into policymaking may improve policy and practice, according to new research. The article notes that animal welfare rarely is considered during policymaking, explains why current tools make it difficult to incorporate the well-being of animals into public policy and identifies methods for remedying these issues. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:26:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706152651.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124639.htm How will future climate change affect nitrogen loss, and will cover crops still be effective in removing nitrogen from drainage water? A new study investigating near- and far-term climate change in Illinois suggests cover crops will still be beneficial, but not to the same degree. The report also forecasts major declines in corn production across the state in the future. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:46:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230706124639.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230701135742.htm Scientists have successfully tested a novel way of boosting honey bees' immune systems to help them fend off deadly viruses, which have contributed to the major losses of the critical pollinator globally. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:57:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/07/230701135742.htm