Farming plant cooperation in crops (Proc. R. Soc. B.)
Plant Science Research WeeklyIf you want a great plant, select for a strong, vigorous, high-yielding individual; this is also the outcome of natural selection. But if you want a great field of plants, these traits may not be as suitable, because the plants will expend energy competing between themselves. When seeds from many plants…
Assessing the sustainability of post-Green Revolution cereals in India ($) (PNAS)
Plant Science Research WeeklyThe major objectives of sustainable agriculture are to fulfill food requirements, maintain a safe environment and profitable economy, and withstand climate change. Here, Davis et al. discuss a multidimensional approach to achieve sustainable agriculture in India by transitioning some areas from growing…