Parasitic plants are notorious agricultural pests that drain nutrients from crops and cause economic losses of more than USD ...

Philippine scientists and an Australian expert have just confirmed a new species of pitcher plant found only on Palawan ...

The “Mean Sixteen” cost the industry billions of dollars annually and contribute to higher food prices for consumers, the ...

Abstract: Ginger (Zingiber officinale), a globally cultivated spice crop, is vital to numerous economies. However, its production faces significant challenges due to pests and diseases, which can lead ...

“Pyrethrin is the most important insecticide in the world,” says Joel Maina Kibett, chief agriculture officer of Nakuru ...

From mild and flavorful to eye-watering spice bombs, this article walks you through the full heat spectrum — so you can ...

The pasture mealybug is an invasive insect that originates from Australia. It’s recently been found in fields from the Rio ...

A tiny insect is wreaking havoc on Europe’s sugar beet industry, not by biting plants, but by spreading bacteria that rob ...

Growing food indoors presents some challenges, but there are advantages. Microgreens or sprouts can be grown in compact trays ...

Ever feel like some veggies just refuse to grow in your garden, no matter how much effort you put in? You’re not the only one ...