Scientists have discovered that soil microbes with functional genes that maintain ideal conditions for ecosystem functions are selected based on ecosystem needs. The functional gene content of soil...
As we try to limit the transmission of bacteria and microbes to contain the spread of diseases, what are surfaces we should pay particular attention to and how does the use of antimicrobial coatings...
Research by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that coasting seeds with the right materials may help agriculture in land with little agricultural value. Needing the right type of...
An interview with nutrition advisor, Dr Chen Zhen-Yu, on the importance of digestive health and tips on how to maintain it. 1. Why is intestinal health important? How would this be an increasing...
Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) – Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) enables enhanced...