Tag: Disease resistance

According to research published by the NIH, balanced nutrition is critical for plant health and the ability to withstand biotic stress. This raises a vital question for growers and gardeners alike: which nutrient promotes disease resistance effectively, and how does it strengthen plant defenses?

According to a 2024 study, researchers have identified 23 distinct chitinase genes within the watermelon genome, confirming the presence of this defense-related enzyme in the plant. This discovery clarifies the complex immune system of watermelons and explains how they naturally protect themselves from fungal threats.

According to agricultural research, potassium (K) is one of the most highly extracted nutrients by the cabbage crop, ranking alongside nitrogen in importance. This macronutrient plays a multifaceted and vital role throughout the plant's life cycle, from regulating water uptake to ensuring the final commercial quality of the cabbage head.

Genetically engineered crops have helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an amount equivalent to taking millions of cars off the road, and these innovations could extend to wheat. The potential benefits of GMO wheat range from greater resilience to environmental stresses and diseases to enhanced nutritional value and increased yields for farmers.