Hedgerows can help to mitigate climate change
"For the calculations, we compiled all available empirical data on soil organic carbon and biomass of hedgerows – a total of 13 studies plus our... [mehr]
Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut, Bundesforschungsinstitut für Ländliche Räume, Wald und Fischerei
Remote sensing: Where is what grown?
For many environmental and agricultural policy issues, it would be good to know which crop types are grown on which agricultural land in which... [mehr]
Crop production in times of Corona
COVID-19 has only little structural impact on global crop production – this is one of the most important takeaways from the annual agri... [mehr]
A single gene determines sex in poplars
In mammals, X and Y chromosomes control sex. A master regulator found on the Y chromosome activates male development. In plants, a completely... [mehr]
For cod, the allure of greener pastures may not outweigh the risks of the search
Greenland cod (Gadus morhua) is often not found in the habitats associated with the best food; rather, they may feel content to stay in... [mehr]
Maturing eels break down their skeleton to fuel reproduction
European eels (Anguilla anguilla) are a fish species with a unique reproductive strategy. While eels spend many years in European rivers, lakes... [mehr]
Northeast-Atlantic fish stocks: Recovery driven by improved management
Due to overcapacities in fishing fleets and insufficiently regulated catches, many fish stocks in the Northeast-Atlantic had reached very low... [mehr]