The Asian harlequin ladybird carries a biological weapon to wipe out competing species.
The Asian harlequin ladybird carries a biological weapon to wipe out competing species.
A virus that infects a crop-killing fungus can spread freely, opening the possibility of its use as a fungicide.
Doctors turn to good microbes to fight disease. Will the same strategy work with crops?
Long-term exposure to antibiotics from agricultural run off may encourage the evolution of soil bacteria that break down and consume the antibacterial agents.
Breeding plants that can convert more carbon dioxide to food could help feed a growing population.
A hormone called jasmonate mediates plants' responses to touch and can boost defenses against pests.
The star of Thanksgiving was domesticated by Mayans 1,000 years earlier than previously thought.
A deadly bacterial disease is knocking at the door of a crucial collection of coconut palms in Papua New Guinea.
Residents surrounding strongly smelling hog farms experience higher blood pressure levels as the stench worsens.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science says labeling genetically modified food products would be misleading.