In February 2024, ACI Motors, the leading provider of agricultural machinery in Bangladesh, brought warmth and joy to 11 regions across the nation with its heartwarming Sonalika Tractor promotional event. As part of the Valentine's Day celebration, ACI Motors invited customers and their families to engage in a delightful affair »
Bangladesh, with its predominantly agrarian economy, relies heavily on rice cultivation as the primary crop. The country's conducive climatic conditions support year-round rice production, making it an integral component of the dietary culture and a crucial source of nutrition for its populace. Furthermore, rice cultivation serves as a vital source »
ACI Seed recently hosted a series of 19 Field Day Programs in February 2024, shining a spotlight on four new seed potato varieties. These programs were strategically designed to provide essential information to farmers and traders in key potato-growing regions. By offering in-depth insights into the characteristics, benefits, and potential »
ACI Seed organized an impressive seed potato production field visit and workshop on 2 February 2024 in Dinajpur, marking a significant endeavor. The event saw an impressive turnout of 72 participants, predominantly comprising Seed Potato Dealers and Retailers. Notably, key figures such as the Business Operation Manager, Mohammad Mizanur Rahaman; »
Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering, has teamed up with horticultural science professor Luis Cisneros-Zevallos to engineer longer-lasting, bacteria-free produce. According to Akbulut's recent publication in Current Research in Food Science, the global fruit and vegetable market loses over 50% of agricultural fruit production during various stages of produce »
Scientists from Yonsei University developed cultured beef rice, rice grains with animal muscle and fat cells inside. The findings of their study published in Matter show that cultured beef rice has 8% more protein and 7% more fat than regular rice. Animals need biological scaffolds to grow tissues and organs. »
Researchers from South Africa reviewed the usage of nanotechnology and proteomic tools in boosting crop growth and development. Their role in the genetic engineering of crops to achieve agricultural sustainability was also examined. Nanoparticles have distinct physical and chemical properties that allow them to have many applications in different fields. »
You'd think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on the tea varieties used to make it. But a study appearing in the journal Current Biology on 15 February 2024 shows that the making of a delicious cup of tea depends on another key ingredient: »
A study published in New Phytologist explores the critical role of the plant hormone ethylene in promoting resistance of tomato fruits against Botrytis cinerea, a fungus that causes grey mold in tomato plants. Tomato is a widely consumed edible fruit which is a good source of several vitamins and minerals. »
Researchers from Australia's national science agency produced a gene-screening platform to help understand plant pathogen virulence evolution. The novel method may help develop pathogen-resistant crops in the future. Breeding of crops that are disease-resistant is crucial to boost agricultural productivity. However, this process is affected by the quick evolution of »
Nanjing Agricultural University scientists explored using gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 to minimize arsenic build-up in rice grains. Environmental Science and Technology journal reports their findings. Rice, the top staple for many countries, is exposed to inorganic arsenic in the soil. Reducing the build-up of arsenic in rice grains is vital in »
