Russia: Look into tomorrow as innovative technologies and solutions will be used more actively

Published 2021년 11월 10일

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The article discusses advancements in agricultural technology and research with a focus on growing potatoes in space and cost-effective soil analysis methods. Chinese researchers are using genetic engineering and the Whole-Body Edible and Elite Plant (WBEEP) technology to grow potatoes in space, aiming to make them more nutritious and edible. A study by the Soil Science Society of America introduces a simple and cost-effective method to assess soil condition by measuring carbon dioxide washout after re-waterlogging dry soil. This method can be used to evaluate soil health without the need for extra chemicals. Additionally, the article highlights the benefits of using organic nitrogen fertilizers produced from aquatic cyanobacteria, such as Tolypothrix, which can improve soil structure and reduce carbon emissions. A study led by ETH Zurich professor Christian Schöb demonstrates that mixed crops can lead to significantly higher yields compared to monoculture crops.

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When the autumn field work is completed, farmers have time to take stock of the season and think about the coming season. It is likely that in the new agricultural season, innovative technologies and solutions will be used more actively. The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences is working to create potatoes for nutrition in space. In an article published in the journal Nature Communications, Chinese researchers presented their research. Yongming Liu and his colleagues believe that the creation of a "space potato" can be done through genetic engineering. Scientists have developed a special technology - Whole-Body Edible and Elite Plant (WBEEP) for growing crops right in space. Chinese researchers propose to grow potatoes in space, having previously modified them. First of all, it is proposed to make potato tops edible by suppressing genes responsible for the accumulation of solanine. As part of the study, it is also planned to make potatoes a more nutritious and fortified crop ...

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