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IBERS Researchers Explore How Wind and Mechanical Forces Shape Crop Resilience
A new study by researchers at IBERS has shed light on how mechanical forces such as wind, rain, and touch influence plant growth and resilience. The review, published in BMC Biology, explores the process of thigmomorphogenesis - the way plants respond to mechanical stimulation, particularly in cereal crops.
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Goats smarter than sheep and alpacas – study
Goats can process information and solve memory tests better than sheep and alpacas, according to research by Aberystwyth University scientists.
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Aberystwyth scientists part of new £3m cardiovascular research network
Health and Care Research Wales and British Heart Foundation have announced a significant £3m agreement to support cardiovascular research in Wales through funding for the National Cardiovascular Research Network.
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Knowledge Exchange Hub at IBERS Supports Farmer Collaboration to Safeguard Water Supply
Dai Evershed, an IBERS researcher who returned to his family's farm in Ceredigion in 2022, has been implementing LoRaWAN technology with the assistance of IBERS specialists and supported by Farming Connect, to monitor water levels, detect leaks, and ensure efficient use of his farm's limited spring water supply.
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