Life sciences/Ecology/Population ecology
Thousands of samples collected from around the world will help scientists learn more about how plankton potentially influence food webs and climate change.
Successful farming has long depended upon the right mixture of plants, seeds, soil, water, weather, and luck. Facing a future of growing population and diminishing resources, the prospect of sustainable agriculture and secure food supplies will require the added ingredients of compromise and cooperation, according to international agricultural specialists.