Frontiers in Science

Plant immunity can be strengthened by a variety of stimuli and stressors—providing a natural way to enhance crop resistance to pests and diseases. See how this strategy can reduce pesticide use, with the co-benefit of boosting crop quality, in the latest Frontiers in Science article ➡️ fro.ntiers.in/e8Lu authored by: Prof Víctor Flors of Universitat Jaume I Tina Kyndt of Ghent University Brigitte Mauch-Mani of Université de Neuchâtel / Faculté des sciences, Université de Neuchâtel Maria J. Pozo of Spanish National Research Council CSIC Choong-Min Ryu of Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) Jurriaan Ton of The University of Sheffield

Explore a new synthesis of climate change signals and engage in discussions that will shape the future of climate adaptation and resilience planning. Join our #FrontiersForum webinar with Prof Mat Collins from University of Exeter, Prof Gabi Hegerl from The University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences, Prof Shang-Ping Xie from UC San Diego, and Prof Swadhin Behera from JAMSTEC: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology.    Register to hear more ➡️ fro.ntiers.in/MZUV 

Prof Drew Shindell, Chair of the Climate & Clean Air Coalition Scientific Advisory Panel recently published a Frontiers in Science article on optimizing national methane mitigation strategies: fro.ntiers.in/QchR. See what the coalition is doing to reduce methane emissions ⬇️

A hub of expert articles highlights the many benefits of "induced resistance in plants" as a more sustainable strategy for crop protection and how it can be adopted more widely: fro.ntiers.in/Gi5X Article authors include:  Prof Víctor Flors of Universitat Jaume I Tina Kyndt of Ghent University Brigitte Mauch-Mani of Université de Neuchâtel / Faculté des sciences, Université de Neuchâtel Maria J. Pozo of Spanish National Research Council CSIC Choong-Min Ryu of Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) Jurriaan Ton of The University of Sheffield Nicole M. van Dam of Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) Axel Mithoefer of Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology Alexandra C. U. Furch of Friedrich Schiller University Jena Jyoti Shah of University of North Texas Osama El-Lissy of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)

Register for the next #FrontiersForum webinar on 7 November to explore new insights into regional climate change impacts that we might expect to see this century and how these can inform mitigation and adaptation actions. Prof Mat Collins from University of Exeter leads an expert panel including: Prof Gabi Hegerl from The University of Edinburgh Prof Shang-Ping Xie from UC San Diego Prof Swadhin Behera from JAMSTEC: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology Register now ➡️ fro.ntiers.in/MZUV

"Induced resistance" (IR) in plants can help reduce pesticide use, increase crop resilience to new pests and climate change, and boost crop quality. The technique involves stimulating natural defense pathways in plants, either directly through exposure to agents like pathogens and chemical compounds, or indirectly through beneficial organisms. Read how this sustainable approach to crop protection can be widely implemented ➡️ fro.ntiers.in/cFKz, in a Frontiers in Science article by: Prof Víctor Flors of Universitat Jaume I Tina Kyndt of Ghent University Brigitte Mauch-Mani of Université de Neuchâtel / Faculté des sciences, Université de Neuchâtel Maria J. Pozo of Spanish National Research Council CSIC Choong-Min Ryu of Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) Jurriaan Ton of The University of Sheffield

The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly clear: more severe storms, changes to rainfall, prolonged and more extreme heatwaves, and rising sea levels. A group of researchers call for deeper assessments of regional climate risks and vulnerability, to better inform climate policy and adaptation measures by governments, citizens, and businesses. Explore our hub of articles to find out more ➡️ fro.ntiers.in/EpJ3 Mat Collins and Matthew Priestley of University of Exeter Ed Hawkins of University of Reading National Centre for Atmospheric Science Natalie Lord and Dann Mitchell of University of Bristol Charles Simpson of UCL Michelle McCrystall of University of Manitoba and The University of Auckland Gabi Hegerl of The University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences Emily Shuckburgh of University of Cambridge Cambridge Zero Swadhin Behera JAMSTEC: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

To drive food system transformation, innovation policy must take a systems-based approach, focusing on vertical farming’s potential within broader geopolitical and sustainability contexts. Anne Loeber of Athena - Research and Education Institute in response to an article on vertical farming by Leo Marcelis, Elias Kaiser, Silvère Vialet-Chabrand, Julian Verdonk, Kevin Folta, & more ➡️ fro.ntiers.in/ddCM

The earth has experienced five mass extinction events, like when the dinosaurs were wiped out. Scientists believe the Earth is facing another mass extinction, but the first to be caused by human activities. Read about the urgent steps needed to conserve rare and threatened species in this Frontiers for Young Minds article written for and reviewed by kids ➡️ fro.ntiers.in/3aDf ⬅️ by Eric Dinerstein and Andy Lee of RESOLVE, and Anup Joshi of University of Minnesota

While the effects of a warming climate are felt globally, accurate information about regional impacts is critical to help communities prepare for the specific climate hazards they face. This figure of the difference between current and projected future temperatures, for example, shows that some areas will experience more warming than others. Find out more in a short explainer in Frontiers in Science on regional climate impacts and next steps to mitigate and adapt to these ➡️ fro.ntiers.in/8zpd Mat Collins and Matthew Priestley of University of Exeter Ed Hawkins of University of Reading National Centre for Atmospheric Science Natalie Lord and Dann Mitchell of University of Bristol Charles Simpson of UCL Michelle McCrystall of University of Manitoba and The University of Auckland Gabi Hegerl of The University of Edinburgh School of GeoSciences