Agroscope

Mowing meadows without conditioner and the availability of bee-friendly habitats synergistically benefit wild bees in agricultural landscapes

Healthy populations of wild bees are essential for the pollination of wild plants and many crops. However, wild bees are under pressure, in particular due to the intensification of agriculture. To counteract negative effects, mitigation measures are being implemented via agri-env...

What matters when? Temporal development of drivers and sources of nitrous oxide emissions in winter wheat

Abstract. Agriculture is the largest anthropogenic source of nitrous oxide (N2O), primarily due to nitrogen (N) fertilization. Understanding how the influence of key drivers and the relative contribution of source processes change throughout the cropping season is crucial for dev...

Bos indicus cattle resistant to digital dermatitis exhibit a balanced proinflammatory cytokine response upon exposure to Treponema phagedenis in contrast to Bos taurus cattle

Abstract Bovine digital dermatitis (BDD) is a globally distributed infectious hoof disease that negatively impacts the wellbeing and productivity of the affected animal. Treponema species and in particular Treponema phagedenis are the microbes strongly associated with the disease...

Simulating Methane (CH4) Transport Pathways from a Rice Crop Grown on a Degraded Fen Peat Soil using the Peatland-VU Model

Important notes for future model users that seek to simulate the Peatland-VU model The modelling data uploaded in the zipped folder called as "Swiss PeatVU Aug2026 outputs" contains the simulations conducted using the Peatland-VU model. These Peatland-VU simulations are for the s...

Oenological Characterization of Divona, a New Disease-Resistant Variety, and Preliminary Insights into the Influence of Maceration and Fermentation Temperature Across Three Vintages

Developing fungus-resistant grape varieties is essential to reduce phytosanitary inputs in viticulture. This study presents the first comprehensive oenological characterization of Divona, a new disease-resistant white grape variety developed by Agroscope. Musts and wines were pro...

CAP regime shifts, institutional quality, and technical efficiency in agricultural land use across the EU: A panel stochastic frontier analysis

This study examines how Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payment intensity and national governance quality jointly shape technical efficiency in agricultural land use. The sample covers the 27 EU member states over 2005–2022, giving 486 balanced observations. We estimate a per-he...

Potential of temperate agroforestry systems to deliver ecosystem services: An evidence map

Abstract. Agroforestry systems are promoted as multifunctional land-use strategies, yet evidence of their benefits, especially in temperate regions, remains fragmented. This umbrella review maps 42 meta-analyses to quantify the effects of agroforestry on environmental, climate, a...

Host status of cultivated and wild Fragaria genotypes to the quarantine root-knot nematodes Meloidogyne chitwoodi and Meloidogyne fallax

Abstract The quarantine root-knot nematodes Meloidogyne chitwoodi and Meloidogyne fallax pose a significant phytosanitary risk to agricultural production, yet little is known about their ability to reproduce on strawberry. This study evaluated the host status of cultivated and wi...

Soil health assessment using buried cotton underpants with the help of 1000 citizen scientists

Societal Impact Statement Soil is a vital resource for life on Earth. Although many soils are degraded, societal awareness of soil‐related issues is limited. To highlight soil as a key resource and fascinating study system, we initiated a citizen science project together with 100...

Gaussian Process Modeling with Genotype $$\times $$ Environment Kernels for Wheat Performance Prediction

Abstract Optimizing wheat variety selection for high performance in different environmental conditions is critical for reliable food production and stable incomes for growers. We employ a statistical machine learning framework utilizing Gaussian process (GP) models to capture the...

Increasing BiocharYield in Pyrolysis by Adding Ash

Abstract Wood ash additives increase biochar yield in pyrolysis via catalysis by alkali and alkaline earth metals. However, it remains unclear how ash and biomass properties govern the magnitude of this catalytic effect. Here, we pyrolyzed pelleted and ash-amended woody and grami...

Biochar as a Modulator of Soil Microbial Diversity and Enzymatic Function: Critical Insights and Ecological Implications

Biochar amendments can modify soil microbial communities and extracellular enzyme activities, but reported responses remain heterogeneous across soils, biochar types, and management contexts. This review critically synthesises current evidence to identify the conditions under whi...

Environmental risk assessment for genetically modified microalgae

Advances in genomic techniques have great potential to accelerate the development of the microalgal sector and to address key challenges related to upscaling. Genetically modified microalgae (GMM) can exhibit enhanced biomass productivity, increased accumulation of valuable bioco...

Whole-genome sequencing data confirms the uniqueness of Ireland’s native honey bee

Abstract Recent evidence suggests a rise in the importation of non-native honey bee subspecies into Ireland with an associated potential rise in hybridisation followed by introgression. The purity of the Apis mellifera mellifera (A. m. mellifera) population in Ireland, given its...