The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn. Source link
The damask variety, valued for its sweet scent, is responsible for the country’s renowned rose water. Source link
Once a mainstay of Indigenous diets, the South American crop is having a resurgence in popularity, in part because of its health benefits. Source link
In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op. Source link
In the Nile Delta, farming the redolent vine is both a tradition and a vital way to make a living. Source link
A glimpse at Kashmir’s saffron harvest. Source link
With eight rows of vines in San Francisco and a vision of inclusivity, Christopher Renfro and the Two Eighty Project are training the next generation of winemakers. Source link
Scientists in Japan are mining DNA to try to make the country’s famous Koshihikari rice resistant to heat, after a broiling summer ravaged the crop. Source link
Food production is concentrated in too few countries, many of which face water shortages, the researchers said. Source link