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Why Fertilization Results In Loss Of Plant Biodiversity
April 30, 2009 — Fertilized grasslands are more productive but poorer in species. Researchers have now identified the mechanisms that lead to loss of biodiversity through fertilization. The new results show that ... > full story -
Changing Climate May Lead To Devastating Loss Of Phosphorus From Soil
April 15, 2009 — Crop growth, drinking water and recreational water sports could all be adversely affected if predicted changes in rainfall patterns over the coming years prove true, according to new ... > full story -
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Prairie Farmer Solutions To Global Warming
April 8, 2009 — The prairies offer opportunities for capitalizing on environmentally friendly farming practices and potentially useful agricultural waste to produce jobs, economic growth, commercial opportunities, ... > full story -
Wheat Curl Mite Might Require Non-Chemical Control
March 31, 2009 — The wheat curl mite is a minute menace that wreaks havoc on the Texas region's wheat crop, but it has no enemies currently that can take it out. That doesn't mean scientists aren't trying to find ... > full story -
Birds In Flint Hills Of Kansas, Oklahoma Face Population Decline Despite Large Habitat
March 3, 2009 — The wide-open spaces of the Flint Hills may no longer provide a secure home on the range for several familiar grassland birds, according to research by a Kansas State University ecologist and her ... > full story -
Airborne Ecologists Help Balance Delicate African Ecosystem
March 2, 2009 — The African savanna is world famous for its wildlife, especially the iconic large herbivores such as elephants, zebras, and giraffes. But managing these ecosystems and balancing the interests of the ... > full story -
British Butterfly Reveals Role Of Habitat For Species Responding To Climate Change
February 24, 2009 — A new study shows it is possible to predict how fast a population will spread and reveals the importance of habitat conservation in helping threatened species survive environmental change. The ... > full story -
Birds' Movements Reveal Climate Change In Action
February 20, 2009 — The northward and inland movement of North American birds, confirmed by thousands of citizen-observations, has provided new and powerful evidence that climate change is having a serious impact on ... > full story -
Grass Strips Help Curb Erosion, Herbicide Transport
January 31, 2009 — Grass filter strips placed in riparian zones not only curb soil erosion, but can help block and degrade the widely used herbicide atrazine, scientists ... > full story -
Prairie Soil Organic Matter Shown To Be Resilient Under Intensive Agriculture
January 15, 2009 — A recent study has confirmed that although there was a large reduction of organic carbon and total nitrogen pools when prairies were first cultivated and drained, there has been no consistent pattern ... > full story
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