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Boosting Coastal Economics With Crustacean Molting On Demand
Researchers are close to
unraveling intricate
cellular pathways that
control molting in blue
crabs. The discoveries could
... > full story
Water-conserving Irrigation Strategies Minimize Overwatering, Runoff
Conserving water and
reducing the environmental
impact of runoff are two
important issues confronting
container nursery
... > full story
How Plants And Bacteria 'Talk' To Thwart Disease
Unwrapping some of the
mystery from how plants and
bacteria communicate to
trigger an innate immune
response, scientists have
identified the bacterial
... > full story
First Draft Of The Pig: Researchers Sequence Swine Genome
A global collaborative has
produced a first draft of
the genome of a domesticated
pig, an achievement that
will lead to insights in
agriculture, medicine,
... > full story
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Engineers Strive To Make Algae Oil Production More Feasible
November 4, 2009 — Engineers are assessing systematic production methods that could make the costs of algae oil production more reasonable, helping move the U.S. from fossil fuel dependency to renewable energy ... > full story -
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Flemish Researchers Develop Revolutionary Technology For Use In Plant Breeding
November 4, 2009 — Flemish scientists have developed a technology that can significantly increase crop yields as well as make them more resistant to unfavorable growing conditions. It is based on selecting plants that ... > full story -
Breeding Better Broccoli: Research Points To Pumped Up Lutein Levels In Broccoli
November 4, 2009 — Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in the human diet and are considered to be valuable antioxidants capable of protecting humans from chronic diseases including macular ... > full story -
Inexpensive 'Dipstick' Test For Pesticides In Foods
November 4, 2009 — Scientists in Canada are reporting the development of a fast, inexpensive "dipstick" test to identify small amounts of pesticides that may exist in foods and beverages. Their paper-strip test is more ... > full story -
Organic Weed Control Options For Highbush Blueberry; Pine Needle Mulch Most Effective
November 4, 2009 — Weeds are a widespread problem for the blueberry industry, particularly in young plantings when bushes are not fully established and most susceptible to competition. Weed control is even more of a ... > full story -
Tension On The Grapevine: Trellis Tension Monitoring Offers Accurate Solution For Grape Growers
November 4, 2009 — Predictions of grape yields are extremely important to juice processors and wineries but until recently, forecasting yields has relied on expensive and labor-intensive hand-sampling methods. However, ... > full story -
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Climate Change Could Create Agricultural Winners And Losers In East Africa, New Study Warns
November 3, 2009 — As African leaders prepare to present an ambitious proposal to industrialized countries for coping with climate change in the part of the world that is most vulnerable to its impacts, a new study ... > full story -
Pecan Trees Benefit From Thinning Technique
November 3, 2009 — Pecan trees have a tendency to bear fruit in cycles, producing a large crop in one or two years, followed by little or no crop. This cycle is the most profit-limiting biological problem facing ... > full story -
Sustainably Grown Garlic: Research Offers Guidelines For Farmers, Variety For Consumers
November 3, 2009 — Consumer interest in new and diverse types of garlic is on the rise. Fueled by factors including the growth of the "local foods" movement, interest in world cuisines, and widespread reports touting ... > full story -
Spider Mite Predators Serve As Biological Control
November 2, 2009 — The control of spider mites, which damage tree leaves, reduce fruit quality and cost growers millions of dollars in the use of pesticide and oil spraying, is being biologically controlled in ... > full story
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