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New Protocol Recommendations for Measuring Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration
February 1, 2013 — Increased levels of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, have been associated with the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, cultivation of grasslands, drainage of the land, and land use ... > full story -
Pearl Culture, the Black Gold of French Polynesia?
February 1, 2013 — The second greatest economic resource of French Polynesia after tourism, black pearl culture has been facing a major crisis since the first decade of this century. Overproduction, falling prices, ... > full story -
Corn Cobs Eyed for Bioenergy Production
January 31, 2013 — Corn crop residues are often left on harvested fields to protect soil quality, but they could become an important raw material in cellulosic ethanol production. USDA research indicates that soil ... > full story -
Vultures Foraging Far and Wide Face a Poisonous Future
January 30, 2013 — African vultures face an increasing risk of fatal poisoning, according to new ... > full story -
In Beef Production, Cow-Calf Phase Contributes Most Greenhouse Gases
January 30, 2013 — A new study shows that nursing cows are a major source of methane in beef production. By better understanding cattle nutrition and methane emissions, the beef industry could reduce environmental ... > full story -
Rats, Like Humans, Return to Drinking Once Punishment Is Removed
January 30, 2013 — Once heavy drinking impairs function, a variety of punishment-related threats may motivate people to stop drinking: spouses may threaten divorce, employers may threaten job loss, and courts threaten ... > full story -
Understanding the Historical Probability of Drought
January 30, 2013 — Researchers are using soil water deficits to create a "calendar" of seasonal drought ... > full story -
‘Zoomable’ Map of Poplar Proteins Offers New View of Bioenergy Crop
January 29, 2013 — Researchers seeking to improve production of ethanol from woody crops have a new resource in the form of an extensive molecular map of poplar tree ... > full story -
Genome Sequence of 90 Chickpea Lines Decoded
January 28, 2013 — Decoded genome of chickpea, a leading grain legume for many poor smallholder farmers, promises improved livelihoods in marginal ... > full story -
Soy Protein Can Be Replaced by Rapeseed Protein
January 28, 2013 — Today, more than 500 million people are suffering from a lack of adequate protein in their diet. Each year, the number of human beings increases by 80 million, a figure which is equivalent to the ... > full story
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