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Strengthening Legumes to Tackle Fertilizer Pollution
Scientists create the first
model of legume iron
transportation aimed at
maximizing nitrogen
fixation, even in poor soil. ... > full story
Source of Organic Matter Affects Bay Water Quality
Organic carbon in runoff
from urbanized landscapes is
more likely to persist as it
is carried downstream, thus
contributing to low-oxygen
"dead zones" in coastal
... > full story
New Generation Soil Property Maps for Africa
A new type of soil property
maps for Africa has been
launched by ISRIC −
World Soil Information in
Wageningen, Netherlands. The
maps are freely accessible. ... > full story
Fruit Flies Fed Organic Diets Are Healthier Than Flies Fed Nonorganic Diets, Study Finds
Fruit flies fed an organic
diet recorded better health
outcomes than flies fed a
nonorganic diet, according
to a new study. Researchers
... > full story
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Fertilizers Provide Mixed Benefits to Soil in 50-Year Study
April 29, 2013 — In a Kansas study, 50 years of inorganic fertilization increased soil organic carbon stocks but failed to enhance soil aggregate stability —- a key indicator of soil structural quality that ... > full story -
High Performance Semiconductor Spray Paint Could Be a Game Changer for Organic Electronics
April 25, 2013 — Researchers have come up with a novel solution to one of the biggest technological barriers facing the organic semiconductor industry today. They developed a high performance organic semiconductor ... > full story -
Global Warming: 'Black Carbon' Flowing from Soil to Oceans
April 19, 2013 — A smaller proportion of black carbon created during combustion will remain in soil than have been estimated before. Contrary to previous understanding, burying black carbon in the ground in order to ... > full storyMore: -
Accidental Discovery May Lead to Improved Polymers
April 5, 2013 — The discovery of an unexpected side product of polymer synthesis by chemical engineers may have implications for the manufacture of commercial polymers used in sealants, adhesives, toys and even ... > full story -
Organic Labels Bias Consumers Perceptions Through the 'Health Halo Effect'
April 1, 2013 — In a new study, researchers show that an organic label can influence much more than health views: perceptions of taste, calories and value can be significantly altered when a food is labeled ... > full story -
How Organic Magnets Grow in a Thin Film
March 22, 2013 — Development of organic single molecule magnets opens a great many of applications for magnetic materials and new memory technologies. Organic magnets are lighter, more flexible and less energy ... > full story -
Improving Climate Protection in the Agricultural Sector
February 28, 2013 — Agriculture is responsible for around 10 to 12 percent of all greenhouse gases attributable to human activities. This raises the question of how these emissions could be reduced. A recent study has ... > full story -
Organic Tomatoes Accumulate More Vitamin C, Sugars Than Conventionally Grown Fruit
February 20, 2013 — Tomatoes grown on organic farms accumulate higher concentrations of sugars, vitamin C and compounds associated with oxidative stress compared to those grown on conventional farms, according to new ... > full story -
Can Simple Measures of Labile Soil Organic Matter Predict Corn Performance?
February 11, 2013 — Researchers are characterizing simple, cheap measurements of labile soil organic matter that could predict the performance of corn crops and help farmers optimize their cropping ... > full story -
Thailand: Astonishing Ten New Species of Semi-Aquatic Freshwater Earthworms Revealed
February 6, 2013 — An astonishing ten new species of semi-aquatic freshwater earthworms have been discovered in river systems in Thailand, documenting a remarkable level of biodiversity. The animals occur in a wide ... > full story
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