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New Fossil Plant Discovery Links Patagonia to New Guinea in a Warmer Past
Fossil plants provide clues
as to what our planet looked
like millions of years ago.
Identifying fossil plants
can be tricky, however, when
... > full story
Nutritional Value Of Andalusian Lupins Revealed
Researchers in Spain have
found that several species
of lupins from the mountains
of Andalusia have a protein
content similar to that of
other cultivated legumes. ... > full story
Key Seed Size Gene Identified
Scientists have identified a
plant gene that determines
overall seed size, and are
now investigating how it
could be used to for the
improvement of crops. ... > full story
Organic Weed Control Options For Highbush Blueberry; Pine Needle Mulch Most Effective
Weeds are a widespread
problem for the blueberry
industry, particularly in
young plantings when bushes
are not fully established
... > full story
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Hybrid Bluegrasses Analyzed For Use In Transition Zone; 'Thermal Blue' And 'Dura Blue' Hybrids Put To The Test
November 4, 2009 — The transition zone can be one of the most challenging places to maintain high-quality turfgrass; changeable growing conditions in these regions often prove too hot or too cold. Finding turfgrass ... > full story -
Global Warming Cycles Threaten Endangered Primate Species
October 29, 2009 — One of the first-ever analyses of the effects of global warming on endangered primates has examined how El Niño warming has affected the abundance of four highly threatened New World monkeys. ... > full story -
What Happens When Wild Boars And Fallow Deer Snack On Genetically Modified Corn?
October 28, 2009 — When wild boar and deer, traditional menu items in the fall, eat genetically modified corn, do transgenic residues accumulate in their meat? Do they spread GM corn via their feces? The answer in each ... > full story -
Secrets In A Seed: Clues Into The Evolution Of The First Flowers
October 28, 2009 — Researchers have explored a piece of Darwin's "abominable mystery" -- how flowering plants originated, rapidly diversified, and rose to dominance -- by exploring the microscopic anatomy of seed ... > full story -
Maize Research Reduces Poverty In West And Central Africa
October 28, 2009 — An analysis of three and half decades of maize research in African farming communities finds big benefits. A multi-country study reports the significant role international maize research plays in ... > full story -
Gene Developed Through Conventional Breeding To Improve Cowpea Aphid Resistance
October 26, 2009 — The cowpea or black-eyed pea, as it is more commonly known, is a New Year's tradition for good luck. But disease and particularly aphids, which can wreck a crop within a few a days, are especially ... > full story -
Female Choice Benefits Mothers More Than Offspring
October 24, 2009 — The great diversity of male sexual traits, ranging from peacock's elaborate train to formidable genitalia of male seed beetles, is the result of female choice. But why do females choose among males? ... > full story -
Advance In 'Nano-Agriculture:' Tiny Stuff Has Huge Effect On Plant Growth
October 22, 2009 — With potential adverse health and environmental effects often in the news about nanotechnology, scientists are reporting that carbon nanotubes could have beneficial effects in agriculture. Their ... > full story -
Spiraling Flight Of Maple Tree Seeds Inspires New Aerial Surveillance Technology
October 21, 2009 — Maple tree seeds and the spiraling pattern in which they glide to the ground have delighted children for ages and perplexed engineers for decades. Now aerospace engineering graduate students have ... > full story -
Scientists Identify Enzyme That Could Help Grow Biofuel Crops In Harsh Environments
October 20, 2009 — Scientists have identified a novel enzyme responsible for the formation of suberin -- the woody, waxy, cell-wall substance found in cork. Adjusting the permeability of plant tissues by genetically ... > full story
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