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Gypsies, Graveyards and Mysterious Plants
October 20, 2011 — Scientists have confirmed the identity of a strange grass-like sedge discovered in a Mississippi graveyard, and believes the appearance of the potentially invasive plant is linked to the final ... > full story -
Self-Replication Process Holds Promise for Production of New Materials
October 12, 2011 — Scientists have developed artificial structures that can self-replicate, a process that has the potential to yield new types of ... > full story -
Super-Tough Seed Coat Keeps Michaux's Sumac on Critically Endangered List
October 11, 2011 — It is one of the rarest shrubs in the southeastern United States, and for scientists trying to save it, the critically endangered Michaux's sumac (Rhus michauxii) is not ... > full story -
Secret of Safe Sprout Production Is Very Clean Seeds, Expert Says
October 11, 2011 — A new study that uses new technology to assess and compare the safety of radish, broccoli, and alfalfa sprouts concludes that the secret to keeping sprouts free of foodborne pathogens lies in ... > full story -
Natural Pesticide Protects Cattle Against Ticks in Africa
October 11, 2011 — A traditional treatment prepared from a woody shrub is proving highly effective at protecting cattle against ticks in southern Africa, according to ... > full story -
'Non-Invasive' Cultivar? Buyer Beware
October 7, 2011 — Cultivars of popular woody ornamental plants that have reduced viable seed production and are being advertised as "non-invasive" in the horticultural and nursery industries are probably nonetheless ... > full story -
Seeds of Destruction in Parkinson's Disease: Spread of Diseased Proteins Kills Neurons
October 5, 2011 — New research suggests that small "seed" amounts of diseased brain proteins can be taken up by healthy neurons and propagated within them to cause neurodegeneration. The research sheds light on the ... > full story -
Weeds Are Vital to the Existence of Farmland Species, Study Finds
September 29, 2011 — Weeds, which are widely deemed as a nuisance plant, are vital to the existence of many farmland species, according to a new study. Since many weeds produce flowers and seed, they are an integral part ... > full story -
Do Long-Lived Crops Differ from Annual Crops in Their Genetic Response to Human Domestication?
September 27, 2011 — Most of what we have come to think of as our daily fruits, vegetables, and grains were domesticated from wild ancestors. Over hundreds and thousands of years, humans have selected and bred plants for ... > full story -
Early Savings Accounts Help Low-Income Kids Reach College, Study Finds
September 19, 2011 — A team of researchers has shown that when savings accounts are started for children of low-income families and financial education is included, not only are the families more likely to save, but ... > full story
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