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Heavy Metals Accumulate More In Some Mushrooms Than In Others
Researchers in Spain have
analyzed the presence of
heavy metals in 12 species
of mushroom collected from
non-contaminated natural
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Nitrogen Loss Threatens Desert Plant Life, Study Shows
As the climate gets warmer,
arid soils lose nitrogen as
gas, reports a new study.
That could lead to deserts
with even less plant life
than they sustain today, say
... > 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
Wolves, Moose And Biodiversity: An Unexpected Connection
Moose eat plants; wolves
kill moose. What difference
does this classic
predator-prey interaction
make to biodiversity? A
large and unexpected one,
... > full story
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SMOS Satellite Successfully Launched: First-ever Satellite To Attempt To Measure Ocean Salinity From Space
November 2, 2009 — A rocket carrying the European Space Agency's Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity satellite blasted off successfully today. SMOS is the first-ever satellite to attempt to measure ocean salinity from ... > full story -
Rot-resistant Wheat Could Save Farmers Millions
October 29, 2009 — Researchers have identified wheat and barley lines resistant to crown rot -- a disease that costs Australian wheat and barley farmers $79 million in lost yield every ... > full story -
Nitrogen Mysteries In Urban Grasslands
October 22, 2009 — Urban grasslands are an extremely common, but poorly studied ecosystem type. Many receive high rates of fertilizer, creating concerns about nutrient runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. Recent ... > full story -
The Field Narrows For Cover Crops In Biofuel Production
October 19, 2009 — Scientists are looking for cover crop perennials that provide the best balance in biofuel production between agronomic success and environmental ... > full story -
Thermometer For The Earth
October 16, 2009 — An "optical soil dipstick" will help scientists, urban planners and farmers understand the changing health of the soil, as well as the soil's agricultural potential and other environmental ... > full story -
Arctic Has Potential To Alter Earth's Climate: Arctic Land And Seas Account For Up To 25 Percent Of World's Carbon Sink
October 15, 2009 — In a new study, ecologists estimate that Arctic lands and oceans are responsible for up to 25 percent of the global net sink of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Under current predictions of global ... > full story -
Plants Recognize Siblings: ID System In Roots
October 15, 2009 — Plants may not have eyes and ears, but they can recognize their siblings, and researchers have discovered how. The ID system lies in the roots and the chemical cues they secrete. The finding not only ... > full story -
Harvest And Save Water To Increase Crop Yields, Say Researchers
October 14, 2009 — On-farm water management could increase global crop production by about one fifth, a modeling study by German and Swedish researchers indicates. However, even intensive water management on present ... > full story -
Satellite Data Instrumental In Combating Desertification
October 12, 2009 — With land degradation in dryland regions continuing to worsen, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification has agreed on scientist-recommended indicators for monitoring and assessing desertification ... > full story -
Early Hominid First Walked On Two Legs In The Woods
October 8, 2009 — Among the many surprises associated with the discovery of the oldest known, nearly complete skeleton of a hominid is the finding that this species took its first steps toward bipedalism not on the ... > full story
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