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On the Origin of Nematodes: Phylogenetic Tree of World's Most Numerous Group of Animals
Scientists have published
the largest nematode
phylogenetic tree up until
now. It contains over 1,200
species and is entirely
... > full story
Sustainable Farming May Help Maintain Healthy Climate
Sustainable farming,
initially adopted to
preserve soil quality for
future generations, may also
play a role in maintaining a
healthy climate, according
... > full story
Bacterial 'Ropes' Tie Down Shifting Southwest
Researchers have discovered
that several species of
microbes, at least one found
prominently in the deserts
of the Southwest, have
evolved the trait of
... > full story
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
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New Method to Measure Snow, Vegetation Moisture With GPS May Benefit Farmers, Meteorologists
November 20, 2009 — Scientists have found a clever way to use traditional GPS satellite signals to measure snow depth as well as soil and vegetation moisture, a technique expected to benefit meteorologists, water ... > full story -
The Benefits of Stress ... in Plants
November 19, 2009 — Certain wild flax plants growing in poor soils have succeeded in balancing the stress in their lives -- these plants are less likely to experience infection from a fungal pathogen. The new study ... > full story -
Additive Copper-Zinc Interaction Affects Toxic Response In Soybean
November 10, 2009 — Agricultural soils accumulate trace metals from waste and fungicide application. Regulations for soil concentrations of these potentially plant-toxic elements consider the individual elements, but ... > full story -
Heavy Metals Accumulate More In Some Mushrooms Than In Others
November 6, 2009 — Researchers in Spain have analyzed the presence of heavy metals in 12 species of mushroom collected from non-contaminated natural areas, and has found that the levels vary depending on the type of ... > full story -
Organic Weed Control Options For Highbush Blueberry; Pine Needle Mulch Most Effective
November 4, 2009 — Weeds are a widespread problem for the blueberry industry, particularly in young plantings when bushes are not fully established and most susceptible to competition. Weed control is even more of a ... > full story -
Wolves, Moose And Biodiversity: An Unexpected Connection
November 3, 2009 — Moose eat plants; wolves kill moose. What difference does this classic predator-prey interaction make to biodiversity? A large and unexpected one, say wildlife ... > full story -
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 -
Evolutionary Arms Race Between Bacteria And Their Viruses In Soil
October 20, 2009 — Viruses of soil bacteria (phages) evolve to improve their ability to infect the bacterial hosts that surround them. This is shown in a new study. Phages appear to be better able to infect bacteria ... > full story
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