Smart irrigation model predicts rainfall to conserve water
Fresh water isn't unlimited. Rainfall isn't predictable. And plants aren't always thirsty.
Earth Sciences
Jul 17, 2019
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News tagged with apple trees
Destructive plant pest thwarted by two native fungi
Cornell University-led research reports that two local fungal pathogens could potentially curb an invasive insect that has New York vineyard owners on edge.
Ecology
Apr 30, 2019
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Study shows exposure to neonicotinoid pesticide impairs bumblebee pollination services
(Phys.org)—A team of researchers with Royal Holloway University of London and the University of Reading, both in the U.K., has found via field study that one type of pesticide exposure led to impaired pollination services ...
Genetic analysis saves major apple-producing region of Washington state
(Phys.org) —In August 2011, researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture were presented with a serious, and potentially very costly, puzzle in Kennewick, Wash. Since Kennewick lies within a region near the heart ...
Ecology
Mar 22, 2013
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Newton's apple tree bound for gravity-free orbit
(AP) -- Sir Isaac Newton's famous apple tree is about to leave gravity behind.
Space Exploration
May 7, 2010
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Story of Newton's encounter with apple goes online
(AP) -- It always falls down. That's how the apple helped Isaac Newton.
Other
Jan 18, 2010
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Apple tree conversion to narrow walls via hedging, root pruning
Fruit trees are pruned to maintain a desired tree shape and size to increase light penetration into the canopy, thereby enhancing fruit quality and flower bud development. Most modern apple orchards consist of high-density ...
Plants & Animals
Dec 18, 2023
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A California dry farmer's juicy apples show how agriculture can be done with less water
Leaves rustled as Mike Cirone reached into a tree and gently picked an apple. The orchard was filled with a profusion of ripe fruit in shades from golden-green to pinkish red.
Agriculture
Nov 30, 2023
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Bloom times vary in Malus species due to floral development rate
The domesticated apple (Malus ×domestica) is an economically valuable crop and an important source of nutrients and calories throughout temperate regions of the world. Fruit production is directly influenced by bloom time, ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 28, 2023
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Why there are fewer insects on UK farms than there were a century ago—and how to restore them
Insect populations are declining worldwide at a rate of almost 1% per year. This decline is alarming. Insects play a crucial role in pollinating crops, controlling crop pests and maintaining soil fertility.
Ecology
Jul 6, 2023
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