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Additive copper-zinc interaction affects toxic response in soybean

Agricultural soils accumulate trace metals, particularly copper and zinc, as a result of their presence in wastes (sewage biosolids and manures) and fungicides that are applied over long periods of time. Regulations and guidelines ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 10, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Scientists examine how common pesticide mixes may affect bee die-offs

(PhysOrg.com) -- Since reports of widespread bee die-offs began to surface in October 2006, researchers have investigated possible reasons ranging from hive-infecting mites to cell phone-tower radiation. They have yet to ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Oct 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows more corn for biofuels would hurt water

(PhysOrg.com) -- More of the fertilizers and pesticides used to grow corn would find their way into nearby water sources if ethanol demands lead to planting more acres in corn, according to a Purdue University study.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 28, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Mould problem "stable" at Lascaux cave

The problem of black fungus threatening world-famous prehistoric paintings at the Lascaux Cave in southwestern France is "stable," a scientist said on Thursday.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

WineCrisp -- new apple was more than 20 years in the making

A new, late-ripening apple named WineCrisp™ which carries the Vf gene for scab resistance was developed over the past 20 plus years through classical breeding techniques, not genetic engineering. License to propagate trees ...

Biology /

created Jan 22, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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