News tagged with methyl bromide

Testing fumigant films that keep the air clean

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers have found a way to help growers minimize emissions of fumigants used as soil treatments.

Biology / Ecology

created Jul 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds commercial organic farms have better fruit and soil, lower environmental impact

Side-by-side comparisons of organic and conventional strawberry farms and their fruit found the organic farms produced more flavorful and nutritious berries while leaving the soil healthier and more genetically diverse.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 01, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Research aimed at slowing spread of forest pests in wood packaging

As invasive forest pests such as emerald ash borer and Asian long-horned beetle decimate forests they never should have seen, scientists are investigating ways to slow the introduction of new insects that may be just as devastating.

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Alternatives eyed for methyl bromide

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists trying to help Florida growers find a replacement for methyl bromide are studying an alternative soil treatment that uses molasses as one of its ingredients.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0