News tagged with nutrient deficiencies

Researchers unlock key to iron-rich rice

On the back of a groundbreaking scientific discovery, researchers from Flinders University are pushing ahead with a plan to create super-rice that could potentially combat nutrient deficiencies in third-world countries.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Sep 23, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

High nitrogen fertilizers tested on post-transplant ornamentals

The nutrition and fertilization needs of container-grown ornamental plants during production are well-documented, but there is limited research about the plants' fertilizer requirements following transplantation into landscapes. ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Dec 29, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Wheat researchers combine forces to battle major disease

Wheat streak mosaic virus is the most prevalent disease in the southwestern wheat producing region of the U.S., according to a Texas AgriLife Research scientist.

Biology / Biotechnology

created Sep 23, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Multivitamins improve health of mother and baby

Research on pregnant women has found that taking vitamin and mineral supplements may reduce the risk of underweight babies.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 27, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0