From the possible demise of Merlot grapes in Bordeaux to loss of olive trees in north Africa, the impacts of climate change will be felt by farmers across the Mediterranean region, say climatologists.
Environment
Feb 24, 2021
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As most of us learned in school, plants use sunlight to synthesize carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into carbohydrates in a process called photosynthesis. But nature's "factories" don't just provide us with food—they also ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 16, 2021
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Consumers have shown that they are willing to pay extra for organic produce grown without pesticides, even if it doesn't taste better.
Other
Feb 9, 2021
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Physicists from the University of Luxembourg, together with scientists from Sweden, Israel and Switzerland, have established mechanistic links between physiological stress and migratory behavior in aquatic photosynthetic ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 3, 2021
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Dairy producers know early nutrition for young calves has far-reaching impacts, both for the long-term health and productivity of the animals and for farm profitability. With the goal of increasing not just body weight but ...
Veterinary medicine
Jan 25, 2021
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Using two years of data from summer grazing at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence, Master of Science candidate Cassidy Sim is looking at how well new forage varieties persist when grazed at high stock density, ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 12, 2021
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Escherichia coli, known as E. coli, are bacteria which many people associate with causing mild food poisoning, but some types of E. coli can be fatal.
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 25, 2020
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When vegetable farmers harvest crops, they often rely on postharvest washing to reduce any foodborne pathogens, but a new University of Georgia study shows promise in reducing these pathogens—as well as lowering labor costs— ...
Other
Sep 9, 2020
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Just days before New York City's shelter in place order took effect, I peddled nervously to my shift at Precycle, a package-free grocery store in Brooklyn. My hands gripped tight to the handlebars of my bike. With the potential ...
Environment
Sep 7, 2020
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Two cows. Same University of Wyoming McGuire Ranch pasture northeast of Laramie near Sybille Canyon.
Plants & Animals
Aug 31, 2020
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