Moroccan city outlaws olive trees
A Moroccan city has banned olive trees because of pollen-linked allergies and set an end-of-the-year deadline for residents to remove them, media reports said Thursday.
Ecology
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What's for dinner? Rapidly identifying undescribed species in a commercial fungi packet
For lovers of wild foods, autumn harks a season of bounty. Fungi of dizzying variety erupt from wood and soil, luring intrepid collectors to woodlands in search of elusive but delectable wild mushrooms. Part of their appeal ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 16, 2014
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Filter bed substrates, plant types recommended for rain gardens
Urban stormwater runoff is causing problems for the world's water sources. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency found stormwater runoff to be one of the top 10 causes of compromised environments in rivers, ...
Environment
Jul 21, 2014
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Synchronised imaging techniques to diagnose rhinoceroses
A new imaging strategy of synchronising computed tomography with digital radiography helps to diagnose and initiate appropriate treatment of foot diseases in mega-vertebrates.
Plants & Animals
Jun 27, 2014
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Brazil's World Cup mascot under threat: nature watchdog
The animal that inspired Brazil's 2014 World Cup mascot, the Three-banded Armadillo, is facing extinction as its natural habitat is destroyed, an international nature watchdog warned.
Ecology
Jun 12, 2014
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A sand-dwelling new species of the moonseed plant genus Cissampelos from the Americas
Researchers from the Missouri Botanical Garden have discovered in dry forests and transient sand dunes in Bolivia and Paraguay, a new plant species in the moonseed family Menispermaceae. The discovery was reported in the ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 5, 2014
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Botanical garden readies for rare, spectacular puya raimondii flowering
If you're on the lookout for a special experience, the UC Botanical Garden has just the ticket. Its endangered Puya raimondii, a flowering plant not-so-modestly known as the Queen of the Andes, is in the process of producing ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 4, 2014
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Scientists find best way to rid a garden of snails
(Phys.org) —Gardeners wanting to rid their spring flowerbeds of pesky snails can ditch the beer traps and egg shells and instead develop a strong throwing arm.
Plants & Animals
May 16, 2014
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Hummingbird evolution soared after they invaded South America 22 million years ago
A newly constructed family tree of the hummingbirds, published today in the journal Current Biology, tells a story of a unique group of birds that originated in Europe, passed through Asia and North America, and ultimately ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 4, 2014
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Stink bug traps may increase damage to tomato fruits
The invasive brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) is an important pest of fruits and vegetables. To counter them, some home gardeners use pheromone-baited traps that are designed to attract, trap, and kill them. ...
Ecology
Mar 25, 2014
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