How fresh is your maple syrup?
The maple syrup that's tapped from the tree may not be as fresh as you think it is.
Ecology
Dec 7, 2015
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Clues to trees' salt tolerance found in native habitat, leaf traits
Urban landscape plants are often subjected to environmental conditions well beyond those of their native habitat. Differences in precipitation, along with stress caused by increased salinity resulting from irrigation with ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 17, 2014
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Syrup makers go high tech with wireless monitoring
For years, vacuum tubing technology has allowed maple syrup producers to draw more sap from trees, but such systems are prone to leaks caused by falling branches or hungry critters chewing on lines.
Engineering
Apr 1, 2014
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How to control maple tree pests using integrated pest management
Many maple trees share a suite of important arthropod pests that have the potential to reduce the trees' economic and aesthetic value. Now a new open-access article in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management offers maple ...
Ecology
Jun 10, 2013
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Organic weed control for dandelions
Spring and summer often find homeowners out in their yards, busily attempting to control the onslaught of dandelions in a quest for green, weed-free lawns. Dandelions, broadleaf perennial plants that have a questionable reputation ...
Ecology
Sep 8, 2009
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