Many plants can be poisonous to pets and livestock
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Ecology
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News tagged with ornamental plants
Ornamental plants for conserving bees, beneficial insects
Insects play a vital role in ecosystem health, helping to aerate soil, keeping the natural system in balance, and preventing detrimental pests from taking over essential natural resources. Additionally, insects provide critical ...
Ecology
Oct 13, 2016
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Genetically modified anthocyanin-expressing citrus developed
Anthocyanins, pigments that give plants their red, blue, or purple hues, are not typically produced in citrus fruits grown under tropical or subtropical conditions. Now, scientists have genetically engineered a lime that ...
Ecology
Mar 8, 2016
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New resource to help manage the invasive spotted lanternfly
The invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) was detected last year in Pennsylvania, but entomologists are already warning farmers and growers as far away as California to be prepared for its arrival. In fact, they ...
Ecology
Dec 17, 2015
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Britain 'turning grey' as front gardens paved over
The English are famous for their love of gardens but many homeowners are now paving over theirs, turning Britain "grey", the Royal Horticultural Society warned on Monday.
Ecology
May 18, 2015
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Regulating poinsettia's height
The height and size of ornamental plants such as poinsettia are important concerns for producers. Plant height is crucial both aesthetically and in regards to postharvest handling. To produce plants that meet desired heights, ...
Biotechnology
Apr 6, 2015
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Understanding plants' immune systems could lead to better tomatoes, roses, rice
Spring is just around the corner and for millions of Americans, that means planting a garden with plenty of fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes. However, some of the plants will be infected by bacteria, leading to stunted ...
Biotechnology
Mar 11, 2015
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Native grasses identified for use in western US urban landscapes
As natural resources dwindle across the globe, low-maintenance and low-input plant materials are gaining favor for use in urban landscapes. The popularity of ornamental grasses for use in landscapes, parks, median strips, ...
Ecology
Jan 14, 2015
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Bougainvillea's response to deficit irrigation tested
As water becomes scarcer in arid and semiarid regions across the globe, the floriculture industry is looking for ways to reduce water usage and produce ornamental plants more efficiently. Chiara Cirillo and members of an ...
Environment
Dec 8, 2014
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Three popular daffodil varieties determined to be highly salt tolerant
As the world's diminishing fresh water resources are increasing allocated for human use, agricultural and horticultural production operations must rely more often on the use of brackish, saline, or reclaimed water for irrigation. ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 17, 2014
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