Study finds greenhouse gas reduction strategy may be safe for soil animals
A new study has found that an emerging tool for combating climate change may cause less harm to some soil animals than initial studies suggested.
Environment
Jun 1, 2011
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Can one-time tillage improve no-till?
A one-time tillage has no adverse effects on yield or soil properties on no-till land, according to field research conducted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Although tillage is another expense for farmers and generally ...
Environment
Jun 28, 2010
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Increasing potato production: Using soil structure and chemistry to define yield influences
Despite sophisticated nutrient management of potato crops, quality and yield still see wide variability. Although nutrients are already well understood, the influence of other environmental factors remains understudied.
Environment
Jun 21, 2010
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Legumes can Reduce Need for Nitrogen Fertilizer
(PhysOrg.com) -- Adding legumes to a crop rotation has many benefits, including reducing the need for external nitrogen input.
Environment
Mar 29, 2010
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In the war between the sexes, the one with the closest fungal relationship wins
The war between the sexes has been fought on many fronts throughout time -- from humans to birds to insects, the animal kingdom is replete with species involved in their own skirmishes. A recent study by Dr. Sarah Eppley ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 10, 2009
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Life Underground Critical to Earth's Ecosystems
(PhysOrg.com) -- "I wonder if I shall fall right through the Earth!" mused Alice-in-Wonderland as she tumbled down the rabbit-hole." How funny it'll seem to come out among people that walk with their heads downwards! The ...
Environment
Jul 29, 2009
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