Scientists warn of emerging fungal peril
Fungal diseases are a major threat not just to wild plants and animals, but to us.
Ecology
Apr 13, 2012
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Researchers find protein to up yield from oilseed crops
(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Montana State University have developed a protein that can be expressed in oilseed crops to increase the oil yield by as much as 40 percent, a development that could have an impact on the biodiesel ...
Biotechnology
Mar 26, 2012
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Planting the seeds for heart-healthier fries and other foods
With spring planting season on the horizon, scientists are planting the seeds of healthier oils for cooking French fries, fried chicken and other fried items prepared in restaurants and other settings in the foodservice industry. ...
Other
Mar 14, 2012
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Failed soybean disease leads to treatment for century-old cotton root rot disease
A dreaded soybean disease that didn’t materialize in the U.S. has led to an unintended positive impact of approximately $29 million annually for Texas cotton growers, according to officials with the Texas AgriLife Extension ...
Ecology
Mar 6, 2012
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Researcher tracks agricultural overuse of bug-killing technology
High corn prices are leading many growers to plant corn every year and to overuse pesticides and other bug-killing technology to maximize yields, researchers report. In many instances, pesticides are applied without scouting ...
Ecology
Feb 29, 2012
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Soybean can grow in New York, thanks to climate change
(PhysOrg.com) -- Warmer weather across northern New York could present an opportunity for farmers: soybeans.
Ecology
Feb 16, 2012
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Integrated weed management best response to herbicide resistance
Over-reliance on glyphosate-type herbicides for weed control on U.S. farms has created a dramatic increase in the number of genetically-resistant weeds, according to a team of agricultural researchers, who say the solution ...
Ecology
Feb 9, 2012
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Researchers identify novel regulatory network within legumes
(PhysOrg.com) -- Three collaborating laboratories in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Delaware -- those of professors Blake Meyers, Janine Sherrier and Pamela J. Green -- recently identified ...
Biotechnology
Jan 30, 2012
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Japan plans futuristic farm in disaster zone
Japan is planning a futuristic farm where robots do the lifting in an experimental project on land swamped by the March tsunami, the government said Thursday.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 5, 2012
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Strip-till improves nutrient uptake and yield
The practice of deep banding fertilizer is growing in popularity as more growers turn to strip-till. However, this method may be costing growers more than it is worth.
Environment
Dec 12, 2011
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