Root Awakening: Caesalpinia ferrea does not tolerate wet feet
This tree species does not tolerate wet feet. In urban environments, many growing sites have poor drainage due to compacted ...
Mighty marine fungi degrade plastic by eating it, and can be conditioned to do it faster
Plastic is the most prevalent marine pollutant, and plastic surfaces are the fastest growing habitat in the ocean.
California aims to limit pesticide. Central Valley farmworker communities say it’s not enough
Farmworker communities are protesting the California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s proposal to limit the pesticide 1,3 ...
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State aims to limit pesticide. Farmworker communities say it’s not enough to protect from cancer
Farmworker communities are protesting the California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s proposal to limit the pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene, arguing the measures don’t go far enough to protect ...
Fungus 'hacks' natural immune system to cause neurodegeneration in fruit flies
A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...
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Can you plant new roses in an old rose bed? It isn't the best idea — but here's what you can do to reduce the risk of replant disease
Can you plant new roses in an old rose bed? If you’re learning how to plant roses, you might have come across the term ...
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Bacterial and fungal diseases of garlic
Garlic can be prone to bacterial and fungal diseases, and it’s important that farmers are proactive in preventing infection ...