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New soil testing kit for third world countries
Researchers at the University of Maryland and Columbia University have developed a new soil testing kit designed to help farmers in third world countries. On-the-spot soil testing could have major i ... more
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Next-gen gene sequencing tech can identify invasive carp species in Chicago area waterways
A project to map the microbes present in the digestive systems of fish species holds promise for monitoring the presence of Asian carp in Chicago area waterways and ultimately preventing their sprea ... more
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Maths study of photosynthesis clears the path to developing new super-crops
How some plant species evolved super-efficient photosynthesis had been a mystery. Now, scientists have identified what steps led to that change.
Around three per cent of all plants use an adva ... more
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Nitrate from fertilizer lingers in soil for decades: study
Synthetic nitrate fertilizers used in large-scale farming may leave a legacy of pollution that persists for decades in the soil and groundwater, researchers in France and Canada said Monday. ... more
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