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08/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Saline water found to improve yield and quality of cherry tomatoes
Fresh water is an important resource that the world has a very limited supply of. According to experts, 98 percent of the world’s water is salt water, and only two percent is fresh water. But of that two percent, 87 percent is locked up in ice and glaciers and 12 percent is in the ground, […]
08/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Exploring biofortification of beans with zinc to combat deficiency
In this review, South African researchers discuss the causes of zinc deficiency, which has become prevalent in low-income families in South Africa. They also explore possible solutions to this, such as the biofortification of locally-preferred common bean cultivars. This article was published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. In […]
08/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cadmium and zinc exhibited strong bioaccumulation and mobility capacity from soil to rice
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the bioaccumulation and transfer of heavy metals from soil to plants, as well as the effects of soil properties on these events. They reported their findings in an article published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. The researchers conducted their study on a […]
08/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cherry tomato growth, yield and fruit quality improve when irrigated with saline water
Researchers from France examined the influence of different salt concentrations on the physiological responses and gene expression of Solanum lycopersicum (cherry tomato; cultivar West Virginia 106). Their findings were published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. Experts predict that the use of saline water for farming will become a necessity […]
08/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Organically grown potatoes have better microelement content than potatoes grown using conventional and integrated systems
In this study, researchers at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn in Poland investigated the effect of different production systems (i.e., conventional, integrated and organic) on the micronutrient and trace element content of tubers belonging to very early, early and medium-early maturing potato cultivars. Their findings were published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section […]
07/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Algerian thyme and lesser calamint essential oils are excellent weed biocontrol agents, reports study
Thyme and calamint are two herbs from the mint (Labiatae) family used in both food and natural medicine. A culinary staple even to this day, thyme is widely used as a seasoning and as medicine for whooping cough, sore throat, arthritis, stomach issues and skin disorders, among others. Thyme also yields a sweet-smelling essential oil that’s used […]
07/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Essential oils from T. fontanesii and S. calamintha could be used for weed biocontrol
In this study, researchers from Algeria evaluated the phytotoxicity of essential oils extracted from two Labiatae (mint) species, namely, Thymus fontanesii and Satureja calamintha. Their findings were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. T. fontanesii (Algerian thyme) and S. calamintha (lesser calamint) essential oils were tested against some of the most harmful weeds in Algeria. These included Sinapis arvensis (wild mustard), Avena […]
05/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Biodynamic preparations could have a positive effect on the chemical compounds of mulberry leaves
White mulberry (Morus alba) is a small tree native to Northern China that produces white-colored berries. Its leaves are well-known not only for their medicinal uses, but also for serving as food for silkworms. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the different parts of white mulberry are used to treat a variety of illnesses. White mulberry […]
04/29/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Can organic fertilizers provide enough nutrients to potted herbs?
Gardening or growing your own produce is a fulfilling activity. It provides a convenient and healthy way of controlling the foods that you eat and ensures that they are always fresh and grown just the way you like. But a common misconception is that you need an allotment or an actual garden to grow your own […]
04/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the effects of biodynamic preparations on the quality of white mulberry
Researchers at Aleksandras Stulginskis University and the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences evaluated the influence of biodynamic (BD) preparations 500 and 501 on the quality of Morus alba (white mulberry) leaves. Their results were published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture. BD preparations are soil activators or compost packed in cow horns. BD 500 is made […]
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