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News & Articles By Evangelyn Rodriguez
04/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Investigating the efficacy of organic fertilizers on the availability of dissolved nitrogen in pot grown herbs
In this study, Swedish researchers evaluated the release of minerals during the crop cycle from different organic fertilizers mixed into the growing medium for pot-grown crops. Their results were published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture. Potted herbs are often cultivated as certified organic products. However, matching the mineralization and availability of dissolved nutrients with plant […]
04/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers suggest adding biofertilizers to soil to improve yield
Biofertilizers are substances containing living microorganisms or their natural products, which are applied to seeds, soils and crops. These natural fertilizers are known for their ability to increase plant nutrient content and improve the biological properties of soil. Biofertilizers are more preferable than chemical fertilizers as they are environmentally sustainable and cost-effective. Synthetic fertilizers, on the […]
04/02/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Pepper-rosmarin essential oil found to effectively treat fungal disease in maize
The fungus Bipolaris maydis is a plant pathogen known for causing Southern corn leaf blight in maize. Southern corn leaf blight causes elongated lesions in corn leaves which can merge to kill large areas of corn leaf tissue. This impairs the ability of corn to perform photosynthesis, leading to increased stalk rots and reduced crop yield. In […]
02/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Applying biofertilizers can increase growth of Panax ginseng
Researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences analyzed the changes in soil microbial communities under biofertilizer treatment and evaluated the effects of biofertilizers on potentially harmful taxa to Panax ginseng. The results of their study were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. P. ginseng is widely used as a functional food and traditional Chinese medicine. […]
10/30/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
High-quality, better-tasting brown rice developed with the help of an enzymatic treatment
Oryza sativa or rice is considered a staple food in many countries, particularly in Asia. One of the oldest cereal grains in the world, rice is an excellent source of starch and comes in different varieties, such as long-grain (Basmati), black rice, African rice, glutinous (sticky) rice, and brown rice. Although brown rice is not be as popular […]
09/12/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The grass is always greener (and the soil is healthier) on the side of conservation agriculture
Conservation agriculture (CA) practices are adaptable and can be customized to the requirements of crops and local conditions. While this farming system considers soil health and the impact it has on the ecosystem, it is not without its disadvantages. The early days of CA implementation may present various problems, such as nitrogen immobilization and weed interference. Both […]
08/30/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Planthoppers “shake their bodies” to attract their mates
Planthoppers are Hemiptera or “true bugs” that are of great interest to scientists due to their destructive nature. Not only does their strange way of eating cause damage to some plants, it also makes them unwitting vectors of plant diseases. Recently, however, a group of researchers from the University of Oxford in the U.K. discovered something about these […]
07/24/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Conservation agriculture optimizes nitrogen use and weed management
In this study, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute in India focused on efficient nitrogen (N) management and weed management in the Indo-Gangetic Plains using different means. The results of their study were published in the journal Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. Conservation agriculture (CA) practice increases agronomic productivity and soil fertility. However, CA stimulates N immobilization […]
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