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09/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Organic fertilizers made with moringa promote the healthier growth of wheat

If you’re thinking of planting wheat, try adding some moringa to the mix to help it grow faster and keep weeds at bay, according to a study in Allelopathy Journal. In the study, the researchers investigated extracts from the leaves, flowers, and seeds of the moringa tree (Moringa oleifera), in particular, how they affect the growth […]

09/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Moringa helps with the seedling growth of wheat

A study in Allelopathy Journal found that extracts from various parts of the moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) can be used to help grow wheat plants (Triticum aestivum L.) and keep wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis) at bay. In the article, researchers looked at how the chemical composition and phytotoxicity of leaves, flowers, and the seeds of the M. oleifera plant can […]

07/25/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Potassium phosphite plays a mitigating role in reducing the adverse effects of pathogens in cucumbers

Researchers have once again validated the efficacy of potassium phosphite (kPhi) in managing specific plant diseases. The fully systemic material has previously been used by organic farmers as a means to improve plant vigor and health. However, its use in eliminating various plant pathogens – particularly those that are notorious for developing resistance to conventional […]

06/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers explain why it’s the root, not the stem, that determines the growth of crops

Most growers focus on the parts of the plant that are visible above ground, especially the stem and everything attached to it. But U.K.-based researchers beg to differ from this out-of-sight-out-of-mind mentality. In an article from Science Daily, they reported that the roots of a plant decide its growth and fertility as a crop. The […]

05/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Organic fertilizer blend effective at lowering cadmium levels in soil

The presence of cadmium (Cd) in the fertile soil of California is bad news for growers and consumers alike. When large amounts of the heavy metal are absorbed by leafy vegetables, the crop becomes dangerous to humans. Researchers therefore came up with an organic fertilizer that can reduce Cd levels in soils and vegetables, according to an […]

01/20/2018 / By Russel Davis

Repurposing food supply “waste” has many benefits: Farmers in Turkey are using the husks of hazelnuts as mulch, preserving water and reducing labor

Hazelnut husks showed efficacy as mulching materials in nurseries and gardening applications of ornamental plants, according to a study published in the Journal of International Scientific Publications. The study, carried out by a researcher at the Düzce University in Turkey, took advantage of the large amounts of hazelnut husks produced in the Duzce region in the northwestern part of Turkey during […]

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