Feb 10 2010

Humble Weed Could Feed The World

Tag: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Biofuels, Genes, Middle East, PlantsDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 8:45 pm
A small, invasive weed could boost production of food and biofuels around the globe.

Feb 09 2010

Antibiotics Inhibit Plant Growth

Tag: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Antibiotics, Environment, Plants, WasteJessica Marshall @ 12:23 pm
A common antibiotic that can be found in wastewater reduces the ability of plant leaves to capture sunlight.

Feb 05 2010

Spate of Sinkholes Open Up in Florida

Tag: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Fruit, Groundwater, Plants, WinterLarry O'Hanlon @ 9:05 am
Freezing weather has led to a series of new sinkholes swallowing up strawberry fields and threatening highways and homes in Florida.

Feb 04 2010

Insects Actively Surf the Wind

Tiny-brained insects know how to adjust their bodies and ride winds to get to where they want to go.