Feb 22 2011
Achoo! Allergy Aggravations to Grow With Climate Change
Got allergies? Bad news, they may get worse as the planet warms.
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Aug 06 2010
GM Plants Escape Into American Wild
Genetically modified plants in the wild could lead to a farmer's nightmare: pesticide-resistant weeds.
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Jul 06 2010
‘Extinct’ Fern Found Clinging to Volcano
The discovery of the tiny fern, once thought extinct, lends hope that some long-lost plants may just be in hiding.
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Jun 23 2010
Supreme Court Rules Both Ways on GM Seed Ban
Both sides claim victory as the top court lifts a ban on genetically engineered alfalfa seeds, but upholds an injunction that bans their sale.
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Jun 18 2010
Fish Garden, Even Do Weeding
Damselfish farmers seem to have a "green thumb," nurturing, harvesting and even defending their algae plots.
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Jun 16 2010
Fertilizer Can Keep Weeds at Bay
Adding a small amount of fertilizer to weeds can make them tastier to hungry animals.
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May 13 2010
Organic Farms Not a Conservation Cure-All
In some regions of the world, organic farms may be a losing proposition for both wildlife and food production.
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Apr 27 2010
Smoke’s Plant-Boosting Powers Found
Scientists zero-in on the chemicals in smoke that seemingly magically trigger seeds to sprout and become more resilient.
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Apr 27 2010
Smoke’s Plant-Boosting Powers Found
Scientists zero-in on the chemicals in smoke that seemingly magically trigger seeds to sprout and become more resilient.
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