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Kill Mosquitoes With…. Mustard?

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New U.S. Agricultural Research Service studies show that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae, opening the door to new bio-based controls.

Kill Mosquitoes With…. Mustard?

New U.S. Agricultural Research Service studies show that seed meal from plants in the mustard family can kill mosquito larvae, opening the door to new bio-based controls.

Can Plants Help With COVID-19 Treatment?

Here’s news for all you plant enthusiasts: Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently announced that plants could be used to produce nanobodies that quickly block emerging pathogens in human medicine and agriculture. These nanobodies represent a promising new way to treat viral diseases, ...

Can Plants Help With COVID-19 Treatment?

Here’s news for all you plant enthusiasts: Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently announced that plants could be used to produce nanobodies that quickly block emerging pathogens in human medicine and agriculture. These nanobodies represent a promising new way to treat viral diseases, ...

About To Enjoy Easter Chocolates? Thank The Scientists Working On Cacao Plant Diseases

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If you celebrate Easter, chances are you’ll enjoy more than your fair share of chocolate on Sunday. And while those delicious bunnies, eggs and other goodies seem as plentiful as (ahem) baby rabbit production, some experts worry that one day demand for chocolate may exceed supply. Chocolate is made from ...

About To Enjoy Easter Chocolates? Thank The Scientists Working On Cacao Plant Diseases

chocolate
If you celebrate Easter, chances are you’ll enjoy more than your fair share of chocolate on Sunday. And while those delicious bunnies, eggs and other goodies seem as plentiful as (ahem) baby rabbit production, some experts worry that one day demand for chocolate may exceed supply. Chocolate is made from ...

Turfgrass Being Rethought As Pollinator Food Source

Turfgrass sometimes get a “bad rap” for not providing bees and other insect pollinators a helping hand on the food front. But studies from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Georgia (UGA) suggest this reputation is unfair—and at least five different genera of bees would agree! Globally, 70% ...

Turfgrass Being Rethought As Pollinator Food Source

Turfgrass sometimes get a “bad rap” for not providing bees and other insect pollinators a helping hand on the food front. But studies from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Georgia (UGA) suggest this reputation is unfair—and at least five different genera of bees would agree! Globally, 70% ...
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