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09/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Agro-waste made from banana, pineapple, and watermelon able to remove cyanide from contaminated soil
Scientists have found a way to remove cyanide in cassava mill effluents (CMEs) that contaminate the soil. The study, published in the American Journal of Environmental Sciences, indicated that using organic wastes from certain fruits can also improve soil enzymes and enhance soil nutrients while eliminating cyanide in contaminated soil samples. The scope of the study included the […]
09/25/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Plants have sophisticated defense systems: They can share proteins, bait and trap pathogens
New research has revealed that specific plant proteins can identify signals linked to disease-causing agents using “baits” and trap them before they can affect a plant. The study, published in Genome Biology, looked at how “bait genes” are distributed in various wild and domestic grasses, as well as how they respond to protect the plant against a pathogen attack. […]
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
How we can really reduce plastic pollution (it’s not by recycling)
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental concerns in the world today. However, dealing with our plastic problem isn’t as simple as it seems. Indeed, a lot has been done – especially in recent times – to raise awareness on the issues and drum up ways of addressing it, but for some of us, it’s […]
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Thousands of food poisoning cases believed to be caused by fish are actually caused by environmental pollution
People are fond of seafood. In the U.S., this means that a person, on average, will consume more than 47 pounds (around 21.51 kg) of fish and seafood in a year. Unfortunately, this also means that his chances of being poisoned by eating contaminated fish are also increased. An article published in the journal Global Food Security […]
09/13/2018
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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 […]
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Natural fertilizers are better than chemical ones at preventing crop disease
A study led by researchers in Paraguay suggests that treating sesame seeds with natural biocontrol agents can significantly increase their resistance against infections caused by plant pathogens. Their findings, published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, identified the non-pathogenic fungi Trichoderma and Azospirillum brasilense as potential agents to protect the seeds against infections from Macrophomina phaseolina, […]
09/13/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Study concludes that air pollution is bad for birds as well – evidence points to decreased lung function among avians
Most people understand, for the most part, that long-term exposure to air pollution can be detrimental to their health. However, a study in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences reported that birds are also at risk, with some developing severe conditions such as anthracosis (a chronic respiratory disease caused by inhaling too much carbon from […]
09/05/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Air pollution damages the lungs of birds, study finds
Factories that spew high levels of carbon in the air affect nearby ecosystems, as demonstrated by a study in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. In the study, researchers found that ducks in areas where there are brick factories and oil fields have aggregated levels of carbon in their lungs, which can result in problems in […]
08/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Looking at the various ways we can reduce zinc and iron deficiencies in food systems
An international study led by a team of researchers from Austria and the U.K. have tackled the current deficit of micronutrients around the world in their latest review. The article was released in the journal Global Food Security. In the review, the team talked about the “hidden hunger” phenomenon, which refers to the lack of mineral […]
08/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Cover crops help farmers maintain soil health and biodiversity by protecting carbon content
Cover crops have long been recognized for its benefits – they can reduce erosion, reduce nitrogen leaching, and improve overall soil health. However, they can also be used to attenuate the effects of crop residue removal in the soil, according to researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The study, which was published in Agronomy Journal, comprehensively reviewed […]
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