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Low level herbicide use can damage potato reproduction

Biology /

created Jan 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Currently, plant testing in the United States to determine potential ecological risks from chemical pesticides to nontarget plants requires two tests, both of which use immature plants. Protection of the plant development ...





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Herbicide diversity needed to keep Roundup effective

Biology / Ecology

created Jul 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Using a diverse herbicide application strategy may increase production costs, but a five-year Purdue University study shows the practice will drastically reduce weeds and seeds that are resistant to a popular herbicide.


Herbicide-tolerant crops can improve water quality

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 22, 2008 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The residual herbicides commonly used in the production of corn and soybean are frequently detected in rivers, streams, and reservoirs at concentrations that exceed drinking water standards in areas where these crops are ...


Study finds one-time herbicide use decreased native plants, may have increased invasive plants

Study finds one-time herbicide use decreased native plants, may have increased invasive plants

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Matt Rinella, faculty in Animal and Range Science at Montana State University and an ecologist at the Fort Keogh Agricultural Experiment Station in Miles City, recently published the results ...


Study explores effects of herbicide drift on white oak

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Herbicide drift, which occurs when pesticides "drift" from the targeted application area to a nearby non-targeted area, is a particular concern in Midwestern regions of the United States. In the Midwest, where the topography ...


First evidence that weed killers improve nutritional value of a key food crop

First evidence that weed killers improve nutritional value of a key food crop

Chemistry / Other

created Jul 08, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 3

Scientists are reporting for the first time that the use of weed killers in farmers' fields boosts the nutritional value of an important food a crop. Application of two common herbicides to several varieties ...


Organic weed control for dandelions

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Spring and summer often find homeowners out in their yards, busily attempting to control the onslaught of dandelions in a quest for green, weed-free lawns. Dandelions, broadleaf perennial plants that have a questionable reputation ...


Alternative agricultural practices combine productivity and soil health

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 24, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

The progressive degradation of useful soils for agriculture and farm animal husbandry is a growing environmental and social problem, given that it endangers the food safety of an increasing world population. This fact prompted ...


Golfers and golf courses benefit from the use of native grasses in roughs

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jun 12, 2008 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Some golfers may prefer a well-manicured golf course, highly-maintained with very green, very short grass that's easy to play off of. But, according to two recent studies at the University of Illinois, a naturalized landscape ...


The Symbian platform is used on almost 50% of mobiles worldwide

Spotify launches application for Nokia phones

Technology / Software

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Swedish streaming software Spotify announced on Monday the launch of a music application for the Symbian platform, used by the world's biggest mobile phone maker Nokia and other smartphones.


Will intensive forest practices impact water quality?

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jan 07, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 0

In order to increase productivity, forest practices have become more intense in recent decades. Forest fertilization increased by 800% in the southeastern United States from 1990 to 1999, and the total acreage fertilized ...



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