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Saving eelgrass, the most important plant you’ve likely never heard of
Eelgrass is a critical habitat for fish, protects against coastal erosion and stores carbon. But it's threatened by pollution and climate change. Dozens of local scientists are working to protect and ...
Gene mutation in roots that enhances microbe partnerships could cut fertilizer use
Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil microbes. This ...
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Could this fundamental discovery revolutionize fertilizer use in farming?
Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil microbes.
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‘LIFE’ scores map out where habitat loss for crops drives extinction
Across the globe, no other human activity currently affects the survival of wildlife species more than where we choose to ...
Study shows hot leaves can’t catch carbon from the air. It’s bad news for rainforests – and Earth
An experiment in the Daintree rainforest found the rate of photosynthesis in leaves warmed by 4°C dropped by an average of 35 ...
Fertile land for growing vegetables is at risk—but a scientific discovery could turn the tide
A large proportion of the vegetables consumed in Québec are grown in the Montérégie region in what are known as organic soils ...
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Space lettuce: NASA's plans to grow nutritious plants on Mars
NASA explores growing plants in space to ensure fresh, nutritious food for astronauts. Microgravity affects plant genetics ...