New research gives insight into warding off insect pests by way of nematode odors
Credit: Anjel Helms et al 2019. COLLEGE STATION -- A recent study revealed insect-killing nematodes also produce distinctive chemical cues ...
Tag: Fertilizers/Pest Management
Packaging insecticides in tiny capsules may make them more toxic
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Encasing insecticides in microscopic plastic capsules - a common formulation for many pest sprays on the market ...
A real turn on: Evolutionary rotation of fly genitalia tied to mating success
Research at Osaka University on the angle of male flies' genitalia suggests a cooperative evolution of body structure and behaviorCredit: ...
The secret behind witchweed’s devastating ability to steal nutrients from crops
Hopes for developing a new method to control the parasitic Striga weedCredit: Kobe University Commonly known as "witchweed", the parasitic ...
Scientists reveal impacts of anthropogenic nitrogen discharge on nitrogen transport in global rivers
Credit: Obtained from Google Earth, compiled and annotated by Shuang Liu Excess nutrients from fertilizer application, pollution discharge, and water ...
Planting small seeds simply: The allure of the slide hammer seeder
Easy-to-make planter helps in planting very small seedsCredit: Eric Brennan SALINAS, CALIFORNIA--Planting small seeds simply: The allure of the slide ...
Biologists identify honeybee 'clean' genes known for improving survival
York University research may help save rapidly declining bees TORONTO, February 15, 2019 - The key to breeding disease-resistant honeybees ...
Ben-Gurion University, Bayer and Netafim to collaborate on research optimizing drip irrigation
Credit: Netafim/BGU BEER-SHEVA, Israel...February 7, 2019 - Bayer, Netafim and BGN Technologies, the technology transfer company of Israel's Ben-Gurion University ...
Samara Polytech scientists have developed medications and vitamins for residual soil
Complex blends and bioadditives are called 'LSF'Credit: @SamaraPolytech The highly efficient biotechnological complex "LSF" ("Living Source of Fertility") starts the ...
CABI helps map ferocious speed and likely cause of woody weed spread across Ethiopia
CABI scientists have helped map the ferocious speed and probable cause of a devastating spread of the invasive alien tree ...
Gypsum as an agricultural product
This common ingredient in drywall can increase yields, improve soilCredit: Warren Dick Warren Dick has worked with gypsum for more ...
Where do the best strawberries grow?
Scientists investigate positive effects of hedgerows on pollinationCredit: Denise Castle Agricultural production benefits enormously from flower-visiting bees and other flower-visiting ...
Culprit found for honeybee deaths in California almond groves
Researchers and industry leaders working to stop insecticide use during bloom COLUMBUS, Ohio - It's about time for the annual ...
Everything in moderation
Strategies for growing biomass for fuel can have economic, ecological and environmental benefitsCredit: George Furey/UMN In efforts to curb our ...
Insecticide resistance genes affect vector competence for West Nile virus
Credit: (c) Institut Pasteur In a context of overuse of insecticides, which leads to the selection of resistant mosquitoes, it ...
Prairie strips transform farmland conservation
Converting low-profit land brings big returnsCredit: Lynn Betts Modern agriculture's large monoculture fields grow a lot of corn and soybeans, ...
Rutgers researchers contribute to visual guide to identify invasive self-cloning tick
Asian longhorned ticks threaten livestock, but scientists need help telling them apart from two near-identical speciesCredit: Andrea Egizi and co-authors. ...
'Bug bombs' are ineffective killing roaches indoors
Also leave behind toxic residueCredit: Photo courtesy of Matt Bertone. Total release foggers, commonly known as "bug bombs," are ineffective ...
Common policy premise on link between soil and crop yield is valid — to a point
Yale research quantifies impacts of soil organic matter In recent years, policymakers across the world have launched initiatives to increase ...
TechAccel and Danforth Center launch new company to control insects
New technology aims to dramatically reduce crop losses ST. LOUIS, MO. -- January 24, 2019 -- The Donald Danforth Plant ...