Viruses help plants obtain nitrogen
Scientists discovered soil viruses that help legume plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into biologically available nutrients.
Category: Food Science
Using bacteria to fight fungal brown rot
Scientists compared the effectiveness of traditional chemical fungicides and newer biological fungicides in killing the fungus responsible…
Biofertilizers change plants’ natural microbes
Scientists tested how mixtures of plant-growth-promoting bacteria affect the microbial communities of different sunflower varieties for use…
Ants struggle to protect host plants under rising temperatures
Scientists found that ants under heat stress were less active, which left their host acacia plants vulnerable to herbivores and other…
Is the most profitable fertilizer level also safe for the environment?
Researchers in the midwestern US measured how much nitrogen corn plants used versus how much remained in the soil, to help farmers maximize…
Foods for healthy aging
Researchers showed that health-care professionals who ate more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and poultry were more likely to live…
City waste could support urban farming
Researchers found that adding city waste products to local farms promoted a healthy soil microbiome and improved how tomatoes taste.
Global warming could impact bumblebees’ senses
Researchers showed that rising temperatures make it harder for bumblebees to detect their sugary food sources.
Could diet impact your risk of dementia?
Scientists found that adhering to a diet with more poultry and less red meat may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in people who are…
Researchers use purple passionflower to treat herpes
Scientists showed that a compound naturally found in purple passionflowers can alleviate symptoms of herpes simplex eye infections in mice.