Tiny Particles Stop Armyworms From Growing in First Generation
Scientists tested whether tiny particles made of cerium and zinc-selenium could slow down fall armyworms, a major pest that damages corn and sorghum crops. …
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New Way to Stop Citrus Disease by Weakening Its Insect Carrier
Scientists discovered a promising new approach to fight Huanglongbing (HLB), a devastating disease that destroys citrus trees worldwide. The disease spreads …
Read MoreColored Shade Nets Help Flowers Grow Bigger and Healthier
Scientists tested different colored shade nets on tuberose flowers to see how they affect plant growth and health. They found that using green and blue shade …
Read MoreSpecial Water Helps Wheat Grow Better and Stronger
Scientists discovered a new way to help wheat plants grow using special water treated with alkaline plasma—a type of energy that changes water at the molecular …
Read MoreNew Virus Delivery Method Makes Chickens Grow Bigger, Faster
Scientists discovered a new way to help chickens grow larger and stronger using a modified virus that delivers a natural growth hormone called IGF-1. Instead …
Read MoreHow Two Minerals Help Rice Grow Better When Exposed to Poison
Scientists discovered that adding two specific minerals—silicon and selenium—to rice plants can help them grow stronger and healthier, even when exposed to …
Read MoreTiny Urea Particles Help Corn Plants Absorb Nutrients Better
Scientists discovered that super-tiny urea fertilizer particles (called nano urea) work better than regular urea fertilizer when sprayed on corn plants. Using …
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