New Growing Method Makes Lettuce Healthier and Safer to Eat
Scientists tested a new way to grow lettuce using special water with tiny bubbles and a charcoal-like material called biochar. They grew lettuce seedlings in …
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New Material Helps Plants Grow Better in Damaged Mining Soil
Scientists tested a new material made from biochar (charred plant material) mixed with rare earth mining waste to fix soil damaged by shale gas drilling. When …
Read MoreBurned Rice Husks Help Rice Survive Salty Water
When saltwater seeps into farmland near the ocean, it can destroy rice crops and threaten food supplies. Scientists tested whether a special soil additive …
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