Some farmers have agreed to grow the hardy weed called field pennycress — a.k.a. stinkweed — to help test a potential new source of fuel for the booming biodiesel market.
Biological Alternatives To Chemical Pesticides
With increasing consumer pressure on both farmers and supermarkets to minimize the use of chemical pesticides in fruit and vegetables, a new study looks at why there is currently little use...
Cattails planted to save sinking islands
Scientists hope crops of cattails will enable farmers to rebuild sinking islands in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, combat global warming and make a profit at the same time.
Elevated Carbon Dioxide Boosts Invasive Nutsedge...
Elevated levels of carbon dioxide could promote the growth of purple and yellow nutsedge--quick-growing invasive weeds that plague farmers and gardeners in many states.
Vinegar: Over 400 Various, Versatile, and Very Good...
Vinegar is a health remedy, a neutralizer, a cleaner, a condiment, and a preservative. It can kill bacteria, mold, and germs, yet it is environmentally safe. This comprehensive guide covers...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry, 2nd Edition...
Chemistry solutions that won’t get students all mixed up … With topics such as stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, and thermodynamics, it’s no wonder so many students have a bad...
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