Study Finds Prices for Crops Ease

Getting Plants To Rid Themselves Of Pesticide Residues
Scientists in China are reporting the "intriguing" discovery that a natural plant hormone, applied to crops, can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides.

Pop! An Empty Shop Fills With Art
Independent curators and entrepreneurial artists are stepping into the breach in Britain, persuading landlords affected by the recession to turn vacant spaces over to them temporarily.

Stressed Crops Emit More Methane Than Thought
Scientists have found that methane emission by plants could be a bigger problem in global warming than previously thought. They say an uncounted-for source of greenhouse gas could promote...

Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the Soil...
Smart gardeners know that soil is anything but an inert substance. Healthy soil is teeming with life-not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other...

Biomaterials Science, Second Edition: An Introduction...
The second edition of this bestselling title provides the most up-to-date comprehensive review of all aspects of biomaterials science by providing a balanced, insightful approach to learning...