Science news articles about 'crops'EU urged to reject 3 new biotech crops
(AP) -- Environmental groups appealed to the European Union on Monday to reject applications from the biotech industry to approve one newly engineered potato variety and two corn crops.Sweet sorghum, clean miracle crop for feed and fuel
The hardy sweet sorghum plant could be the miracle crop that provides cheap animal feed and fuel without straining the world's food supply or harming the environment, said scientists working on a ... Egypt approves commercialisation of first GM crop
Egypt has approved a Bt maize variety for commercialisation, the first genetically modified crop to gain approval in the country.Fuel crops 'pose invasion risk'
Nations should avoid biofuel crops that have a high risk of becoming an invasive species, a report warns.Energy crops take a roasting
... . The study, carried out by engineers from the University of Leeds, examined the combustion behaviour of crops grown specifically for energy creation when put through a mild thermal process called ‘ ... Technology improves crops faster
New technology that predicts plant breeding outcomes is putting improved crop strains in the field faster, and could aid the dwindling global food supply.Biofuel Crops Are New Invasive Species Threat
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The Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) and Conservancy scientists have identified all the crops currently being used or considered for biofuel production and ranked them according to the ... Lower Crop Yields Due to Ozone a Factor in World Food Crisis
... levels of ozone in the atmosphere are a likely contributor to the global food crisis, since ozone has been shown to damage plants and reduce yields of important crop, including soybeans and wheat.Lower Crop Yields Due To Ozone A Factor In World Food Crisis
... world. New research indicates that rising background levels of ozone in the atmosphere are a likely contributor to the problem, lowering the yield of important food crops, such as wheat and soybeans.Government wants GM crops debate
The government is ready to back a greater role for GM crops, says Environment Minister Phil Woolas.Where is your soil water? Crop yield has the answer
... methods of soil plant-available water quantification an important step towards improved crop productivity and management. One of the alternative methods designed to rapidly and economically estimate ... Crop management: How small do we go?
... the-go crop and soil sensors has greatly increased the precision with which farmers can manage their crops. Recently released research in Agronomy Journal questions whether more precise management is ... No charges ever laid under crop rotation rules
As the province prepares to tighten guidelines for crop rotation in accordance with a report on nitrates in groundwater, it has emerged that the rules are not being enforced.Crop Residue May Be Too Valuable to Harvest for Biofuels
... ethanol would seem to be a slam dunk. However, the stems and leaves left over after crops are harvested may have more value if they're left on the ground, according to a USDA-Washington State ... Dioxin Risk In Sewage-sludge Used On Crops, Plant Tissue Grown On Contaminated Soil
Use of biosolids (treated municipal sewage sludge) on crops is a common practice because biosolids are a rich source of plant nutrients and organic matter. However, these biosolids can contain ...
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EU urged to reject 3 new biotech crops
(AP) -- Environmental groups appealed to the European Union on Monday to reject applications from the biotech industry to approve one newly engineered potato variety and two corn crops.Sweet sorghum, clean miracle crop for feed and fuel
The hardy sweet sorghum plant could be the miracle crop that provides cheap animal feed and fuel without straining the world's food supply or harming the environment, said scientists working on a ...Egypt approves commercialisation of first GM crop
Egypt has approved a Bt maize variety for commercialisation, the first genetically modified crop to gain approval in the country.Fuel crops 'pose invasion risk'
Nations should avoid biofuel crops that have a high risk of becoming an invasive species, a report warns.Energy crops take a roasting
... . The study, carried out by engineers from the University of Leeds, examined the combustion behaviour of crops grown specifically for energy creation when put through a mild thermal process called ‘ ...Technology improves crops faster
New technology that predicts plant breeding outcomes is putting improved crop strains in the field faster, and could aid the dwindling global food supply.Biofuel Crops Are New Invasive Species Threat
... . The Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) and Conservancy scientists have identified all the crops currently being used or considered for biofuel production and ranked them according to the ...Lower Crop Yields Due to Ozone a Factor in World Food Crisis
... levels of ozone in the atmosphere are a likely contributor to the global food crisis, since ozone has been shown to damage plants and reduce yields of important crop, including soybeans and wheat.Lower Crop Yields Due To Ozone A Factor In World Food Crisis
... world. New research indicates that rising background levels of ozone in the atmosphere are a likely contributor to the problem, lowering the yield of important food crops, such as wheat and soybeans.Government wants GM crops debate
The government is ready to back a greater role for GM crops, says Environment Minister Phil Woolas.Where is your soil water? Crop yield has the answer
... methods of soil plant-available water quantification an important step towards improved crop productivity and management. One of the alternative methods designed to rapidly and economically estimate ...Crop management: How small do we go?
... the-go crop and soil sensors has greatly increased the precision with which farmers can manage their crops. Recently released research in Agronomy Journal questions whether more precise management is ...No charges ever laid under crop rotation rules
As the province prepares to tighten guidelines for crop rotation in accordance with a report on nitrates in groundwater, it has emerged that the rules are not being enforced.Crop Residue May Be Too Valuable to Harvest for Biofuels
... ethanol would seem to be a slam dunk. However, the stems and leaves left over after crops are harvested may have more value if they're left on the ground, according to a USDA-Washington State ...Dioxin Risk In Sewage-sludge Used On Crops, Plant Tissue Grown On Contaminated Soil
Use of biosolids (treated municipal sewage sludge) on crops is a common practice because biosolids are a rich source of plant nutrients and organic matter. However, these biosolids can contain ...