Science news articles about 'organic seeds'

... per cent higher protein content than the organic seeds. Other differences between the samples (e.g ... , also showing a significant preference for conventionally- over organically-grown seeds. Dr. McKenzie explained: "Conventionally ...

... . But the greatest challenge is not the speed of the process: "Plant seeds are living organisms. If we damage the plant embryo ... for use in conventional arable farming, and is even recommended for use in organic farming. We are planning to set up a spin-off ...

Whereas a few years ago, organic products were sold exclusively by small health-food ... . A growing number of consumers prefer to buy organic food that has been grown without the use of chemical pesticides ...

NEWCASTLE, England, May 25 (UPI) -- British scientists say they've determined wild garden birds shun organically grown seeds in favor of conventional seeds.