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Topics: Soil Health, Vegetables, Crop Consultant, Conservation/Tillage, Sustainability, Crop Diseases, Research, Regenerative Agriculture,

Researchers make chicory plants without bitter compounds

Researchers have used new breeding techniques to develop a chicory variety that no longer contains bitter compounds. Katarina Cankar, plant researcher at Wageningen University & Research: “In the European CHIC project, we are working on improved industrial chicory varieties (related to witloof) that contain dietary fibre and compounds that have potential medicinal properties.” The research consortium published their results in the Plant Biotechnology Journal.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Commodities, Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Research, World Hunger,

The defensive arsenal of plant roots

24.09.2021 - A team from the University of Geneva has discovered the mechanisms that regulate the formation of the protective layer of plant roots.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Precision AG , Crop Consultant, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Photosynthesis, Weather,

Tweaking photosynthesis to boost crop yield - Alliance for Science

While genetically modified crops have achieved significant environmental benefits, decreased insecticide use and boosted profits for farmers in adopting countries, critics counter that they have failed to deliver on promises of increasing yield.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Forestry, Agriculture Global, Economics, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture, Weather,

How robust are ecosystems? Three key indicators hold the clues

23.09.2021 - Göttingen University research team involved in global study on conditions and capacity to adapt Ecosystems provide a wide range of services to people. These services depend on basic ecosystem functions, which are shaped by natural conditions like climate, the mix of species and by human intervention.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Research, World Hunger, Ag Africa, Weather, Food Security/Shortage,

Seeking climate-smart strategies for root, tuber and banana crops in central Africa - nativenewspost

Root, tuber and banana (RT&B) crops are widely cultivated across the landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). These staple food crops play a fundamental

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Pesticides, Agriculture Global, Pest Control, Fungicides, Insects, Research,

How To Get Rid Of Fungus Gnats In Soil

The real danger with fungus gnats lies in their larvae, which burrow into the soil and devour fungus and mold, often munching on plant roots in the process.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Cover Crops, Gardening, Sustainability, Urban Farming,

How To Plant A Fall Cover Crop - Power Your Garden & Stop Weeds Now!

See how to easily plant a fall cover crop in your garden this year - and why it can make next year's garden your best garden ever!

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John LaRose Jr.
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Researchers release first-of-its-kind quantitative assessment for

For the first time, scientists have assembled a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability for countries around the world based not only on environmental impacts, but economic and social

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winter sowing of native plants, with heather mccargo of wild seed project

TIME FOR A LESSON in winter sowing—sowing seeds in fall and early winter outside in a protected spot, a sort of easy DIY home nursery

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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Water, Environment, Climate Change, Regenerative Agriculture,

We’re Building Farmer-Focused, Regenerative Agriculture Relationships | Cargill

Agriculture is how Cargill is working to mitigate climate change, regenerate soil and improve water use, while nourishing the world in a more sustainable way.

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