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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
8M ago
Droughts can wreak havoc on food supply and crop production, but a new study shows that ethanol can help crops survive.
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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
11M ago
Genomics opens the way for scientists to track where and which plants are affected most by rapidly spreading pathogens.
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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
1y ago
Bioenergy sorghum hybrids can restore carbon levels in soil, improve soil fertility, provide biomass for biofuel production, and combat climate change.
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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
1y ago
To better attract pollinators, plants change the chemical and physical properties of their petals to produce alluring colors.
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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
1y ago
Antioxidant levels were tested in different types of honey to pinpoint natural health-boosting compounds that help counteract free radicals.
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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
1y ago
The Girl Scouts have made trees a big part of their citizen science efforts. Read on for ways you can participate—scout or not!
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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
1y ago
Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns.
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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
1y ago
The scent of lavender is loved by humans and insects alike, but what makes lavender scent so attractive? A group of scientists decided to find out.
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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
1y ago
Gardens inevitably attract insect pests. How can you use organic gardening techniques to protect your plants from pests and maintain a garden that is safe for pollinators and other animals?
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Science Connected Magazine » Botany
1y ago
Stem rust might be the bane of a wheat crop, but researchers may have found a solution that could protect the popular grain.
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