pesticides
Researchers urge UK to keep EU ban on neonicotinoid insecticides that have detrimental effects on pollinators
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An international team of scientists has uncovered how a bio-pesticide works against spider mites while sparing their natural predators
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Epigenetic changes, passed to new generations, may solve paradox of rapid resistance
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Scientists used waterfleas, or Daphnia, to test the effects of prolonged exposure to concentrations of Roundup deemed safe by regulatory agencies
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Researchers find 13 natural and semi-synthetic glucosinolate derivatives are efficient fungicides alone or when used in combination against many fungal pathogens
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NIST researchers are advancing efforts to measure glyphosate and AMPA accurately in the oat-based food products where they frequently appear
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User-friendly cucurbit downy mildew diagnosis guide suited for both experts and beginners
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Herbicides often move off-target and can cause severe injury to sensitive plants growing nearby
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New research shows that mold-prone foods are considered to be more natural than those with long shelf lives
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New pest control method means that instead of spraying the whole crop with pesticides, traps can be placed in specific areas for more targeted protection
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