pest management
A combined treatment of irradiation and essential oil vapors could effectively eliminate insects, bacteria, and mold in stored grains, study shows
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Researchers are working to improve chickpea varieties and develop new ways to control disease in legumes
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Scientists find natural decline of cyst nematodes in California crops is likely due to a diverse population of fungi killing these pests
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Research shows that a naturally occurring peptide found in HLB-tolerant citrus relatives causes deadly bacterium to leak and die
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In a recent study in Spain, researchers were able to reduce disease occurrence using an integrated disease management approach at a commercial olive grove
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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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Study offers new avenues for protecting people from starvation due to pathogenic fungus-induced food shortages
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Scientists report that cowpeas harbor receptors on the surface of their cells that can detect a compound in caterpillar saliva and initiate anti-herbivore defenses
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