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Fostering love and knowledge of agriculture and the environment

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Fostering love and knowledge of agriculture and the environment Published: Agriculture is what feeds the world, yet many people have a very limited knowledge of how their food grows and where it comes from. Agriculture in the US Virgin Islands A US territory, the US Virgin Islands are a collection of tropical islands in the Caribbean.

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability? Dr Nathaniel (Nate) Boyer is focused on the role nitrogen plays in agriculture. Nate’s biggest finding during this research project has been understanding the structure of NifL, as it is difficult to determine the structure of a protein that changes shape!

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Uncover the Magic of Chemistry with Our Captivating Chemistry Element Set

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Photo by Chokniti Khongchum: [link] Uncover the Magic of Chemistry with Our Captivating Chemistry Element Set – Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of chemistry? Look no further than the chemistry element set! Dive into the captivating world of chemistry and discover the wonders of the elements.

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? As irrigation can double or even triple crop yields, technologies such as these laid the foundations for much of modern agriculture. On the other hand, climate change and competing uses for water outside agriculture impact the supply side.

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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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glumae cannot cause BPB without this regulatory factor, our next research direction is to find the chemical compounds and physiological conditions that can disable its function,” explains Jong. Jong’s research is also focused on the beneficial interactions that could improve rice and soybean crop yields. “We

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Engaging with the science behind food

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At North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in the US, Dr Salam A. Here, researchers and students collaborate with the food industry to address real-world challenges in food production and safety by uncovering the secrets of food microbiology. Ibrahim has established the Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Lab.

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Could a nettle a day keep the doctor away?

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Published: Nettles are known for their sting, but research by Dr Diana Obanda at the University of Maryland in the US suggests that eating them could strengthen our gut and protect us from obesity. Furthermore, research using cultured cells shows that nettles have positive effects that are independent of the gut microbiome.