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Researchers identify 1,044 underused plants that could combat vitamin deficiency

New research has identified more than 1,000 edible plants that could address vitamin B deficiencies for thousands of people.

Isabel24/03/2022

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Growing rice with aquatic animals boosts production and reduces chemical use

A study shows that growing carp, mitten crabs, or softshell turtles in rice paddies could help farmers produce food in a more sustainable way.

Isabel23/03/2022

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Local communities around the globe claim the disappearance of wild edible plants

Local and Indigenous communities warn of a significant decrease in the abundance of wild edible plants and mushrooms that negatively impacts their nutrition and food security, from local to global scales.

Isabel22/03/2022

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Exploring Underground Ecosystems: scientists discover new soil viruses

In new research, scientists used bioinformatics and deep sequencing to identify soil viruses and better understand their roles in the Earth. Most of these viruses infect bacteria, and are thus thought to play an important part in maintaining microbial populations.

Isabel21/03/2022

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Plants Under Anaesthesia

The carnivorous Venus flytrap can be anaesthetised with ether. Some surprising parallels to anaesthesia in humans emerge.

Isabel18/03/2022

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Researchers identify 1,044 underused plants that could combat vitamin deficiency

Growing rice with aquatic animals boosts production and reduces chemical use

Local communities around the globe claim the disappearance of wild edible plants

Exploring Underground Ecosystems: scientists discover new soil viruses

Plants Under Anaesthesia

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