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View towards Khumbu and Cholatse from below Ama Dablam at about 4,900 m showing typical subnival vegetation in the foreground

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Plant life expanding in the Everest region

Plant life is expanding in the area around Mount Everest, and across the Himalayan region, new research shows. Scientists used satellite data to measure the extent of subnival vegetation – plants growing between the treeline and snowline – in this…

Isabel03/02/2020

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New study shows ‘organic’ wounds improve produce

Scientists found benefits of insect leaf-wounding in fruit and vegetable production. Stress responses created in the fruits and vegetables initiated an increase in antioxidant compounds prior to harvest, which may make them healthier for human consumption.

Isabel31/01/2020

Agriculture News Plant Science

Genes controlling mycorrhizal colonization discovered in soybean

Mycorrhizal fungi occur naturally in soil and are commercially available as soil inoculants, but new research suggests not all soybean genotypes respond the same way to their mycorrhizal relationships.

Isabel29/01/2020

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Poplars genetically modified not to harm air quality grow as well as non-modified trees

Field trials show that poplar trees can be genetically modified to reduce negative impacts on air quality while leaving their growth potential virtually unchanged

Isabel28/01/2020

Agriculture News Plant Science

One size may not suit all

A new study demonstrates that there are no simple or universal solutions to the problem of engineering plants to enable them to cope with the challenges posed by climate change.

Isabel27/01/2020

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Plant life expanding in the Everest region

New study shows ‘organic’ wounds improve produce

Genes controlling mycorrhizal colonization discovered in soybean

Poplars genetically modified not to harm air quality grow as well as non-modified trees

One size may not suit all

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