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02/01/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Rice grown with organic fertilizers are more nutrient-dense

Fortifying rice crops with silicon greatly enhances their nutritional profile, suggests a recent study published in the Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research. The paper, presented by the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Science in China, revealed that the use of silicon fertilizers can improve the concentration of essential minerals in rice, as well as increase its protein content. […]

01/30/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Alfalfa can be used to increase crop production in dryland Mediterranean conditions

A study in the European Journal of Agronomy has found that certain cultivars of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) can increase crop production and extend the growing season of certain crops. In the study, Chilean researchers tested nine cultivars of alfalfa in dryland Mediterranean environments in a four-year assessment. The team looked at the potential of using alfalfa in […]

06/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Nanobiotechnology researchers seek natural agrochemicals to use for crop protection

Zealous overuse of synthetic agrochemicals to protect food crops from microbial pests has backfired on the agricultural industry. Not only has the environment ended up heavily contaminated, but the microbes are now gaining resistances to the chemicals. An article in Nanowerk.com states that nanobiotechnology experts are seeking out biological and natural alternatives. The common thyme […]

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