Guano, the accumulated excrement of seabirds and bats, has been a valuable natural fertilizer for centuries due to its high nutrient content. However, its harvesting poses several hidden dangers, both environmental and ethical: 1. Ecological Disruption Habitat...
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/30/science/plant-sounds-stress.html?searchResultPosition=3 Scientists recorded the popping noises that plants make in response to stresses like dehydration or a cut.
Planned obsolescence in agriculture refers to strategies or practices where products, equipment, or technologies are intentionally designed or marketed to have a limited lifespan or functionality, necessitating frequent replacement or upgrades. This can lead to...
Key nutrients help plants beat the heat Salk scientists find higher temperatures drain plants of important dietary nutrients; findings will be used to engineer crops that are more resilient to climate...
