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Mathematical models help select crops to combat drought
According to the Hydrological Processes, an international mathematical group has modeled to help determine how plants affect the conservation of water resources in diffe…
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Is corn a fruit, vegetable or cereal?
Is corn (fruit), fruit, vegetable or cereal? The question may seem silly to children but surely many adults will not know the answer.
New technology
Farmer's new hi-tech weapon kills 98% of the pests
Unmanned aircraft have been put into use to combat a crop pest in China.
Biology
Exotic peach blossom blooms at early autumn
Not only digging, but many other crops that produce flowers and fruits in off-season show that the weather and climate are changing more and more clearly.
New technology
Agriculture during AI: Revolution towards sustainable goals
By introducing new farming practices, AI is transforming agriculture towards social benefits globally.
Biology
Agricultural biotechnology is changing lives
Few people know that agricultural biotechnology has produced countless new products that can change our lives.
Cancer
Indian farmers use ... solar energy to water plants
Millions of people in India live on agriculture but serious drought in recent years has made them struggling to find water for crops.
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Natural bees build nests from ... plastic waste
In Argentina's crop fields, it was discovered that wild bees used exotic materials, instead of wax, to build nests: plastic waste.
Biology
Crops help the house cool on hot days
Ferns, aloe vera, fig trees, landscaping help the house become cool and pleasant.
Scientific application
'Department of marketing' 'technology for animal feed production and crops from straw and sugarcane leaves
From agricultural residues scientists have used to make animal feed, organic fertilizers bring higher economic value.
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Thanksgiving custom is different throughout the five continents
Thanksgiving is not only available in the US but is also held in many countries with separate names, customs and rituals.
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The world's first crop map from satellite imagery
Pakistan's Tribune website on September 1 reported that Pakistan became the first country in the world to use satellite imagery to map crops.
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The catastrophic consequences of blocking the Sun cool the Earth
According to the Daily Mail, the current leading hypothesis is the ability to shoot sulphate particles sprayed into the atmosphere to block the sun, reducing the Earth's…
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No one expected the tow truck with flamethrowers to be an effective weed exclusion tool
Farmers who grow organic crops use a tractor that attaches a fire sprinkler device to the ground.
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The new method helps harvest 6 wheat crops a year
The team planted several greenhouse plants under continuous LED operation, emitting light at a certain wavelength to promote photosynthesis.