Heirlooms, hybrids and GMOs: Guide to knowing the difference

Ecogene2017-07-18T13:22:43+05:30There has been plenty of discussion surrounding the food supply, and for good reason. Natural, nutritious food seems to be rare compared to its altered, compromised counterparts. This has forced labels onto food, which has created some confusion for the consumer as to what exactly...

Measure of age in soil nitrogen could help precision agriculture

Ecogene2017-07-18T13:25:24+05:30Date: July 26, 2016 Source: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Civil and environmental engineering professor Praveen Kumar and graduate student Dong Kook Woo published their work in the journal Water Resources Research. "By understanding how long nitrogen stays in the soil and the factors that drive that, we can...

Mix up plant species to keep soil healthy

Ecogene2017-07-18T13:27:14+05:30Date:July 27, 2016 Source:Lancaster University When it comes to keeping our soil healthy, maintaining plant species diversity is key, according to new research published this week in the journal Ecology Letters. Across the globe, soils are under threat. Due changing land use to feed a growing population, climate change,...