Monthly Archives: August 2013

Genetically modified crops pass benefits to weeds

Posted on 20 August 2013 by Greg

Herbicide resistance could confer an advantage on plants in the wild. Jane Qiu – 16 August 2013 . A genetic-modification technique used widely to make crops herbicide resistant has been shown to confer advantages on a weedy form of rice, … Continue reading →

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Increase in woodpecker populations linked to feasting on emerald ash borer

Posted on 12 August 2013 by Greg

Increase in woodpecker populations linked to feasting on emerald ash borer.

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Leaf Casting on the Volunteer Gardener

Posted on 8 August 2013 by Greg

From the Volunteer Gardener, Leaf Casting . wcmg

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