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The Poisoned Oasis: Neonicotinoid Spillover Harms Bees Near Corn
Neonicotinoids are a highly controversial class of insecticides that are often applied as seed coatings for crops such as corn, soy and, canola. Neonicotinoids are systemic and water soluble; once treated-seeds are planted, the insecticides are taken up by the growing plant through the roots... click to read more
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published on Jul 5, 2018
Will gene therapy save the banana?
It’s got to be one of the most popular fruits around: the banana. Although there are over a 1000 varieties, few people realize that almost the whole banana export is dependent on one type of banana, the Cavendish. This banana - cultivated by the personal... click to read more
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Reading time 4 min
published on May 3, 2018
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