New clues in how plant microbiomes protect against bacterial speck disease

Bacterial speck is a common disease that affects tomatoes and can result in lower yields for growers. A new study led by ...

Plastic particle mismanagement identified as key driver of environmental contamination

The accumulation and poor management of plastic fibers and particles remains a pressing global issue, with serious ...
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You're Probably Paying for "Organic" Soil Additives That Do Nothing

Walk into any garden center and you will find shelves packed with products labeled as "organic soil boosters," "natural ...

Biosphere 2's latest mission: Learning how life first emerged on Earth – and how to make barren worlds habitable

From a distance, Biosphere 2 emerges from the cacti and creosote of the Sonoran desert like a gleaming oasis, a colony of ...
China Daily Global Edition

Study explores distribution of soil antibiotic resistance genes in China

LANZHOU -- Chinese scientists have uncovered the distribution and dissemination mechanisms of soil antibiotic resistance ...
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Your "Organic" Fertilizer Might Not Be Organic at All

Walk into any garden center, and you will see bags of fertilizers labeled "organic," "natural," or "eco-friendly." The packaging often features lush vegetables, bright flowers, and earthy tones ...

A billion-dollar drug was found in Easter Island soil – what scientists and companies owe the Indigenous people they studied

(THE CONVERSATION) An antibiotic discovered on Easter Island in 1964 sparked a billion-dollar pharmaceutical success story. Yet the history told about this “miracle drug” has completely left out the ...