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05/01/2024
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Survival gardening: The best crops to grow for self-sufficiency
Self-sufficiency is something all preppers strive for. When SHTF, being self-sufficient will give you a great advantage because it will enable you to take care of yourself and your family long term. Aside from stocking up on necessary supplies, you also need to train yourself and hone your skills to become self-sufficient. Gardening is an excellent survival skill to […]
04/14/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Node flower allmania: Common weed found to be a natural larvicide against dengue mosquito
As a common carrier of diseases that affect humans and animals, mosquitoes are considered a serious threat by health experts. These insects often serve as vectors for some of the most serious and life-threatening diseases known to man. For instance, Culex pipiens, or the common house mosquito, is the carrier of the West Nile virus, which […]
03/15/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Scientists document how essential oils can be used as natural fungicides
Essential oils are concentrated, phytonutrient-rich extracts that capture the scent and flavor of plants. They are usually obtained through distillation or mechanical methods like cold pressing. Essential oils are known for their many uses, such as in aromatherapy, where they are said to help relieve pain and reduce stress and anxiety. Some of these useful natural […]
02/10/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Grow your medicine: Japanese goldthread grown with hydroponics is just as potent as wild variants
Hydroponics is a form of gardening that doesn’t involve soil. Instead, plants are grown in a nutrient solution and a controlled environment. Hydroponics is popular among hobbyists who like to grow their own foods at home. This system not only requires less space and helps conserve soil and water, but it also improves plant yield. […]
10/08/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
How do bacteria populations travel through soil layers?
Soil bacteria are important components of the ecosystem. They help improve soil structure and aggregation, as well as recycle soil nutrients and water. Soil bacteria also serve as decomposers that consume carbon compounds and provide large quantities of nitrogen to plants. Nitrogen is a major component of chlorophyll and is essential for the production of amino acids, which […]
09/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Fortifying local beans with zinc can help reduce vitamin deficiency
Zinc is an essential mineral necessary for cellular metabolism. It works as a catalyst for about 100 different enzymatic reactions and is involved in several important processes, such as protein and DNA synthesis, cell division, immune function and wound healing. The body, however, doesn’t store zinc, so people need to get ample amounts of this […]
09/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Organic potatoes contain more microelements that are often deficient in soil
Foods grown using organic farming methods are said to be healthier than foods grown using conventional means. One of the advantages that organic produce has over conventional produce is that they are free of harmful chemicals, which are used in conventional farming to nourish crops and control pests and weeds. Organic farming is also believed to increase […]
09/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Preconditioning maize seeds in ozonated water improves initial development of seedlings
In this study, researchers at the University of Brasilia evaluated the physiological and sanitary quality of maize seeds preconditioned in ozonated water. Their findings were published in the journal Revista Brasileira de Engenharia Agricola e Ambiental. Controlled hydration of seeds is a method of physiological conditioning used to improve seed performance in the field. Aeration using ozone gas is […]
08/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Saline water found to improve yield and quality of cherry tomatoes
Fresh water is an important resource that the world has a very limited supply of. According to experts, 98 percent of the world’s water is salt water, and only two percent is fresh water. But of that two percent, 87 percent is locked up in ice and glaciers and 12 percent is in the ground, […]
08/13/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cherry tomato growth, yield and fruit quality improve when irrigated with saline water
Researchers from France examined the influence of different salt concentrations on the physiological responses and gene expression of Solanum lycopersicum (cherry tomato; cultivar West Virginia 106). Their findings were published in the journal Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. Experts predict that the use of saline water for farming will become a necessity […]
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