Organic strawberries better pollinated Organic cultivation methods not only benefit biodiversity; they also appear to have a positive effect on the ecosystem service pollination.
First aid for winemakers Whether or not a wine turns out to be as outstanding as the winemaker hopes depends on the quality of the yeasts; they control the fermentation process and create the distinctive flavour.
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Horticulture offers solutions to healthcare crisis Canada’s horticulture industry has solutions to address Canada’s healthcare spending crisis. But co-ordination across government and industry sectors is needed to effect change.
Invasive weeds can be killed with solar tents Solar tents can easily, inexpensively and successfully kill weed seeds and rhizomes, eliminating the need for hauling weeds out of remote areas where the unwanted plants have taken hold, a University of California researcher has demonstrated.