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9 hours ago · The efficacy of transgenic Bt cotton against target pests varies with plant age, plant part, and even under different environmental conditions (Dong et al., 2007).This spatiotemporal variability in Bt cotton efficacy can potentially precipitate outbreaks of bollworm and other target pests, leading to great loss of yield and benefits.
9 hours ago · Increasing vegetable intake is widely recommended to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk [1,2,3].Historically researched for their anti-cancer properties, one group of vegetables that have been proposed to have superior benefits on CVD are cruciferous vegetables (e.g., arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, horseradish, kale, radish, turnips ...
9 hours ago · To address salinity stress in plants in an eco-friendly manner, this study investigated the potential effects of salinity-resistant bacteria isolated from saline agricultural soils on the growth of cucumber (Cucumis sativus, cv. Royal) seedlings. A greenhouse factorial experiment was conducted based on a completely randomized design (CRD) with two factors, salinity at four levels and five ...
9 hours ago · A contemporary Hawaiian diet consists of many tuberous plants, particularly sweet potato and kalo. The Hawaii Agricultural Statistics Service determined the 10-year median production of kalo to be about 6.1 million pounds (2,800 t). [74] However, 2003 taro production was only 5 million pounds (2,300 t), the lowest since record-keeping began in ...
9 hours ago · The gut microbiome is shaped early in life by dietary and lifestyle factors. Specific compounds in the gut affect the growth of different bacterial species and the production of beneficial or harmful byproducts. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiome has been linked to various diseases resulting from the presence of harmful bacteria and their byproducts. Existing methods for detecting microbial ...
9 hours ago · 19 Certificate is conclusive proof that plant is genetically modified (1) For the purposes of this Act, a certificate signed by the person in charge of an approved laboratory stating that— (a) an approved test has been conducted on a plant, and (b) the approved test shows that the plant has been genetically modified,
9 hours ago · The cowpea chlorotic mottle virus (CCMV) was detected in forage peanut plants (Arachis pintoi), showing mosaic, yellowing, and interveinal chlorosis. Negatively stained partially purified preparations contained isometric particles ca. 30 nm in size, also present in the cytoplasm and vacuole of leaf parenchymal cells from CCMV-infected A. pintoi leaves. Mechanical transmission of the CCMV leaf ...