Chances are, most — if not all — of the produce in your kitchen is threatened by fungal diseases. The threat looms large for food staples of the world such as rice, wheat, potatoes and maize (SN: 9/22 ...

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Silicon, described as a quasi-essential plant nutrient, can also play a big role in protecting crops against diseases.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - While proving a long-held theory that suberin blocks water and nutrient absorption in plants, a Purdue University scientist learned more about manipulating the substance to ...

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The Green Revolution of 1950–1970 helped agriculture flourish around the world. Advances in technology enabled farmers to ...

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This fertilizer for your tomato plants is popular among reviewers as it's easy to mix and provides nutrients such as nitrogen ...