A new plant-bacterial symbiotic mechanism promising for crop applications The growth of most plants depends on the presence of sufficient amounts of nitrogen contained in the soil. However, a family of plants, the legumes, is partially free of this constraint thanks to its ability to live in association with soil bacteria of the Rhizobium, genus, capable of fixing... view more (2007-06-06)
Lack of funding for world crop diversity threatens sustainable food supply Researchers from the Department of Agricultural Sciences at Imperial College have warned that a large proportion of the world's collection of crop diversity could be lost due to a lack of funding for the "genebanks" in which they are stored. In a report launched today at the United... view more (2002-08-28)
Scientists to employ Arctic ice and polar bears to protect diversity of world's crops On an island near the North Pole, heads of State from five Nordic countries and the Global Crop Diversity Trust laid the cornerstone today for a "fail-safe" seed vault to be carved into an Arctic mountain. The vault will ensure the long-term survival of the world's vital food crops. view more (2006-06-19)
Limited Biofuel Feedstock Supply? The United States has embarked on an ambitious program to develop technology and infrastructure to economically and sustainably produce ethanol from biomass. view more (2007-11-29)
Anthrax vaccine produces immunity with nanoparticles, not needles A vaccine against anthrax that is more effective and easier to administer than the present vaccine has proved highly effective in tests in mice and guinea pigs, report University of Michigan Medical School scientists in the August issue of Infection and Immunity. view more (2007-08-17)
