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World’s largest plant: 112-mile-long seagrass found off Australian coast

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A section of the seagrass meadow that's now been found to be the largest plant in the world

Researchers have discovered what seems to be the largest plant in the world – a meadow of seagrass off the coast of Western Australia that covers a total of 200 km2 (77 miles2). The entire expanse has grown from just one seedling, spreading by cloning itself.

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Lab-grown plant matter marks a step towards 3D-printable wood

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Chopping down trees and processing the wood isn’t the most efficient or environmentally friendly way to make furniture or building materials. Scientists at MIT have now made breakthroughs in a process that could one day let us 3D print and grow wood di… Continue reading Lab-grown plant matter marks a step towards 3D-printable wood→

Mobile system treats crop seeds using electrons instead of fungicides

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Because seeds may contain yield-reducing fungi, bacteria or viruses, they’re often chemically treated before they’re sold to farmers. A new mobile system, however, substitutes microbe-killing electrons for harsh and eco-unfriendly chemicals.Continue Re… Continue reading Mobile system treats crop seeds using electrons instead of fungicides→

Breakthrough CRISPR-Combo edits some genes and activates others

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CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology is one of the most important scientific breakthroughs of recent decades, but there’s always room for improvement. Researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have developed a system they call CRISPR-Combo, which … Continue reading Breakthrough CRISPR-Combo edits some genes and activates others→

CRISPR tomatoes genetically engineered to be richer in vitamin D

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Vitamin D deficiency is a growing health issue, but very few foods are rich in the nutrient. To help combat the problem, scientists have now used CRISPR gene editing to fortify tomatoes with vitamin D.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Plants, Food… Continue reading CRISPR tomatoes genetically engineered to be richer in vitamin D→

Weed-eating Eurasian mites to be released in Canada

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It can be challenging, trying to selectively kill off an invasive plant that grows in amongst non-target native species. A new initiative is aiming to do just that, however, by introducing a weed-eating mite into the Canadian environment.Continue Readi… Continue reading Weed-eating Eurasian mites to be released in Canada→

Plant Growth Accelerated Tremendously with LEDs

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Plants compared side-by-side, with LED-illuminated plants growing way more than the sunlight-illuminated plants

[GreatScott!] was bummed to see his greenhouse be empty and lifeless in winter. So, he set out to take the greenhouse home with him. Well, at least, a small part …read more Continue reading Plant Growth Accelerated Tremendously with LEDs→

To remove microplastics from drinking water … just add okra?

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If you’ve ever eaten okra, then you’ll know that the stuff can be pretty … gooey. According to new research, that quality could allow a compound from the plant to be used in a less toxic method of removing microplastics from drinking water.Continue Rea… Continue reading To remove microplastics from drinking water … just add okra?→

Inexpensive banana-waste paper used to protect potatoes from pests

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In East Africa and other regions, potato crops are currently threatened by a worm known as the potato cyst nematode. There could be new hope for protecting the plants, however, in the form of biodegradable paper made from banana waste.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Inexpensive banana-waste paper used to protect potatoes from pests→

Soil Moisture Sensor Coating Lessons Learned The Hard Way

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A soil moisture sensor with silkscreen chipped and copper corroded

Ever wanted to measure soil moisture? Common “soil moisture meter module arduino raspberry compatible free shipping” PCBs might deceive you with their ascetic looks. Today, [Raphael (@rbaron_)] is here to …read more Continue reading Soil Moisture Sensor Coating Lessons Learned The Hard Way→