Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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Plants and Soil Microbes

April 6, 2020

By Ben A Faber

While domestication of plants has yielded bigger crops, the process has often had a negative effect on plant microbiomes, making domesticated plants more dependent on fertilizer and other soil amendments than their wild relatives.

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Hear the Buzz - Pollinator Webinar

April 3, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Topic From Integrated Pest Management to Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management Description An update on current research on pollinator health We will dive into the fascinating world of bees managed and wild - and learn about the current research to keep them healthy from leading experts in the...

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Now Hear This - Citricola Scale

April 2, 2020

By Ben A Faber

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Talking Plants

April 1, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Team led by Salk scientists provides a detailed picture of how plant hormones communicate through gene regulation LA JOLLAJust like humans and other animals, plants have hormones.

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Soil Hoarding Carbon

March 29, 2020

By Ben A Faber

Joint research conducted by The Nature Conservancy and the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences calculated the carbon-storing power of global soils and showcased approaches like agroforestry designed to capitalise on untapped potential.

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