In the fight against a devastating kiwifruit disease, scientists have discovered that the plant’s own microbiome may be its ...

Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into ...

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“Sea of Grass,” written by Hage and former Star Tribune environmental reporter Josephine Marcotty, hit bookstores just before ...

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Compost and wood chips make an excellent team when it comes to creating a potting mix. Compost adds essential nutrients and ...

Donald Schaffner, co-host of the podcast “ Food Safety Talk ” and a distinguished professor at Rutgers University, told ...

A study led by the UAB and the CREAF shows that the loss of nitrogen from Arctic soil not only deprives plants of a vital ...

Researchers are tracking multi-drug resistant bacteria in South Africa’s water to see how it endangers food safety when it’s ...

Microbes—from deep in the ocean to the slime inside your AC—might play a key role in our fight against climate change.

In soil remediation processes, the mediating role of microorganisms in soil nutrient cycling is critical. The decline in ...