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Research reveals which plant hormones respond to flooding.
Which phytohormones play a key role in drought management? How do phytohormones adapt to environmental changes? A paper published in the journal Trends in Plant Science reinterprets and classifies the functions of 10 classes of phytohormones discovered to date in the plant kingdom. These m...Read more -
Boric acid for pest control: effective and safe home use tips
Boric acid is a widespread mineral found in a variety of environments, from seawater to soil. However, when we talk about boric acid used as an insecticide, we are referring to the chemical compound extracted and purified from boron-rich deposits near volcanic regions and arid lakes. Altho...Read more -
What are the effects and functions of Tetramethrin and Permethrin?
Both permethrin and cypermethrin are insecticides. Their functions and effects can be summarized as follows: 1. Permethrin 1. Mechanism of action: Permethrin belongs to the pyrethroid class of insecticides. It mainly interferes with the insect’s nervous conduction system, having a contact k...Read more -
US soybean imports have broken the ice, but costs remain high. Chinese buyers increase purchases of Brazilian soybeans.
With the expected implementation of the China-US trade agreement leading to the resumption of supplies from the United States to the world’s largest soybean importer, the prices of soybeans in South America have recently dropped. Chinese soybean importers have recently accelerated their pur...Read more -
The Global Plant Growth Regulators Market: A Driving Force for Sustainable Agriculture
The chemical industry is being transformed by demand for cleaner, more functional and less harmful to the environment products. Our deep expertise in electrification and digitalization enables your business to achieve energy intelligence. Changes in consumption patterns and tec...Read more -
Threshold-based management techniques can reduce pesticide use by 44% without affecting pest and disease control or crop yields.
Pest and disease management is critical to agricultural production, protecting crops from harmful pests and diseases. Threshold-based control programs, which apply pesticides only when pest and disease population densities exceed a predetermined threshold, can reduce pesticide use. However...Read more -
Researchers uncover mechanism of DELLA protein regulation in plants.
Researchers from the Department of Biochemistry at the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) have discovered a long-sought mechanism used by primitive land plants such as bryophytes (including mosses and liverworts) to regulate plant growth – a mechanism that has also been conserved in more ...Read more -
Japanese Beetle Control: The Best Insecticides and Flea Control Methods
”It is predicted that by 2025, more than 70% of farms will have adopted advanced Japanese beetle control technologies.” In 2025 and beyond, control of the Japanese beetle will remain a critical challenge for modern agriculture, horticulture, and forestry in North America,...Read more -
Is Dinotefuran insecticide suitable for use on beds?
Dinotefuran insecticide is a broad-spectrum pesticide, mainly used for controlling pests such as aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs, thrips, and leafhoppers. It is also suitable for eliminating household pests like fleas. Regarding whether Dinotefuran insecticide can be used on beds, different sources...Read more -
Combating malaria: ACOMIN is working to address the misuse of insecticide-treated mosquito nets.
The Association for Community Malaria Monitoring, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has launched a campaign to educate Nigerians, especially those living in rural areas, on the proper use of antimalarial-treated mosquito nets and the disposal of used mosquito nets. Speaking at the ...Read more -
Researchers have discovered how plants regulate DELLA proteins.
Researchers from the Department of Biochemistry at the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) have discovered a long-sought mechanism for regulating the growth of primitive land plants such as bryophytes (a group that includes mosses and liverworts) that was retained in later flowering plants....Read more -
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft of the biological opinion from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding two widely used herbicides – atrazine and simazine
Recently, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft of the biological opinion from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding two widely used herbicides – atrazine and simazine. A 60-day public comment period has also been initiated. The release of this draft repre...Read more