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Saskatchewan researchers help crack the wheat genome
The development could unlock untapped yield and quality potential
Plants can hear the difference
They respond differently to vibrations caused by chewing insects than to wind
Insect farms: Investors see big profits in thinking small
Flies fed garbage become an environmentally friendly source of protein
Spinning straw into… mould? Sweet
Ordinary straw can be converted into the sweetener erythritol using a genetically modified mould fungi
Pig parasites could be beneficial to humans
The pig whipworm could hold the key to new medical treatments
How ants use their bodies to build rafts
But it remains a mystery how ants know what to do
Wondering about the state of the environment?
Just eavesdrop as bees communicate with each other on where to find the best eats
Have your lawn and eat it too
This is a competition for those who prefer hoeing over mowing
Former pesticide factory goes under the dome
An inflatable cover the size of three football fields is designed to keep odour under wraps
Rising CO2 levels may cut nutrient levels in crops, study finds
Wheat and rice were lower in zinc, iron and protein at higher levels of CO2