Crop yield

... -- Agriculture Straw Residue Helps Keep Nitrogen on the Farm Cover crops have been found to prevent nitrogen leaching into waterways. They have ... the reduced availability of nitrogen in the soil affects the corn grain yields negatively. In one year of the study, the yield is 16 percent below ...

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... plant scientists, and other experts, to help develop the topic of Crop Yield, with a goal of helping world food supply. There are prizes (up to $10k) being offered ...

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... modified organisms already help us to reduce pesticide use on cotton crops, and grow better canola crops. The benefits are greater than any risk". ... protection from pest and weed damage, farmers profit from higher yields and reduced risk of crop losses. Apart from these direct economic ...

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... in warm climate states that share common problems with mold and fungal crop infestations. I live within 300 feet of a farm and was contaminated ... A vast assortment of lettuces and greens can be grown indoors at a high yield, all year long. Because I live in Florida, I only start my seedlings ...

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... resistant pigeon peas they are now testing. In addition to developing crops with resistance to pests, scientists are working on developing resistance ... potato feathery mottle virus. The virus accounts for 80 percent of the yield loss experienced by the Kenyan subsistence farmers who rely on the ...

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