November 28, 2022
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By Larina Evstafyeva Key words: soil microbiome, gut microbiome, microorganism diversity, soil health, gut health, soil management A lot of the latest dietary advice is pointing to the importance of the human gut biome. People are now more interested in … Continue reading
November 28, 2022
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By: Alexis Billings As humans, we understand stress as something we commonly experience, and other species on this planet also experience it, affecting us all physically. We humans also either own plants or have some knowledge of how they work; … Continue reading
November 28, 2022
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By: Abby Satterwhite Growing up in the Midwest, I came face-to-face with my first pollinator while laying underneath a trampoline located on a bed of dandelions and wild violets. My sisters and I liked to take turns performing solo dances … Continue reading
November 28, 2022
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By Ashley Washington Folk medicine, also known as ethnomedicine, has been a long-standing tradition in the Eastern hemisphere. On the other side of the world in Nepal, India, Nepalese people has gained scrutinized attention after claiming that medicinal plants can … Continue reading
November 28, 2022
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By Kayla Humphries Let’s say that you have just started a fruit and vegetable garden in your backyard. You’ve sown your seeds and done most of the preparation. But, there’s one problem- you’ve left massive patches between your plants bare! … Continue reading
November 19, 2022
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By: Akshith Ragukumar MicroRNA (miRNA) plays an important role in plant communication. miRNA trafficking has been described between the plants and the host for communication. It is found that the presence of miRNA in the phloem sap helps transport the … Continue reading
November 19, 2022
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By Alannah Burrill In June of 2022, I took a trip to Mount Mitchell—the highest peak in North Carolina and west of the Mississippi River. The mountain has a unique ecosystem because of its high elevation and it hosts many … Continue reading
November 17, 2022
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By: Akshaya Ragukumar Ajitha We all know that maize is juicy and its color is yellow but over time its taste, juiciness, size, color, and shape all are changing – why is this happening? Teosinte is a weedy grass that … Continue reading
November 17, 2022
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By: Percival Knight Grasslands are an extremely important ecosystem, as they help support a diversity of life and act as a base for many local food webs. A significant portion of all land area is made up of these ecosystems, … Continue reading
November 17, 2022
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By Christian Hammer If you’re into beverages that aid in healthy digestion, you’ve probably tried popular drinks such as kombucha, ginger beer, or even alcohols like kvass. The taste of these drinks for many people might be sweet and sour– … Continue reading