The Dark Side of the “Miracle Drug” in Agriculture
Chemical fertilizers have been regarded by farmers as a "miracle cure" for agriculture since the mid-19th century, as they help increase the yield and productivity of crops. The use of ...
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China Creates a Mutant Plant in Space
Wheat, rice, corn, soybeans... are brought into space during short flights to help scientists develop new, high-yielding, disease-resistant varieties.At first glance, the wheat fields in northeastern China look just like ...
