Here’s a taste of some of the latest stories about plant health, including the release of EFSA’s scientific opinion on biotech oilseed rape, why using too much fertilizer is bad for crops and bad for climate and how the El Niño is already impacting Peruvian fruit crops.
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- Plants respond to leaf vibrations caused by insects’ chewing, MU study finds
EurekAlert – Agriculture, 1st July 2014 - Pakistan: Mango fruit fly can be tackled
Fresh Plaza, 30th June 2014 - Status of Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) in Kenya
IPPC Countries News, 27th June 2014 - Frost reduces Argentine lemon production
Fresh Plaza, 27th June 2014 - El Niño already impacting Peruvian fruit crops, says weather agency
Fresh Fruit Portal, 26th June 2014 - EFSA Releases Scientific Opinion on Biotech Oilseed Rape
Crop Biotech Update, 25th June 2014 - Bacterial Gene Expressed in Alfalfa Leads to Glyphosate Resistance
Crop Biotech Update, 25th June 2014 - Mexico: Pests affect mango production in Apatzingán
Fresh Plaza, 19th June 2014 - U.S.: APHIS prepares pest risk analysis for Mexican fresh fig imports
Fresh Fruit Portal, 15th June 2014 - Using too much fertilizer is bad for crops AND bad for climate
Environmental News Network, 12th June 2014
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