Agricultural Chemistry

Seeping through the cracks

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:27:28 GMT

Bisphenol A can leach into foods and drinks, especially when polycarbonate cracks, as shown in the cup above.

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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:30:17 GMT

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Influence of Soil Properties on the Enantioselective Dissipation of the Herbicide Lactofen in Soils

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:24:45 GMT

NEW enantiomers NEW Abstract PMID: 19507858 A scheme was developed to elucidate the dissipation behaviors of the two enantiomers of the herbicide lactofen in soils using a normal-phase high-performance liquid chromatograph with UV detector and a column with a cellulose-tri- -based chiral stationary phase .

Successful Initial Safety Tests For Genetically-modified Rice That Fights Allergy

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:15:39 GMT

Fumio Takaiwa and colleagues note that the first generation of genetically-modified crops was designed to help keep crops weed and insect free.

Record number of diplomas handed out for Sanford

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:30:02 GMT

A record number of students graduated from Sanford Collegiate on June 24. "Ninety-five graduates, the largest in the history of our school," Sanford principal Brad Curtis said.

Mars plays key role at meeting of Nobel Laureates

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:11:57 GMT

Mars plays key role at meeting of Nobel Laureates and summer-long sustainability exhibition in Germany Germany, 3 July 2009, APA OTS: Mars will showcase its cocoa sustainability program as part of a summer-long sustainability exhibition on Mainau Island, one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations.

Successful Initial Safety Tests For Genetically-modified Rice That...

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:23:11 GMT

In a first-of-its-kind advance toward the next generation of genetically modified foods - intended to improve consumers' health - researchers in Japan are reporting that a new transgenic rice designed to fight a common pollen allergy appears safe in animal studies.

India lacks technical manpower in food processing, says IICPT Director

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:08:41 GMT

THANJAVUR: Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology here is starting B.Tech, M. Tech and Ph.

Sulphate lens enhances climate warming properties of atmospheric soot - Science Centric

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Particulate pollution thought to be holding climate change in check by reflecting sunlight instead enhances warming when combined with airborne soot, a new study has found. Like a black car on a bright summer day, soot absorbs solar energy. Recent ...

DuPont Divests Linuron Herbicide Assets as Part of Crop Protection ... - WebWire

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:49:00 GMT

DuPont announced it sold its linuron herbicide assets to Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. (TKI). Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. ?As part of our strategy to continually renew and revitalize our crop protection portfolio, DuPont uses ...

Successful Initial Safety Tests For Genetically-modified Rice...

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Main Category: Allergy Also Included In: Nutrition / Diet ; Genetics Article Date: 02 Jul 2009 - 3:00 PDT printer friendly view / write opinions rate article In a first-of-its-kind advance toward the next generation of genetically modified foods - intended to improve consumers' health - researchers in Japan are reporting that a new transgenic rice ...

DuPont Divests Linuron Herbicide Assets as Part of Crop Protection ... - WebWire

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:49:00 GMT

DuPont Divests Linuron Herbicide Assets as Part of Crop Protection ... - WebWire

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:49:00 GMT

Face value: The alternative choice

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:54:21 GMT

WHETHER Steven Chu, America's energy secretary, would be flattered or horrified by the comparison is unclear, but he and Margaret Thatcher have something important in common.

How chemistry can reveal the secrets of ancient worlds - PhysOrg

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:12:00 GMT

The day-to-day lives of prehistoric humans have been revealed following new research developed by chemists at the University of Bristol. The research, which combines archaeology with cutting-edge chemistry allowing scientists to reconstruct the past ...

How chemistry can reveal the secrets of ancient worlds - PhysOrg

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:12:00 GMT

Wild Blueberry Health Research Showcased on National Stage

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Wild Blueberries have been central to research exploring the role of diet in disease prevention and management of age-related health risks.

How chemistry can reveal the secrets of ancient worlds - PhysOrg

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:12:00 GMT

'A very fun day in chemistry' - Daily Record

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Photo By Joel Troyer photo/www.buydrphotos.com Edgewood Middle School student Grayson Blythe gets some assistance from instructor Joyce Thornberry. Blythe enjoys robotics. ?It?s cool to be able to say you built something so intricate,? she says ...

'A very fun day in chemistry' - Daily Record

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Where on campus?

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:52:57 GMT

Think you know every nook and cranny of Texas A&M? Test your campus know-how by e-mailing The Battalion and telling us where you think this photo was taken.

Plant-driven Fungal Weathering: Early Stages Of Mineral Alteration At ... - Science Daily

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:07:00 GMT

In a new study published in the journal Geology, Bonneville et al. show that fungi launch a dual attack to decompose rocks, first weakening them through mechanical strain and then by chemical alteration. This process is extremely common (occurring in ...

The Only Thing Toxic About The White House Kitchen Garden Is The ... - Huffingtonpost.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:51:00 GMT

"It would be nearly impossible to find a garden anywhere with [a lead level] less than 93 ppm," Dr. Filippelli said, and added that it's absurd to claim contamination based on this test result. Dr. David L. Johnson , professor of Environmental ...

Prepare for the greatest challenge

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:30:28 GMT

In the early Seventies, I had just returned after a five-year post-doctoral stint in the State University, Gent, Belgium, to take up a senior research position in field agronomy at the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar.

Successful Initial Safety Tests For Genetically-modified Rice That ... - Medical News Today

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:53:00 GMT

Cherokee lab facility has Ribbon Cutting Friday - Cherokee Daily Times

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:35:00 GMT

There is absolutely no doubt that the life blood of Northwest Iowa, including, of course, Cherokee County, is agriculture and agriculture-related fields. Diane Young It may come as a surprise to some people, though, that there are not any quality ...

Farmers using Guti urea get higher yield

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:35:16 GMT

DHAKA: Mutual Trust Bank has promoted Md Hashem Farmers, using guti urea got increased yield in boro rice, compared to applying conventional method of spreading urea on croplands by hand, saving about 30 to 35 per cent fertiliser.

Debunking Obama?s Cap and Trade and Global Warming Myths - Reality Check

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:23:00 GMT

As the USA population is now firmly under One-Party rule, it becomes even more essential that the truth is disseminated to the people?for as long as will be allowed. Scientists have been opposing the global warming hype since it was first ...

Debunking Obama?s Cap and Trade and Global Warming Myths - MichNews.com

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:09:00 GMT

ARS: New bait lures bee-killing Varroa mites to their doom

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:16:12 GMT

ARS: New bait lures bee-killing Varroa mites to their doom Jul. 1, 2009 Varroa mites could literally be walking into a trap -- thanks to a new attractant developed by Agricultural Research Service scientists in Gainesville, Fla.