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Natural Defences of Crops Against Predators

Ever since insects developed a taste for vegetation, plants have faced the same dilemma - use limited resources to out-compete their neighbors for light to grow, or, invest directly in defense against hungry insects

1 Mar 2009

Siemens Wind Energy Investments Improve Financial Projections for Wind Farm Operators

Siemens Energy has entered into a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) to conduct atmospheric modeling research that is expected to help operators and owners operate wind farms more efficiently, while providing more power to power grids

27 Feb 2009

Tillage Practices Doesn't Always Influence Soil Carbon Storage

Recent research conducted at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada studied the impacts of tillage and nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization on carbon storage, revealing that the effect of no-till on carbon sequestration can be variable depending on soil and climatic conditions, and nutrient management practices

25 Feb 2009

British Butterfly Shows Role of Habitat for Species Responding to Climate Change

Most wild species are expected to colonise northwards as the climate warms, but how are they going to get there when so many landscapes are covered in wheat fields and other crops

24 Feb 2009

Australian Researchers Saving Wheat Crops Worldwide

Scientists identify a wheat gene sequence which provides protection against leaf rust, stripe rust and powdery mildew

24 Feb 2009

Produce More Ethanol at Less Cost by Shredding Corn Silage

A Purdue University researcher has found a way to get more bang for fewer bucks when it comes to processing cellulosic material to make ethanol

23 Feb 2009

Nitrate and Sulfate Storage in Soil Influenced by Ultra-Fine Coatings on Sediment Grains

The U.S. Geological Survey conducted new research studying the microscopic layer of minerals on tiny sediment grains, finding that the mineral composition of these coatings on sediment grains in the unsaturated zone can have a substantial effect on the retention of nitrate and sulfate

23 Feb 2009

Production Begins On World's Largest Solar Power Modules

T-Solar Global S.A. announced today that it has begun volume production of the world's largest solar photovoltaic (PV) modules using a SunFab Thin Film Line supplied by Applied Materials

18 Feb 2009

Applied Materials Set to Continue to Lead The Solar Electricity Charge

Applied Materials executive team have discussed the company's plans for preserving its strong financial position while investing hundreds of millions of dollars to extend its leadership in semiconductors, LCD display, crystalline silicon and thin-film solar, and other energy and environmental products

18 Feb 2009