From ufl.edu
Researchers explore breakthrough approach to combat devastating citrus greening disease
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<p>Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects responsible for citrus greening.</p>
#gmo #trees #citrus #insects #sustainable #insecticides #plantbreeding #citrusgreening
9h ago
From pensoft.net
Review of the African genus Digentia Stål, 1878 (Orthoptera, Acrididae, Oxyinae)
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The genus Digentia Stål, 1878 currently has four described species from the tropical forest areas of West Central Africa. Here, we describe a new species, Digentia viridissima sp. nov., and its natural habitat in the swamps of the humid forests of southern Cameroon. Additionally, we include a...
#oa #nature #animals #biology #ecology #insects #science #FAIRdata #cameroon #taxonomy
14h ago
From usrtk.org
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Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup®, significantly harms the health of babies in rural communities — especially those already at risk.
#Health #insects #wildlife #glyphosate #pesticides #Environment
on Thu, 9PM
From inaturalist.org
Large Woodskimmer (Uracis fastigiata)
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Large Woodskimmer from La Selva Biological Station, Heredia Province, Sarapiqui, Costa Rica on September 5, 2023 at 03:53 AM by tomas_kay
#nature #insects #entomology #inaturalist #wildlifephotography
on Sep 6
From usrtk.org
Glyphosate: Cancer and other health concerns
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Studies linking glyphosate, the key chemical in Roundup herbicides, to cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other illnesses.
#Health #insects #wildlife #glyphosate #pesticides #Environment
on Jan 28