Bees and other animal pollinators enhance the reproduction of nearly 90% of the Earth’s wild flowering plants, in addition to many food crops, and are an essential component of biodiversity. However, identifying native bees, ...
Antibiotics are a powerful tool against bacterial disease, but widespread use in people and animals has led some bacteria to evolve into drug‑resistant strains. Each year in the United States, more than 2.8 million ...
In 2006, organic blueberry production was a small but growing niche in Oregon — only about 2% of the state’s 4,400 acres were certified organic. Growers faced high input costs, uncertain yield potential, and a lack of ...
