All Agriculture articles – Page 16
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NewsBreakthrough in protecting bananas from Panama disease
A study by scientists in Exeter has provided hope that Panama disease in bananas may be controlled by a specialised class of anti-fungal chemistries.
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NewsDiscarded tomato peel could help counter pathogenic bacteria
Scientists have revealed how it is possible to extract bactericidal mixtures from tomato peels in a short and sustainable process.
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FeaturesThe impact of rising seawater levels and subsequent flooding on microbial communities
Anthropogenic induced climate change has raised global sea levels and caused an amplification of coastal flooding events.
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FeaturesPesticide contamination: what can microbiologists do?
Agricultural production of food has more than doubled in the last century, enabled in part by the use of pesticides and other agrochemicals
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FeaturesMastitis and microbiomes – a quandary
The microbiome concept has altered the way we perceive the relationship between microbes and their hosts.
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Features Antimicrobial resistance from a vet’s point of view
The responsible use of medicines and the reduction of antimicrobial usage remain key agenda for farm animal practice but need to be viewed as part of a holistic approach to animal health and welfare.