Many people attribute the decline in the taste and quality of produce to the overuse of chemicals, fertilisers and modern agricultural techniques that may or may not involve genetic modification. The ...

Human activity has even backfired to create “superweeds” like cogon grass, which flourished in Vietnam when Agent Orange wiped out its natural enemies.

A big part of what makes herbicide use so problematic is that long-term adoption of chemicals like glyphosate has resulted in generations of superweeds, which have become resistant and require ...

Studies have shown that the cultivation of GM crops can lead to biodiversity loss, soil degradation, and the emergence of superweeds resistant to herbicides. Research in the United States revealed ...

Chemical resistance is another area where human influence is clear. The widespread use of pesticides and antibiotics has ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Seed impact mills, when used during soybean harvest, significantly reduce the viability of waterhemp seeds, decreasing germinable seeds by 87%. This method, part ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) The study examines how landowners' motivations influence invasive species management in U.S. forests, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts. It uses a ...

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Jan. 15, 2025 — Small-scale fisheries play a significant but overlooked role in global fisheries production and are key to addressing hunger and malnutrition while supporting livelihoods around ...