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11/13/2018 / By Janine Acero

Soils treated with organic fertilizer are healthier; produce stronger plants

Come to any local gardening center and you may see rows and rows of plant- and animal-based fertilizers that boast of faster growth, beautiful blooms, or abundant produce from your plants. But which type of fertilizer can actually deliver these promises? A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed the effect of plant- and animal-based soil amendments […]

10/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

Organic soil amendments enhance soil nutrient availability

A study published in the journal Biological Agriculture & Horticulture assessed the effect of plant- and animal-based soil amendments on soil nutrient availability, soil respiration, crop yield, and phytochemical content on globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus) heads. Researchers used four certified organic fertilizers as experimental treatments. Alfalfa meal Blood meal Chicken manure Fish meal Researchers assessed and compared the soil […]

06/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A flavonoid in fruits and vegetables found to prevent hepatitis B

Naringenin is a dietary flavonoid present in many fruits, herbs, and vegetables. Taiwanese researchers believe this phytochemical can stop the hepatitis B virus (HBV) from causing hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer. The virus spreads by infecting the host DNA with the HBV X protein (HBx). Even as the liver heals following every instance of hepatitis, the malevolent […]

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