Category: Environmental Science
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Unveiling the Wisdom of Plants: Discovering the Hidden Intelligence in the Vegetal World
The Overlooked Intelligence of Plants Plants, often perceived as static, silent, and unassuming, are commonly underestimated for their lack of intelligence. Despite their crucial role in sustaining life on Earth and being the predominant inhabitants of our planet, we often take plants for granted. However, the intelligence of plants not only exists but is also…
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Innovative Microbial Fertilizers: A Sustainable Alternative to Chemicals
Introduction: Reducing Chemical Fertilizers with Microbes Chemical fertilizers, while essential for modern agriculture, contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers at MIT are exploring sustainable alternatives to these fertilizers by harnessing the power of bacteria. The Potential of Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria Nitrogen-fixing bacteria have the capability to convert nitrogen gas into ammonia, providing essential nutrients…