Bacterial nano cellulose has many advantages over its plant analog, regular cellulose. Its fibers are longer, wider, and stronger. Such pulp has practically no impurities that would impair its strength and absorbing properties. Read More
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Drones will save crops from vole mice
Siberian farmers may stop plowing the land
Russian scientists proposed replacing traditional methods of cultivating crops with two resource-saving methods: minimal and zero tillage. Such methods help obtain a high yield with maximum profitability and reduce the negative impact on the environment. Read More
Scientists have studied zombie insects in Primorye. This will help farmers deal with pests
In 2018, Russian scientists studied parasitic fungi, killer organisms that turn insects into zombies. One of them, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, sprouts inside the bodies of ants, turning the victim into an obedient puppet. The infected insect wanders in search of a favorable place for the growth of its new owner. Having reached the ideal shelter, the parasitic mushroom paralyzes an insect and slowly kills it. Next, the fruiting body of the fungus springs from the victim’s head, releasing deadly spores into the air. Read More