Spuds in space? NASA-backed research grows potatoes in moon-like soil at Oregon State University

NASA-funded research at Oregon State University reveals successful growth of potatoes in moon-like soil, a breakthrough for ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Potatoes Didn’t Just Feed Ancient Indigenous Communities in the Andes—the Tasty Tubers Also Reshaped People’s DNA

A new study finds that Indigenous Andeans living in what is now Peru have extra copies of a gene called AMY1, which helps the ...
New Scientist

Can cloud seeding save us from water bankruptcy?

We’ve long tried to control the weather by engineering rainfall. Now such cloud-seeding efforts are escalating, creating ...
The Spruce on MSN

A pro gardener shares 6 lessons she learned the hard way when growing potatoes for the first time

Key Points Use certified seed potatoes to avoid diseases and ensure healthy growth.Keep growing potatoes covered with soil to ...

New floating trash trap in Metro Atlanta filters stormwater and grows native plants

The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper installed a floating wetland trash trap at Huntley Hills Park. It is only the third ...
IEEE

Optimizing Nutrient Formulations Through Artificial Intelligence Model to Reduce Excessive Fertigation in Lettuce Grown in Hydroponic Systems

Abstract: Optimizing nutrient uptake is critical for maximizing productivity in hydroponically cultivated plants. In hydroponic systems, where soil is absent, essential nutrients must be precisely ...
Farm and Dairy

Why and how you should add sweet potatoes to your garden

Sweet potatoes are a great addition to any garden as they are easy to grow and maintain, and considered a superfood when ...