Spot-treating soil with the mineral could give farmers another option to stem the costly disease and improve soil health at the same time.
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U of A programs in business, engineering take top place in Canada in new global ranking
High-demand programs in business administration, engineering, nursing and biological and agricultural sciences ranked in top three in Canada and top 50 worldwide.
Plant diversity promotes healthier land: study
Maintaining a mix of species boosts a crucial soil nutrient, according to the first global study of its kind.
More support options needed for couples considering divorce, study suggests
With few couples seeking traditional therapy, lower-key approaches could help them benefit from professional counselling.
New soil database will help Alberta farmers plot out sustainable practices
Researchers dig into decades’ worth of data to gauge soil health across the province and support efficient land management.
Researchers aim to create new strains of wheat with built-in resistance to its biggest insect threat
There’s only one genetic defence to protect crops from wheat midge — but researchers are looking to change that.
New research will map out how much carbon prairie soil is storing
Findings could eventually help beef producers across Western Canada manage grasslands for both economic and environmental benefits.
Forestry grad harvests his passion for the outdoors into a career
Fergus McSween is excited to apply his new knowledge of forests, plants and animals to help protect them.
Mural created by U of A researcher blooms for seniors’ residence
Newly unveiled artwork celebrates intergenerational bonds between residents and their community.
Plant diversity on Alberta rangelands is minimally affected by management intensive cattle grazing, study finds
The large-scale study of working ranches adds to the understanding of how different grazing practices affect the land.