Lab Tricks May Boost Hay and Crop Yields
Connecticut researchers at the Agricultural Experiment Station test gene tricks to boost photosynthesis in crops like wheat and soybeans, aiming to raise yields up to 50 percent under current farming. Zelitch notes potential field applications and partnerships with Yale, Illinois, and Michigan State as work progresses.
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New Haven
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Israel Zelitch
Zelitch
Yale University
University of Illinois
Michigan State
Senior Citizens Win At Whist In Biddeford
Biddeford monthly whist party at Ross Community Center on Sunday afternoon was conducted by Josephat Grenier with assistance from Adelina Plante John Petit Marie A. Dorais Anna C. Forcier and Alfred Lapierre. Winners included Germaine and Lionel Boucher Sylvia Caron Laurette Champagne Laura Cote Corinne Descoteaux Origene Gagne Corinne Grenier Donat Labonte Lumina Lacourse Elise Paul and Marie Anne Vaillancourt. Clara Gauthier received a special award. Refreshments followed the game with thanks to Bill Berube for kitchen help.
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Biddeford
Ross Community Center
Washington Street
Josephat Grenier
Adelina Plante
John Petit
Marie A. Dorais
Anna C. Forcier
Alfred Lapierre
Germaine Boucher
Lionel Boucher
Sylvia Caron
Laurette Champagne
Laura Cote
Corinne Descoteaux
Origene Gagne
Corinne Grenier
Donat Labonte
Lumina Lacourse
Elise Paul
Marie Anne Vaillancourt
Clara Gauthier
Bill Berube
Birth at Maine Medical Center Sees First Child for Gregoires
Mr and Mrs Donald Gregoire of 45 Old Orchard Ave Old Orchard Beach welcomed a son Christopher Rene born January 15 at Maine Medical Center Portland.
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Donald Gregoire
Old Orchard Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Christopher Rene
Maine Medical Center
Portland
EPA Warns Catalytic Devices May Harm Health If Used Longer
The EPA preliminary report warns that oxidizing catalyst devices to cut carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons could raise sulfates in the air. Extended use on new cars for three more years may cause more heart and lung disease and deaths than the benefits. Western states like California gain more while Eastern states face higher risk.
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Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
California
General Motors Corp
Chrysler Corp
Ford Motor Co
Russell E. Train
Congress
Ford
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