Saving leftover seeds and acclimatizing houseplants for winter
Garden seeds can last from one to six years depending on crop with proper storage in a cool dry place. For houseplants, gradually acclimate from outdoor light to indoor light over four to eight weeks to prevent leaf drop and stress as days shorten and temperatures cool.
Iowa researchers push beta carotene corn to fight blindness
Iowa State University scientists lead a project to boost beta carotene in corn to combat vitamin A deficiency, blindness, birth defects, and malnutrition in 48 sub Saharan countries. The three year, 1.6 million grant partners with institutions in Mexico Nigeria and the Netherlands plus Monsanto.
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