Drought resistant gene could boost future crops
University of California Davis scientists isolated a drought and salt resistance gene and used genetic engineering to transfer it to bacteria, with plans to apply to plants. The team identified three drought genes producing varying proline levels, aiming to create hardier crops within a decade for harsher soils.
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EPA to fund cleanup of Valley of the Drums chemical dump
The Environmental Protection Agency will provide 400000 dollars to remove about 1500 drums of chemical wastes at the Valley of the Drums near Louisville Kentucky. The drums leak toxic benzene and toluene into a Ohio River tributary as cleanup proceeds under a 68 million dollar Superfund appropriation. New Hampshire will receive 500000 dollars to remove or secure 5000 barrels from a Kingston dump.
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Military attaches restored at Pretoria and Washington embassies
The United States and South Africa plan to reintroduce military attaches in each capital after allies were removed following the 1979 spy controversy. Three American attaches will be sent to Pretoria, and South Africa will send a naval attache to Washington with an air force attache later, allowing the embassy to use its own plane.
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South Africa
U.S
Pretoria
P.W. Botha
Washington
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