Plant pathologists evaluate eco-friendly alternatives to methyl bromide
Alternatives to a powerful pesticide that was found be an ozone depletor are now being evaluated in agricultural production areas of Florida, say plant pathologists with USDA's Agricultural Research Service. In 1987, the Parties to the Montreal Protocol called for the phase-out of methyl bromide, a soil fumigant used to control soilborne fungi, nematodes, and weeds of more than 100 crops w...Alternatives to the use of nitrate as a fertiliser
In order to develop sustainable agricultural production, what is required is a study of nitrogenated sources as alternatives to the nitrates that predominate in agricultural soils and that have a greater contaminant capacity. The current use of nitrates as a nitrogenated fertiliser in intensive farming has given rise to environmental problems such as the contamination of water or the degradation...Record Growth Of Soya-Based Dairy Alternatives Over The Past Year In European Markets
A recent survey by Prosoy shows that Soy milks, yoghurts and desserts grew by 22 per cent in 2004 and that people have become even more health-conscious and more aware of food intolerance and allergies. // Researchers say that based on the current trend, sales are further expected to grow in the next three years. The study coordinators stated that they have tracked well over 130 new pr...Record growth of Soya-based dairy alternatives in Europe
A recent survey by Prosoy shows that Soy milks, yogurts and desserts grew by 22 per cent in 2004 and shows that people have become even more health-conscious and more aware of food intolerance and allergies. // Researchers say that based on the current trend sales are further expected to grow in the next three years. According to the survey researchers also say they have tracked well o...Vioxx and Celebrex, now have alternatives
Kingston: Researchers at Queen's University and the University of Pennsylvania have been able to zero in on a possible reason for drugs like Celebrex and Vioxx, administered for treatment// of pain and swelling that carry a potential risk of triggering a heart problem Co-author Colin Funk, a professor of Biochemistry and Physiology at Queen's, and Canada Research Chair in Molecular, Ce...Investigating Alternatives for Childhood Depression
There’s a pressing need to assess the safety and effectiveness of commonly-used alternative therapies for depression among children and adolescents // , according to mental health experts from the University of Melbourne. Professor Anthony Jorm and colleagues have found that although alternative treatments for depression are in common use by young people, there’s little evidence of wh...