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8 Common Pests That Can Damage Your Fruit Trees—and How to Get Rid of Them
"Stink bugs, in particular the brown marmorated stink bug, can be devastating to tree fruit,” says Blaauw. These pests feed ...
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Fig trees could turn CO₂ into stone, study finds
Scientists have discovered that some fig trees in Kenya can absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air and turn it into ...
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Kenya Could Save the World as Rare Trees Turn Air Into Stone
Scientists have found that rare trees growing in Kenya can save the world by turning carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air into stone. The finding, presented by researchers from the University of Zurich ...
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Destructive invasive critter found in SC for 1st time. Here’s why it’s such a threat
The spotted lanternfly has been found in Greenville and Seneca and Clemson describes it as a “significant threat.” ...
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These fig trees absorb CO2 from the air and convert it into stone
We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up ...
These Fruit Trees Turn CO₂ Into Stone – And Might Just Save the Planet
In a surprising twist of nature, certain fig trees in Kenya are doing more than just bearing fruit—they’re capturing carbon ...
Discover Magazine on MSN8d
Some Fig Trees Can Turn CO2 Into Stone - A Hidden Talent That Could Combat Climate Change
Learn about the ability of some fig trees to store atmospheric carbon dioxide and turn it into stone, a process that could ...
Earth.com8d
How fig trees turn parts of themselves to stone
Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...
Fig trees convert atmospheric CO₂ to stone, research reveals
Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...
Science Daily8d
From air to stone: The fig trees fighting climate change
Kenyan fig trees can literally turn parts of themselves to stone, using microbes to convert internal crystals into ...
New Scientist10d
Fig trees may benefit climate by turning carbon dioxide into stone
Some carbon dioxide absorbed by fig trees gets turned into calcium carbonate within the wood and the surrounding soil, ensuring that the carbon is kept out of the air for longer ...
Growing Produce11d
Saga Continues for Calcium vs. Bitter Pit in Apples
Beleaguered by bitter pit, ‘Honeycrisp’ growers again scrutinize their Calcium treatment levels and distribution.