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Enzyme uses internal network for cyclization Researchers have investigated the formation of cyclic terpenes in Artemisia annua, the plant source of antimalarial drug artemisinin, and found that a collection of amino acids working together as a network are likely to be responsible. |
Chemistry World
June 12, 2006
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Similar Enzymes, Different Smells Petunia flowers and basil leaves use similar enzymes to give the plants their fragrance, say biologists. The enzymes also give spices, such as cloves and cinnamon, their spice. |
| National Gardening |
Garden Pests 101 The best defense against garden damage from insects and disease is a long-term program of soil building. Healthy soil will produce healthy, resistant plants. |
Chemistry World
July 12, 2007
John Bonner |
Aphids Defend Colony with Cabbage Chemistry Ladybirds bite off more than they can chew if they try to feed on aphids armed with a chemical weapon based on mustard-oil, researchers report. |
Chemistry World
June 4, 2014
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Spider venom pesticide 'harmless to bees' A pesticide based on the venom of a spider, which is toxic to nuisance insects such as aphids and caterpillars, appears to be harmless to honeybees. |
Chemistry World
August 26, 2007
Michael Gross |
Grapevine Genome Reveals Wine's Flavour Secrets The genome of the grapevine, Vitis vinifera, has been decoded by scientists. The research reveals the genetic origins of certain aromas and health-promoting compounds in wine. |
Chemistry World
April 12, 2007
Simon Hadlington |
Fatty Acid Factory Revealed X-ray crystallographers have achieved the Herculean task of elucidating the architecture of one of biochemistry's most impressive molecular machines, the multi-enzyme fatty acid synthase. |
National Gardening
Skip Richter |
Enlist Help from the Good Guys of the Garden When it comes to the garden, not all bugs are bad. Here are four simple ways to attract beneficial insects to your garden and to make sure they stay around. |
This Old House
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Working the Bugs Out Here's a safe and effective system to control the plant-eating pests in your yard. |
Geotimes
May 2006
Naomi Lubick |
Mixed View on Pesticide Pollution The amount of pesticides in U.S. streams has generally decreased, according to a recent assessment. But urban streams are carrying more and more pesticides, and the number of different chemicals present simultaneously has gone up, raising concerns among some researchers. |
Chemistry World
July 6, 2006
Michael Gross |
Insecticide Simplified A rapid, flexible way to make variants of potent insecticide molecules known as spinosyns could help to combat the growing problem of insect resistance, according to German chemists. |
Chemistry World
October 2010 |
Column: In the pipeline Derek Lowe investigates the comeback combinatorial chemistry has made in the field of drug discovery |
Science News
November 26, 2005
Janet Raloff |
Organic Doesn't Mean Free of Pesticides Despite organic claims of pesticide-free vegetables, a recent small-scale study found roughly the same amount of toxic pesticide chemicals in both conventionally grown and organic vegetables. |
National Gardening
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Growing Roses the Natural Way 14 friendly remedies for rose pests and diseases |
Fast Company
September 1, 2007
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The Green, Green Grass Of Home Step outside and discover how to make your grass greener -- without chemical pesticides, fertilizers, and a gazillion gallons of water. |
