Waikato farmers urged to watch for parasitic noodle-like weed Cuscuta campestris
The Department of Conservation (DOC) said Cuscuta campestris - also known as golden dodder - was known to be only in north ...
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Golden dodder: Invasive weed spreads across Waikato
A close-up of Cuscuta - or golden dodder. Photo / Zoe Loader, Department of Conservation A large digger isn’t something ...
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Digger does its duty to deal with invasive weed
A large digger isn’t something usually seen in a protected wetland, but it’s proven vital in a collaborative effort to remove an invasive weed species. The invasive plant Cuscuta campestris – also ...
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Venom is everywhere: Study examines hidden toxin delivery systems across life forms
Venom is not exclusive to animals—plants, fungi, protists, bacteria, and even viruses use venom-like mechanisms for defense, predation, and competition. Dodder - Cuscuta on a potato bush.
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Trump suggests Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant is on the line in talks with Putin. What’s next for Zaporizhzhia?
The fate of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has been a concern since Moscow’s forces stormed the facility in March 2022. The UN’s nuclear watchdog has repeatedly warned ...
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Is plant-based performing? What consumers make of meat substitutes
Plant-based meat has seen better days. After an explosion of growth in its early years, now consumers are turning towards whole foods and back to traditional meat, in part due to scepticism that plant ...
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Massive floating solar power plant is making waves
L&T successfully commissioned a 90 MW floating solar power plant as part of the project. This significant contribution underscores L&T's expertise in harnessing renewable energy and its commitment ...