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Garden lessons 07/29/04
Wayne McLaurin can't recall how many news articles, bulletins, pamphlets and other types of information he's written on tomatoes. But he's never written the perfect one. Nor has he eaten the perfect tomato -- yet.
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Plant I.D. workshop 07/28/04
The University of Georgia will have a hands-on workshop Aug. 4 on its Griffin, Ga., campus to help landscape professionals learn to identify more than 30 trees, shrubs and woody vines commonly used in landscapes.
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More than chicken scratch 07/26/04
The University of Georgia was recently awarded a $5.6 million grant for work that could one day lead to the development of artificial chromosomes in corn.
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Form follows function 07/22/04
A Univeristy of Georgia entomologist has discovered that the inheritance of germ cells determines whether or not parasitic wasp embryos become queens or workers, thus revealing a previously unknown role for germ cells in development.
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Mushrooms cropping 07/22/04
Mushrooms are cropping up everywhere as a result of last month’s rainfall. Many look just like the ones you buy in the grocery store. But University of Georgia experts warn that they may not be safe to eat.
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State 4-H winners 07/22/04
Georgia 4-H honored 48 members as state project competition winners during the 62nd annual State 4-H Congress in Atlanta July 20-23.
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Seafood security 07/20/04
Preventing seafood safety hazards has long been a priority for University of Georgia food scientist Yao-Wen Huang. But since 9/11, his focus has been on food security as well as food safety.
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EPD chief tours farms 07/19/04
To sustain its growth, Georgia must begin to manage its water wisely, Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division director told farmers and water experts. Agriculture will have a prominent seat at the table of any future policy decisions.
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Organic weed control 07/15/04
Many people don't like to use synthetic herbicides in the landscape. But weeds can be a big problem with any gardening practices. With organic gardening, prevention is one of the most essential ways to keep weeds out.
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Rain = more 'skeeters' 07/15/04
Georgia landscapes were glad to get the recent rains, but the mosquitoes that may follow are not as welcome.