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News from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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The Apomixis Mystery. 11/13/01
A tool that could potentially improve the efficiency, yields and quality of agriculture around the world has remained elusive to commercial farming. But a University of Georgia researcher in Tifton, Ga., is trying to change that.
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Wildfire Threat. 11/09/01
The deepening drought in Georgia is creating high serious wildfire problems, record low stream flows and low reservoir and groundwater levels.
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Poinsettia Pointers. 11/06/01
You know it's getting close to the holidays when poinsettias start showing up at florist shops and chain stores. And if you want to buy the best plant, you need to know where to get it and what to look for.
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Workshop Reset. 11/05/01
Ironically, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks forced the cancellation of a Sept. 13-14 workshop on a topic the attacks made even more important to shoppers: food safety. The workshop has been rescheduled for Nov. 29-30.
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Poinsettia Trick. 11/05/01
It's a lot of trouble to get this year's poinsettias to bloom again next year, but the result can be worth it.
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Drought Worsens. 11/01/01
While the plentiful rains of July brought temporary relief from the agricultural drought, three months of very dry weather have once again raised concerns across the state.
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Attracting Ants. 10/31/01
When planning your next picnic, make sure you leave the tuna at home. University of Georgia entomologists have found several ant species prefer tuna over other foods they tested.
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NSF Grants. 10/31/01
The National Science Foundation's $8.7 million in grants will support three UGA plant genetics research projects aimed at deciphering the genetic blueprint of valuable plants in the grass family and identifying useful genes to make crops more drought-tolerant, among other things.
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An "On" Year. 10/30/01
The U.S. supply of pecans is expected to be large this year despite an expected downturn in imports. Though prices may vary, they shouldn't be much higher or lower for the holidays, says a University of Georgia expert.
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'Goober Peas.' 10/27/01
On this week's "Gardening in Georgia," host Walter Reeves will sing "Goober Peas." And once you've heard it, you'll be thankful this is a gardening show. The show's season finale airs Wednesday, Oct. 31, at 7:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Television.