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Live oak trees drop leaves annually, offering natural mulch and compost
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New Phlogacanthus flowering plant species found in Yunnan
A team of researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and ...
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Farmers turn to living ‘yam sticks’ to grow their crop and spare the forest
Yams are considered one of the world’s most important crops. A starchy, nutrient-rich root vegetable of the genus Dioscorea, ...
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Add this savory stew to green papaya’s repertoire
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Simple test to spot if your pineapple is ripe before you buy it
Pineapples tough skin means it can be hard to tell if your fruit is ripe or if you will be left with a tart unappetising ...
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Farmers turn to living ‘yam sticks’ to grow their crop and spare the forest
A starchy, nutrient-rich root vegetable of the genus Dioscorea, the yam thrives in a tropical belt across West ... “it has to climb to expose its leaves to the sunlight.” ...
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7 fruits that do more harm than good when eaten wrong
Some fruits can cause issues when eaten incorrectly. Learn how to safely enjoy these fruits while maximizing health benefits.
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New Phlogacanthus Species Discovered in Yunnan
A team of researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and ...