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Farmers have long known that different crops have different weed problems. For example, legumes are particularly good at preventing parasitic weeds from growing nearby, but they also bring their own challenges in the form of herbicide resistance and diseases like soybean rust.  What isn’t as well-known is how using multiple crops on the same farm can help you get rid of your weed problems altogether! A recent study published in PLoS ONE has found that farms with high crop diversity had 60% less parasitic weed abundance than farms with low crop diversity. Crop diversity can reduce weed pressure A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences offers a potential explanation for why crop diversity can reduce weed pressure. It turns out that when farmers grow two or more crops, they are able to avoid most parasites that are specialized on one type of plant. This is because a host plant and its parasite depend on each other for survival, so only host plants w...

There are numerous stunning locations in the world that the majority of us are unaware of. You will never run out of things to see or do, from breathtaking waterfalls and natural wonders to mysterious lost cities and charming landmarks. It's not easy to choose the top ten most beautiful places in the world, and it could take a lifetime or more to visit all of them. However, there are a few places on our list that you should always put at the top of your bucket list. Each place is an experience to be savored, a moment you'll remember for the rest of your life. 1. CAPPADOCIA, TURKEY Cappadocia is a living illustration of how bizarre yet stunning nature can be. It shows a landscape that looks like something out of a fairy tale, with alien-looking hills and boulders that look like they came from another planet.  The people who used to live here used the soft stone in the area to build underground shelters, leaving behind all kinds of weird architectural wonders. The lunar scene is ...

Natural beauty can be found all around us, but so many of us have become so accustomed to the artificial that we don’t even realize it when we see it. Whether you’re admiring something in nature or something inside your home or office, there are always ways you can put more natural elements into your life and use them to enhance your beauty, from the outside in and the inside out. Here’s how to do it without breaking the bank, getting rid of all your makeup, or having to chop off all your hair. Share this post on Facebook, Google+ We live in a world where many people have forgotten that we are all part of the same human race. In our current culture, it's not unusual to see people judging and ridiculing others for their appearance or who they love. This post will remind you that we are all one big family and that the only thing separating us from each other is the amount of melanin in our skin. Pin this post on Pinterest A study published in the journal Nature found that humans have...