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Soil bacterial community composition in rice-turtle coculture systems with different planting years

The rice-fish coculture systems originated in China, with the earliest record dated back to 1700 years ago 1. In 2021, the area of rice–fish systems in China is 2.64 × 10 6 ha, which accounts for ...
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Spatial differences influence nitrogen uptake, grain yield, and land-use advantage of wheat/soybean relay intercropping systems

Cereal/legume intercropping is becoming a popular production strategy for higher crop yields and net profits with reduced inputs and environmental impact. However, the effects of different spatial ...

Some Backyard Gardeners Are Growing Potatoes Vertically in Stacked Tires, And the Yield Per Square Foot Is Making People Rethink Their Whole Garden Layout

The idea started as a space problem in a small suburban backyard where traditional row planting was no longer practical.
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How to time your spring planting for a succession of blooms all spring

Don't hesitate to mix things up with different types of flowering plants. Start seeds early indoors or interplant with spring flowering plants. Add plants with extended and varied bloom windows. For ...