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First Evidence That Weed Killers Improve Nutritional Value Of A Key Food Crop

ScienceDaily (July 9, 2009) — Scientists are reporting for the first time that the use of weed killers in farmers' fields boosts the nutritional value of an important food a crop. Application of two common herbicides to several varieties of sweet corn significantly increased the amount of key nutrients termed carotenoids in the corn kernels, according to a new study.

 

First Evidence That Weed Killers Improve Nutritional Value Of A Key Food Crop

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