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Biotechnology: New solutions, new problems
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UC Davis geneticists Alfredo Lòpez De Leòn and Ram Chander Yadav are studying transgenic rice plants genetically engineered to resist bacterial blight... Photo by Jack Kelly Clark
The School of Veterinary Medicine turns 50
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Veterinary student examines a prematurely born foal in the intensive care unit of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. The Large Animal Clinic's Equine Neonatal ICU treats foals with conditions such as infections or gastrointestinal problems, and those that develop complications following a difficult birth... Photo by Debbie Aldridge
Taking measure of Dustbuster efforts
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Seeding native plants stabilized the soil surface and surpressed blowing dust in the Antelope Valley. David Vaughn measures the percentage of ground covered by the shrubs and Indian ricegrass. Photo by Jack Rhyne
Where city meets country: farming at the fragile edge
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The Discovery Bay development in Contra Costa County was initially approved for 3,600 homes. In 1996 the county approved an additonal 2,000 units. The western edge of the development borders agricultural land. Photo by Jack Kelly Clark
Will exotic species doom these honey bees?
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European honey bees (swarm shown), whether managed or feral, are seriously threatened by exotic pests, including varroa mites and Africanized honey bees. See pages 7 and 9... Photo by Ken Lorenzen
Enlisting nature: Bats pack punch in pest control
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Pallid bats, such as the one shown, feed on grasshoppers, beetles, potato bugs and other invertebrates such as scorpions and centipedes. These bats fly close to the ground, often alighting on the ground or on trees to capture their prey... Photo by Merlin D. Tuttle, Bat Conservation International
November-December 1998
Volume 52, Number 6
Volume 52, Number 6