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Protecting crops from drought damage

7/31/2012 9:04 AM EST - Harper Adams University

British research could help American drought problems
BRITISH scientists are investigating ways to protect crops from drought damage by using special compounds that reduce water loss.

All plants lose water from their leaves and if this is more than what is available in the soil, growth is reduced. Antitranspirants decrease this water loss by acting as ‘waterproofing’.

This technique is commonly used on...

Increasing Returns in a Low Rate Environment

3/20/2012 4:56 PM EST - David Lerner Associates

While low interest rates tend to be good news if you carry consumer debt or if you’re shopping for a mortgage, they’re not such great news if you’re a fixed-income investor seeking a steady stream of income to meet your living expenses during retirement.
The Federal Reserve has lately been following a policy of keeping interest rates low. With the strength of the economic recovery still uncertain, the Fed hopes...