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you should not feel the need to out breed me;
in our trust of this governance,
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"(The first leaves of redroot and smooth pigweed[. vaguely recall from a china cancer study,
are rounded, whereas those of green pigweed
are tapered and slightly pinched toward the end. (Figure 1)
The upper stem of green pigweed is often less hairy
than that of redroot or smooth pigweed.
Redroot pigweed
has a relatively short, thick, compact inflorescence,
with the uppermost central spike
extending only a short distance above the
first branches of the panicle. (Figure 2a)
Green pigweed
has a longer and narrower terminal spike
with fewer but longer branches. (Figure 2b)
Smooth pigweed
has a very narrow, often lax, terminal spike
with numerous short lateral branches. (Figure 2c)
Figure 2c. Mature inflorescences of smooth pigweed.
(this is the kind around here)
. pigweed species occasionally accumulate nitrates
in the stem and branches in concentrations high enough
to poison livestock. [commonly eaten by humans too]
Infestations in silage corn
have been reported to cause
severe illness or death in cattle .).
"(Plants require molybdenum to synthesize nitrate reductase,
a molybdoenzyme necessary for converting nitrates
from the soil to amino acids.
When soil molybdenum content is low,
plant conversion of nitrates to nitrosamines increases,
resulting in increased nitrosamine exposure
for those who consume the plants.
Adding molybdenum to the soil in the form of ammonium molybdenate
may help decrease the risk of gastroesophageal cancer
by limiting nitrosamine exposure.).]
Vertical farms grow food inside buildings -- not conventional greenhouses,but multi-storey buildings, quite likely in cities --hydroponically, in a water-and-nutrient solution,or perhaps aeroponically, using a mist of nutrient-laden water.(Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press)The approach could grow the same crops with as little as10 per cent of the water used in traditional agriculture,Despommier argues.So far it has only been tried on a very small scale.Paignton Zoo in South Devon, U.K., for example,is growing produce to feed some of its animals.But advocates of vertical farming -- notably Dickson Despommier,a Columbia University professor of public health --envision towering gardens in the heart of a city.Despommier, who is working on a book on the idea,sees vertical farming as part of the answer toglobal warming, water shortages and inner-city health problems.
mix it 50-50 with water,and add a capful of seaweed emulsion while you're at it. Use a sprinkling can.
vegetables are grown in drainless containersideally with 18 to 20 liters capacity-- stuffed with deciduous tree leaves or grass clippingsup to 4/5ths of their capacity,topped by a three to five centimeter layer of good soil,where seeds are planted, or seedlings are transplanted.On the wall of the container, five to ten centimeters from the bottom,a hole is bored for drainage the container thus maintains a water reservoir at the bottom.Finally, a stick is inserted right down to the bottom,. urine is the best fertilizer for this system.We call this liquid organic fertilizer (LOF).. castings of red worms (Eisenia foetida) contain the P and Kthat the LOF lacks .Further experimentation with the more complete fertilization system is necessary.In this context, soil pH is a variable that has to be better understood.We also plan more experimentation with wormfeedto include substances that could increase the percentage of P and K in the castings.
. phosphates are natural minerals important to the maintenance of all life.Their role in laundry detergents is to remove hard water mineralsand thus increase the effectiveness of the detergents themselves.The major laundry detergent manufacturersno longer use phosphates in their formulations.
. In contrast to freshwater systems,nitrogen is more commonly the key limiting nutrient of marine waters .
An examination of a box of "Tide" and a recent phone call (November 30, 1993)to Procter & Gamble probably reflect the current state of affairsin the detergent industry. There are two types of Tide.Boxes marked with an "0" have 0.0% phosphorus,while those with marked with a "P" contain 10.9% phosphorus(the box in Colorado has a "0").These differences reflect Procter & Gamble's way of accommodatingdifferent state or local laws.Interestingly, the phosphate replacements in the "0" boxwere the same silicates and carbonates the Industry had testified in 1971were harmful to human health.Procter & Gamble told me that they do not use NTA (in the U.S.)because it is banned in certain states.It was not until 1980, after years of extensiverisk assessment on NTA in drinking water supplies,that the EPA declared NTA's cancer risk of two in a milliontoo small to pursue regulatory action regarding inclusion into laundry detergents
Use Eco-Friendly DetergentI've found that eco-friendly laundry detergent is comparable in priceto other detergents. There is no excuse for not using theseearth-friendly products. It's also one of the easiestgreen things you can do.Green detergent contains ingredients that are free from:dyes perfumes chlorine petroleum-based surfactantsInstead you will find natural ingredients such asbaking soda, plant or soybean oil (instead of animal fat), and herbs.In the past I would refrain from even looking at these products because I figured they were twice the price of my regular brand and probably didn't clean as well. I don't know what made me decide to try one of the products but I did.I have to tell you that I absolutely loved the laundry soap and fabric softener. Not only did my clothes come out clean and fresh-smelling, but the fabric softener also left my clothes feeling soft and static-free.The real test came when it was time for my son, who suffers from eczema, to put on his clothes. Not one hive, lesion, or irritation!And I didn't have to run the clothes through a second rinse cycle, either (something I had to do with my regular brand of detergent). What a deal! I not only saved money and reduced water waste by eliminating the need to run my clothes through a second rinse cycle -- but I saved the environment, too, by eliminating harmful phosphates and other chemicals from entering the water system.Use Vinegar Instead of Fabric SoftenerFabric softener often contains toxic chemicalsand sometimes animal fat and those fabric-softening sheets can be quite wasteful.Add a cup of vinegar to your final rinse cycleand your clothes will become softened.Choose Front-Loading MachinesFront-loading washing machines save energy and water.
