International Whaling: Eating the Seed Corn

The International Whaling Commission—Beyond Whaling

Since its establishment in 1946 as the international body intended tomanagewhaling, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has expanded its areas of interest to ensure the wider conservation of whales. Several key conservation topics have been taken forward under its auspices including climate change, chemical and noise pollution, marine debris and whale watching. Work on each of these topi...

Infections associated with eating seed sprouts: an international concern.

Recent outbreaks of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7 infections associated with raw seed sprouts have occurred in several countries. Subjective evaluations indicate that pathogens can exceed 107 per gram of sprouts produced from inoculated seeds during sprout production without adversely affecting appearance. Treating seeds and sprouts with chlorinated water or other disinfectants fails ...

Hybrid Seed Corn.

Based upon the most significant recent papers by Dr. Bush, Endless Horizons contains chapters on the following subjects: The inscrutable past. As we may think. A program for tomorrow. The war against disease. The public welfare. Renewal of scientific talent. Reconversion opportunities. The means to the end. Research on military problems. The control of atomic energy. Research and the war effort...

Organic Corn Seed Coat Treatments

Introduction Organic seed treatments have been limited in organic production, until recently. Agricoat Natural IITM, is reported to be “an organic liquid biological seed treatment applied as a seed film coating and formulated with beneficial microbes, macro and micro nutrients, amino acids, organic acids, enzymes, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.” Natural IITM also is applied to “promote root ...

Seed Treatment for Corn Diseases