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Survey conducted amongst gardeners, growers and landscapers revealed that 12% had been diagnosed with some form of skin cancer, of which, men were nearly twice as likely to have been diagnosed than women.
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New survey funded by Northumbria University, in collaboration with Newcastle University and the RHS aims to find the reasons behind choosing an artificial lawn and if expectations are met.
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By means of a community gardening survey, the Royal Horticultural Society, seeks to provide a clear picture as to who participates and why, its reach, impact and barriers to growth.
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Innovative project by Forest Research, successfully trains detection dogs to specifically identify the tree pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum
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Scientists have discovered that microalgae, located 50 metres down in the deep depths of the Arctic Ocean can photosynthesise – in near darkness.
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A new study is being conducted to improve understanding of finch trichomonosis transmission and mitigation measures for which public involvement is needed.
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The results of the Herbarium Impact Survey for staff of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, confirm that the majority of respondents are not in favour of the move to Thames Valley Science Park.
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Defra’s Plant Health team have launched a ‘Register of Reviewers’ to provide a list of external plant health experts for specific knowledge to review new research.
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A major environmental stressor, salinity limits the productivity of crop plants as most are sensitive to high concentrations of salts in the soil, apart from a small but mighty tomato…
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The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), University of Sheffield and University of Reading want to hear how climate change is affecting plants in gardens, as they combine forces to help future proof them.
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New research study shows how effective citizen scientists are in accurately identifying species and gathering reliable ecological data.
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Research in small urban gardens in the Netherlands found that insects were just as abundant in gardens planted with exotic plants as in those filled with native plants
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Scientists at the Royal Horticultural Society have found that gardening sustainably the higher the perceived levels of wellbeing as well as being better for the planet
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New research paper reveals strong link between living near green space and decreases in antidepressant prescription refills, highlighting the importance of nature for health & wellbeing and urban planning.
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New research reveals the majestic Baobab’s origins in Madagascar and long-distance dispersals to Africa and Australia.
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Established in 2013, the Living Ash Project (LAP) aims to restore ash as a thriving broadleaved species in the future.
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Intensive, 19th century breeding of roses has led to a reduction in genetic diversity that makes them more vulnerable to diseases and climate change
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Scientists have sequenced the DNA from of over 9,500 living, endangered, and extinct flowering plants from around the world to produce groundbreaking plant ‘periodic table’.
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Study found that London’s urban forest helped avoid 153 heat attributable deaths, representing around 16% of Urban Heat Island related mortality.
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Rich Pereira, the Deputy Director for Demography at the Office for National Statistics paints a picture of the changing milestones of adulthood and how society is shifting.
