Agriculture
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Researchers Map Corn Plant's Genome
By Christopher Leonard published
Scientists decode genome of corn, third plant to have genome sequenced.

Water: A Precious, and Wasted, Resource
By Andrea Thompson published
A new exhibit features all aspects of water, calls for conservation.

Hottest Chile Pepper Shatters Record
By Live Science Staff published
Another hot record is broken.

Irrigation Counteracts Global Warming
By Andrea Thompson published
Irrigation cools agricultural areas, though not for long.

Study: Organic Farming More Efficient
By Sara Goudarzi published
Organic agriculture could work better than conventional farming methods.

Ancient Peppers Reveal Early Taste for Heat
By Jeanna Bryner published
People enjoyed pepper-laden fare 1,500 years ago in southern Mexico.

Global Warming Could Fuel War
By Andrea Thompson published
Climate changes could spark wars over food and water.

Oh, Chicken Feathers! How to Reduce Plastic Waste
By Andrea Thompson published
New biodegradable plastics and alternative fuels may come from the chicken coop.
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