Providing safe foods: “Killer spices” provide eco-friendly pesticides for organic fruits and veggies

Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions

English - November 11, 2009 14:00 - 1.3 MB - ★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Mention rosemary, thyme, clove, and mint and most people think of a delicious meal. These well-known spices are emerging as organic agriculture’s key weapons against insect pests.

Intro theme and music by Kevin MacLeod. Creative Commons licensed audio from freesound.iua.upf.edu.