insects

Studying A Notorious Pollen Thief

ARS researchers are mapping the genome of the passionflower bee in order to help protect bee diversity.

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human nutrition

These Beans Are Popping

ARS aims to make Popping Beans a tasty snack that is both protein-rich and gluten-free

human nutrition

Researchers Find That Low Vitamin K Intake May Impair Cognition

ARS scientists on the campus of Tufts University at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging found that a low intake of powerhouse Vitamin K has the potential to reduce cognition and alter several types of nerve cells.

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food safety

Boosting Blueberries by Benefitting Bees

Native microbes provide the key to healthier pollinators and better harvests

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As a highly invasive plant, water hyacinth can be deceptively beautiful. (Getty Images).

plants

ARS Works to Mitigate Spread of Highly Invasive Water Hyacinth

Researchers adopt on-site plotting and multi-spectral sensors to gather new data

insects

Long-term Solutions for Controlling Invasive Pests

ARS researchers aim to curb the spread of invasive pests and plants through Area-Wide Pest Management

insects

Hunting a Tree Killer

Researchers investigate deadly parasites of beech trees.