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Inoculation

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agriculture2 years ago

Predicting Crop Growth Response to Large-Scale Inoculation with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Using Soil Microbiome Indicators

A study has found that the composition of the soil microbiome can serve as an indicator for predicting crop growth response to large-scale inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF). The researchers analyzed the soil microbiomes of different agricultural fields and found that specific microbial communities were associated with enhanced crop growth in response to AMF inoculation. By using machine learning algorithms, they developed a predictive model that accurately identified the soil microbiome indicators for crop growth response to AMF inoculation. This research highlights the potential of using soil microbiome analysis as a tool for optimizing agricultural practices and improving crop productivity.

history2 years ago

Unveiling the Ancient Origins of African Smallpox Inoculation

Historians have found evidence that Africans in West Africa were practicing smallpox inoculation before the 18th century, long before it was introduced in the Americas. Enslaved Africans played a significant role in introducing the practice of smallpox inoculation throughout the Americas by the 1700s. However, the contributions of Africans, Arabs, Asians, and North Africans to the development of inoculation and vaccination have been largely overlooked in favor of Western European figures like Edward Jenner. Recognizing the non-Western roots of medicine and public health is crucial for healing medical mistrust in Black communities and creating conditions for Black people's thriving globally.