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NOVEMBER 5.11 Future Food Demand (By David Plocher and Er in Hynes) by David G Plocher Since I was at the University of Illinois in Urbana last week, I thought it would be appropriate to share a minute sampling of the latest research going on there and at universities across the country 'Where SEA is mentioned, it refers to the Science and Education Administration, a branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture lire Extension service and the land grant colleges art under SEA > A quirk of nature called photorespiration causes almost all major food crops to waste about 25 percent of the sugar they make from carbon dioxide in the photosynthesis cycle This loss limits the growth and productivity of these crops Stopping that wasteful habit of plants could open the way to increasing crop yields as much as 45 percent for a hungry world University of Illinois plant physiologist Bill Ogren is now on the cutting edge of doing just that He and other researchers have created plant strains in which pholorespiration has been turned into a lethal characteristic These genetically-altered plants now survive only in a laboratory of enriched carbon dioxide. 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Organic soil management techniques and a moderate program of chemical fer­ tilizer produced roughly equal yields of vegetables over four years of tests in Maine. A highly intensive form of organic soil management, involving tillage 24 inches below the soil surface, also was tested against the other two systems. It produced no yield benefits under Blaine growing conditions. Organic soil management techniques were based on returning essentially all of the organic material produced on the plot through rototilling of compost. Test' results indicate that the improved soil tilth of the organic system offset at least part of the extra labor involved in making and distributing compost. A chemically-fertilized plot received nitrogen, potash and potassium at the rate of 200 pounds each per acre An analysis of what is in a plant - what influences its growth rate, yield and nutritional quality - used to take weeks to do, and then the time was reduced to days. SEA research has narrowed the time to only one and one-half minutes Only a plant sample, not the whole plant, is needed for an analysis of its com­ ponents - done almost in­ stantly in an instiument using infrared wavelengths. Advances in analytical technology such as this will expand tremendously the capability of plant scientists to genetically improve crop varieties in the research race to produce adequate food supplies for an ever- increasing population. A team of scientists at six locations is sharing ex­ pertise in the development of this and other technologies, including applications linked to remote sensing and "aerospace monitoring of growing conditions and crop yields. Pest's Life Cycle Disrupted - A new class of insecticides, not harmful to humans, relies on chemical hormones to interrupt the life cycle of pests. Until now. insecticides have been formulated to attack a pest's central nervous system, and these have posed potential harm to hianans But new hormonal insecticides offer a high degftw of safety, for they disrupt an aspect of a pest's life process that is not common to humans As an example, one of the new insecticidal class, already commercially adopted, inhibits the pest from growing an outer covering, causing it to die in a short time. Hormonal insecticides. developed through SEA basic research, hold promise for wide scale future use Among possible applications are the control of insects, ticks, and mites, as well as parasites of plants and animals, and microorganisms causing mastitis in cattle. A fungus that causes a disease costly to vegetable crops can actually be plowed under, significantly reducing the disease Other beneficial fungi, natural enemies of the fungus, can also control the disease. Rhizoctonia. SEA research uncovered these two natural approaches to combatting the disease, as alternatives to chemical fungicides Rhizoctonia, which produces root rot, is responsible for more than $5 million in cucumber losses annually. It also attacks beans, radishes, sugar beets, tomatoes and other vegetables. A three year study has shown the disease is smothered in the soil-from a combination of low oxygen and high carbon dioxide- after plowing turns over the ground 8-10 inches. Cor- ticium and a strain of Trichoderma, two beneficial fungi, attack the disease fungus so successfully that they can give as much control as fungicides applied at 2 to 3 times the recom­ mended dosage. 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Research fin­ dings may have potential application in the early detection and treatment of growth abnormalities in humans by Erin Hynes « Decoding Insecticide Labels - When homeowners call the Extension office with a bug problem, we usually give an insecticide's com­ mon name when making recommendations. However, most companies market the chemical under a brand name such as Joe Sch- moe's Bug-Be-Gone, and give the chemical name in the list of active ingredients. To prevent confusion at the bug spray shelf, here's a list of the common and chemical names of the most widely used insecticides. 1. carbaryl (Sevin); 1- napthyl methylcarbamate; 2. diazinon 1 Spectracide); 0,0-diethyl 0-(2-isopropyl-4- methy 1-6-pyrim idyl) phosphorothioate; 3. dichlorvos (Vapona); 2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate; 4. malathion (Cythion); diethyl mercaptosuccinate, S-ester with 0,0-dimethyl phosphorothioate; and 5. Bacillus thuringiensis (thuricide, Dipel) A bac­ terial organic control These chemicals may be sold under trade names not listed here. Some insecticides have specific limitations. For example, diazinon cannot be used on ferns, nor carbaryl on Boston Ivy. Read the label carefully for cleared usage, and heed it. Incidentally, if your vegetables flowered this year but did not bear, you may have had too little pollination. Spray in­ secticides late in the day after the blossoms have closed to avoid bud kill. Each year the University of Illinois publishes a pest management guide for the home, yard and garden. The guide has the most current recommendations for controlling common insect pests. If you use insecticides, this free circular will prove most valuable. Copies are available from the Ex­ tension office. Storing Pesticides - You can keep unused pesticides for future use if you follow a few precautions. First, store pesticide containers in a protected area such as a garage of shed to prevent feezing or precipitation of ingredients. Keep pesticides cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight. Never store pesticides near food, fertilizers, medicines, or similar products. Next, keep pesticides in their original containers. Their labels provide iden­ tification, usage, rates, and s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s . Pesticides stored in discarded food cans and bottles are responsible for many poisoning horror stories. Teach children that pesticides are poisonous and keep all chemicals out of children's reach. Soak up pesticide leaks or spills with kitty litter, vermiculite, sawdust, ab­ sorptive clay, or activated charcoal. Clean up with a broom or shovel and dust­ pan, and thoroughly wash your hands afterward. Pesticides, when used intelligently, can make gardening easier and more productive. When used carelessly, they can be dangerous and damage the environment. Educate yourself to their proper use. The Extension office has information available on pesticide safety. "Heating with Wood" Program- Rising fuel costs have stimulated interest in alternative and sup­ plemental heating methods. On Nov. 18, the McHenry county Cooperative Ex­ tension service is sponsoring a slide presentation entitled "Heating with Wood". The program will begin at 7; 30 at the Farm Bureau auditorium (Rt. 47 and McConnell road, Wood­ stock). For registration information, call the Ex­ tension office at 338-3737. Guest Church Speaker At Affiance To Nov. 9 Do you know there are four different types of nations today? Do you know where the United States fits into the picture? How will God deal with the United States of America, and with Israel, and what is their futures in history? These, and many other questions, will be answered from the book of Isaiah in the Bible by Dr. Victor Walters, of the Trinity Divinity School of Theology, in Deerfield. The Alliance church of McHenry, 3815 Bull Valley road, is having a full week of services which began Nov. 2. W e d n e s d a y , T h u r s d a y , Friday and Sunday remain to hear these messages. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. each week day night and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays. D r . W a l t e r s g i v e s a graphic picture of Israel and shows the dangers faced by the United States as a nation, as indicated through the prophetic book of Isaiah. He has made a thorough study of the book down through the years and is very thorough in his teachings. Pastor Gerald Robertson, of The Alliance church, extends a welcome to the public to come and share in this teaching and learning experience. Those who desire more information are asked to call 385-1519. It is advised to come early. The meetings are expected to be well attended. There is no cost. A free will offering may be received. * • * • There is a vast and fundamental difference between promise and per­ formance. 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