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The Peanut Plant and a Black Genius

Feb 20 2020

“One reason I never patent my products is that if I did,…

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By Rashad Bell, Nuala Caomhanach

The Rice Plant and Black Knowledge

Feb 20 2020

“The millions of Africans who were dragged to the New World were…

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By Rashad Bell, Nuala Caomhanach

The Vanilla Plant and Edmond

Feb 20 2020

Vanilla planifolia is the only orchid of significant economic importance as an…

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By Rashad Bell, Nuala Caomhanach

Thomas Gaither - Activist and Biologist

Feb 1 2021

Collectors

Dr. Thomas Walter Gaither (1938 - ) was born in Great Falls, South…

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By Laura Briscoe

Wild Cinnamon

Apr 8 2020

Focus on Science

Although not related to true cinnamon, Cinnamodendron corticosum is a similar spice tree.…

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By Elizabeth A. Gjieli, Ina Vandebroek