While it’s not a danger in and of itself, efflorescence can be linked to excess moisture, mold growth, or poor drainage.

Soybean germplasm is highly diverse and natural variations exist for salt tolerance. Recent omics approaches such as transcriptomics, quantitate traits loci (QTL), and genome-wide association studies ...

One of the most significant environmental factors affecting plant growth, development and productivity is salt stress. The damage caused by salt to plants mainly includes ionic, osmotic and secondary ...

One of the most common self-treatments for ingrown toenails involves Epsom salt. How does Epsom salt help an ingrown toenail? As long as there’s no discharge, pus or other sign of infection on ...

Can switching the salt in your shakers with K-salt or potassium chloride help in controlling your blood pressure and reducing your risk of heart diseases? The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its ...

And if you are out on the road, you may have noticed salt trucks’ more concentrated approach to salting the streets. Local 4’s Bryan Schuerman has more on how salt companies are dealing with ...

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Sprinkling salt on the road or sidewalk after snowfall can make conditions safer for drivers and pedestrians, but can cause harm to local waterways and wildlife, London, Ont., researchers say.

One of the quickest ways to transform your everyday bath is with a lovely scented oil or a scoop of the best bath salts. The latter makes a nice “treat yourself” purchase or gorgeous gift for ...