he microbes found in vermicompost can help protect plants from disease. Using line animation and video microscopy, we describe how the plant pathogen, pythium aphanidermatum is unable to infect a germinating cucumber seed planted in a potting mix containing vermicompost.

Basic concepts such as a water budget, stores and fluxes of water, and the flowpaths and residence time of water are explained, using old cartoons, stock imagery, and original material.

Cornell University veterinarians and researchers study the horse with an eye to serving the horse racing community. We follow their investigations into equine performance, respiratory fitness, orthopedic surgery, and fertility.