USDA Department of Agriculture
Science Facts Written by USDA Department of Agriculture
Science
Inventor: George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver, born a slave in 1864 (approximately), contributed significantly to agricultural research. Although he was orphaned as an infant, endured hardship in pursuit of his education, ... Continue reading
Biology
Nematodes Are Everywhere
Nematodes are simple worms consisting of an elongate stomach and reproduction system inside a resistant outer cuticle (outer skin). Most nematodes are so small, between 400 micrometers to 5 mm long, ... Continue reading