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DAVIS, CALIFORNIA, September 12, 2019–People have very individualized inflammatory responses to eating a high-fat meal. These were the somewhat unexpected results of a study recently published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry by researchers at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS)…
For many people in Africa and Latin America, beans are an important staple. Historically described as “the meat of the poor”, beans are rich in protein and minerals, affordable and suitably filling. That is why they are served daily, often…
Entomophagy, insect agriculture showcased in new special issue of Annals of the Entomological Societ
Male honeybees inject queens with blinding toxins during sex
Could contribute to wine’s varying flavors, aromas, researchers say
St. Paul, MN (September 2019)–Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that infects many plants around the world, absorbing their nutrients and weakening or even killing them. In turn, powdery mildews are often attacked in the field by even smaller…
According to mycologist, author, and artist Miguel Ulloa, “The best way to understand and remember scientific names is to understand their component parts or roots.” This philosophy is the inspiration for Illustrated Generic Names of Fungi : Etymology, Descriptions, Classifications,…
EAST LANSING, Mich – The United States grew more than a million acres of potatoes in 2017, making the number one vegetable crop in the country a tuber. But potatoes are not the only tubers. Jerusalem artichoke, potato bean and…
Scientists examine both socioeconomic and environmental impacts impacts of crop trading in China for
Shrimp consume snails that carry schistosomiasis which affects 220 million people
Researchers identify and functionally describe key transport proteins, which contribute to creating
Naturally selected orange corn has abundance of antioxidant carotenoids
UCalgary researchers find taking high doses of Vitamin D may result in a DECREASE in bone density
HOBOKEN, N.J.–September 3, 2019 — John Wiley and Sons Inc. (NYSE: JW-A) (NYSE: JW-B) announced today a new partnership with the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA). Beginning in January 2020, Wiley will assume publishing responsibility for the two prestigious…
Climate change could negatively impact banana cultivation in some of the world’s most important producing and exporting countries, a study has revealed. Bananas are recognised as the most important fruit crop – providing food, nutrition and income for millions in…
Machine-harvested apples offer cost-effective option for growers and cider makers
Food-waste study reveals trends behind discarded items
Plant diseases, especially those caused by fungal pathogens, jeopardize global crop biosecurity and preventing them requires rapid detection and identification of causal agents. Traditional methods for crop disease diagnosis rely on the expertise of pathologists who can identify diseases by…
Can you manipulate the taste of noble cocoas in different directions to create exciting new flavors
Julie Guthman’s new book Wilted: Pathogens, Chemicals, and the Fragile Future of the Strawberry Indu
Research by UMass Amherst food scientists compared effects of fresh and thermally processed oil
Pathogenic bacteria that stubbornly lurk in some apple-packing facilities may be sheltered and protected by harmless bacteria that are known for their ability to form biofilms, according to Penn State researchers, who suggest the discovery could lead to development of…
A group of researchers from the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen have figu
In enriched rearing method structures are added to rearing tanks to increase habitat complexity and
New research published today in the journal Parasitology shows how the prehistoric inhabitants of a settlement in the freshwater marshes of eastern England were infected by intestinal worms caught from foraging for food in the lakes and waterways around their…
Gluten-free diets have been trendy for several years now, with adherents claiming that avoiding grains that contain the substance helps with weight loss or improves general health. However, for people with celiac disease, avoiding gluten is not a fad but…
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