SMART researchers develop plant nanobionic sensor to monitor arsenic levels in soil
For the first time, researchers from SMART have engineered a living plant-based sensor for the detection of arsenic in the ...
Tag: Food/Food Science
Peeking into the pods of black soybeans
Scientists are getting closer to figuring out how to synthesize a plant pigment that could have medicinal usesCredit: Kumi Yoshida ...
Keeping California a powerhouse of almond production
Credit: Sat Darshan Khalsa A favorite healthy snack, almonds are a staple on grocery store shelves worldwide. More than 80% ...
Tomato’s wild ancestor is a genomic reservoir for plant breeders
Humans turned a weedy plant with tiny fruit into the tomato that we know today. That wild ancestor could lead ...
Chemical compounds in foods can inhibit a key SARS-CoV-2 enzyme
Credit: De-Yu Xie, NC State University Chemical compounds in foods or beverages like green tea, muscadine grapes and dark chocolate ...
Novel haplotype-led approach to increase the precision of wheat breeding
Credit: John Innes Centre Wheat researchers at the John Innes Centre are pioneering a new technique that promises to improve ...
Landmark study generates first genomic atlas for global wheat improvement
USask-led study sequences genomes of 15 wheat varieties around the worldCredit: Christina Weese/USask SASKATOON - In a landmark discovery for ...
New discovery by SMART allows early detection of shade avoidance syndrome in plants
Researchers use Raman spectroscopy for early detection of SAS, which can help farmers better monitor plant health and lead to ...
Pesticide deadly to bees now easily detected in honey
Credit: Janusz Pawliszyn A common insecticide that is a major hazard for honeybees is now effectively detected in honey thanks ...
Why do my dog’s paws smell like Fritos? (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2020 -- A lot of people seem to think their pup's paws ...
Tackling food allergies at the source
Credit: Eliot Herman Food allergies are a big problem. About 7% of children and 2% of adults in the U.S. ...
A patented solution for dry mouth relief and food product development
Credit: Anwesha Sarkar/University of Leeds A team of scientists from the University of Leeds have developed a new hydrogel that ...
New study defines life cycle of a destructive plant pathogen 142 years after its discovery
Credit: Lijang Liu Found in more than 60 countries, cruciferous clubroot disease is one of the most destructive plant diseases, ...
On the hunt for wild bananas in Papua New Guinea
Scientists are racing to collect and conserve wild banana species; a recent expedition to the epicenter of banana diversity shows ...
Strain of rhizobacteria shown to naturally and sustainably promote rice growth
Credit: Zhigang Wang Large amounts of chemical fertilizers can lead to severe environmental pollution. Biofertilizers are a preferred and sustainable ...
Biological clock and extra gene pairs control important plant functions
New understanding of circadian rhythms could be key to better cropsCredit: Illustration by Kathleen Greenham. HANOVER, N.H. - November 5, ...
Shining a light on the issue of wine fraud
Credit: Courtesy of University of Adelaide. University of Adelaide wine researchers are developing a fast and simple method of authenticating ...
Nature-inspired solutions to sustainably increase crop yield
The 5-year 8M € project GAIN4CROPS aims to improve photosynthetic efficiency of the oil crop sunflower using nature-inspired solutions and ...
Better health – for people and the planet – grows on trees
Tropical fruit trees can improve health, reduce hunger, boost incomes and fight climate change; so why don't we grow and ...
Healthy oil from wild olives
Protecting the natural heritage and promoting local cultivationCredit: Antonia Ninot (IRTA) The oil from wild olive trees has excellent sensorial, ...
