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"Land sparing" approach in farming meets future food targets and creates habitats for many species

Farming should be as high-yield as possible so it can be limited to relatively small areas, allowing much more land to be left as natural habitats while still meeting future food targets, according to a major new analysis of over a decade of research.

6 Oct 2021

Researchers aim to improve efficiency and genetics in organic corn production

Iowa State University scientists are leading an effort to improve efficiency and genetics in organic corn production, a fast-growing sector of the agricultural world since the beginning of 2020.

6 Oct 2021

Delta opioid receptor agonists modulate immune responses to ameliorate colonic inflammation

Opioids are a class of substances that control sensations such as pain and emotions in animals. While plant-derived opioid narcotics such as morphine are the most well-recognized, other opioid molecules like endorphins can also be synthesized by the body or artificially developed in laboratories.

From Tokyo University of Science 1 Oct 2021

Scientists emphasize the need for commercialization in gene editing research

The UK Government published plans to replace the prevailing European Union regulations in using gene editing in UK agricultural practices.

1 Oct 2021

Study reports high-fat diet increases the incidence of colorectal cancer

Recent research states that the occurrence of colorectal cancer is increased by a high-fat diet.

1 Oct 2021

Microgreens can provide global nutrition security, study claims

Microgreens were grown years ago as high-value, fashionable gourmet greens.

From Penn State University 1 Oct 2021

New partnership reveals the genetic secrets hidden in 7,000 grapevines

A new partnership revealing the genetic secrets hidden in 7,000 grapevines are yielding clues that could make the U.S. grape industry more resilient and deliver new kinds of grapes to benefit growers and consumers alike.

30 Sep 2021

Naturally occurring chemical compound could prevent the effects of the virus in bees

Around the world, honeybees are dying in large numbers. This die-off is in part because of a deadly virus that can kill bees or impair their ability to return to the hives after foraging. But in a study published September 28 in the journal iScience, researchers show that a cheap and naturally occurring chemical compound could prevent or reverse the effects of the virus in bees.

29 Sep 2021

Study employs machine learning to predict outcomes in agriculture

Recent research emphasizes that machine learning can identify “genes of importance” that support crops to grow with reduced fertilizer.

From New York University (NYU) 28 Sep 2021

Research provides new insights into growth hormone receptor gene's evolutionary history

A new study delves into the evolution and function of the human growth hormone receptor gene, and asks what forces in humanity's past may have driven changes to this vital piece of DNA.

27 Sep 2021

Researchers explore the regulation of suberin in Arabidopsis thaliana

Plants modify the permeability of their roots to adapt to their nutritional needs. This takes place through the degradation or production of suberin.

27 Sep 2021

Study seeks climate-smart strategies for root, tuber and banana crops in sub-Saharan Africa

Root, tuber and banana (RT&B) crops are widely cultivated across the landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

23 Sep 2021

Food insecurity increased early in the pandemic, mostly among families with children

Nearly 15 percent of U.S. households-;and nearly 18 percent of households with children-;reported food insecurity early in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey conducted via social media by researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health.

From New York University (NYU) 23 Sep 2021

Study explores the benefits of the MIND diet for older adults

Scientists identified that older adults could take advantage of a specific diet named the MIND diet even when the protein deposits are developed.

23 Sep 2021

Study elaborates the role of coronatine function in Pcal infection

Bacterial blight results in browning and at times the death of significant crops.

23 Sep 2021

Storing more water in Brazil’s reservoirs could alleviate water and energy supply crisis

Large reservoirs in Southeastern Brazil can double river flow if the reservoirs are full, compared with empty reservoirs, according to a new study published in the journal Energy, from researchers at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and several universities in Brazil.

22 Sep 2021

Japanese knotweed extract could bring back cured meats on the menu of health-conscious diners

Bacon could be back on the menu of health-conscious diners thanks to an unlikely salvation: Japanese knotweed.

22 Sep 2021

Scientists assemble a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability

For the first time, scientists have assembled a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability for countries around the world based not only on environmental impacts, but economic and social impacts, as well.

20 Sep 2021

Researchers identify a manipulation molecule produced by bacteria to hijack plant development

A newly discovered manipulation mechanism used by parasitic bacteria to slow down plant aging, may offer new ways to protect disease-threatened food crops.

20 Sep 2021

Review provides a detailed summary of the biochemistry underlying ginsenoside production

Ginseng, a widely popular superfood, has long been used in traditional medicine. The health benefits of ginseng are largely attributed to compounds called ginsenosides, which are present in the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant. Ginsenosides are known to prevent inflammation, diabetes, and cancer, and can also help control blood cholesterol levels and reduce aging.

16 Sep 2021

Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

Latest Food and Agricultural Sciences News and Research

"Land sparing" approach in farming meets future food targets and creates habitats for many species

Researchers aim to improve efficiency and genetics in organic corn production

Delta opioid receptor agonists modulate immune responses to ameliorate colonic inflammation

Scientists emphasize the need for commercialization in gene editing research

Study reports high-fat diet increases the incidence of colorectal cancer

Microgreens can provide global nutrition security, study claims

New partnership reveals the genetic secrets hidden in 7,000 grapevines

Naturally occurring chemical compound could prevent the effects of the virus in bees

Study employs machine learning to predict outcomes in agriculture

Research provides new insights into growth hormone receptor gene's evolutionary history

Researchers explore the regulation of suberin in Arabidopsis thaliana

Study seeks climate-smart strategies for root, tuber and banana crops in sub-Saharan Africa

Food insecurity increased early in the pandemic, mostly among families with children

Study explores the benefits of the MIND diet for older adults

Study elaborates the role of coronatine function in Pcal infection

Storing more water in Brazil’s reservoirs could alleviate water and energy supply crisis

Japanese knotweed extract could bring back cured meats on the menu of health-conscious diners

Scientists assemble a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability

Researchers identify a manipulation molecule produced by bacteria to hijack plant development

Review provides a detailed summary of the biochemistry underlying ginsenoside production

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