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Computers explain why pears may become brown during commercial storage 
Internal browning of pears stored under low oxygen conditions is related to restricted gas exchange inside the fruit, according to a study published March 7th in the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology.
Internal browning of pears stored under low oxygen conditions is related to restricted gas exchange inside the fruit, according to a study published March 7th in the open-access journal PLoS Computational Biology.
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Mar 07, 2008, 1:29pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Mar 07, 2008, 1:29pm
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U of I scientists aim to overcome allergic reactions to soy
If you’re allergic to soy, help is on the way. Two University of Illinois studies show that fermenting soy dramatically reduces its potential allergenicity and also increases the number of essential amino acids in soy products, making them a healthy and a safe choice for consumers.
If you’re allergic to soy, help is on the way. Two University of Illinois studies show that fermenting soy dramatically reduces its potential allergenicity and also increases the number of essential amino acids in soy products, making them a healthy and a safe choice for consumers.
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008, 11:36am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 06, 2008, 11:36am
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How weak cows enter food chain
Emaciated, calcium-depleted dairy cattle are turned into meat
Emaciated, calcium-depleted dairy cattle are turned into meat
Agriculture
Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008, 8:08am
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Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Tuesday, Mar 04, 2008, 8:08am
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Physicists Successfully Store and Retrieve Nothing
t sounds like a headline from the spoof newspaper The Onion, but for physicists, this is actually an achievement: Two teams have stored nothing in a puff of gas and then retrieved it a split second later.
t sounds like a headline from the spoof newspaper The Onion, but for physicists, this is actually an achievement: Two teams have stored nothing in a puff of gas and then retrieved it a split second later.
Agriculture
Source: Science
Posted on: Saturday, Mar 01, 2008, 10:42am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Saturday, Mar 01, 2008, 10:42am
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Earlier plantings underlie yield gains in northern Corn Belt
U.S. farmers plant corn much earlier today than ever before and it seems to be paying off, at least in the north. Earlier plantings could account for up to half of the yield gains seen in some parts of the northern Corn Belt since the late 1970s, a new study has found.
U.S. farmers plant corn much earlier today than ever before and it seems to be paying off, at least in the north. Earlier plantings could account for up to half of the yield gains seen in some parts of the northern Corn Belt since the late 1970s, a new study has found.
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 28, 2008, 8:25am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 28, 2008, 8:25am
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Gene that controls ozone resistance of plants could lead to drought-resistant crops
Biologists at the University of California, San Diego, working with collaborators at the University of Helsinki in Finland and two other European institutions, have elucidated the mechanism of a plant gene that controls the amount of atmospheric ozone entering a plant’s leaves.
Biologists at the University of California, San Diego, working with collaborators at the University of Helsinki in Finland and two other European institutions, have elucidated the mechanism of a plant gene that controls the amount of atmospheric ozone entering a plant’s leaves.
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 28, 2008, 8:23am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 28, 2008, 8:23am
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Researchers Collaborate to Find New Vaccine Technology Decreases E. coli in Beef Cattle
Researchers from Kansas State University and West Texas A&M University have been studying the effects of a novel vaccine technology to make beef safer.
Researchers from Kansas State University and West Texas A&M University have been studying the effects of a novel vaccine technology to make beef safer.
Agriculture
Source: Newswise
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 10:53am
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Source: Newswise
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 10:53am
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Catch large fish, encourage small fry
Reproduction left up to slower-growing, more timid varieties
Reproduction left up to slower-growing, more timid varieties
Agriculture
Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 8:17am
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Source: MSNBC
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008, 8:17am
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What farmers think about GM crops
Farmers are upbeat about genetically modified crops, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Farmers are upbeat about genetically modified crops, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Sunday, Feb 24, 2008, 10:35am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Sunday, Feb 24, 2008, 10:35am
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China's Genetically Altered Food Boom
China is gearing up to dominate the genetically modified crop game. And the West is increasingly worried about monitoring these products around the globe
China is gearing up to dominate the genetically modified crop game. And the West is increasingly worried about monitoring these products around the globe
Agriculture
Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:13am
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Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:13am
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Your Steak — Medium, Rare or Cloned?
The FDA has approved the sale of cloned meat and milk products in the US, but those items won't be specially labeled. Would you want to know how your ribeye was reproduced?
The FDA has approved the sale of cloned meat and milk products in the US, but those items won't be specially labeled. Would you want to know how your ribeye was reproduced?
Agriculture
Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:24pm
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Source: Time Magazine
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:24pm
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Beef recall is largest in history
Much of it likely consumed; no illnesses reported
Much of it likely consumed; no illnesses reported
Agriculture
Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:23pm
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Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Monday, Feb 18, 2008, 12:23pm
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Developing Countries Grew More Biotech Crops in ’07
Genetically engineered agriculture is spreading worldwide, and its biggest growth in 2007 was in the developing world
Genetically engineered agriculture is spreading worldwide, and its biggest growth in 2007 was in the developing world
Environment
Source: NYT
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:18am
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Source: NYT
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 14, 2008, 8:18am
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Dramatic declines in wild salmon populations are associated with exposure to farmed salmon
Since the late 1970s, salmon aquaculture has grown into a global industry, producing over 1 million tons of salmon per year. However, this solution to globally declining fish stocks has come under increasing fire.
Since the late 1970s, salmon aquaculture has grown into a global industry, producing over 1 million tons of salmon per year. However, this solution to globally declining fish stocks has come under increasing fire.
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:26am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 13, 2008, 11:26am
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Botanical identities
Researchers have used a DNA sequence to distinguish between more than 1,600 botanical samples from two biodiversity hotspots, providing the largest test yet of ‘DNA barcoding’ in plants.
Researchers have used a DNA sequence to distinguish between more than 1,600 botanical samples from two biodiversity hotspots, providing the largest test yet of ‘DNA barcoding’ in plants.
Agriculture
Source: Nature
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:44am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:44am
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Plant reflections may be key to early detection of treatment needs
When disease and insect problems in crops are visible to the naked eye, it may be too late to treat. That’s why Dr. Christian Nansen, Texas AgriLife Research entomologist, likes to take a closer look.
When disease and insect problems in crops are visible to the naked eye, it may be too late to treat. That’s why Dr. Christian Nansen, Texas AgriLife Research entomologist, likes to take a closer look.
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:44am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:44am
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Gene guards grain-producing grasses so people and animals can eat
Purdue University and USDA-Agricultural Research Service scientists have discovered that a type of gene in grain-producing plants halts infection by a disease-causing fungus that can destroy crops vital for human food supplies.
Purdue University and USDA-Agricultural Research Service scientists have discovered that a type of gene in grain-producing plants halts infection by a disease-causing fungus that can destroy crops vital for human food supplies.
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Feb 04, 2008, 3:56pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Feb 04, 2008, 3:56pm
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Agriculture is changing the chemistry of the Mississippi River
Midwestern farming has introduced the equivalent of five Connecticut Rivers into the Mississippi River over the past 50 years and is adding more carbon dioxide annually into its waters, according to a study published in Nature by researchers at Yale and Louisiana State universities.
Midwestern farming has introduced the equivalent of five Connecticut Rivers into the Mississippi River over the past 50 years and is adding more carbon dioxide annually into its waters, according to a study published in Nature by researchers at Yale and Louisiana State universities.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008, 12:09pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008, 12:09pm
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Clones fuel broader clash over food labels
Food safety groups, citing polls that show most Americans won't knowingly buy food from cloned animals, are leading a protest against a government policy of not requiring food labels to disclose details about its origin.
Food safety groups, citing polls that show most Americans won't knowingly buy food from cloned animals, are leading a protest against a government policy of not requiring food labels to disclose details about its origin.
Agriculture
Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008, 1:40pm
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Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008, 1:40pm
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FDA downplays long-term impact of animal cloning
Meat and milk products of offspring from the 600 cloned animals in the United States most likely have not entered the nation's food supply, an official with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday, as the agency downplayed the long-term impact of cloning.
Meat and milk products of offspring from the 600 cloned animals in the United States most likely have not entered the nation's food supply, an official with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday, as the agency downplayed the long-term impact of cloning.
Agriculture
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 25, 2008, 10:13am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 25, 2008, 10:13am
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Food peptides activate bitter taste receptors
Researchers from the Monell Center and Tokyo University of Agriculture have used a novel molecular method to identify chemical compounds from common foods that activate human bitter taste receptors.
Researchers from the Monell Center and Tokyo University of Agriculture have used a novel molecular method to identify chemical compounds from common foods that activate human bitter taste receptors.
Chemistry
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:55am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:55am
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Scientists find way to increase corn's vitamin A
U.S. scientists have developed a way to breed corn that can boost the vitamin A it gives people who eat it -- a potentially important advance for regions of the world burdened by vitamin A deficiencies.
U.S. scientists have developed a way to breed corn that can boost the vitamin A it gives people who eat it -- a potentially important advance for regions of the world burdened by vitamin A deficiencies.
Agriculture
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:59am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:59am
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FDA declares cloned meat and milk safe
The action opens the door for products from cloned cattle, pigs and goats to enter the food supply without special labeling. Producers are asked to give consumers time to adjust before marketing.
The action opens the door for products from cloned cattle, pigs and goats to enter the food supply without special labeling. Producers are asked to give consumers time to adjust before marketing.
Agriculture
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008, 1:07pm
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008, 1:07pm
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Sowing The Seeds Of A Tasty Tomato Revival
The quest for the perfect tomato began in New Brunswick nearly 50 years ago and ended, for now, in a field south of Tel Aviv, Israel.
The quest for the perfect tomato began in New Brunswick nearly 50 years ago and ended, for now, in a field south of Tel Aviv, Israel.
Agriculture
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Monday, Jan 14, 2008, 11:00am
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Source: CBS News
Posted on: Monday, Jan 14, 2008, 11:00am
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FDA to Back Food From Cloned Animals
Having completed a years-long scientific review, the Food and Drug Administration is set to announce as early as next week that meat and milk from cloned farm animals and their offspring can start making their way toward supermarket shelves, sources in contact with the agency said Saturday.
Having completed a years-long scientific review, the Food and Drug Administration is set to announce as early as next week that meat and milk from cloned farm animals and their offspring can start making their way toward supermarket shelves, sources in contact with the agency said Saturday.
Agriculture
Source: Washington Post
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 12:13pm
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Source: Washington Post
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 12:13pm
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Asian Cockroaches Could Aid Texas Growers
Most people see cockroaches as a terrible pest—with no redeeming qualities or benefit whatsoever. But to cotton farmers in south Texas, an exotic cockroach from Asia could be a highly beneficial insect for biological control.
Most people see cockroaches as a terrible pest—with no redeeming qualities or benefit whatsoever. But to cotton farmers in south Texas, an exotic cockroach from Asia could be a highly beneficial insect for biological control.
Agriculture
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 12:13pm
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 12:13pm
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Purdue Students Sniff Manure for Science
Purdue University students are making some extra cash through a project that might turn some of their classmates' stomachs - by sniffing livestock excrement.
Purdue University students are making some extra cash through a project that might turn some of their classmates' stomachs - by sniffing livestock excrement.
Agriculture
Source: AOL News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: AOL News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008, 9:45am
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A worrisome forecast for the world's crops
Studies on rising ozone pollution, shorter winters, and an expanding tropical belt do not bode well for agriculture.
Studies on rising ozone pollution, shorter winters, and an expanding tropical belt do not bode well for agriculture.
Agriculture
Source: CSM
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:17am
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Source: CSM
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:17am
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Tiny pest-eating insect fights fruit flies
Farmers and vineyard owners have a new weapon in their pest management arsenal. A commonly used parasitoid, or parasitic insect that kills its host, has proven to be quite effective in the control of fruit flies in vineyards.
Farmers and vineyard owners have a new weapon in their pest management arsenal. A commonly used parasitoid, or parasitic insect that kills its host, has proven to be quite effective in the control of fruit flies in vineyards.
Agriculture
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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