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09/12/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A feasibility study on converting food waste into viable livestock feed
American researchers examined the viability of recovering food waste and turning it into livestock feed. They reported that a modernized version of the ancient practice would be able to greatly reduce the wastage of food, provide sufficient nutrition for food animals, and improve the food supply at global and national levels. The University of Pennsylvania […]
09/12/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Investigating the optimum soil and water characteristics to achieve the highest yield potential of “Spunta” potatoes
Saudi researchers sought to determine the texture and characteristics of soil that can improve the productivity of potato crops. They compiled a soil and water quality index (SWQI) that established the optimal soil and water characteristics for maximizing crop yield and quality. The research project was supported by the King Saud University. Its results came […]
09/10/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Natural brain food: Rhubarb protects against severe damage caused by traumatic brain injury
Roll out all your recipes for rhubarb, because the herb is a powerful brain food packed with the protective compound rhein. A Chinese study reported that eating rhubarb can shield your brain against the side effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) that are growing more common these days. Dubbed the “silent epidemic,” TBI is caused […]
09/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Cucumbers suppress inflammation in vascular endothelial cells
An Italian study investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of cucumber (Cucumis sativus) on vascular endothelial cells that line the inner side of blood vessels. It concluded that cucumber-derived extracts could protect the endothelium’s vulnerable cells against the inflammation caused by lipopolysaccharides. The study was supported by the University of Bologna. Its findings were published in the […]
09/04/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A common wheat virus can spread and harm perennial native grass
The days when crop diseases left other kinds of plants alone are over now, stated an article in British Ecological Society. A virus that originally ravaged imported wheat has now started infecting switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) and other non-crop species native to the U.S. The burden on farmers and researchers has redoubled: Not only do they need […]
09/03/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Hedgerows enhance pest control and pollination of crops
An American study recommended planting more hedgerows around the edges of farms. The restoration of hedgerows will support populations of beneficial animals like pollinators and insectivores that prey on pests, thereby improving the productivity of intense agricultural systems that are working to meet humankind’s ever-growing need for food. The study was supported by the University of California – Cooperative […]
09/02/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Pesticide residues found in eggs contribute to worsened health in humans
A Pakistani study evaluated chicken eggs for residual signs of pesticides used in other parts of the farm. It reported coming across significant levels of the toxic chemicals in the eggs, more than enough to pose serious health risks for humans who consumed the contaminated products. Punjab University supported the study. Its findings were published in […]
08/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Probiotics protect your liver by decreasing the amount of fat build-up in the body
Researchers from Saudi Arabia have found out that probiotics can prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Their recent research showed that increasing the number of good bacteria in the gut helped reduce the number of lipids that gathered in the liver. NAFLD has been linked with diabetes, liver cirrhosis, liver fibrosis, and obesity. Like those diseases, […]
08/26/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Investigating alternative feed sources to address a potential food collapse
Searching for new sources of food for humans and feed for animals, a Tanzanian scientific review covered the Vigna genus of legumes. They reported that the wild members of the genus could serve as potential sources of nutrition, thereby improving food security across the world. The study was conducted by researchers from the Nelson Mandela […]
08/24/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Carotenoids are also good for your hearing: Study
You probably know by now that carotenoids are good for your eyes. But have you heard about them boosting your cognition and your hearing as well? Experts are suggesting that carotenoids like lutein are able to sharpen a person’s brain and hearing through the same processes that lets them enhance one’s eyesight, an article on […]
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