The ancient networks of the Silk Road opened pathways for genetic exchange that shaped one of the world's most popular fruits: the apple

Researchers are investigating the potential use of a wild/weedy, locally adapted Chenopodium species as a breeding partner with quinoa in an effort to "re-domesticate" quinoa into a form suitable for crop production

UMD study is first long-term study to explore patterns of energy drink consumption

Until now, combining several micronutrients into one rice plant was a dream that had not been realized

The researchers, including Coady Wing from IU's School of Public and Environmental Affairs, used results from the largest national study ever conducted of the connection between residential environments and BMI

Faculty from the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center are in California this week to speak at a series of seminars on laurel wilt, which could threaten that state’s avocado industry

Research uncovers why people wind up crying when they chop an onion

Study reveals that autophagy is an essential component in a neuroendocrine pathway that allows sensory neurons and nutrient levels to work together to influence lifespan

“We found that the more people lost sensitivity to sweetness, the more sugar they wanted in their foods,” said lead author Robin Dando

Cheesemakers large and small from across the Northeast have turned to CALS’ Food Processing and Development Laboratory (FPDL) for small-batch production and dairy expertise as they develop new recipes

Discovery could help direct strategies to increase crop yields or breed plants better adapted to climate change

The MQC+ replaces wet chemical analysis, which uses hazardous chemicals, and allows the measurement of more samples much faster