Food & Beverage
With next-generation sequencing tools available, researchers wanted to more finely explore the banana genome with an ultimate goal of helping breeding programs produce hardier, more disease resistant bananas
South Dakota State is one of seven universities nationwide to receive funding to develop new wheat varieties as part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s International Wheat Yield Partnership Program
The markers, called single nucleotide polymorphisms, are individual locations in the genome that, in this case, allow researchers to distinguish between the different variants of sockeye salmon
Link found between chocolate consumption and lower risk of atrial fibrillation
This new resource will assist future research programs using genetic tools to improve crop resilience and oil production.
Study provides valuable information that can be used to breed spinach with better disease-resistance, higher yield, and better quality
Technion researchers demonstrate high effectiveness of a combination of metals and organic acids in eradicating bacteria
A study by Spanish researchers has shown that microwaving and grilling are the best processes to maintain the nutritional profile of mushrooms
About 13 percent of American households experienced food-insecurity in 2015, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Though most scientists say they're safe, GMOs still face fierce opposition from critics. But what about the federal agencies that can approve or shoot down modified crops headed for consumers?
The No. 1 most important thing consumers can do is to use a meat thermometer, experts say
