One study demonstrated that exposure to UV-A and blue light temporarily increases the concentrations of total phenolics and anthocyanins in red-leaf lettuce New research from Michigan State University highlights the transformative potential of advanced lighting techniques for indoor lettuce cultivation. It reveals methods to improve both yield and nutritional quality[Read More…]
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Study indicates benefits of EPAX 4020TGN for muscle function and recovery
Researchers at the University of South Florida carried out an eight-week dietary intervention on adult and ageing rats EPAX 4020TGN can help improve muscle contractile function and post-injury muscle recovery, a pilot study has found. The pre-clinical in vivo and in vitro research indicates that Epax’s highly concentrated, marine-derived triglyceride oil offers potential benefits[Read More…]
Diestel birds raised with regenerative farming practices improve nutritionally: study
California family-owned regenerative pasture-raised turkeys have a better omega 6:3 ratio and more phytochemical antioxidants Analysis conducted by the Center for Human Nutrition Studies at Utah State University on behalf of Regenified and Diestel Family Ranch, confirms that Diestel turkeys grown with regenerative farming practices are not only better for the land, but can also improve fatty[Read More…]
Red ginseng effective for intestinal health and preventing bone loss
The Michigan State University research team reported in 2023 in the JGR (Journal of Ginseng Research, I.F 6.8) that intestinal microbiota balance is an important regulatory factor for bone health Professor Narayanan Parameswaran’s team at the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University announced the results of a study that showed that consuming red ginseng[Read More…]
Saudi unveils KAUST Centre of Excellence for sustainable food security
The Centre aims to tackle critical food security challenges in arid regions Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, introduced the KAUST Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Food Security to the world during the 41st Saudi Agriculture trade show. Officially launched by KAUST in September,[Read More…]
EdgeNext and National Pulse form strategic partnership
This collaboration aims to enhance both companies’ capabilities by sharing resources, technology, and expertise, while also exploring new market opportunities in the Middle East and beyond EdgeNext, a global cloud service provider announced a strategic partnership with National Pulse at Gitex 2024. National Pulse partners with companies that provide innovative technologies to[Read More…]
Breakthrough in gene editing of giant freshwater prawns
The project also targets other crustaceans such as white-leg shrimp and red swamp crayfish, focusing on traits like growth rate, disease resistance, and environmental adaptation The collaboration between Watershed AC, Evogene Ltd., and Ben-Gurion University (BGU) has made a significant breakthrough in gene-editing giant freshwater prawns using CRISPR technology. The[Read More…]
Australia develops unique building to grow precision plant research
As plants grow in the rooms, cameras and sensors will capture images and data for analysis A high-tech building with rooms to mimic environments from rainforests to deserts will help Australian plant scientists and industry improve crop productivity and secure future food supplies. The University of Queensland’s $65 million Plant[Read More…]
CCEP Australia join Empowered Women in Trades Alliance
The EWIT Alliance has been established to provide organisations, small and large, with the opportunity to support EWIT’s targets Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has become a founding member of the Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) Alliance. EWIT is a not-for-profit organisation empowering women with the knowledge and skills to[Read More…]
Kewpie confirms ease of eating vegetables through adding mayonnaise
This was found out through joint research with Professor Yukie Yanagisawa et al of Wayo Women’s University Japan’s Kewpie Corporation has confirmed that adding mayonnaise or emulsified dressings improves the ease of eating foods such as vegetables that the elderly find difficult to eat. This was found out through joint[Read More…]
