Plants constantly battle a barrage of environmental stressors, from rising heat to invading pathogens. While genetic resistance offers a defense shield, its effectiveness often depends on external conditions—especially temperature. Inconsistent immune responses raise...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill authorizing warning labels on food products containing one or more of a long list of chemical additives (see way below). WARNING: This product contains an ingredient that is not recommended for human consumption by the...
New research suggests that the most effective treatments for reducing levels of the toxic metal arsenic in rice are cultivar selection, irrigation management, cooking approach and the application of selenium or silicon soil amendments. The study, which appears in the...
FEATURE IMAGE: Horticulure professor and chair Ajay Nair plants bell peppers at the Alliant Energy Solar Farm at Iowa State University in June 2024. Credit: Christopher Gannon, Iowa State University Vegetables can thrive growing on a solar farm, as can new ideas and...
From the American Society for Nutrition Phytosterol—a compound found in nuts, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains—is linked to markers of healthy metabolism and reduced inflammation Heart disease and type 2 diabetes rank among the leading causes of death and...
From the American Society for Nutrition New research links chickpeas to improved cholesterol and black beans to reduced inflammation, pointing to a simple, affordable way to lower chronic disease risk A new study suggests that regularly eating a cup of beans a day may...
Written by: Alex Fox, UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography Fish species frequently caught and eaten by people were found carrying large numbers of invasive parasitic worms More than 90% of popular freshwater game fish in Southern California contained an...
From the American Society for Nutrition A new study that followed almost 200,000 people for several decades has found that when it comes to heart health, the quality of food consumed matters as much as following a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet. The results suggest...
From the American Society for Nutrition As the U.S. population ages and dementia cases rise, many people are asking whether it is possible to prevent this devastating disease. According to a new study, the answer may be on your plate: People who followed a dietary...
Scientists discover natural compounds that tame chili pepper heat—offering new culinary and pain relief possibilities. From Ohio State News - Written by Emily Caldwell If you’ve ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that...
