From Rosemary to Garlic: 6 herb-infused oils, their benefits, and how to make them 1/7 Benefits of herb-infused oils Looking for a smart way to enhance the taste, aroma, and nutritional profile of your dish? Just drizzle some homemade infused oils, and you are good to go. These infused oils help give that restaurant-like feel…
Researchers raise concern of native species being outcompeted by non-native honey bees, which were found to extract nearly 80 percent of available pollen in a day at a key hotspot of bee biodiversity The majority of the earth’s plant species, including our crop plants, rely on the services of animal pollinators in order to reproduce….
Denisgo/Getty Images Everyone everywhere eats for survival, and hopefully sometimes for enjoyment. Food is universal, and it unites us. Food is part of our cultural identities, an element of religious rites, and an always significant component of celebrations. In some cases, the foods we eat today have not changed much since those their origins. Grains…
Consumer interest in medicinal and aromatic herbs is on the rise, with buyers increasingly concerned about the microbiological quality of nutraceutical and aromatic plants. The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and sensor technology allows for high-resolution crop monitoring, particularly in the production of rosemary and sage in Grotte (Italy), Agrigento District. The aim of…
An international team of agronomists is calling for a new approach to estimate crop yield potential and gaps — information that is critical in planning how to meet growing food demand. University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers made major contributions to the study, published online April 8 in the journal Nature Food. “We are in a race…
A new study from the University of Missouri shows a compound found in certain fruits and vegetables could hold key to treating neurodegenerative diseases. By Sara Diedrich April 8, 2025Contact: Sara Diedrich, 573-882-6217, diedrichs@missouri.edu A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells — and it’s showing…
Water supply for irrigation is a limiting factor for agriculture in Mediterranean countries. A strategy for increasing water availability proposes to use low quality water for irrigation to avoid irrigation with precious and high cost potable water. A drawback about using waste water is the potential heavy metal accumulation in soil and foodstuff. In this…
To forage is to look for things that aren’t lost. Birding, mushrooming, hunting agates in the wet sand at ebb tide or arrowheads in the sagebrush along the edge of a dry playa—everything I’ve spent time seeking has been right where it belonged, indifferent to whether it was found. If I failed to see birds…
Dietary fibres in fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grains are some of the most important food components for human health. They help digestion, weight management, blood sugar control, heart health, cancer prevention and more. But RMIT University food scientist Professor Raj Eri said consumer advice on how best to use them for these various benefits…
The pollution of the planet by microplastics is significantly cutting food supplies by damaging the ability of plants to photosynthesise, according to a new assessment. The analysis estimates that between 4% and 14% of the world’s staple crops of wheat, rice and maize is being lost due to the pervasive particles. It could get even…