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£7.6M awarded to discover how genes interact with each other
The research could ultimately pave the way for plant and animal breeders to reduce the element of chance that currently exists in conventional selective breeding. It may also enable them to re-introduce genes that have been accidentally lost during decades of conventional breeding. view more (1999-12-15)
New folic acid seal helps women choose enriched grain foods to help prevent birth defects
Not enough American women understand that consuming the B vitamin folic acid every day can help prevent serious birth defects, and only 40 percent are taking daily multivitamin supplements containing this essential nutrient beginning before pregnancy, two recent surveys show. view more (2008-01-14)
Rosy future for Leeds-developed mulch
Gardeners will soon have access to an environmentally-friendly garden mulch product developed at the University of Leeds, thanks to a £30,000 award won by its inventor. The straw-based mulch - called Strulch - was developed by Dr Geoff Whiteley in the School of Biology. It will be marketed by Ingwermat, a company formed to use patents... view more... (2004-03-24)
First all-African produced genetically engineered maize is resistant to maize streak virus
Maize streak viruses (MSV), geminiviruses that can destroy most of a maize crop, are endemic to sub-Saharan Africa and adjacent Indian Ocean islands where they are transmitted by leafhoppers in the genus Cicadulina. view more (2007-07-09)
Scientific innovation on display at the Royal Show (5-8 July)
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Organic farming produces same corn and soybean yields as conventional farms, but consumes less energy and no pesticides, study finds
Organic farming produces the same yields of corn and soybeans as does conventional farming, but uses 30 percent less energy, less water and no pesticides, a review of a 22-year farming trial study concludes. view more (2005-07-14)
UK joins world treaty to share vital plant resources
Vital food crops will be protected worldwide under a new international agreement which comes into force today. The UK is one of more than 50 countries committed to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, which aims to improve food security and promote sustainable farming. The treaty aims to ensure that plant... view more... (2004-06-29)
Inventor helps grasslands go native
Montana rancher and inventor Lee Arbuckle may soon change the nation's market for native grass seed, a tricky-to-harvest crop worth hundreds of millions and vital to restoring wildlands. view more (2006-10-31)
New therapy may mean less dietary restrictions for celiac sufferers
Scientists have discovered what may be a successful non-dietary therapy for celiac sprue, an inherited inflammatory disorder of the small intestine that impacts an estimated 1 in 200 people around the world. view more (2006-06-26)
Sunflower seeds, pistachios among top nuts for lowering cholesterol
Researchers have known for some time that nuts and seeds are rich sources of phytosterols, a class of plant chemicals that have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and improve heart health. view more (2005-12-08)
Canola oil may soon burn in engines rather than frying pans
A growing market for biodiesel fuels is heating up interest in canola among Texas producers. view more (2005-11-07)
Crop Management: How Small Do We Go?
The use of on-the-go crop and soil sensors has greatly increased the precision with which farmers can manage their crops. Recently released research in Agronomy Journal questions whether more precise management is necessarily more efficient. view more (2008-07-09)
Imbalance may trigger advance from fatty liver to liver failure
An imbalance in the lipid content of the liver appears to trigger the downward spiral that leads some with fatty liver disease to advance to full-blown liver failure, according to a new study in the May Cell Metabolism. view more (2006-05-10)
Scientists invite the public to "Meet the Ancestors" at the Chelsea Flower Show
Scientists at the John Innes Centre (JIC), Norwich[1], are in the final stages of their preparations for this year's Chelsea Flower Show[2] where they will be inviting the public to 'Meet the Ancestors - of the past and the future'. Visitors to the JIC exhibit will be able to compare modern crops with the wild plants that are their ancestors and... view more... (2002-05-17)
Discovery of new family of genetic mutations involved in inflammatory intestinal disease
The discovery of new genetic mutations involved in inflammatory intestinal disorders could lead to a better understanding of these common conditions. view more (2008-06-03)
Biologists develop large gene dataset for rice plant
Scientists have reported development of a large dataset of gene sequences in rice. The information will lead to an increased understanding of how genes work in rice, an essential food for much of the world's population. view more (2007-03-14)
Global seed vault marks 1-year anniversary with 4-ton shipment of critical food crops
Four tons of seeds - almost 90,000 samples of hundreds of crop species - from food crop collections maintained by Canada, Ireland, Switzerland, USA, and three international agricultural research centers in Syria, Mexico and Colombia, were delivered today to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault as it celebrated its one-year anniversary. view more (2009-02-26)
It takes two to fight cancer
New research at the Institute of Food Research shows that two food components recognised for their ability to fight cancer are up to 13 times more powerful when put to work together. The results are published in the latest issue of international journal Carcinogenesis. The study focuses on genes that play an important role in tumour formation,... view more... (2003-03-31)
New company learns from spider`s ability to spin
A new spin-out from Oxford University, Spinox, is aiming to devise novel ways to copy spiders` ability to spin silks. The new silks may be used for sutures or woven material for surgical implants, protective clothing and in sports equipment. Spinox has been set up to fully develop a spinning process to create high performance fibres from natural... view more... (2002-03-07)
Shatter-resistant brassicas
An international team of scientists has cracked the problem of pod shatter in brassica crops such as oilseed rape. view more (2009-05-28)
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