John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Wheat, Corn/Maize, Rice, Precision AG , Vegetables, Agriculture Global, GMO's, Research, CRISPR/Gene Editing, Genes /Genetics, World Hunger, World Population, Weather,
Boosting Plant Health Using Gene Editing
With a rapidly growing world population, food science has turned to molecular techniques to address the environmental challenges of food security.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, GMO's, Genes /Genetics, Ag Innovation, World Hunger, World Population,
Researchers discover new approach to reform plant breeding and genetics
The research was conducted at the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH FOOD) with professor emeritus Lars Munck as coordinator and builds on earlier work since 1963 at Svaloef Plant Breeding Institute and the Carlsberg Laboratory.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Water, Economics, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Education,
Tidal power system will use an underwater kite to generate electricity
We've already heard about renewable energy systems that use aerial kites to generate electricity via the wind. Well, the Manta system is kind of similar, although it uses an underwater kite that "flies" in tidal or river currents.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Research, Education,
The Implications of Evolution in Agriculture
Evolutionary processes affect all living organisms, and their impact also affects agricultural practices.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Coffee/Tea, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, Research, Ag Global Specialty Food, Education,
Researchers find casual link between cardiovascular health and coffee consumption
Conducted in partnership with the SAHMRI, the team found that people with high blood pressure, angina, and arrhythmia were more likely to drink less coffee
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Wheat, Agriculture Global, Food/Nutrition, GMO's, Research, Food Security/Shortage,
JIC-CIMMYT collaboration aims to find solutions for the world's wheat farmers and consumers
The John Innes Centre (JIC, UK) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) -- two world class wheat research institutes -- have announced a strategic collaboration for joint research, knowledge sharing, and communications to further the global effort to develop the future of wheat.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Research, Ag Europe, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
Barcelona installs Spain’s first solar energy pavement
Photovoltaic ground installation part of move to increase capacity close to where it’s most needed, in cities
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Agriculture Global, Economics, Research, Education,
Animal Breeding and the Revolution of Cryogenics
With cryogenics, the ability to freeze, store, and transfer genetic material has revolutionized animalbreeding both for business and conservation.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Markets/Pricing, Agriculture Global, Cocoa, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Research,
Two compounds can cause musty, moldy scents in cocoa
Chocolate is a beloved treat, but sometimes the cocoa beans that go into bars and other sweets have unpleasant flavors or scents, making the final products taste bad.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Equipment/Machinery, Ag Tech,
Bugs Allowed Hackers to Dox John Deere Tractor Owners
A security researcher found two bugs that allowed him to find customers who had purchased John Deere tractors or equipment.
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