Zinc levels in breast milk may be able to serve as an indicator of breast function during lactation, according to Penn State health researchers

Tomato plants received supplemental lighting from high-pressure sodium lamps or from intracanopy (IC) LED towers. Results showed that tomato quality was largely unaffected by the type of light treatment

70% of the world’s water is used for agriculture and food production. Irrigated agriculture accounts for 20% of the total cultivated land but contributes 40% of the total food produced worldwide

Global series of exclusive wine experiences to feature top rated wines from around the world on Saturday, February 20, 2016

According to Western Daily News, one such pathogen is Listeria monocytogenes, the causative organism for listeriosis in livestock. It is also capable of causing significant disease in humans

The Danforth Center takes part in a multi-institutional research effort to improve sorghum as a sustainable source for biofuel production

Results demonstrated that sterols and triterpene diols can be used as indicators of variety and degree of ripening among virgin olive oils. The majority of indicators are stable after a 12-month storage

The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of glyphosate as a herbicide on emerged annual, perennial and biennial weeds in all crops and foliar spraying for desiccation in cereals and oilseeds (pre-harvest)

NIR spectroscopy and chemometric study of three varieties of intact olive fruits. Water content, total fat content and free acidity as the quality parameters predicted

Last season the world production is provisionally assessed at 2.444.000 t, down by 25 pc from 2013/14. According to the latest official estimates, world olive oil production in 2015/16 is expected to reach around 2.988.500 t

Extra virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols may account for a reduction of oxidative stress inflammatory-related sequelae. Previous studies have shown the antiinflammatory, antioxidant and antiangiogenic properties by pure olive oil polyphenols

The Thermal Conditioning Module consists in a highly efficient tubular heat exchanger installed in the line after the crusher, able to bring down the olive paste temperature immediately before sending it to malaxer for gradual heating and consequent release of oil

Global wine production is likely to reach 275.7 million hectolitres, a slight increase of 2% compared with 2014, according to the OIV's early estimates. Italy has again become the biggest producer in the world, followed by France

Compost, organic systems effectively reduce environmental, human health impacts. The scientists said that the report can be a guide for strawberry growers who want to improve soil management practices

Broilers' feed supplemented with olive mill wastewater products reduced protein oxidation and lipid peroxidation in plasma and tissues

Interest is growing in the potential benefits of using insects in food and animal feed, but what would be the risks from production, processing and consumption of this alternative source of protein?

ARS scientist Harry A. Borthwick, Ph.D., helped discover the plant photoreceptor called phytochrome