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06/18/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Anthracnose in papaya fruit inhibited by plant-extracted essential oils

Essential oils extracted from different plants could be used to prevent the decay of papaya fruit and prolong its storage life. Researchers from the University of Florida, as well as the Shahid Beheshti University in Iran, arrived at this result after testing five plant-extracted essential oils and studied whether the oils can inhibit anthracnose-induced fruit decay. For […]

06/11/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Nanobiotechnology researchers seek natural agrochemicals to use for crop protection

Zealous overuse of synthetic agrochemicals to protect food crops from microbial pests has backfired on the agricultural industry. Not only has the environment ended up heavily contaminated, but the microbes are now gaining resistances to the chemicals. An article in Nanowerk.com states that nanobiotechnology experts are seeking out biological and natural alternatives. The common thyme […]

10/03/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Do you have a discerning nose? A new study shows that exposure to a variety of smells early in life enhances the development of the sense of smell

Our ability to smell is perhaps the least developed among all our senses. Evolutionary scientists claim that despite the weak olfactory receptors our species has, it is one of the more important ones. Smell alerts us to potential danger, helps us find the right mate, and aids in food gathering and hunting. More importantly, scientists […]

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