Despite all efforts to curb the epidemic of obesity through nutrition education, dieting, and exercise, current global efforts are failing as evidenced by the continuous rise in obesity levels, especially in developing countries. Postprandial glycemia is directly associated with the development of diabetes and obesity. Further, the intake of refined carbohydrates, e.g., made from wheat […]
Food Technology & Plant Science
Fortune Business Insights reports that the global fungicide market size was valued at $17.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.93% to $25.81 billion by 2028. With the expansion of the global fungicide market, which includes manufacturing benzoxaboroles in large quantities, Dr. Tomsho’s protecting group […]
A growing worldwide demand for gold nanoparticles in the glass technology, pharmaceuticals, photometry, and electronics industries, is driving the need for a sustainable, eco-friendly, and commercially practical method for fabricating gold nanoparticles exponentially. The investigators have developed a novel method to manufacture gold nanoparticles by using suspended plant cells in culture. In addition, they have […]
Properly applied, Controlled Environment Agriculture can provide protection and maintain optimal growing conditions throughout the development and distribution of a cannabis or other specialty crop. CEA optimizes use of resources such as water, energy, space, capital, and labor, reducing expense and enhancing crop yields while minimizing environmental impacts. This novel system is adaptable to a […]
A new microbiological medium for the detection of Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus has been invented at Saint Joseph’s University. Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. diastaticus is a wild yeast contaminant which represents a major beer spoilage threat. Product contamination has led to costly product recalls as infection may lead to off-flavors, over-attenuation, and over-carbonation, thus causing gushing […]