How do we feed people now and in the future? Archives – Page 2 of 5

Chlorine sanitizers used in the produce industry makes some byproducts in spent wash water that are not super healthy for us. These…

Scientists used DNA sequencing to identify what microbes live on or near the root systems of farmed and wild wheat. They found that farmed…

Using traps to lure parasites away may be a good alternative to pesticides for aquatic farms. But what attracts them?

Scientists hope to restore biocrusts by transplanting healthy salvaged biocrusts to damaged areas. This method was found to successfully…

Is a space salad healthier than salad grown on earth? We may be one step closer to finding out. A NASA team conducted a study onboard the…

Did you know fish prefer certain colors? When they don’t like the color of their tank, the fish may get stressed or aggressive!…

The reality of being able to live and settle on Martian or lunar bases can seem like it is getting close. To do this, we need to be able to…

What should farmers do to deal with disappearing water? Add fungi to the soil! This recent study sheds light on the use of mycorrhizae to…

Researchers have pinpointed several genes that could help shellfish producers breed Pacific oysters with higher amounts of healthy omega-3…

Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes are two diarrhea-causing bacteria that can make you sick when eating contaminated produce. It…