Mushrooms have shown potential in fighting influenza infections due to beta-glucan fibres that could act as a barrier against ...

“Including soluble fiber at breakfast is one of the most effective ways to lower LDL cholesterol,” says Veronica Rouse, RD, ...

Beet juice is a nutritious beverage with many health benefits. This article reviews the benefits, safety, and use of beet ...

The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

The MIND diet combines the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet to create a dietary pattern that focuses specifically on brain health. “MIND” stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for ...

Lievonen, who was previously the president and CEO of Neste, claims Ecoceres is on track to have the highest yield in the industry by the end of this year, when its new plant in Malaysia equipped ...

Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...

Beta Glass PLC has reported a full-year pre-tax profit of N21 billion in its latest financial report released on the Nigerian exchange, highlighting the company’s performance for 2024. This figure ...

The interdependence of multiple traits allows plants to perform multiple functions. Acquiring an accurate representation of the interdependence of plant traits could advance our understanding of the ...

For an earlier show of flowers, sow sweet peas and cosmos indoors, ready to plant seedlings outdoors in spring. This time of year is also perfect for planting bare-root trees and shrubs, saving money ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Crop rotation has been shown to ...

Tomatoes are one of the main sources of carotenoids in the human diet, being responsible for important health-promoting benefits. Nowadays, a growing interest in making chemistry more environmentally ...