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Monitoring Nutrient Intake Can Help Vegetarian Athletes Stay Competitive
July 17, 2013 — A balanced plant-based diet provides the same quality of fuel for athletes as a meat-based diet, provided vegetarians seek out other sources of certain nutrients that are more commonly found in ... > full story -
Maize Trade Disruption Could Have Global Ramifications
July 17, 2013 — Analyzing the maize trade among 217 nations suggests that if U.S. maize exports are disrupted due to environmental or other factors, supplies and food security in many nations could be jeopardized ... > full story -
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Parasites Change Bees Brains, but Not Their Behavior
July 17, 2013 — Honey bees infected with the parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, or the microsporidia, Nosema ceranae, have changes in the chemical profile of their skin and in their brains. Despite this, parasitized ... > full story -
Manure Used by Europe's First Farmers 8,000 Years Ago
July 16, 2013 — A new study says Europe's first farmers used far more sophisticated practices than was previously thought. Scientists have found that Neolithic farmers manured and watered their crops as early as ... > full story -
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Trade-Offs Between Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation Explored
July 16, 2013 — Improving agricultural productivity could help cut greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, shows new research. But, sustainable farming methods are ... > full story -
Sanction Mechanism Identified Between Ants and Host Plants
July 16, 2013 — In nature, many forms of plant-animal mutualism exist in which each partner benefits from the presence of the other. Although mutualistic interactions offer advantages for both partners, they are ... > full story -
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RNA-Interference Pesticides Will Need Special Safety Testing
July 16, 2013 — RNA interference technology holds promise for the development of pesticides and genetically-modified crops, but possible harmful effects on beneficial species are a concern. Current safety testing ... > full story -
Keys to Reducing the Impact of Agriculture on Climate Change
July 16, 2013 — Land is not being used to its best advantage according to a new study by environmental ... > full story -
Drought Response Identified in Potential Biofuel Plant
July 15, 2013 — Drought resistance is the key to large-scale production of Jatropha, a potential biofuel plant -- and an international group of scientists has identified the first step toward engineering a hardier ... > full story -
Chew More to Retain More Energy
July 15, 2013 — Almonds may still be considered one of the highest energy food sources but it’s not about how much you bite off, instead it’s about how much you chew, according to new ... > full story
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