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09/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Looking at ways to decrease agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by producing eco-friendly animal feed
Feeding livestock is very costly for the environment. To ensure our cattle, chickens, and pigs eat well – so that we, in turn, will also eat well – we cut down biodiverse forests and jungles and fill the air with pollution. In an article in Science Daily, researchers are looking for more environment-friendly options to […]
09/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
A natural chemical compound found in natto and cocoa beans found to alleviate airway inflammation
An animal study demonstrated the ability of ligustrazine to alleviate airway inflammation in mice with neutrophilic asthma. Found in cocoa beans and natto, the chemical compound outperformed a corticosteroid drug when it came to alleviating the inflammation caused by this type of asthma. The animal trial was supported by the Shandong University. Its findings were published in the Chinese Journal of […]
09/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Ayurvedic medicine shows promise in treating rheumatoid arthritis
Indian researchers tested the efficacy of two Ayurvedic treatments for relieving rheumatoid arthritis. Both the Bhallatakadi Churna with guda and Bhallatak guggulu methods were able to alleviate the signs and symptoms of the disease. The study was supported by the Government Ayurvedic College and the National Institute of Ayurveda. Its results were published in the […]
09/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Verifying the potential of essential oils in treating crop diseases
Brazilian researchers examined 17 essential oils for their potential ability to inhibit the growth of the pathogenic fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. They identified 11 candidates that might be able to protect valuable food crops from the devastating fungal disease white mold. The research was supported by the Federal Technological University of Paraná (UTFPR). The findings were published […]
09/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Spent coffee grounds can be used as an organic amendment to enhance soil fertility
Spanish researchers tested the efficacy of spent coffee grounds as a natural means of amending the fertility of the soil. They reported that recycling the used coffee grounds was able to greatly increase the nutrients and respiration in the soil. This study was supported by the Universidad de Granada. Its findings were published in the journal Archives of Agronomy […]
09/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Scientists explore exotic species of legumes as potential alternative sources for human and animal nutrition
The Vigna genus has generously provided us with a number of nutritious and tasty legumes (including adzuki beans, cowpeas, and mung beans) that have become fairly important food crops in many parts of the world. Tanzanian researchers believe that the remaining non-domesticated members of the large family of legumes are potentially significant sources of human […]
09/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Pretty cool: New class of solvents breaks down plant biomass into sugars to be used for various biofuels and bioproducts
American researchers have come up with a unique way to significantly reduce the cost of bioproducts such as biofuels. They designed a closed-loop biorefinery that can create the solvents it needs to process plant biomatter into bioproducts. The ability to produce these important and expensive chemicals will dispense with the need to add expensive solvents […]
09/18/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Organic fertilizers found to help soybeans grow stronger and healthier
The turkeys you raise on your farm or homestead are more than just future Thanksgiving dinners and healthy sandwich fillings. Their manure can serve as organic fertilizers that boost the health and yield of your soybean crop, a Brazilian study reported. Like any other large operation, raising turkeys produces large amounts of litter such as […]
09/17/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Researchers identify and investigate the characteristics of gold nanoparticles in two plants
Chinese researchers confirmed the presence of gold within two different plants found in the wild. An article in Science Daily stated that wild samples of ramie (Boehmeria nivea) and horseweed (Erigeron canadensis) absorbed artificial gold nanoparticles from external sources. Gold has been found in other plants before. A species of alfalfa was even cultivated so […]
09/16/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Acupuncture confirmed to be an effective rehabilitation treatment for stroke patients
A Chinese experimental trial sought out more positive effects of acupuncture when applied during early rehabilitation of patients who suffered from acute ischemic stroke. It confirmed that the unconventional treatment benefited the patients and reduced the dysfunctions associated with stroke. The study was supported by Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. It was published in the journal […]
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