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05/27/2022
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By Cassie B.
Appalachian apple hunter has saved more than 1,000 lost varieties of fruit
We are constantly bombarded with stories about various species in both the plant and animal worlds going extinct due to human activity, but sometimes the opposite happens. And in the case of Tom Brown of North Carolina, one man’s efforts have been responsible for reclaiming around 1,200 lost varieties of apples. Brown, a retired chemical […]
05/26/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Government data: European fruits contaminated with hazardous pesticides increased dramatically over a 9-year period
A study of government data showed that European fruits contaminated with the most hazardous pesticides have seen a significant increase over a nine-year period. Around 33 percent of apples and 50 percent of blackberries surveyed had residues of the most toxic categories of pesticides, some of which have been linked to illnesses such as cancer, heart diseases […]
04/16/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Drought-resistant cactus pear could become a sustainable food and fuel source, new research shows
Cactus pears could become a sustainable source of food and fuel in places in need of these two resources. Those are the findings of a recent study by researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno. Published in the journal GCB Bioenergy, the study covered five years of research. The group had set out to look at how successful different varieties of […]
03/03/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
This Spanish city is squeezing electricity from leftover oranges
Seville, the capital city of the Andalusia region in southern Spain, is popular for its orange trees. However, they are less a source of pride for locals and more a nuisance. The trees produce bitter fruits that are unsuitable for eating. Normally, they are simply left to fall and rot or get squashed by cars, […]
05/07/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Apples contain about 100 million bacteria, but organic apples are still good for gut health and the environment
A recent study in Frontiers in Microbiology showed that apples can contain as many as 100 million bacterial cells – and that organic apples contained more beneficial bacteria than conventional or store-bought ones. The study also showed that store-bought apples not only lacked these beneficial bacteria, these also harbored bacteria strains that are known pathogens. Gut bacteria help improve health and […]
05/25/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Wild bees are ESSENTIAL for producing larger and better blueberries
Pollinators are crucial to food production around the globe. In the U.S. alone, at least a third of all agricultural output hinges on pollinators. According to a fascinating study, having pollinators like wild bees is crucial to the production of larger blueberries. The study was published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment and conducted by researchers from […]
05/18/2018
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By Janine Acero
Some tropical trees are preppers: They store water for times of drought, researchers discover
Much like humans and animals, trees need water to survive. In harsh places where there is next to no water or moisture, some trees still manage to thrive. One study, published in Tree Physiology, aims to shed some light on how trees adapt to such environments. Scientists discovered that certain species of trees are able to retain […]
11/29/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Save the earth and better yourself: 8 reasons why growing your own food is the best decision you will ever make
Have you ever thought of growing your own fruits and vegetables? If not, now is the time to start considering it. It may seem tedious and overwhelming, but in reality it is actually easy and simple. You can start by growing them in your backyard, or if you do not have any yard, consider container […]
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