Author name: Paul Laurent

In the lush, biodiverse landscapes of India, a team of researchers led by Oliviya Regi from the Department of Vegetable Science at Kerala Agricultural University has uncovered distinct genetic markers that could revolutionize the way we understand an

In the quest to enhance the nutritional value and safety of rice, a staple food for over half the world’s population, researchers have made significant strides. A recent study published in the journal ‘Rice’ (translated from Italian as ‘Riso’) has un

In the world of coffee, not all beans are created equal. While we often focus on the perfect brew, a significant portion of the coffee harvest is deemed low-grade or defective, often discarded or used for low-value applications. However, researchers

In the heart of Shandong Agricultural University, a groundbreaking discovery is unfolding that could revolutionize the sericulture industry. Researchers, led by Dr. Chunjiu Ren from the Department of Sericulture, have found that the probiotic Bacillu

In a groundbreaking development for the bioproduction of high-value compounds, researchers have successfully engineered the oleaginous yeast Yarrowia lipolytica to co-produce thymol and carvacrol, two phenolic monoterpenes with extensive applications

In the vast, underexplored world of marine microalgae, a tiny cyanobacterium named Chroococcus turigidus is making waves. Researchers, led by Reham Gamal from the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), have discovered that this unas

In a groundbreaking study published in the journal *Scientific Reports* (translated to English as “Scientific Reports”), researchers have compiled the first comprehensive database of honey bee forage plants across Africa, offering a vital tool for po

In a groundbreaking development that could revolutionize the cotton industry, researchers have successfully used CRISPR/Cas9 technology to reduce the gossypol content in cottonseed. Gossypol, a naturally occurring toxin in cottonseed, has long been a

In the sprawling landscape of global agriculture, a quiet revolution has been unfolding, one that has reshaped the way we grow, consume, and think about food. This transformation, as explored in a recent article published in ‘Discover Food’ (which tr