“If we can get even 1% of our pesticide to its target, that’s a huge leap in efficiency,” adds Luke Johnson, a fellow PhD student in Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Assistant professor Kurt ...

The continual and rapid growth in the global population has substantially increased the demand for food. However, global warming has led to climatic changes that have affected agricultural production.

Consumers could soon be using their phones to scan fruit and vegetables for freshness and nutrition with the aid of ...

Consumers could soon be using their phones to scan fruit and vegetables for freshness and nutrition with the aid of ...

Nanotechnology is transforming the landscape of food safety and preservation, playing a vital role in enhancing the quality and longevity of food products. As global food demands rise, innovative ...

The ever-rising complaints of the consumer regarding food quality compel researchers to develop more technologies that ensure food safety without affecting the nutritional value of the product.

Practical technological solutions may be key to ensuring food security in the future. Under growing pressures to increase food production, agricultural practices may need to transition towards ...

Chances are, most — if not all — of the produce in your kitchen is threatened by fungal diseases. The threat looms large for food staples of the world such as rice, wheat, potatoes and maize (SN: 9/22 ...