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09/24/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Summer savory essential oil can be used to extend the shelf life of food products
Summer savory (Satureja hortensis) is a highly aromatic herb that, like many in the mint (Lamiaceae) family, is used as a culinary ingredient. A cousin of winter savory, summer savory is described as having a hot, peppery flavor with notes of marjoram, mint and thyme. This spicy herb is an excellent seasoning. It can be […]
04/03/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers suggest adding biofertilizers to soil to improve yield
Biofertilizers are substances containing living microorganisms or their natural products, which are applied to seeds, soils and crops. These natural fertilizers are known for their ability to increase plant nutrient content and improve the biological properties of soil. Biofertilizers are more preferable than chemical fertilizers as they are environmentally sustainable and cost-effective. Synthetic fertilizers, on the […]
02/26/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Applying biofertilizers can increase growth of Panax ginseng
Researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences analyzed the changes in soil microbial communities under biofertilizer treatment and evaluated the effects of biofertilizers on potentially harmful taxa to Panax ginseng. The results of their study were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. P. ginseng is widely used as a functional food and traditional Chinese medicine. […]
06/12/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Mung beans offer a natural alternative for increasing organic carbon in soils for crops
A recent study supported by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research found that mung beans (Vigna radiata) could be used to improve crop yield in certain crop rotation systems. This finding, which appeared in the Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, revealed that the legume, when used as a soil amendment, can boost soil organic carbon levels in cereal-cereal […]
03/07/2019
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By Amy Goodrich
Learn how to identify magnesium deficiency, and what foods fix it
Magnesium — often called the master mineral — is involved in more than 300 metabolic processes in our bodies, including protein synthesis, calcium regulation, vitamin D absorption, blood glucose control, muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure regulation. Dr. Norman Shealy, a pioneer in pain medicine, even said that “every known illness is associated with […]
02/10/2019
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By David Williams
Taro leaves, also known as elephant ears, can be used as prebiotics for animals when pre-treated with enzymes
The benefits of prebiotics cannot be overstated. Its positive effects don’t stop with humans – it can even benefit animals as well. A study published in Food Science and Human Wellness looked whether taro leaves are an effective a source of prebiotics after they have been pre-treated with an enzyme. In particular, the study looked at the feasibility […]
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