Published in Physica Scripta
Natural radionuclides are present in food items at different levels and are influenced by factors like background radiation, climate, and agricultural practices. These radionuclides play a crucial role in humans' internal radiation exposure. Notably, radionuclides within the decay series 238U and 232Th as well as 40K are significant concerns in rad...
Published in Environmental Research: Health
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is the largest global anthropogenic mercury (Hg) source and is widespread in the Peruvian Amazon. Consuming Hg-laden foods exposes people to this potent neurotoxin. While numerous studies have examined fish Hg content near ASGM, Hg accumulation in other commonly consumed animal-and plant-based foods from...
L’agriculture dans la zone économique spéciale (ZES) OYO-OLLOMBO au Congo est confrontée à de nombreuses contraintes naturelles notamment, les variations de température, les précipitations irrégulières et très variables, l’acidification des sols. Ces facteurs entravent l’équilibre de la sécurité alimentaire des Communautés Locales et Peuples Autoch...
Published in Frontiers in Plant Science
Plant male sterility (MS) represents the inability of the plant to generate functional anthers, pollen, or male gametes. Developing MS lines represents one of the most important challenges in plant breeding programs, since the establishment of MS lines is a major goal in F1 hybrid production. For these reasons, MS lines have been developed in sever...
Open Access Article / Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a widely grown vegetatively propagated food crop in the Benin Republic. The taro leaf blight (TLB) epidemic in 2009, caused by Phytophthora colocasiae, has destroyed taro production and wiped out many taro landraces in West Africa. A survey was conducted in the southern region of Benin to assess t...
Common bean is the world’s most important directly consumed legume food crop that is popular for calories, protein and micronutrients. It is a staple food in sub-Saharan Africa, and a significant source of iron for anemic people. However, several pests, soil and weather challenges still impede its production. Long cooking time, and high phytic acid...
Published in IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Oil palm replanting farmers lose income, and it is necessary to look for other sources of income oil Palm replanting have loss. The purpose of the study was to identify the types of food crops and to know the analysis of farming as well as the income contribution of oil palm and food crop farmers in Siak Regency. The method used was a survey method...
The recent Russia–Ukraine conflict has raised significant concerns about global food security, leaving many countries with restricted access to imported staple food crops, particularly wheat and sunflower oil, sending food prices soaring with other adverse consequences in the food supply chain. This detrimental effect is particularly prominent for ...
The global population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, with more than 50% of the world population live in cities. Growing urban population necessitates high-quality food as well as food security, resulting in increasing pricing for fresh produce. Hydroponic indoor vertical farming with artificial lighting is one of the latest method for pro...
