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| October 28, 2013 |
 Small changes in ag practices could reduce produce-borne illness Ithaca NY (SPX) Oct 28, 2013 - Researchers from Cornell University have identified some agricultural management practices in the field that can either boost or reduce the risk of contamination in produce from two major foodborne pathogens: salmonella, the biggest single killer among the foodborne microbes, and Listeria monocytogenes. Their findings are published ahead of print in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbio ... more |  |
 Swelling lakes in Hol Xil pose railway threat Xining, China (XNA) Oct 28, 2013 - Swelling lakes on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a notable sign of global warming, are threatening the safety of the world's highest railway, according to climate and ecological experts. One flooded lake is now only 8 km away from a section of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway in the depopulated area of Hol Xil Nature Reserve, according to the latest satellite monitoring by the Qinghai Provincial Acad ... more |  |
Veterinary scientists track the origin of a deadly emerging pig virus in US Blacksburg VA (SPX) Oct 28, 2013 - Veterinary researchers at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech have helped identify the origin and possible evolution of an emerging swine virus with high mortality rates that has already spread to at least 17 states. A team of researchers led by Dr. X.J. Meng, University Distinguished Professor of Molecular Virology, has used virus strains isolate ... more |  |
Outside View: China's ownership of an iconic American food company New York (UPI) Oct 25, 2013 - The recent acquisition of Smithfield Foods, Inc., by Chinese food producer Shuanghui International has left many Americans feeling concerned about the future of food safety. These feelings are heightened with the news that tainted dog treats from China have been linked to hundreds of animals dying from a mystery illness. The purchase of Smithfield was the largest Chinese investme ... more |  |
New research illustrates Mississippi River's role Miami FL (SPX) Oct 25, 2013 - A new study led by scientists at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science showed that the complex circulation from the Mississippi River plume played a substantial role in the transport and fate of the oil following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident. These findings provide new information on the transport of oil and other pollutants in the Gulf of Mexico ... more |  |
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Vetch cover crop, fertilizer practices recommended for organic zucchini Metaponto, Italy (SPX) Oct 25, 2013 - Cover crops may be in the hardest working plants in organic farming systems. A variety of dependable cover crops are used to subdue weeds, build productive soil, control pests and diseases, and enhance overall sustainability of organic systems. In a new study, the popular cover crop Vetch (Vicia sativa L.) was used in a 2-year field experiment. The experiment was designed to determine the ... more |  |
Japanese chef brings taste of Fukushima to France Paris (AFP) Oct 24, 2013 - Arriving in France with a suitcase full of smoked chicken and wasabi from the stricken Japanese region of Fukushima, chef Harutomo Hagi was a man on a mission. Armed with a sheaf of test certificates vouching for the safety of the produce following the March 2011 nuclear disaster there, the 37-year-old was in Paris to show the world what Fukushima has to offer. "Even when they smiled the ... more |  |
Targeting cancer's sweet tooth New York NY (SPX) Oct 24, 2013 - Ludwig researchers have elucidated a key mechanism by which cancer cells change how they metabolize glucose to generate the energy and raw materials required to sustain runaway growth. Published online in Cell Metabolism, the Ludwig Cancer Research study also reveals how the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma harnesses the mechanism to resist targeted therapies that should disrupt this c ... more |  |
Targeted culling of deer controls disease with little effect on hunting Champaign IL (SPX) Oct 24, 2013 - Chronic wasting disease, the deer-equivalent of mad cow disease, has crept across the U.S. landscape from west to east. It appeared first in captive mule deer in Colorado in the late 1960s. By 1981, it had escaped to the wild. It reached the Midwest by 2002. Little is known about its potential to infect humans. Now researchers at the University of Illinois offer a first look at the long-te ... more |  |
Turfgrass tested in shallow green roof substrates Athens, Greece (SPX) Oct 24, 2013 - Green roofs, rooftops covered with vegetation, provide multiple environmental and aesthetic benefits. These "living roofs" are increasing in popularity worldwide. As more cities invest in green roofs, planners are challenged to find plants that can thrive in shallow planting conditions and with minimal maintenance. A new study from researchers in Greece offers recommendations for the use of turf ... more |  |
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To swallow or to spit? New medicines for llamas and alpacas Vienna, Austria (SPX) Oct 24, 2013 - Llamas and alpacas are becoming increasingly popular in Europe and are highly appreciated as trekking animals and as sources of wool. Although they are robust, they occasionally fall ill but there are no authorized drugs for the species on the market. Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni Vienna) have developed an oral "paste" that can be mixed with drugs a ... more |  |
New soil testing kit for third world countries Madison WI (SPX) Oct 22, 2013 - Researchers at the University of Maryland and Columbia University have developed a new soil testing kit designed to help farmers in third world countries. On-the-spot soil testing could have major impact in improving crop yields due to poor soils. The kit contains battery-operated instruments and safe materials for agricultural extension agents to handle in the field. They can test for the ... more |  |
Study puts freshwater biodiversity on the map for planners and policymakers Madison WI (SPX) Oct 24, 2013 - When it comes to economic growth and environmental impacts, it can seem like Newton's third law of motion is the rule - for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction - and that in most cases, the economy prospers and the environment suffers. A team of UW-Madison researchers is hoping to help change that narrative and add a little ecology to economic decision making by forecasti ... more |  |
Africa faces water crisis despite discovery of huge aquifers Nairobi, Kenya (UPI) Oct 23, 2013 - The recent discovery of two vast aquifers in northern Kenya and Namibia has given weight to scientists' claims the African continent is sitting on immense underground reservoirs of water. But the scientists also warn that Africa faces more droughts because of climate change and could have 25 percent less water by the end of the century, setting the state for possible water wars. ... more |  |
Greenpeace slams palm oil giant supplying Oreo, Gillette Jakarta (AFP) Oct 22, 2013 - Oreo cookies and Gillette shaving cream are among products driving the destruction of Indonesia's forests, Greenpeace said Tuesday, accusing agri-giant Wilmar International of supplying "dirty palm oil" to make the grocery items. In its report "Licence to Kill", Greenpeace said that Singapore-based Wilmar, the world's biggest palm oil processor, was sourcing its oil from illegally cleared l ... more |  |
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Palestinians, Israeli discuss water in latest peace talks Ramallah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) Oct 22, 2013 - Palestinian and Israeli negotiators have held a new round of peace talks in Jerusalem, a Palestinian official said, saying it had focused on the issue of water resources. Monday's session was attended by Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and Palestinian negotiators Mohammed Shtayeh and Saeb Erakat, the official said. The official did not elaborate, but the question of water rights is ... more |  |
New native shrubs show promise for landscape, nursery industries Storrs CT (SPX) Oct 23, 2013 - As consumer interest in native plants increases, nursery growers are challenged to expand their product range by adding new native species to their collections. Surveys have indicated that landscape architects and master gardeners would like to use more native plants, but that a broad palette of native plants is not currently available from most growers. Growers looking to capitalize on the nati ... more |  |
Grazers and pollinators shape plant evolution Uppsala, Sweden (SPX) Oct 23, 2013 - It has long been known that the characteristics of many plants with wide ranges can vary geographically, depending on differences in climate. But changes in grazing pressure and pollination can also affect the genetic composition of natural plant populations, according to a new study. Researchers at Uppsala University and Stockholm University are presenting the new study this week in the j ... more |  |
Large-scale deep re-sequencing reveals cucumber's evolutionary enigma Shenzhen, China (SPX) Oct 23, 2013 - In a collaborative study published online today in Nature Genetics, researchers from the Genome Centre of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), BGI, and other institutes present a cucumber genomic variation map that includes about 3.6 million variants revealed by deep resequencing of 115 cucumbers worldwide. This work provides new insights for understanding the genetic basis of ... more |  |
Laser technology sorting method can improve Capsicum pepper seed quality Usak, Turkey (SPX) Oct 23, 2013 - The high cost of vegetable crop seeds--hybrids in particular--has led growers to seek out new precision seeding and transplant production systems. The quality of vegetable seed lots can be affected by a variety of pre-storage and post-storage factors, so finding ways to improve seedling emergence percentages and uniformity is critically important for producers. A new study from scientists ... more |  |
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