News tagged with lettuce plants
Lettuce gets a healthy suntan
May 18, 2009 |
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Salad dressing aside, a pile of spinach has more nutritional value than a wedge of iceberg lettuce. That's because darker colors in leafy vegetables are often signs of antioxidants that are thought to have a variety of health ...
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Scientists grow insulin in tobacco plants
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Jul 30, 2007 |
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U.S. researchers have discovered insulin grown in plants can resolve diabetes in mice -- a finding holding promise for humans afflicted with the disease.
Light, photosynthesis help bacteria invade fresh produce
Sep 28, 2009 |
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Exposure to light and possibly photosynthesis itself could be helping disease-causing bacteria to be internalized by lettuce leaves, making them impervious to washing, according to research published in the October issue ...
New use for human hair
Dec 29, 2008 |
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Agricultural crop production relies on composted waste materials and byproducts, such as animal manure, municipal solid waste composts, and sewage sludge, as a necessary nutrient source. Studies have shown that human hair, ...
Protecting fresh-cut produce
May 04, 2009 |
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The convenience of fresh-cut produce, which includes packaged lettuces, has greatly increased sales despite multiple foodborne outbreaks associated with these products. To reduce these risks, strict hygiene programs and sanitizers ...
Keep It Growing -- Plant Fall and Winter Vegetables in July
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Jul 14, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In mild parts of western Oregon and along most of the coast, it is possible to grow a succession of garden vegetables throughout the year. You can extend the season well into fall in many parts of the Pacific ...
Galaxy gardening more than hobby for future moon, Mars residents
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Oct 09, 2006 |
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Long periods of total darkness and poor soil needn't stop an avid gardener – at least not one who's willing to go out of this world to grow plants. Lush lettuce is growing by galactic measure in cylinders designed ...
Researchers prove food safety to help commercialize irradiation technology
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Dec 31, 2008 |
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Michigan State University researchers are helping a technology startup company improve the safety of leafy greens and other foods as more consumers seek to eat fresh and healthy.
Dr. Mom was right -- and wrong -- about washing fruits and vegetables
Apr 10, 2008 |
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Washing fresh fruits and vegetables before eating may reduce the risk of food poisoning and those awful episodes of vomiting and diarrhea. But according to new research, described today at the 235th national ...
Researcher has uncovered a way to provide antioxidant-rich water in a bottle
Jul 31, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Health-conscious consumers know the benefits of eating high-antioxidant foods like fruits, vegetables, beans and nuts. A University of Georgia researcher has uncovered a way to provide antioxidant-rich water ...
Economical, nonpolluting solutions to greenhouse growing found
Oct 31, 2007 |
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A recent study of an ancient growing medium has implications for advancing growth and yield of greenhouse crops grown in soilless conditions.
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