Astronauts at the International Space Station are spending more time away from Earth, but they still need their daily serving of vegetables. In the quest to find a viable way for crew to grow their own veggies while orbiting—and ...
Space Exploration
May 28, 2018
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Love it or hate it, broccoli is touted as a superfood, offering an array of health benefits. And it's about to get even more super.
Biotechnology
Jun 22, 2016
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A new University of Florida study shows genomes of a recently formed plant species to be highly unstable, a phenomenon that may have far-reaching evolutionary consequences.
Biotechnology
Jan 6, 2012
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Remember when your parents used to say, "Eat your greens, they are good for you"? Well, they were really onto something. Several studies have shown that higher intakes of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, one of the most ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 24, 2023
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As seasoned gardeners know, broccoli heads don't develop properly and can resemble cauliflower when grown in higher temperatures.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 9, 2023
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Recently, researchers led by Prof. Huang Qing at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) provided a new photodynamic agent and introduced Caenorhabditis elegans as an easy ...
Biochemistry
Apr 11, 2022
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Although microgreens were initially gourmet ingredients for upscale restaurants, they've become popular among gardeners and home cooks. Despite their "superfood" label, the levels of healthful compounds, such as phytonutrients, ...
Agriculture
Feb 16, 2022
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As soon as a head of broccoli is harvested, an internal freshness clock starts counting down. Eventually, that crisp, green broccoli crown wilts and yellows.
Plants & Animals
Nov 17, 2021
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In blind tests conducted by Cornell University researchers, consumers rated a California broccoli tastier and better-looking than a pair of varieties grown in New York.
Economics & Business
Dec 18, 2019
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Broccoli is in the eye of the beholder. A head of broccoli that might appeal to one person—perhaps because of its deep green color—may leave another cold, due to an asymmetrical shape or too-large buds.
Plants & Animals
Jul 22, 2019
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