New research from Penn State shows how nuclear war could slash global corn yields by up to 87%, threatening food security.

University of Missouri researchers have genetically engineered plants to produce more oil and protein, paving the way for ...

Scientists in Australia have uncovered the biological triggers behind oil production in oats, a discovery that could revolutionize how oats are processed and marketed. By using advanced imaging and ...

There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening ...

Common plant could help reduce food insecurity Date: February 28, 2024 Source: Penn State Summary: An often-overlooked water plant that can double its biomass in two days, capture nitrogen from ...

Plant and Food Research, New Zealand Time frame: 1 September 2023 - 31 August 2024 ...

As the demand for plant-based meat and dairy options grows, vegan burgers, nuggets, and beverages have been in the spotlight ...

Replacing animal-based food such as deli meat or eggs with plant-based ones such as legumes may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, a review found.

Scholars and schoolchildren alike have generally classified animals by the foods they eat: carnivores eat meat; browsers ...

Any food labeled vegan will be plant-based — but the reverse is not always true. Generally speaking, a plant-based diet consists largely of vegetables, fruit, beans, legumes, grains and nuts ...