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Studies of Resistance of PP/Natural Filler Polymer Composites to Decomposition Caused by Fungi

The article discusses the grain morphology of the natural filler from hazelnut and walnut shell flour. It was observed that the geometry of both meals is similar to each other and resembles uneven balls in shape. The heterogeneity and well-developed outer surface of the flour grains allow for filling the voids with the polymer matrix. […]

Shelf-Life Evolution of the Fatty Acid Fingerprint in High-Quality Hazelnuts (Corylus avellana L.) Harvested in Different Geographical Regions

Hazelnuts are characterized by a relatively high abundance of oleic acid and poly-unsaturated fatty acids, which give this fruit a high nutritional value. As a counterbalance, such a lipid profile is more susceptible to autoxidation and/or degradation reactions under enzymatic catalysis. Lipid oxidation occurs on fatty acids (FAs), both esterified on triacylglycerols and in free […]

AIEgens enabled ultrasensitive point-of-care test for multiple targets of food safety: Aflatoxin B 1 and cyclopiazonic acid as an example

Food safety is currently a significant issue for human life and health. Various fluorescent nanomaterials have been applied in the point-of-care test (POCT) for food safety as labeling materials. However, previous fluorescent nanomaterials can cause aggregation-caused quenching (ACQ), thus reducing the detection sensitivity. Conversely, aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) are promising candidates for POCT in the […]

Expression of AhATL1, an ABA Transport Factor Gene from Peanut, Is Affected by Altered Memory Gene Expression Patterns and Increased Tolerance to Drought Stress in Arabidopsis

Arachis hypogaea abscisic acid transporter like-1 (AhATL1) modulates abscisic acid (ABA) sensitivity by specifically influencing the importing of ABA into cells, and is a key player in plant stress responses. However, there is limited information on ABA transporters in crops. In this study, we found that the level of AhATL1 expression and AhATL1 distribution increased […]

INC’s Real Power for Real People Campaign Shows the “Real Power” of Nuts and Dried Fruits to Millions Around the World

The Real Power for Real People dissemination campaign has impacted millions of consumers and showed the “real power” of nuts and dried fruits and its connection to “attitudinal immunity”.

INC’s Real Power for Real People Campaign Shows the “Real Power” of Nuts and Dried Fruits to Millions Around the World

The Real Power for Real People dissemination campaign has impacted millions of consumers and showed the “real power” of nuts and dried fruits and its connection to “attitudinal immunity”.

USDA FAS 2020 US Agricultural Export Yearbook

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) has released the 2020 United States Agricultural Export Yearbook, on April 5, 2021.

Iranian Pistachio YTD Shipment Report

The Iran Pistachio Association (IPA) has published the most recent pistachio inventory and shipping report for the 6th marketing month of the 2020 crop (February 20-March 20, 2021).

Monitoring EU Agri-food Trade: Developments January-December 2020

The European Commission has recently released its "Monitoring EU agri-food trade" report.

COVID-19 Update: April 21, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic continues with its rising trend. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), global new cases have been rising for nearly two consecutive months, reaching a total of 141 million reported cases and causing more than 3 million deaths. India, the US and Brazil have experienced high caseloads, accounting for around 40% of last week’s total infections worldwide.