A review to frame the utilization of Eastern black walnut (Juglans nigra L.) cultivars in alley cropping systems
Agroforestry adoptition is gaining considerable traction in the temperate US with growing popularity and government incentives (e.g., the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Project) for systems with greenhouse gas mitigation potential. The identification of complementary species combinations will accelerate the expansion of temperate agroforestry. Since the mid-19th century, European timber plantations have taken advantage of the […]
Large-scale assessment of date palm plantations based on UAV remote sensing and multiscale vision transformer
Timely and efficient mapping of date palm plantations through unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) remote sensing is critical for continuous observation, health and risk evaluation, pest management, resource optimization, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the dates industry. This study presents an efficient and cost-effective transformer-based approach to identify, countify, monitor, and evaluate the overall well-being […]
Alternative fertilization practices lead to improvements in yield-scaled global warming potential in almond orchards
This study investigates the impact of alternative fertilization practices on the yield-scaled global warming potential (YS-GWP) in almond orchards. Almond production is a contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to nitrogen-based mineral fertilizers. This research aims to identify strategies that reduce the environmental footprint of almond cultivation while maintaining yield. Field experiments were conducted […]
17th Food Exhibition for China Nuts & Dried Fruits
Come visit us in Hall 2, stand B-10 From April 16-20 the INC will be exhibiting at the 17th Food Exhibition for China Nuts & Dried Fruits. The exhibition will attract over 100,000 visitors both national and international and 2,000 exhibitors. Promoting key INC activities in this core market for growth, the INC stand will […]
Design of the Intervention to Reduce Early Peanut Allergy in Children (iREACH): A practice-based clinical trial
Background: Introducing peanut products early can prevent peanut allergy (PA). The “Addendum guidelines for the prevention of PA in the United States” (PPA guidelines) recommend early introduction of peanut products to low and moderate risk infants and evaluation prior to starting peanut products for infants at high risk for PA (those with severe eczema and/or […]
Validation of the NUT CRACKER diagnostic algorithm and prediction for cashew and pistachio co-allergy
Background: Due to the high cross sensitization among tree nuts, the NUT CRACKER study proposed a diagnostic algorithm to minimize the number of required oral food challenges (OFC). Objective: The objective of this study was to validate the algorithm for cashew and pistachio allergy and determine markers for allergic severity. Methods: Patients (n=125) aged 7.9 […]
Long-term Safety Results of Epicutaneous Immunotherapy (EPIT) with Viaskin Peanut in Peanut-Allergic Children Aged 4-11 Years in the Phase 3 PEOPLE Study
Rationale: Previously reported interim results from PEOPLE (PEPITES Open-Label Extension) demonstrated Viaskin Peanut 250 μg (VP250) led to continued treatment response and was well-tolerated out to 3 years. Here we report PEOPLE end-of-study safety results. Methods: In PEPITES, 356 peanut-allergic participants (aged 4-11 years) were randomized to placebo or VP250. In PEOPLE, 298 participants were […]
An Unintentional Randomized Trial of Early Environmental Exposure to Peanut: The Younger Siblings of LEAP Participants
Rationale: The Dual Allergen Exposure Hypothesis proposes that food allergy develops due to cutaneous exposure in the absence of oral consumption. Evaluation of the younger siblings of the Learning Early About Peanut (LEAP) participants provides an opportunity to understand the impact of environmental exposure to peanut during infancy and early childhood on the development of […]
Nuts and seeds consumption impact on adolescent obesity: sex-specific associations from 2003 to 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
The nutritional benefits and immunological advantages of consuming nuts and seeds are well-established. However, the link between nuts and seeds consumption and the susceptibility of being overweight or obese among adolescents is not clear. This study aims to explore this relationship in adolescents aged 12-19. Using a weighted multiple logistic regression model, we analysed data […]
Nut consumption during pregnancy is associated with decreased risk of peer problems in 5-year-old Japanese children
Objectives: Nuts are nutrient-dense foods rich in unsaturated fatty acids, protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The present prebirth cohort study examined the association between maternal nut intake during pregnancy and the risk of childhood behavioral problems in 5-year-old Japanese children. Methods: Study subjects were 1199 mother-child pairs. Dietary intake was assessed using a diet […]