A collection of all the articles covering agriculture, biochemical engineering, biotechnology and related industry topics.
The year 2017 looks set to be the time for developing food services although for many these effects will not be noticeable to any great […]
Somaclonal variation refers to the genetic variation that occurs in plants regenerated from somatic cells (cells other than germ cells) in tissue culture. This phenomenon […]
The pKO-1 plasmid is a commonly used tool in molecular biology and genetic engineering. It is a derivative of the pBR322 plasmid, which is a […]
One of the most common pests in the garden which can ruin a great crop is the Allium Leaf Miner. The main crops affected are […]
Burukutu is a rather popular alcoholic beverage with a prominent vinegar-like flavour that is prepared from millet and sorghum or Guinea corn grains (Kolawole et […]
The year 1948 may not seem to ring many bells in our minds but it was the time for the formal introduction of a technology […]
Apple diseases are a real problem. We always hope for a bumper crop of apples if we are lucky enough to have a tree in […]
Serratia marcescens is a Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae. It is a common environmental bacterium found in various habitats, including soil, water, plants, […]
Birch (Betula alba L. family: Cupuliferae) is a member of about 40 known species throughout the Northern hemisphere in the Betulaceae family. This particular one […]
Trichosporon cutaneum is a yeast species known for its robust capabilities in lipid production. As an oleaginous yeast, T. cutaneum can accumulate substantial amounts of […]
Flavour in fruits and vegetables is one of our most important quality attributes. It is one of the reasons why the consumer selects one item […]
Doenjang is a traditional Korean food and is widely used in most of that country’s recipes either as a main ingredient, as a condiment, or as a […]
Inflammation is the intricate physiological process underlying the body’s defence mechanism against foreign substances like toxins and infectious agents such as microbes, and the repair […]
A LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is a software-based solution designed to manage and streamline the operations of laboratories, particularly in environments where large volumes […]
Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Family: Lamiaceae) has long been associated as a herbal for treating tumours, inflammation and as an antioxidant. One of the key components […]
In the ‘Life Of Pi’ the hero comes across an island which ends up killing fish which enter it via a sinkhole. Although this sounds […]
Natural antimicrobials are commonly being preferred by consumers over chemical preservatives according to ingredient trend studies (Smid and Gorris, 1999). Natural antimicrobials are regularly being […]
Staphylococcus aureus is a serious and common foodborne pathogen – a bacterium widely found in the food supply chain (Tirado and Schmidt, 2001; Loir et al., […]
Postharvest quality management of fruits and vegetables is crucial for maintaining the shelf life, nutritional content, and consumer appeal of fresh produce. Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy […]
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