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Vegetables are increasingly associated with outbreaks of foodborne pathogens, raising concerns over the safety of fresh produce and causing substantial economic losses worldwide. Alternative cultivation systems such as...

This study examined the agricultural extension services offered for vegetable production in the Southern Agricultural Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 150 vegetable f...

Abstract Plant growth regulator 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) delays the ripening of many climacteric fruits and vegetables. However, the effect of 1-MCP has been studied to a lesser extent on non-climacteric fruit, showi...

Food texture is increasingly recognized as a determinant of nutritional safety, metabolic regulation, and overall health. However, conventional approaches to texture modification rely primarily on hydrocolloids, mechanic...

Agricultural landscapes in the tribal regions of Central India are dominated by smallholder, low-input, and highly diversified farming systems integrating crops, trees, and livestock. However, despite increasing promotio...

Abstract Barobbo, a traditional maize porridge from South Sulawesi, is both a nutritionally rich staple and a significant element of cultural heritage. Originating from the Bugis ethnic group, this dish reflects values o...

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR), a multi-modal program centered around supervised exercise, is considered the standard of care for secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. The primary goals of CR are managing CVD r...

Objective: To determine the activity concentrations of naturally occurring radionuclides 238U and 232Th in commonly consumed foods from East China and to evaluate the associated dietary exposure and potential radiologica...

This study examines the carbon footprints (CFs) of Spanish household food consumption in 2022, based on survey-based data. The results are assessed considering differences in food consumption patterns across socioeconomi...

Abstract Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Although diet is a modifiable risk factor, the specific contribution of low vegetable intake to CVD burden has not...

The ripening stage of a fruit is a crucial determinant of its quality. Traditional assessment methods for fruit ripeness are often subjective, error-prone, and time-consuming. Therefore, numerous attempts are being made ...

Abstract Background Improving equitable access to fresh fruit and vegetables (FV) remains a critical public health priority in the UK, particularly in low-income communities where affordability, accessibility, and social...

Abdullahi Hassan Elmi, Ahmed Omar Abdi Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Dr. Sumait Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, SomaliaCorrespondence: Abdullahi Hassan Elmi, Email a...

Abstract The amino acids, soluble sugars, organic acids, and polyphenols of cauliflower contribute to its nutritional and flavor attributes and to health-promoting functions. In the present study, we evaluated the effect...

The study was aimed to identify the reality of vegetable farmers practices to face climate change in Iraq in general and in each field of research. To achieve the objectives, a questionnaire consisting of (75) items dist...

ABSTRACT Background Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide, characterized by the abnormal growth of skin cells and significant clinical challenges. Conventional treatments—including surgery, ch...

IntroductionDiet, particularly fruits and vegetables, contributes to pesticide exposure in the general population due to the presence of numerous pesticide residues on commonly consumed produce. Research on the effective...

The pervasive use of pesticides and veterinary drugs in China’s intensive agricultural systems has raised serious food safety concerns regarding excessive residues in consumer diets. This study identifies potential def...

Abstract Background Shigella species are a significant global public health threat with the highest burden of Shigella-associated diarrhoea in children under five years of age, particularly in low- and middle-income coun...

Abstract Trehalose 6-phosphate (T6P), often referred to as plant insulin, serves as a central signaling molecule that regulates carbon partitioning and sucrose flux in plants, thereby influencing key agronomic traits, su...

ABSTRACT Background and Aim Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been a growing crisis of economic, clinical, and public health concern for years. Different mechanisms of why and how AMR develops have been suggested and st...

Abstract The growing demand for processed fruits and vegetables has significantly increased waste generation in processing plants, raising environmental and operational concerns. This study investigates the current waste...