Research Articles
The Fertilizer Effect: How Organic and Inorganic Choices Shape What You Eat
Explore how organic and inorganic fertilizers influence the nutritional value of crops and their impact on soil health and food quality.
Snacks of the Future: The Science Behind Chinese Potato and Chickpea Croquettes
Explore the innovative combination of Chinese potato (taro) and chickpeas to develop a croquette that is much more than a simple snack. Discover the scientific secrets of this fusion.
The Secret Power of Ricebean: How Science is Unlocking a Hidden Nutritional Treasure
Discover how nutrient regulation is transforming ricebean from a forgotten crop into a nutritional powerhouse with potential to address global food challenges.
The Hidden Hunger: How Young Orchids Master the Art of Nitrogen Survival
Explore how Cattleya orchid seedlings overcome nitrogen scarcity through fungal partnerships and sophisticated nutritional strategies in nutrient-poor habitats.
The Hidden Treasure in Your Bowl: Unlocking Cowpea's Mineral Secrets
Discover how scientists determine the essential mineral components in cowpeas and why this humble legume is a nutritional powerhouse.
More Than an Egg: The Science of Supercharging Your Hen's Diet
Discover how organic zinc supplementation transforms egg quality, hen health, and nutritional value through cutting-edge poultry science.
Starfruit Secrets: Unlocking the Nutritional Puzzle of Machala's Iconic Fruit
Explore the scientific research comparing organic and mineral fertilization methods for starfruit cultivation in Machala, Ecuador.
The Truth About Vitamins in Supplements: Science vs. Hype
Discover the scientific truth about vitamin supplements and whether they actually deliver on their health promises. Learn when supplements are essential and when they're just marketing hype.
The Selenium Paradox: Nature's Two-Edged Sword in Health and Environment
Exploring selenium's dual role as both essential nutrient and dangerous toxin, with its impacts on human health, plant biology, and environmental cycling.