Every year, billions of tonnes of food are lost before they ever reach a plate. Fruits and vegetables are among the most vulnerable, often spoiling during transportation, storage or display because of ...

Even under the best conditions, clay soil can be a real challenge for gardeners. Not only is clay so dense and compact that it inhibits the growth of root veggies like carrots, but it also often ...

The research was led by Bordallo’s group at the University of Copenhagen in collaboration with her group members, Karina Kovalchuk and Leander Michels at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).

The gas ethylene causes fruit and vegetables to ripen faster and is responsible for millions of tons of food being lost annually during transport and storage. Now researchers from the University of ...