Category Archives: Pure Science

Loving VineApp

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Daniel
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Posted on January 5, 2013 by Daniel

Chilling effect: How warmer winters could ruin fruit http://grist.org/food/chilling-effect-how-warmer-winters-will-ruin-fruit/

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Plant Genetic Resources

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Daniel

(Image Courtesy of Paul Gepts) In our modern world plant genetic resources often dictate what is grown and ultimately what ends up on your dinner plate.  Plant breeders select plants for a number of traits.  In the field, farmers grow … Continue reading →

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Global Agricultural Change

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Daniel

There’s little doubt our earth is changing. Agriculture is intimately connected to the environment and is important in understanding the impact we have on the planet. What if people could enjoy healthy diets while farmers gained access to long-term income … Continue reading →

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World Food Plants

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Daniel

My friends and family know me as a plant geek.  For fellow plant geeks, I recommend one of my favorite books; Food Plants of the World by Ben-Erik van Wyk.  He documents over 350 food plants with fun facts and … Continue reading →

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Food Farm Value Chain

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Daniel

Welcome to all of you who signed up for my newsletter service. For over three years now, I’ve delivered relevant and original content on Food, Farming and the Environment. I thought it’s time to bring everything together into an over-arching … Continue reading →

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