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Pectin, another reason to love mangoes

WEB“The key health benefits of pectin can be obtained with both fruit pulp and extracted pectin,” Dr Gunness said. “That creates an opportunity to consume more fruits and vegetables, …

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Calf Alive: better diet boosting health outcomes in northern beef

WEBImproving nutrition a few weeks before calving is successfully boosting health outcomes for calves and heifers in the trying weather conditions of Australia’s north. The Calf Alive …

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Understanding the control of mango flesh colour

WEBBeta-carotene is also known as pro-Vitamin A, because when eaten it is converted to retinol (Vitamin A), which amongst other health benefits, is known for its association with …

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What’s the latest on GMOs and gene-edited foods – and what are …

WEBCritics argue these foods could pose risks to human health and the environment. Proponents point to their potential for enhancing yields, reducing food waste, and even …

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Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

WEBThe Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) is a research institute of The University of Queensland (UQ), supported by the Queensland Government. As …

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Professor Mike Gidley

WEBA dark strawberry may hold increased health benefits. Food Australia, 65 (1), 38-39. Ginjom, Irine, D'Arcy, Bruce, Caffin, Nola and Gidley, Michael (2013). Erratum: Phenolic …

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Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences

WEBIt aims to support the development of enhanced health outcomes and economic benefits for Australia by carrying out relevant fundamental research to provide a sound basis for …

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Case study Nutrition and food sciences

WEBStarch structure supplies new clues for human health . Published on: 17 October 2017. A recent discovery about the role of debranching enzymes in starches will have major …

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Science sweetens native honey health claims

WEBScience has once again validated Indigenous wisdom by identifying a rare, healthy sugar in native stingless bee honey that is not found in any other food. University of Queensland …

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Scientists serve up a nutrition revolution

WEB“We are in the midst of a revolution in biology which is reshaping how we think about our bodies, health, the economy and the environment,” Professor Gidley said. Professor …

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Bringing new life to an ancient nut

WEBA culturally significant Australian nut dating back to Jurassic times could have a big future thanks to University of Queensland-led research revealing its substantial health …

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Orange capsicums on the menu for long-term eye health

WEBJust as carrots were found to promote night vision through a nutrient called beta-carotene, now another orange vegetable has been found to be pivotal for eye health. Plant …

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One week behind the scenes of PhycoHealth

WEBBesides its health benefits seaweed is a highly sustainable crop compared to other plant resources, as seaweed cultivation has faster production rates, and also because …

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Banana blood disease targeted by Australian and Indonesian …

WEBProfessor Andre Drenth on survey for blood disease in Java 2017 Image: Andre Drenth A deadly banana disease that first caused problems in South Sulawesi over a century ago …

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Keeping chickens at home

WEBThe government states that simple health advice such as always washing your hands after touching or looking after the animals, and ensuring young children do the same, is one …

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Exploring the cultural heritage and nutrition of wattle seeds

WEBSera Susan Jacob is currently working with Australian native wattle seeds. Wattle seeds are a nutrient powerhouse full of iron, fibre, and protein and offer an exciting and unique …

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Ticked Off: Cracking the code for a cattle tick vaccine

WEBMedia contact: Professor Ala Tabor, Professorial Research Fellow, Centre for Animal Science, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI), The …

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Purple sweet corn

WEBThe Health, Nutrition and Food Safety Fund is one of seven funds developed by Hort Innovation to facilitate collaborative cross-industry research to secure the future of the …

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Photosynthesis: our best bet to create a food secure world

WEBResearch contacts: Professor Graeme Hammer, Centre for Crop Science, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, The University of Queensland, T. 07 3346 …

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Centre for Crop Science

WEBIntegrated research for cereal and legume cropping systems. The Centre for Crop Science conducts world-leading research targeting enhanced profitability and sustainability of …

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Improving avocado fruit quality: evaluation of post-harvest …

WEBManagement of these diseases must commence on-farm with a combination of tools for high-health orchards. These include orchard hygiene and canopy management to …

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Genetic ancestor could solve the problems affecting the world’s …

WEBCalf Alive: better diet boosting health outcomes in northern beef cattle herds 7 May 2024. Genes, germs, greenhouse gases and gastronomy 3 May 2024. Can mRNA vaccines …

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