Biology
Why do potatoes have eyes?
We must be no strangers to the small dents on the surface of a potato, often called the 'eye'. However, have you ever wondered why potatoes have eyes, or why they are ca…
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Nanoparticles help create more food but reduce water and energy consumption
Recent research by scientists has shown that nanoparticles may be the solution to increasing food production in the future but do not affect the use of environmental res…
Space science
NASA's plan to plant potatoes on Mars
According to the Mirror, NASA is trying to grow a viable vegetable in climatic conditions in Mars before putting people on the Red planet in a 10-year mission.
Space science
Peru is about to bring 100 varieties of potatoes to Mars
Peru is the country with the largest variety of potatoes in the world, with about 3800 types of potatoes, ranging from size, color, shell, sweet potato, texture and flav…
Biology
China: Breakthrough in saltwater rice cultivation
This type of rice is not grown in traditional fields irrigated with fresh water but on a beach on the Yellow Sea coast in Qingdao, Shandong Province.
Biology
China produces rice varieties higher than human heads for high productivity
The new rice variety was officially introduced on October 16 after 10 studies, with a yield of 50% higher than conventional rice varieties.
Biology
Miracle fonio: A solution to the future food security problem
The cereal has a flavorful blend of couscous seeds (a grain of rice seeds, popular in African and Middle Eastern countries) and taste of the match.
Biology
The main food crops of the world
Here are some information and pictures of food crops grown in popularity in Vietnam and around the world.
Biology
Poor nutrient food due to global warming
By 2050 there will be 150 million people worldwide are at risk of falling into protein deficiency directly related to the increase in CO2 in the atmosphere.
Biology
Discover mechanisms to help plants survive in extreme weather
This is a new discovery that will help researchers in the process of preparing measures to help crops and trees overcome extreme weather conditions.
Biology
This biological step could save hundreds of millions of people in the future
Researchers have successfully deciphered the genome of peanuts (or peanuts) and their ancient brothers, which could help hundreds of millions of people escape the world'…
Biology
Detection and conservation of wild food crops
Scientists have published the most complete data regarding wild plants with relatives with today's popular food crops.
Biology
The first successful decoding of the wheat genome structure
An international team of scientists has for the first time successfully deciphered the wheat genome, paving the way for research into ways to improve plant varieties.
Biology
Discovering a new kind of rice gene for high yield
Scientists have discovered the amazing ability of a new kind of rice gene that can significantly enhance the productivity of the world's leading food crop.