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The future of food: the challenges ahead
During an exclusive interview with RIA Magazine, the biochemist explains the importance of scientific research for crop improvement and its impact in food production.
Comprehensive solutions to save agriculture
According to specialists, adaptation strategies designed together with politicians, scientists and producers are central to face climate change.
“Argentina is a major agricultural player”
It was stated by Alejandro Flores Nava, FAO representative in Argentina, Turing an exclusive interview with RIA. Science and technology for national development.
Genomics for forest conservation
Studies conducted by the National Agricultural Technology Institute (INTA) unravel the functional genome of the Patagonian Rauli and its capacity to..
Seed minilab
Scientists from INTA Oliveros (province of Santa Fe) developed a high-production, easy to operate minilab that allows classifying seeds in 24 hours, based on their vigor and germination potential.
Soybeans susceptible to man-made materials in soil
Researchers contend that manufactured nanomaterials–now popular in consumer products such as shampoos, gels, hair dyes and sunscreens–may be detrimental to the quality and yield of food crops, as reported in a paper in the online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Manufactured nanomaterials are man-made materials produced by manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Their effects on human health and the environment are the subject of much scientific study.
Argentinian cow produces “humanized milk”
INTA Balcarce technicians specialized in artificial insemination confirmed that a year after her birth, the first double transgenic cattle in the world produced ‘humanized milk.’
Potential tools for sustainable development
Sustainable development will probably be one of the hot topics during Rio+20.
Magnetic bacteria may help build future bio-computers
Magnet-making bacteria may be building biological computers of the future, researchers have said. A team from the Tokyo University of UK’s University of Leeds and Japan’s Agriculture and Technology have used microbes that eat iron. As they ingest the iron, … (Read More )
Eco-friendly jobs
Jobs and labor will be among the priority issues to be discussed during Rio+20. The current scenario presents opportunities to migrate this to type of occupations, characterized by lower carbon emissions and social inclusion.
Directory of Open Access Journals
