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Skin Carotenoid Levels in Japanese Pregnant and Postpartum Women: A Preliminary Study

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research
Background: Lutein and zeaxanthin are critical for retinal development in children. Fetuses receive these carotenoids via the umbilical cord, and infants are supplied through breast milk.
Akira Obana, Yuko Gohto, Takeshi Murakoshi, Hiroko Konno, Ayako Miura, Miho Nozue, Ryo Asaoka   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigation of VEGGIE Root Mat [PDF]

, 2013
VEGGIE is a plant growth facility that utilizes the phenomenon of capillary action as its primary watering system. A cloth made of Meta Aramid fiber, known as Nomex is used to wick water up from a reservoir to the bottom of the plants roots.
Subbiah, Arun M.
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Charting the Path to Increased Oil Palm Output in Ghana Beyond Area Expansion: Technology or Managerial Capacity — Which Leads the Way?

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study sets out to investigate the prospects for raising oil palm output in sub‐Saharan Africa, particularly Ghana, without further expansion of cropland. Given global concerns about oil palm's role in deforestation and land use change, the focus is on enhancing productivity on existing farmlands.
Jacob Asravor, Francis Tsiboe, Ayobami Adetoyinbo, Jacob Ankamah   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

VEGGIE Pillow Testing: Microbial Analysis of Cut-and-Come-Again Species Testing [PDF]

, 2011
With NASA focused on researching and developing technology for deep space missions, the need for a reliable supplementary food source must also be considered.
Massa, Gioia D., Nguyen, Bao-Thang, Hummerick, Mary E., Wheeler, Raymond M.   +3 more
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Vendor Types, Attendance, Experience and Sales 2019–2021: Evidence From Five Rural Oregon Farmers Markets

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Farmers markets provide a direct‐to‐consumer marketing path for farmers and small businesses, facilitating customer discovery and product refinement. This paper explores farmers markets as a business incubator, with a focus on beginning vendors and resilience to a shock, namely, COVID‐19 market restrictions.
Mallory L. Rahe, Juo‐Han Tsay, Sarah A. Low   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differences of skin carotenoids and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet pattern in adults from Southern Italy and Dominican Republic

Journal of Translational Medicine
Background The measurement of the skin carotenoids using the Veggie Meter® has emerged as a rapid objective method for assessing fruit and vegetable intake, highly recommended by the Mediterranean Diet (MD), which represents one of the healthiest dietary
Giuseppina Augimeri, Manuel Soto, Fabrizio Ceraudo, Giovanna Caparello, Melisa Villegas Figueroa, Mirko Cesario, Lorenzo S. Caputi, Berniza Calderón, Daniela Bonofiglio   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Auch Fleischesser haben Appetit auf Veggie-Fleisch

, 2019
Fleischersatzprodukte gelten als schmackhafte Alternative zu Fleisch. Dabei sind die Produkte nicht nur für Vegetarier attraktiv. Sogar fast tägliche Fleischesser sind zu einem nennenswerten Anteil offen für Ersatzprodukte.
Eyerund, Theresa, Kube, Roland, Neligan, Adriana   +2 more
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Crop and Substrate Tests with Single Use Rooting "Pillows" for the VEGGIE Plant Growth Hardware [PDF]

, 2011
VEGGIE is a small plant production chamber built by ORBITEC. This chamber can be collapsed for easy stowage and deployed in orbit. It is designed for gravity independent operation, and provides 0.17 square m of crop growth area with three primary ...
Caro, Janicce, Stutte, Gary, Morrow, Robert, Newsham, Gerard, Wheeler, Raymond, Masa, Gioia, Massa, Gioia   +6 more
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Traceability of Agri‐Food Products: The Key to Conscious Trade

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Globalization and growing concerns about sustainability have led to improvements in product traceability, quality, and sustainability. Traceability contributes to environmental protection and supports sustainable development by fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging the responsible use of resources.
Scarlett Queen Almeida Bispo, Fernanda Aparecida Silva, Michelle Márcia Viana Martins, Marcelo José Braga Nonnenberg, Ruan da Silva Vianna, Carla Cristina Passos Cruz   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Does a Specialized Niche Market Vegetable Processor Enjoy Bargaining Power?

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Agribusiness companies may achieve competitive advantage through specialization within niche markets. One such niche is the fresh‐cut fruit and vegetable market, which has been steadily growing in Germany. This study examines whether the specialization of a German fresh‐cut producer grants it with market power within this niche market.
Nikolas Bublik, Franziska Mittag, Laura Hellstern, Sebastian Hess   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source