Rinsing broccoli under running water for one minute helps reduce dirt and bacteria, says an expert. A baking soda solution ...

Rice is one of the most frequently consumed foods worldwide. A wide range of pesticides have been utilized to produce rice to control diseases, pests, and weeds to boost crop yield. Pesticides used in ...

Berries are enjoyed across the globe for being delicious and healthy, but what many might not know is that cleaning them with just water is not enough. They contain high amounts of pesticides, which ...

(Beyond Pesticides, March 17, 2021) Ultraviolet radiation (UV-C) applied at night can successfully kill powdery mildew in farm fields, providing a potential route to significantly reduce the use of ...

Annapolis, MD; July 17, 2023—Responsible use of pesticides includes striving to avoid negative effects on the environment, often with an emphasis on protecting bees and other pollinators. A new study, ...

This paper describes the development of a novel non-invasive sampling and analysis method that can be used to assess the presence of volatile pesticides on objects held in heritage collections. Vapour ...