Portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) and Diffuse Reflectance Fourier Transformed Mid-Infrared (DRIFT-MIR) spectroscopy are rapid and cost-effective analytical tools for material characterization. Here, we provide an assessment of these methods for the ...
In this study, stable isotopes and multi-element signatures combined with chemometrics were used to distinguish conventional and organic Chinese yams based on field trials. Four light stable isotopes δD, δC, δN, δO, and 20 elements (e.g. Li, Na, Mn) ...
Human society cannot afford the luxury of the business-as-usual approach when dealing with the emerging challenges of the 21st century. The challenges of food production to meet the pace of population growth in an environmentally-sustainable manner h...
Journal of the science of food and agriculture
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BACKGROUND: The Turkish organic honey industry, a major player in the global market, faces challenges due to climate fluctuations. Understanding the influence of climate factors on honey production is vital for sustainable farming and economic stabil...
A verifiable and regional level method for mapping crops cultivated under organic practices holds significant promise for certifying and ensuring the quality of farm products marketed as organic. The prevailing method for the identification of organi...