food-systems
Food systems encompass the interconnected processes involved in producing, processing, distributing, and consuming food, from farm to table and beyond. For plant science, understanding food systems is essential because plants form the foundational layer of nearly all human nutrition, making crop biology, agricultural practices, and plant-based innovation central to improving food security, sustainability, and resilience. Research at this intersection helps scientists develop crops better suited to feed growing populations while minimizing environmental impact across the entire supply chain.
open_in_new WikipediaAnalysis of Plant Diversity and Importance Value Index in Central E...
The fruit trees, shade trees, and timber species smallholder farmers grow alongside their crops r...
Identification of silage bacterial clusters and analysis of their m...
The fermented grass and corn crops stored as silage on farms feed the livestock that produce your...
Water kefir as a paradigm for multi-omics and genome-scale metaboli...
Fermented foods and drinks you make or buy at the farmers market depend on living microbial ecosy...
Virome of post-weaned diarrhoeic pigs and healthy cohorts in England.
Understanding what makes pigs sick after weaning directly affects the pork and animal feed indust...
Genomic characterization of avian pathogenic
Poultry diseases can disrupt local egg and meat supplies, indirectly affecting the cost and avail...