SOURCE: Technology Networks When avocados were first recognized as a nutrient-dense superfood for humans, consumption skyrocketed. Today, consumers buy and eat the fresh fruit (hello, avocado toast), purchase pre-packaged guacamole, cook with avocado oil, and more. The trend means there are now more avocado-derived products in the supply chain thanContinue Reading
SOURCE: Reginald Davey, Azo Materials Researchers from three universities in Malaysia have collaborated on a paper investigating the effects of a mixture of pineapple fiber and hydrated lime on the compressive strength of granitic residual soil. Their findings have been published online this week in the journal Sustainability. Granitic SoilsContinue Reading
A three way industry-institute-Tamil Nadu government organisation-collaborative effort to increase the value-added products from banana plantation is expected to make the banana farmers in the country go bananas.Continue Reading
Cotton is the king of natural fibers, but its large water footprint can create problems in areas where it’s grown. Can Swiss experiments with fibers from banana stem, nettle, wood or flax offer better alternatives? India is one of the world’s largest cotton producers and exporters. However, the CottonContinue Reading