Fossil findings of insect feeding damage on plants are evidence that insects have been using plants as a food source for more than 400 million years. Researchers led by Roy Kirsch and Yannick Pauchet ...
Coffee beans that pass through the digestive tracts of animals get their unique flavors from the activity of gut microbes, ...
Scientists have identified an unusual enzyme that plays a major role in the infection of plants - and have shown that disabling this enzyme effectively stops plant disease in its tracks. By ...
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What is pectin and is it good for you?
Pectin is a fiber found in fruits and vegetables like apples and citrus. Pectin can help with digestion and lower cholesterol levels. Eating pectin-rich fruits may cause gas, bloating, and abdominal ...
Pectin is a naturally occurring thickener and stabilizer, helping jams, jellies, and fruit preserves set. Scientifically speaking, it’s a soluble fiber (a.k.a. a type of polysaccharide) found in the ...
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