Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important crops in the world. It is the third most important food grain crop in the developing world and is estimated that the demand for maize in developing countries will grow by 50%, from 558 million tons in 1995 to 837 million tons in 2020. Much of this increased demand will be needed by domestic supply for developing countries, which will require inte...

To most biochemist and chemists, and many farmers, the controversy over genetically modified (GM) food derived from crops seems puzzling. Why would anyone oppose GM food and animal feed (herein called GM food) produced using the tools of agricultural biotechnology? The answers behind this controversy are complicated and varied [1, 2]. The arguments against GM food range from the ethical and rel...

The membrane filtration is an effective way to produce water for human consumption, industrial use, or irrigation purpose. In this study, the potential of a brackish reverse osmosis (BWRO) was practically investigated obtain with quality from geothermal water. produced analyzed understand applicability in agricultural use boron-sensitive crops. effects feed solution composition and pretreatment...

Oilseed crops, particularly canola, Brassica napus L., and B. rapa L., are now a major part of the prairie landscape in Canada. A diverse assemblage of arthropods can be found in areas devoted to oilseed crop production, either feeding on a resource provided by the crop, or feeding on other insects that have been attracted to these areas. Some insects prefer to feed on other plants that are gro...

Despite the controversy about genetically modified (GM) plants, they are still incrementally cultivated. In recent years, many food and feed products produced by genetic engineering technology have appeared on store shelves. Controlling the production and legal presentation of GM crops are very important for the environment and human health, especially in terms of long-term consumption. In this...

Environmental risk assessment is required for genetically modified (GM) crops before their import into Japan. Annual roadside monitoring along transportation routes from ports to processing facilities for GM soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) have been requested as a condition of import only approval because of lack of information on the likelihood of persistence of imported GM soybean for food, ...

The current water scarcity situation in South Africa is a threat to sustainable development. The present paper has assessed the water footprint of milk produced and processed in South Africa using the procedures outlined in the water footprint assessment manual. The results show that 1352 m3 of water is required to produce one tonne of milk with 4% fat and 3.3% protein in South Africa. The wate...