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  • Research in Action
    Food and Agriculture FOOD SECURITY

    Enhancing fruit preservation with nanotechnology

    “Green nanotech” offers a natural way to extend harvests and shelf life for soft fruits.
    Published date
    Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 14:00
  • Story
    Food and Agriculture FARMERS WOMEN'S ADVANCEMENT

    The mango-saving molecule

    In India, the mango is known as "the king of fruits", but it is also very fragile. 

    Region
    Sri Lanka
    India
  • Research in Action
    Food security Food and Agriculture

    Reducing post-harvest losses in South Asia's mango orchards

    India is responsible for nearly 70% of the world's mango production, but post-harvest losses, due to factors such as poor handling, transport, and processing, can be as high as 35%. In addition, farmers often receive a low price for their crop because of market glut.
    Published date
    Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 16:00
  • Research in Action
    Food security Food and Agriculture Gender

    New opportunities for aquaculture in Sri Lanka

    In Sri Lanka, the government is aiming to double fish consumption per capita from 11 to 22 kg per year by the end of 2014 to boost dietary protein levels.
    Published date
    Thursday, July 10, 2014 - 16:00
  • Research in Action
    Food and Agriculture URBAN AGRICULTURE POVERTY ALLEVIATION URBAN GREEN SPACE Gender

    CASE STUDY: Rosario, Argentina — A city hooked on urban farming

    Rosario, Argentina, embraced vegetable gardens as a way to pull through an economic crisis. It now leads the way among cities in the promotion of urban agriculture.
  • Research in Action
    Food security

    Nanotech extends shelf life of fresh fruit

    Breakthrough research by Canadian, Indian, and Sri Lankan partners points to a promising innovation: nanotech applications of a natural plant extract called hexanal can be used to delay fruit ripening.
    Published date
    Friday, October 9, 2015 - 14:00