Food & Agriculture

Tomato genome gets fully sequenced -- paves way to healthier fruits, veggies

Researchers have for the first time decoded the genome of a tomato - an important step toward improving yield, nutrition, disease resistance, taste and color of the tomato and other crops. (May 30, 2012)

Study finds asking kids 'What would Batman eat?' improves their food choices

A study finds that asking children to consider what superheroes would choose to eat improves the youngsters' food choices.

Diagnostic labs analyze anything from bugs to toenails

Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has several diagnostic centers that analyze scientific samples and those sent in by citizens.

Cornell exports food safety expertise to China, Asia-Pacific

Cornell will offer its food safety expertise abroad through the Shanghai Jiao Tong University of China and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

Insect pollinators contribute $29 billion to U.S. farm income

A Cornell study published in the May 22 issue of the journal Public Library of Science ONE analyzes the economic value of honeybees and other insect pollinators for 58 crops. (May 22, 2012)

Researchers develop food aid decision-making tool

Cornell researchers have developed a tool to help international relief organizations cater food aid responses to specific situations.

Students create crispy veggie cubes, raw cookie dough treats for contests

Food science students developed a series of products this year as part of national competitions. (May 17, 2012)

New environmental science and sustainability major launches

In 2013-14, the new major, environmental science and sustainability, will launch in the Department of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

'Urban Eden' students transform ILR courtyard

Students in Creating the Urban Eden have given the courtyard at the ILR School a total makeover with a new garden - that includes bananas and bamboo.