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Category: Nibbles

Little bits of link goodness not worth a whole post

Posted on August 13, 2007

Exterminating the American bison

Advanced European tanning technology did for the buffalo. Not all the men with guns.

Posted on August 13, 2007

Ancient Irish beer recreated

Archaeologists interpret fulacht fiadh, brew ancient Irish beer, then go for curry.

Posted on August 13, 2007August 13, 2007

Heirloom tomatoes

American growers urged to try heirloom tomatoes.

Posted on August 9, 2007

Fish prevents malaria

Tilapia is good for you in more ways than one.

Posted on August 9, 2007

Synthetic wheat

Reconstructing bread wheat introduces novel genetic diversity.

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Fresh Nibbles

    1. A little more safety for Ukraine’s seeds, thanks to a new genebank.
    2. A little more safety for Mexico’s native maize, thanks to Pres. Sheinbaum.
    3. A little more safety for Andean agriculture, thanks to Ecuadorian Indigenous women and Inside Mater in Peru.
    4. A little more safety for Ischia’s zampognaro bean and Amalfi’s lemons, thanks to local people (and GIAHS).
    5. A little more safety for Pacific crops, thanks to cryopreservation. Breadfruit next?
    6. A little more safety for moringa? At least in Africa with all its “opportunity crops”?

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