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Predicting hidden toxins in vital food supply chains The implications of aflatoxin, a highly toxic compound, entering food systems are far reaching for human and animal health. Produced by fungal species of the genus Aspergillus , aflatoxin contamination of staple crops such as maize is monitored and highly regulated...

New Cambridge-Africa Alborada grants to help boost pathogen responses in African nations The department is delighted by the award of two new grants that will enable our researchers to contribute to sustainable crop and food system development in East and West Africa. Funded by the Cambridge – Africa Alborada research fund...

The A to B of pigmentation evolution in Caryophyllalesceae Major steps taken towards solving a classic mystery of plant evolution A new study by Boas Pucker, Nat Walker-Hale and Jasmina Dzurlic in Samuel Brockington’s Evolution and Diversity group , working in partnership with colleagues at the Technical University of...

A new way to price carbon credits could encourage desperately needed investment in forest preservation and boost vital progress towards net-zero. Our new approach has the potential to address market concerns around nature-based solutions to carbon offsetting. Srinivasan Keshav A new approach to valuing the carbon storage...