food security
Numbers May Mask Fish Biodiversity Loss
A realistically complex mathematical model of fish ecosystems has shown that increased numbers may mask the loss of biodiversity.
From Field To Fork
Science and technology play an important role in ensuring food security in Asia, says Professor Paul Teng, senior fellow at the Center for Non-Traditional Security Studies in Singapore.
Data Reveals A Century Of Spectacular Wheat Yields In China
China's wheat productivity has gone from one tonne per hectare in 1945 to five tonnes per hectare in 2013.
The Race To Save Bananas
Experts predict that at least US$47 million is needed to fight the spread of fungus wilt in bananas.
Vietnam Eyes Water-Saving Tech For Rice Farms
Although alternate wetting and drying technology can reduce water usage and greenhouse gas emissions, getting rice farmers to adopt this practice could be difficult.
Pests, Clones & The Imperiled Banana
The global banana trade is dominated by a single clone: the Cavendish. However, the ease and affordability of growing a single variety comes at a heavy price, Zaria Gorvett writes.
Editor’s Note – October 2014 Print Magazine
In the October 2014 issue of Asian Scientist Magazine, we discuss the latest research in personal care and nutrition.
Four Fruit Flies One And The Same
Recognizing that four pests are actually a single species could lead to better international cooperation, quarantine measures, and ultimately, food security.
Hitches In Bangladesh’s S&T Drive
Bangladesh is investing heavily in science and technology as part of the Vision 2021 scheme, but critics say much more is needed.
