Archives for August 10, 2005

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Rice genome map could spell bigger crops

11-Aug-2005

By Simon Pitman

A group of international scientists has sequenced the complete rice genome, something that could be used to improve the quality and size of crops. The discovery may also be developed to apply to wheat and barley.

Five-a-day message boosting UK food makers

11-Aug-2005

By Dominique Patton

More than 700 food brands in the UK are using the government's '5-a-day' logo on packaging or marketing material to promote the health benefits of their fruit or vegetable-based products.