- Volume 11, Number 3 (2023)
EATING PATTERNS UNVEILED: DIETARY PROTEIN CHOICES AMONGST YOUTH IN SHANGHAI AND AMSTERDAM
Hendrik Jan de Vries, Anneke Elisabeth Jansen
Developing nations are presently in the midst of a profound economic and nutritional metamorphosis. Historically, as incomes surge and individuals attain greater affluence, the protein constituents of their diets, once primarily sourced from cereal crops and plant-based origins, undergo a progressive substitution with proteins derived from animal products (Gouel & Guimbard, 2018). This transition from plant to animal protein signifies a pivotal shift, commonly acknowledged as protein transition. While income is a chief driving force behind this shift, the selection of animal protein—whether meat, fish, or dairy—can also be influenced by a spectrum of other elements, including governmental policies, religious...
WEATHERING THE STORM: CLIMATE OUTLOOK FOR GRAPEVINE CULTIVATION IN MADEIRA
Ana Sofia Ferreira Silva
The Vitaceae family encompasses a rich diversity of species, primarily thriving in tropical or subtropical regions. Within this family, the Vitis genus takes center stage, comprising around 80 species categorized into Muscadinia and Euvitis subgenus. The latter, encompassing the Vitis species, is further divided into American, Asian, and Eurasian groups. Notably, the Eurasian group, represented by Vitis vinifera L., holds paramount significance in viticulture, giving rise to a myriad of grapevine varieties worldwide. Originating from the Mediterranean basin, the Eurasian grapevine has disseminated across temperate zones of Europe, North America, and Asia, marking its global imprint on viticultural landscapes.
BEYOND THE BANANAS: UNDERSTANDING BLACK SIGATOKA RESISTANCE IN PLANTAINS OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Marie-Louise Kouamé Konan, Adama Traoré Yao
Plantain (Musa spp. AAB) holds significant agricultural and economic value, particularly in regions of West and Central Africa, Latin America, and Asia. This versatile crop, renowned for its high starch content, serves as a year-round staple for small-scale farmers. Its pivotal role in sustaining over 70 million individuals in these areas underscores its importance (Fao, 2010). Plantain commands a robust demand in both rural and urban markets, playing a vital role in household food security and serving as a primary source of livelihood for millions of producers and vendors (Nkendah and Akyeampong, 2003). Cultivation spans the humid forest and derived,...