Sentences with phrase «plant chemicals protecting»

... cocoa flavanols (plant chemicals protecting against oxidative stress) have a host of benefits, including the potential to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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GOTS means inputs used in processing, such as dyes and inks, comply with strict biodegradability and toxicity requirements, factories have functioning wastewater treatment plants to protect local ecosystems and water supplies, products do not contain any allergenic, carcinogenic or toxic chemical residues and core International Labour Organization, ILO, conventions are adhered to.

It is about supporting a system of sustainable agricultural management that promotes soil health and fertility through the use of such methods as crop rotation and cover cropping, which nourish plants, foster species diversity, help combat climate change, prevent damage to valuable water resources, and protect farmers and farmersâ $ ™ families from exposure to harmful chemicals.

Infected monarch butterflies will lay their eggs on plants that contain a chemical that can protect the butterflies» offspring.

As seeds germinate, the chemical enters the plant and circulates throughout its tissues, protecting vulnerable roots.

«Dandelion uses latex to protect its roots against insect feeding: Single chemical compound in latex sap of plant deters cockchafer larvae.»

He already knew that plants can change their chemical structure to protect themselves once attacked, or just touched, by a hungry herbivore.

Now, scientists from the Max Planck Institutes of Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam - Golm and Chemical Ecology in Jena have shown that potato plants can be protected from herbivory using RNA interference (RNAi).

The metal in the glove — used to protect those handling radiological materials such as plutonium — likely acted as a catalyst for a chemical reaction generating heat, said Wirth, chairman of the committee, which oversees the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant.

Plants make a huge variety of chemicals, called polyphenols, from resveratrol to protect themselves against invaders, particularly fungi.

Now a research team led by Sean Cutler, a plant cell biologist at the University of California, Riverside, has found a new drought - protecting chemical that shows high potential for becoming a powerful tool for crop protection in the new world of extreme weather.

RNAi is effective against viruses and fungal pathogens and can also protect plants against insect pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.

pesticide A chemical or mix of compounds used to kill insects, rodents or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants, pet or livestock, or that infest homes, offices, farm buildings and other protected structures.

Toxic chemicals are used to helps plants grow, animals produce more meat and fend off disease to protect supply lines.

But, it does open up the possibility that plant - based diets may play a dual role in protecting us against industrial pollutants, reducing exposure — and, potentially, reducing some of the damage from any chemicals we're still exposed to, just given how polluted our world has become.

Grapefruits are high in fiber and low in calories, and they contain bioflavonoids and other plant chemicals that protect against serious diseases like cancer, heart disease, and the formation of tumors.

He also states that «in plants, lutein and zeaxanthin play a role in absorbing light outside the red and blue range and funneling it away, in essence acting as a chemical «sun block» that helps protect the plant from excessive radiation.»

All these antioxidants are molecules that plants use to protect themselves against environmental factors as solar radiation, heat, toxic chemicals, molds, etc..

Even though they're typically made using bacon fat, refried beans are surprisingly low in fat and they contain all the nutrients found in pinto beans, from dietary fiber and protein to iron and plant chemicals that protect you from diseases.

Quinoa seeds are coated with saponins, which are chemicals designed to protect plants from diseases caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Concentrated in the root of the ginseng plant are chemicals called ginsenosides, which can boost the immune system, stimulate the central nervous system and protect against the effects of stress.

Polyphenols, a type of plant - based chemical found in foods ranging from vegetables to chocolate, help neutralize the harmful substances known as free radicals and are thought to protect against heart disease and other health problems.

Cat - walkers should watch out for poisonous plants, chemicals and insecticides and protect their feline charges against fleas, ticks, heartworm and other parasites, Peterson said.

The U.S. won't step in and protect chemical and nuclear plants from being blown up by terrorists, until it happens... and it will.

In February, the EPA issued new guidance to weaken a policy that protects us from hazardous air pollutants from major sources like power plants and chemical manufacturing facilities.

Yesterday, the New York Times sneaks into an Inner Mongolian town overrun by a chemical spill essentially ordered by local officials — two years after federal orders to close culprit factories or build treatment plants went unheeded, largely to «protect» the local economy.