Projects 21 – 30 of 85
- A sustainable breast cancer education and support program in Malaysia
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2003 project
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The initial Malaysian Breast Cancer Education Project has grown and developed since its initial inception in 2003. This project, which is a collaborative project between Cornell University and Universiti Putra Malaysia, has changed its title to the...
- Apples could help reduce the risk of breast cancer
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Cornell food scientists found that whole apple extracts prevent mammary cancer in a rat model in a dose-dependent manner at the doses comparable to human consumption of 1, 3, and 6 apples a day. They have identified a dozen compounds, called...
- Avian flu task force
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2006 project
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In response to escalating requests for information from the media, participants, members, the wild bird feeding industry, governmental organizations and international organizations, I initiated formation of an internal avian flu task force. This...
- Better annuals and perennials for northern gardens
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2000 project
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Greenhouse producers and garden center owners need accurate and timely information on performance of annual and perennial plants. Many plants are introduced to the market each year, but few undergo rigorous evaluation as to their suitability for...
- Bioactive fatty acids in milk fat and their role in the prevention of chronic diseases
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2007 – 2010 project
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Consumers are increasingly aware that foods contain components that have bioactivity beyond that associated with simply providing nutrient value. We have investigated two bioactive fatty acids, vaccenic acid (trans-11 18:1) and rumenic acid (cis-9,...
- Biofortifying staple crops to prevent micronutrient deficiencies in humans
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2004 project
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Our goal is to enrich highly digestible micronutrients including essential trace elements and vitamins in staple crops by plant breeding and fertilizing. With appropriate processing and cooking, these staples will provide sufficient bioavailable...
- Biological control of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle
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1999 – 2010 project
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Non-woven fiber bands impregnated with an insect pathogenic fungus are being developed for control of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.
- Building collaborative educational opportunities for conservation and sustainable development
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2008 project
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It is well accepted that conservation efforts worldwide must involve a cross-section of stakeholders, including those most affected by changes in land use, to promote the long-term protection of biodiversity, critical habitats, and fragile...
- Climate change impacts on Northeast agriculture
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2007 project
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Prior climate change studies have focused on major world food crops such as wheat and maize. But this is not relevant to the Northeastern U.S. (NE) agriculture economy, which is dominated by dairy and high-value horticultural crops. We used new,...
- Collaborative marketing makes sense for small businesses
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2008 project
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This project was developed to increase marketing opportunities for small businesses that depend on recreational fishing activities on Long Island. The project creates opportunities for partnerships between businesses that are based in different...