BACKGROUND Depressive symptoms and memory problems are significant risk factors for dementia. Exercise can reduce depressive symptoms and improve cognitive function in older people. In addition, the benefits of horticultural activity on physical and mental well-being have been demonstrated in people with dementia. Although evidence of such non-pharmacological interventions is mounting, no studi...

The present study was conducted in order to investigate the temperature conditions horticultural produce cold chain Thailand, and fresh-cut baby corn chosen for a case study. field investigation together with in-person interviews were performed at 4 growers' premises one packing house. information collected provided details on current postharvest individual stages from growers’ an export distri...

Crop improvement powered through plant breeding is critical for sustainable production of horticultural crops that contribute to healthful diets and enhance quality of life for people around the world. Currently there are too few breeders to satisfy global demands and opportunities in the public and private sectors of developing and developed countries. In order to meet future needs, it is impo...

Horticultural crops are an important part of agriculture for food as well as nutritional security. However, several pests and diseases along with adverse abiotic environmental factors pose a severe threat to these crops by affecting their quality and productivity. This warrants the effective and accelerated breeding programs by utilizing innovative biotechnological tools that can tackle aforeme...

Observations by professionals can be utilized effectively to analyze the current understanding of the mechanisms by which horticultural activities bring about beneficial change. For purpose of discussion, these mechanisms can be divided into three categories: (a) Interaction, which is concerned with how people interact within the horticultural setting, (b) Action, which is concerned with person...

BACKGROUND Surrounded by landfills, and toxic and hazardous facilities, Altgeld Gardens is located in a "toxic doughnut". With high rates of environmentally-related conditions, residents have called for a community-based environmental health assessment to improve overall health in their community. The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes and beliefs of environmental health ris...