This paper presents the preliminary design of the Horti-database, a digital tool supporting the development of drone-based monitoring systems (DBMS) for greenhouse crops. With increasing demand for sustainable food production and reduced pesticide use, DBMS offers a promising solution for automated, …

Developing a reliable method to compare food sustainability is gaining traction, with efforts like those by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This research aims to contribute to a comprehensive scientific comparison of food categories based on CO2 emissions linked not to weight but to their …

Drought, caused by climate change, poses a significant threat to the production of barley. To ensure high yields, drought adaptation in barley is critical. Roots are primarily responsible for water uptake, and during drought, when water levels are low, deep rooting traits are crucial for developing drought-tolerant …

Prevention of non-communicable diseases through, among other factors, increasing vegeta bles and fruit (V&F) intake is a cost-effective strategy for risk reduction but requires behavioral change. Such changes in adolescents benefit from their active involvement. The Food Boost Challenge (FBC) was developed …

With contributions from over 30 international legal scholars, this topical Research Handbook on International Food Law provides a reflective and crucial examination of the rules, power dynamics, legal doctrines, societal norms, and frameworks that govern the modern global food system. The Research Handbook …

Objective To determine the effectiveness of the “Plants for Joints” multidisciplinary lifestyle program in patients with metabolic syndrome-associated osteoarthritis (MSOA). Design Patients with hip or knee MSOA were randomized to the intervention or control group. The intervention group followed a 16-week …

Malaysia’s urban poor have been successfully rehoused in high-rise buildings during the country’s rapid development. However, quality of life and livelihoods in these complexes are deteriorating, widening inequalities. Considering housing as a complex system, this case study designed an iterative place-based …

The transition towards sustainable and just food systems is ongoing, illustrated by an increasing number of initiatives that try to address unsustainable practices and social injustices. Insights are needed into what a just transition entails in order to critically engage with plural and potentially …

This study examines the needs and challenges of Community Supported Agriculture farms (CSAs) in the Netherlands. It also explores leverage points for systemic change in the Dutch food system, aiming to address global societal challenges and food sovereignty issues. This research is carried out for …

Moral food lab: Transforming the food system with crowd-sourced ethics