Findings could prove fruitful for agricultural researchers attempting to improve crop robustness and productivity
Plant Hormone Synthesis Pathway
Efficient Maize
Computer model predicts the ability of different maize lines to produce high-yield offspring

Pesto — Mediterranean Biochemistry Part 2
In this last part we take a look at the synthesis of the perfect pesto
New EU Flavouring Regulation
The new Flavouring Regulation is of particular importance for the flavour industry worldwide
Why Is Alcohol Addicting?
Study reveals that drinking releases brain endorphins and suggests possible approach to treat alcohol abuse
Most Accessed Articles: December 2011
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for December 2011
Research Agreement Between Dow And Fraunhofer
Dow AgroSciences and Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Ecology collaborate to improve and enhance crops
Wonderlab Comic — Fashion Chemistry
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Food Packed in Whey
Films coated with whey protein improve barrier effect and sustainability of food packaging

Pesto — Mediterranean Biochemistry
Klaus Roth uncovers the nature of this culinary-chemical marvel, and thereby comes to enjoy it all the more