Can gene editing save Christmas trees from climate change?

Can gene editing save Christmas trees from climate change?

Description: (article) research, instructors - high school 

Contents: growers…collaborating with researchers across the U.S. and Canada to help the billion-dollar industry adapt to climate change and compete with artificial trees; challenges - rising temperatures, increased pests and pathogens; GMO concerns

Source: ambrook/research https://ambrook.com/research/sustainability/gmo-christmas-trees-climate-adaptation?utm_source=Ambrook+Research+Newsletter&utm_campaign=dc8627736a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_06_26_02_47_COPY_03&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d85bfec4c4-1433916538

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Entrepreneurs, Regenerative Agriculture - Issues; Library Resources/ Plants - Trees

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What happens to your body when you eat papaya regularly

What happens to your body when you eat papaya regularly

Description: (article) research, Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages

Contents: Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical American fruit that is green when unripe and light or deep yellow-orange with orange or red juicy flesh when ripe. Papayas are high in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial substances. Papaya has been used in folk medicine to treat several health concerns, including gastrointestinal (GI) and skin problems, and is an interest to the pharmaceutical industry for its potential health benefits.

Source: verywellhealth.com https://www.verywellhealth.com/papaya-8748529 

Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants - Specific Plants, Trees & Medicinals; Library Toolkit/ Library Toolkit/Cultural considerations - Region, India & Indigenous knowledge; Healthy People - Human gut science, Food as medicine

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Papaya seeds as a detox

Papaya with seeds as a detox

Description: (article - video, social media influencer w/ medical professional input) Instructors - high school, adaptable for all ages

Contents: The thought of ridding our bodies of the bad stuff and getting healthier sounds amazing. But should we eat 'papaya seeds for 7 days to detox 7 times faster':: papaya seeds are magnets for toxins & parasites 

Source: hindustanhealth.com/lifestyle/health https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/eat-papaya-with-seeds-most-powerful-detox-everything-you-need-to-know-101733223953758.html 

Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants - Trees & Medicinals: Library Toolkit/ Cultural considerations - Region India, Healthy People - Food as medicine

Papaya seeds benefits - how the habit of consuming papaya seeds daily can improve health

Papaya seeds benefits - how the habit of consuming papaya seeds daily can improve health

Description: (article, sectioned into individual ‘lessons’) Instructors - adaptable for all ages

Contents: If there is one seed, which is often discarded without thinking much, it is the papaya seeds. Many people habitually discard papaya seeds without realising their significant health benefits: nutrition, digestive health, liver detoxification, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, kidney health, etc plus adding to daily diet 

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/kife-style/food-news https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/how-the-habit-of-consuming-papaya-seeds-daily-can-improve-health/photostory/111081125.cms 

Crossposted: Library Resources/ Plants - Specific Plants, Trees; Library Toolkit/ Healthy People - Human gut science, Food as medicine

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6 reasons to add raw papaya to the diet

6 Reasons to (add) raw papaya salad to the diet

Description: (article, recipe) Instructors - adaptable to all ages

Contents: description of uses & cultural context, health advantages 

 Source: indiatimes.com/lifestyle/food-news https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/6-reasons-to-add-raw-papaya-salad-to-the-diet/articleshow/114457776.cms  

Crossposted: Library Toolkit/ Health & Nutrition - Human gut science, Food as medicine & Recipes; Library Resources/ Plants - Specific Plants, Trees