Background: The association between selenium and chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains
controversial. Population studies with large samples facilitate the reliability of conclusions …

Rice arsenic (As) contamination and its consumption poses a significant health threat to
humans. The present study focuses on the contribution of arsenic, micronutrients, and …

Food safety scandals have heightened the general public concern about food quality, safety,
and environmental friendliness in food markets globally. Several studies have ascertained …

Forage-grain ratoon rice (FG-RR) systems, integrating grain and forage production, promise
a sustainable approach to enhance food security and livestock development in marginal …

The production of middle-season rice is an important part of agriculture in the Yangtze River
basin of China. In recent years, the chalky grain rate of middle-season rice has decreased …

Inbred rice has been grown more and more widely, while the planting area of hybrid rice has
decreased by approximately 25% in China since 1995. This study aimed to assess the …

The consumption of plant‐based meat alternatives has recently transitioned from the niche
market to the mainstream. However, changing the dietary patterns may lead to new health …

Millions of people around the world rely on rice (Oryza sativa) for a significant portion of daily
calories, but rice is a relatively poor source of essential micronutrients like iron and zinc …

Policy decisions in public health require consideration and evaluation of trade-offs for which
transparency and science-based evidence is needed. Improvement of decision-support …

The difference method is one of the most commonly used methods to measure crop nitrogen
(N) use efficiency. This study aimed to test the reliability of using this method to evaluate the …