Machine learning has emerged as a powerful tool in the detection and management of diseases affecting oil palm trees, particularly Basal Stem Rot (BSR) caused by the fungus Ganoderma boninense.

Elevated LDL levels are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death globally. Considering that palm oil is present in a wide variety of processed foods ...

Risk of Heart Disease: Although not all saturated fats are the same, some studies have linked high consumption of palm oil to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, especially when it ...

Fats can be simplified into two categories: “good” fats and “bad” fats. The types of fats in the “good” category include monosaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats. These types of ...

Don't write off logged tropical forests -- converting to oil palm plantations has even wider effects on ecosystems Date: January 9, 2025 Source: University of Oxford Summary: A research team has ...

A research team led by the University of Oxford has carried out the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ecosystems.