New research from the Tata-Cornell Institute finds that plant-based alternatives may not be suitable for countries where micronutrient deficiencies are common.
TCI research shows that the environmental impacts of grain production for India s Public Distribution System increase the overall cost of the program by 40%.
A new project from the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) aims to estimate the true cost of the PDS by accounting for hidden costs like the health and environmental impacts of the program.
This year seven Cornell faculty members were awarded as American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows, a distinguished group of scientists, engineers and innovators who have been recognized for their achievements across disciplines. From the crossroads of economics and agriculture to Alzheimer’s research and engineering, these faculty members display new research that Cornell boasts.