Background Global food regulations and consumer demands require that the provenance of
food can be traced from farm to fork. Currently organic products are not routinely tested for …

Until now, there has been a lack of analytical methods that can reliably verify the authenticity
of organically grown plants and derived organic food products. In this study, stable isotope …

Organically farmed rice is believed to be healthier, safer, and eco-friendlier than its
conventionally farmed counterparts and sells for a premium price in global markets …

Analytical methods for authenticity testing of organically grown vegetables are urgently
needed. Here we present a novel method for organic authentication based on stable isotope …

Accurate identification of the rational and standardized use of pesticides is important for the
sustainable development of agriculture while maintaining a high quality. The insecticides …

The stable nitrogen isotope ratio δ15N is used as a marker of dietary protein sources in
blood. Crop fertilization strategies affect δ15N in plant foods. In a double-blinded …

Seasonal (temporal) variations can influence the δ 13C, δ 2H, δ 18O, and δ 15N values and
nutrient composition of organic (ORG), green (GRE), and conventional (CON) vegetables …