In chemistry, a phosphate is an anion, salt, functional group or ester derived from a phosphoric acid. Phosphates are the naturally occurring form of the element phosphorus, found in many phosphate minerals. (Wikipedia. 2025. Phosphates https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphate)
Used to describe the culture of a species or a strain of organism in isolation from all other species or strains of living organisms. Often used to refer to the laboratory growth of unicellular organisms (especially protozoans) in pure cultures (i.e. bacteria-free cultures). (FAO. 2008. Glossary of aquaculture. https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/a1555m)
Mobile data collection (MDC) refers to the utilization of existing information technology products such as phones, smartphones, and tablets (hardware), and a number of different possible programs (software), for data gathering. (https://www.fhi360.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/Paper_to_Mobile_Data_Collection_Manual_1.0.pdf)
Cell-based food production involves culturing cells isolated from animals. Various food end products can be developed using muscle and fat tissues from cattle, pigs, poultry, fish, shrimp, crabs, lobsters or even kangaroos. (FAO and WHO, 2023. Nine things to know about food safety aspects of cell-based food https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/CC6419EN)
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Cell-based food production involves using cells isolated from animals, plants or microorganisms to produce food products, ingredients or additives. Often times the products can be seen as comparable to the existing animal products, such as meat, poultry, aquatic products, dairy products and eggs. Disclaimer: At present, there is no internationally harmonized definition nor an officially agreed distinction between the terms “cell-based food production” and “cellular agriculture”. These expressions are often used interchangeably across different sources; however, their scope and conceptual boundaries remain subject to interpretation. FAO has not been mandated by its Members to establish consensus in this area, and therefore cannot prescribe a definitive usage. Any terminology presented under these two concepts (“cell-based food production” and “cellular agriculture”) is offered solely for descriptive and informational purposes, with cross-references provided to acknowledge the overlap and ongoing evolution of this nomenclature.
Airborne remote sensing is remote sensing using low flying aircraft, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). Airborne remote sensing uses both photographic and scanning devices. (Adapted from Short-Term Training Programme on GIS (Geographic Information System) for Fisheries, FAO, 1989. )
