Moira Forbes is the Executive Vice President of Forbes Media where she is responsible for programming and branding Forbes events worldwide and driving new business initiatives across the companyâs diverse media platforms.
geosmin, a sesquiterpenoid metabolite produced by soil living fungi. Some food commodities are liable to contamination by geosmin producing fungi. Under favourable environmental conditions the production of geosmin occurs. One of the producers of geosmin in fruits is Penicillium expansum which also produces the mycotoxin patulin. Recent reports indicate that geosmin production by P. expansum is stimulated by Botrytis cinerea.
Geomancy literally means, âdivining the Earthâ. It is an art that analyses the subtle earth energies that ebb and flow throughout the landscape, influencing health and wealth; home, garden and office alike. Geomancy works harmoniously with these energies to enhance our relationship with Spirit and Place.his creates stability, acceptance by the spirit of the land, and very real anchor lines which allow energy flow between the structure and surrounding landscape.â. âIvan McBeth. Every culture has ancient geomantic traditions â the Chinese tradition is feng-shui.