Research & Development
- New Panama disease strain spreads>
New Panama disease strain spreads
by Fruitnet.com Staff 27 August 2008 Bananas
A new strain of the banana disease that almost wiped out the industry last…
- New Californian grape on sale in UK>
New Californian grape on sale in UK
by Mike Knowles 6 August 2008 Grapes
Sweet Surrender, developed by California's International Fruit Genetics,…
- PMA rewards innovation in US>
PMA rewards innovation in US
by Carl Collen 31 July 2008
Two companies have been recognised for their efforts towards innovation at the…
- Zespri confirms kiwifruit trials are underway>
Zespri confirms kiwifruit trials are underway
by Carl Collen 29 July 2008 Kiwifruit
Four new varieties, developed in conjunction with HortResearch, are being…
- Scientists unravel kiwifruit genes>
Scientists unravel kiwifruit genes
by Fruitnet.com Staff 29 July 2008 Kiwifruit
New Zealand researchers have mapped the kiwifruit DNA controlling colour,…
- Italian scientists develop black tomato>
Italian scientists develop black tomato
by Mike Knowles 25 July 2008 Tomatoes
New Sun Black variety said to offer the nutritional content of several fruits,…
- Syngenta posts strong first-half results>
Syngenta posts strong first-half results
by Mike Knowles 24 July 2008
Global demand for crop protection products and seeds set to continue growing,…
- Zespri to trial four new varieties>
Zespri to trial four new varieties
by Mike Knowles 18 July 2008 Kiwifruit
Company's annual general meeting focuses on boosting industry performance…
- Record funding for NZ research bodies>
Record funding for NZ research bodies
by Mike Knowles 15 July 2008
Total of €380m earmarked for research projects, with fruit science company…
- Apples "hold breath" longer than pears>
Apples "hold breath" longer than pears
by Mike Knowles 12 July 2008 Apples & Pears
Scientific research conducted by the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium…
