All Research & Development articles – Page 167
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Article£10k for student who introduced new crop to the UK
Stephen Jones won Nottingham University competition after becoming the UK’s only commercial producer of oca tubers
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ArticleDowny Mildew threat for spinach growers
New strain of the virus could overcome existing genetic resistance of some varieties of Downy Mildew covering races 1 - 14
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ArticleStemilt awarded apple license
Stemilt will grow and market the MN55 cultivar, which will be commercially available in 2017
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ArticleNew MoU for Australia and India
University and research agency enter new agreement to collaborate on research
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ArticleTozer's pumpkin and squash trial
Event expected to be largest of its type ever hosted by a UK seed company, and will include over 200 varieties
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ArticleBayer plots further US growth
Bayer CropScience is committing "significant resources" to tap into long-term positive market development North America
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ArticleRijk Zwaan strengthens in RSA
A new Rijk Zwaan subsidiary will be launched in South Africa next July, the group has confirmed
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ArticleEating fruit daily 'dramatically' cuts heart disease risk
Even just a portion and a half can lower the chances of suffering the deadly condition by up to 40 per cent, a new study claims
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ArticlePomegranates could slow down spread of Alzheimer's
An ingredient in the fruit helps prevent the inflammation that destroys brain cells, University of Huddersfield researchers found
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ArticleEating tomatoes may lower prostate cancer risk
Men who eat more than 10 portions of tomatoes each week cut risk of contracting the cancer by about 20 per cent, study shows
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ArticleSelf-destructing fruit fly trial approved
Technique developed by UK company kills off female flies causing population collapse
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ArticleScots unable to grow exports, survey finds
Scottish businesses face barriers to international growth including stumping up for capital and sourcing staff
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ArticleIndigenous vegetables prove nutritious
The World Vegetable Centre’s Dyno Keatinge has recommended indigenous vegetables play a more prominent role in diets
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ArticleGM flies touted as ‘promising’ new tool
Releasing genetically engineered flies into the wild Mediterranean fruit fly population is more effective than sterilising, says research
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ArticleDole educates staff on health
Staff are visiting the Dole research laboratory in North Carolina to brush up on the latest nutrition trends
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ArticleSurvey highlights opportunity in fruit snacks
Products that help kids along the way to 5 A DAY have real potential for success, market research claims
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AnalysisNew hi-tech lab for food analysis firm
Facility in Gloucestershire brings together all of Campden BRI’s food composition activities
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ArticleAgri tech gives nod to fresh produce
The Horticultural Innovation Partnership (HIP) has welcomed a mention of fresh produce in proposals for £90m research centre funding
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ArticlePesticide companies ‘should not’ fund bee research, says report
A review of the draft National Pollinator Strategy warns against industry-funded research, but praises public involvement in campaigns
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ArticleUK-grown grapes ready for retail
Produce giant Mack also involved in work to extend UK strawberry season and have the fruit available at Christmas