All Research & Development articles – Page 198
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ArticleNew fund to finance fruit research
UK’s East Malling Trust and Horticultural Development Company sign deal to back new generation of scientists
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ArticleIndustry welcomes citrus greening fund
New legislation passed in the US is set to provide funding for research into pests and diseases which threaten citrus production
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ArticleWaitrose backs food security research
Research into global food security problems has been given a boost thanks to a new partnership between Waitrose and Aberystwyth University.
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ArticleShropshire Group invests heavily in nursery
The Shropshire Group has embarked on an extension of over half a hectare to their existing two hectare lettuce plant propagation nursery through a large investment in a bid to innovatively save energy.
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ArticleSerious failings in UK trade uncovered
A major new report into the produce trade commissioned by government has uncovered serious failings in the UK produce supply chain.
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ArticleHealth research boosts currant marketing
Research into the health benefits of blackcurrants are opening new doors for marketers of the berry
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ArticleRed-fleshed apple launched in UK
Redlove, which is claimed to be the world's first red-fleshed apple variety, is reportedly being planted across Europe
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EU passes GM decisions to member states
The European Commission has this week outlined a new flexible approach to GM cultivation which puts the ball back in the court of individual member states to decide on GMO cultivation in their territory.
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ArticleIsaac Newton tree blasts off in Kent
The worlds of space exploration and horticultural research collided at Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys when the school welcomed a NASA astronaut and pilot of possibly the last flight by Space Shuttle Atlantis.
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ArticlePurfresh backs USDA crop initiative
Technology and expertise offered up for use in specialty crop research project looking at ways to increase produce consumption
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ArticleGrowers praise senate citrus effort
Florida Citrus Mutual has backed new regulations that could aid in the industry's fight against pests and diseases
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ArticleEnza and Worldwide trial kiwifruit in UK
Companies confirm trial Hayward plantation in Kent, as well as plans to introduce yellow- and red-fleshed varieties in 2011
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ArticleNew chairman in at East Malling Research
After a decade as chairman of East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research, Dr Ian Graham-Bryce is to step down with Will Sibley, the current deputy chairman, taking up the reins.
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ArticleMore light makes nectarines healthier
Study finds that using protective covers to reflect sunlight back on to trees can also result in higher yields and bigger fruit
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ArticleHAB turns to nutrition research
Science-based facts to provide foundation for avocado marketing communication efforts in the US
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ArticleItalian producers unveil 'supertomato'
New, lycopene-rich tomato bred using natural techniques presented during Coldiretti farmers' assembly in Rome
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Huge fruit store to be destroyed
The world's largest scientific repository of fruit could be bulldozed later this year to make way for new homes.
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ArticleZespri "excited" about new varieties
European arm of New Zealand kiwifruit marketer says new cultivars offer "great potential" as consumer tests continue
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ArticleSun World showcases branded varieties
Stonefruit Expo gives growers and marketers from around the world opportunity to learn about company's branded programmes
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ArticleZeraim Gedera's Gerry Kelman to retire
Vegetable seed company's vertically integrated marketing manager announces plans to leave the group in early July