All Research & Development articles – Page 215
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Spanish look to Aussie Navel
A newly formed alliance of three citrus exporters in Valencia is starting work on production of the recently launched Australian Navel clone M7.
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ArticleStudy links fruit and veg to mental health
A new Australian study has found a link between fruit and vegetable consumption and lowered emotional problems in children
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EuropaBio welcomes carbon report
EuropaBio, the European biotech industry association, has publicly welcomed the report IB 2025: Maximising UK Opportunities from Industrial Biotechnology in a Low Carbon Economy, released by the UK’s Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).
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ArticleSyngenta unveils Mini Kumato at M&S
Syngenta is launching what it claims to be the world’s first Mini Kumato tomatoes into 50 Marks & Spencer stores today.
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ArticleApple trees key to leaf research
Apple trees and aphids have proven key to a new study, as scientists look to discern why leaves change from green to red in the autumn.
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ArticleAus funds climate change adaptation
Australia has announced A$6.3m in funding to help farmers deal with climate change
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AHDB appoints chief scientist
Professor Ian Crute is to become the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)’s first chief scientist.
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ArticleCertis launches flagship product
Crop protection specialist Certis has launched a new product to control the infestation of slugs as fears mount over crop contamination and increased population numbers, as a result of climate change.
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Wild fruit trees face extinction
The wild ancestors of domestic fruit trees have been put on a “red list” as scientists fear they may become extinct.
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ArticleRijk Zwaan in China success
Rijk Zwaan has successfully presented its vegetable varieties at the China International Vegetable Sci-tech Fair.
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ArticleInterfel sees global strategy as key
Interfel held its general assembly last week in Paris, where the notion of a global strategy was once again discussed
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ArticleUnited Fresh hands out product awards
The group announced the winners of its inaugural New Product Awards competition at its annual convention
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ArticleTesco stocks non-leaking tomatoes
The award-winning Intense variety has gone on sale in the UK, with the retailer hailing it as "the best thing since sliced bread"
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Article‘Zespri Red’ variety gets closer
Zespri is reportedly developing its own red-fleshed kiwifruit to rival the Hongyang variety
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ArticleKoppert launches micro melon
Dutch producer Koppert Cress launched a micro melon last week that originates from South America.
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ArticleGiant blueberries invade Tesco
Blueberries twice the size of regular ones have gone on sale across the UK this week.
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ArticleAustralian GM bananas flourishing
Australian trials of genetically modified bananas are going well
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ArticleUnited Fresh to form sustainability centre
A facility designed to help fresh produce companies enhance their businesses will be funded by Bayer CropScience
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ArticleR&D partnership to benefit horticulture
An agreement between East Malling Research and STC Research will bring resources together to address horticultural problems
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ArticleMajor UK researchers link up
In a major development for UK horticultural research, East Malling Research (EMR) and STC Research Foundation (STCRF) signed an agreement on Wednesday to provide integrated applied science resources to the horticulture industry.