All Research & Development articles – Page 223
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ArticleRed grapes help lower blood pressure
It has been found that red grapes decrease blood pressure and cholesterol levels, thereby decreasing the associated risk of heart disease, scientists at Madrid University have revealed.
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ArticleNunhems releases new leek varieties
"Next generation" in leeks set to offer better uniformity, storage times and resistance to pests and disease, says company
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ArticleInnovation focus at Fruit Logistica
The annual award that recognises outstanding innovation in the fresh produce industry is back for Fruit Logistica 2009
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ArticleNunhems to invest US$20m in US expansion
The firm's Idaho facility is to be revamped as carrot and onion seed business flourishes
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New biofertiliser from coconuts
A biofertiliser made of coconut water has been developed in the Philippines
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Philippine scientists develop GM produce
Scientists in the Philippines are working on GM varieties of late-ripening papaya and disease-resistant eggplant
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ArticlePeru to host global asparagus symposium
Last held in the Netherlands, the event, set to take place next year, will bring together scientists and technicians to share advances in crop research and marketing
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Writtle students receive prestigious scholarship
This year Marshal Papworth Scholarships have been awarded to three Writtle College students on the MSc International Horticulture course.
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ArticleApple and Pear Australia creates IP division
The body will look to assist international agencies and growers in the development of plant commercialisation
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ArticleAustralia develops Panama resistant banana
Australian scientists have developed a genetically modified banana strain resistant to Panama disease
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ArticleAgrexco forecasts Shiren export increase
The Israel-based exporter will ship increased volumes of its Shiren cherry tomatoes and mini plum tomatoes to key markets this season
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Purple tomatoes could aid cancer battle
A UK-based research team has developed a new tomato that could provide significant strides in fighting cancer and degenerative diseases
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Gender pay gap not discriminatory
New research suggests that discrimination is not causing the gender pay gap, but natural career choice is.
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Belgian kiwifruit almost ready
Belgian fruit auction Profuco hopes to have grape-sized hardy kiwifruit grown in Belgium on offer for its customers by autumn next year.
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ArticleLancaster scientists make seed breakthrough
Scientists at Lancaster University have discovered a seed treatment that could increase crop resilience to pests.
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Zespri hands out last Gold licences
The kiwifruit marketer has finished allocating growing licences for its Gold variety
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ArticleNew direction for Brogdale
The University of Reading and project partner Farm Advisory Services Team Ltd (FAST) have been awarded responsibility for the maintenance, curation and related scientific research for the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale.
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ArticleEosta signs climate agreement
The Netherlands-based company has joined an initiative to achieve climate neutral management
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US and Mexico team up to battle pest
Meetings have been held to discuss the containment and elimination of the Asian citrus pysllid
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ArticleNew yellow kiwifruit unveiled in Italy
Soreli, which is to be produced under a royalty-based system, can apparently offer larger sizes and earlier harvesting