All Research & Development articles – Page 239

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    HRI consultation begins

    2002-10-09T00:00:00Z

    A programme of constructive consultations with staff, key stakeholders and customers is under way at Horticulture Research International, as announced by the body at its quinquennial report team's review on September 23.

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    Parsnip seed success

    2002-10-01T00:00:00Z

    New organic parsnip seed will be trialled on farm-scale this winter.

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    Research sale worries NZ growers

    2002-09-23T00:00:00Z

    The NZ press reports that efforts by crown research body HortResearch to sell its world-renowned apple breeding programme are leaving growers in fear for the future of their exports.

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    Mushroom medicine

    2002-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Mushrooms as medicine are finally starting to be recognised by western society.

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    HRI has the keys

    2002-08-07T00:00:00Z

    A new £2.8 million conference centre and library facility, which also houses the European Organic Fruit and Nursery Stock Research initiative, has been handed over to Horticulture Research International.

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    Cranberry health boost

    2002-06-21T00:00:00Z

    More good news for the healthy properties of the North American cranberry as further research suggests it protects against infection.

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    Fresh produce to fight disease as alternatives to jabs

    2002-06-10T00:00:00Z

    Potatoes, bananas and apples among a list of products that may provide edible vaccines against the likes of cancer, hepatitis B - and even tooth decay.

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    Tomatoes to get tastier

    2002-04-17T00:00:00Z

    A recent genetic breakthrough by tomato researchers could lead to better tasting fruit on the marketplace.

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    Research merger recommended

    2002-04-11T00:00:00Z

    An independent study recommends a merger between the Horticultural Development Council and the Apple and Pear Research Council.

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    FPC speaks out over Defra spending cuts

    2002-04-08T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium urges government to maintain a full programme of horticultural research. Action vital to future of industry, says trade's leading body.

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    NFU hits out at horticutural "penny-pinching"

    2002-03-04T00:00:00Z

    National Farmers Union president Ben Gill attacks further cutbacks expected to horticultural research. Campaign to lobby government.

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    New body sets research standard

    2002-03-03T00:00:00Z

    Guaranteeing the high standards of Food Standards Agency research will be one of the new Advisory Committee on Research's main aims, its chair declares.

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    Breath of fresh apples

    2001-12-19T00:00:00Z

    Latest research suggests an apple a day may help keep asthma at bay.

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    Apple genes mapped out

    2001-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Researchers in New Zealand have found a way of protecting apple variety rights through gene mapping.

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    Plant waterworks researched

    2001-10-14T00:00:00Z

    Research on kiwifruit in New Zealand into how plants respond to drought could prove vital in adapting varieties to changing climates world-wide.

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    Yet more research to support produce health claims

    2001-10-05T00:00:00Z

    Studies in both the UK and the US provide further evidence that fruit and vegetables are good for us.

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    NZ seeks new pear

    2001-09-16T00:00:00Z

    A new blush pear variety being developed in New Zealand is nearing commercial release.

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    Reefer revolution

    2001-09-16T00:00:00Z

    LauritzenCool has found a new air-circulation system could spell the end of gratings on board reefer vessels.

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    Scientists boast "safe" GM tomato

    2001-09-04T00:00:00Z

    A tomato that will not transmit its changed DNA to other fruit has been developed by a German research institute.

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    HRI to stage organic open day

    2001-08-20T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture Research International is to hold a one-day organics event for existing and potential growers at its Kirton site in September.