All Research & Development articles – Page 243
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New red seedless grape revealed
US researchers have developed a new red grape to fill the gap between Flame Seedless and Crimson Seedless.
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Fyffes in Indian jv
Fyffes is reported to have embarked on a 50-50 joint venture with Indian fruit suppliers Suri Fruit Agency.
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HortResearch in fresh breakthrough
A breakthrough in apple gene sequencing at HortResearch revealed this week has the capacity to revolutionise the apple industry.
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ArticleHeat helps with herbs
Red Deer Herbs is claiming to have developed a form of treatment for its products, which not only tackles bacteria, but also improves product appearance.
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ArticleStudy to investigate new fruit opportunities
A plant breeder with East Malling Research has been awarded a Nuffield Farming Scholarship to look into new opportunities for UK horticulture.
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US consumers look to super-fruits
Superfruits are among the ingredients set to enjoy increasing popularity with US consumers.
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Lo-cal apple developed
Scientists at the University of California have developed a new low sugar apple with only half the calories of a standard apple.
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De Ruiter moves into melons
Leading seed breeder De Ruiter is hoping for further success with a move into melons.
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ArticleReport forceasts Gala rise
Gala’s share of world apple production - excluding China - is set to almost double from 2000 levels by 2015.
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Hargreaves clinches new berry deals
Hargreaves Plants has signed two valuable contracts with plant breeders in the US.
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ArticlePrevar unveils new pears
Antipodean jv new-fruit specialist Prevar has launched two pear varieties unique to New Zealand.
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ArticleHDC appoints new techincal manager
The Horticulture Development Council has appointed Dr Ruth Finlay as its new technical manager.
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Fizzy fruit froths up kids
Elementary schools across Oregon have become the first in the US to serve ‘Fizzy Fruit’ in their lunch menus.
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Darbonne releases new berry
French strawberry breeder SA Darbonne has granted Hargreaves Plants a licence to produce its own plants in the UK of a new strawberry variety.
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ArticlePolka proves popular
Polka, a primocane raspberry variety, is proving increasingly popular, according to Hargreaves Plants.
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ArticleSpain unveils new easy-peeler
New easy-peeler Moncada will be planted in the Valencia region next spring.
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Spanish fruit-fly breakthrough
Spanish researchers have developed an integrated system for the transport and release of sterile male Mediterranean fruit flies.
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Anti-allergy apple in the pipeline
Swedish scientists have developed an apple with a reduced amount of a protein known to cause allergic reactions.
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ArticleNew apple variety launched
Scientists have created a new apple which could prove to be a potential replacement for Royal Gala and Gala.
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ArticleSize doesn't matter, brightness does
Brightly coloured fruits and vegetables apparently reduce the risk of developing inflammatory polyarthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis.