All Research & Development articles – Page 147
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ArticleAstronauts eat ‘first-ever’ space lettuce
Romaine lettuce grown using NASA’s bespoke growing system Veggie has been harvested for eating and analysis
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ArticleScottish government rules out GM
Rural affairs secretary Richard Lochhead says the Scottish government has "longstanding concerns" over biotech
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ArticleLeafy veg and berry-heavy diet 'can slow brain ageing'
Study finds that elderly adults who followed the 'Mind' diet were 7.5 years younger cognitively over a period of nearly five years
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ArticleDole backing for PhD programmes
Company partners with NC State University, the NC Research Campus and the Costa Rican government and universities
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ArticlePear juice before heavy boozing 'may stop hangover'
Australian researchers find that drinking 200ml of pear juice before a big alcohol session could provide the perfect hangover remedy
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ArticleTesco ‘may list’ Prince Charles’ heritage apples
Retailer said to be testing rare apple varieties as Prince Charles aims to create ‘gene bank’ of heritage orchards
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ArticleEating fresh fruit and veg 'makes your skin more attractive'
New research found that women who consume more fresh produce reportedly have a healthier and more attractive glow
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ArticleMonsanto expands in India
Global seed development Monsanto has expanded its research and development facility in Bengaluru
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ArticleHIA announces Q-fly research centre
Horticulture Innovation Australia and the South Australian government have signed a A$3.8m agreement to build a Queensland fruit fly research centre
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ArticleBiopesticides could fill ‘gap in market’
More relaxed regulations for biopesticides could help fill gap created by withdrawal and restrictions on chemical products
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ArticleGrowers 'will employ less staff' to counter Living Wage
Companies will ‘absolutely’ look to reduce staff numbers, as well as switching to less labour-intensive growing systems
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ArticleWay salad presented 'can push price up three times higher'
Study commissioned by Lidl and carried out by Oxford University professor found that looks were everything
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ArticleInnoFresh launches Chinese-grown kiwiberries
Chinese berry specialist launches sales of trial kiwiberry production at official ceremony to remember victims of Ya’an earthquake and recognise recovery efforts
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ArticleNew berry and asparagus firm launches
Rupert Hargreaves and Jamie Petchell’s new company, Global Plant Genetics, will specialise in soft-fruit and asparagus seed supply and intellectual property management
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ArticleApple development bears fruit
Apple varieties with internal red and pink colouring are on the way thanks to East Malling Research and re:inc innovation.
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ArticleSakata unveils 'ground-breaking' cantaloupe
Group's American operation says that Infinite Gold melon delivers durability, yield and flavour
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ArticleIsraeli breeders identify new trends
New opportunities are apparently emerging for new product development in the tomato and melon categories
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ArticleBlackcurrant deal with Ribena makers for Scottish firm
James Hutton deal with Lucozade Ribena Suntory builds on a successful commercial relationship that's held steady for the past 25 years
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ArticlePotato trial farm hosts open day
AHDB Potatoes’ first Strategic Potato Farm will open its doors on 23 July to demonstrate state-of-the-art research trials
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ArticleBaby kiwi Nergi to launch in UK
Mini kiwiberry Nergi is gearing up for its first-ever UK season amid a raft of marketing activities and tasting days