All Research & Development articles – Page 154
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ArticleIntrexon acquires GM apple producer
Okanagan Specialty Fruits, creator of the GM non-browning Arctic apple, is set to be taken over by synthetic biology firm Intrexon
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ArticleUSDA still keen on export programmes
Foreign Agricultural Service is still accepting proposals for three of its export market development programmes
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ArticleHIA chief explains reform process
CEO of Horticulture Innovation Australia John Lloyd responds to criticism over lack of industry consultation on functioning of new grower-owned body, and explains roadmap for development
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ArticlePublic ‘must be won over’ to GM, say politicians
Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems all spoke in favour of GM at NFU conference, but warn public must now be persuaded
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ArticleChile trials home-grown grape varieties
Long-term strategy to develop Chilean-owned table grape varieties that are resistant to Botrytis is bearing fruit
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ArticleYüksel launches new tomato variety
Turkish breeder Yüksel Tohum has introduced a new highly resistant variety of cocktail tomato for the premium segment
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ArticleCherry production changing, say experts
More intensive planting requires varieties that offer larger, faster yields and satisfy needs of consumers and growers alike
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ArticleFunctional foods at centre of NZ-Japan research
New Zealand and Japan have announced three collaborative research projects into the health benefits of functional foods
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ArticleAntioxidant-rich plum to undergo human trials
Research has been undertaken to determine the health benefits of the red-fleshed Queen Garnet plum
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AnalysisBack to the future for old varieties?
A new project undertaken in Laimburg, South Tyrol, aims to identify heritage apples worth reintroducing to the market
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ArticleJapan develops taste for functional veggies
Demand for vegetables with enhanced nutritional attributes is growing in Japan, pushed by both consumers and growers
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ArticleRobotic future explored at workshop
Australian vegetable industry eyes new investment opportunities in automated sector
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ArticleHillFresh commends Brazil melon group
Dutch group underlines Real Fruta's quality and prepares to launch unique quality matrix developed with seed companies
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ArticleChris Clayton named as Agrovista MD
Syngenta’s former head of central Europe joins crop protection firm Agrovista UK as it prepares for next stage of growth
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ArticleGM apples approved for commercial planting
Arctic comes in from the cold after US prepares to grant OSF licence to grow non-browning Golden Delicious and Granny Smith
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ArticleUSA's Fox TV takes note as Asda unveils 'world-first' onion
Bedfordshire-produced sweet red that has been more than 20 years in the making captures global media attention
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ArticleRedder the better for French apricots
French apricots are expected to become redder over time, as studies show consumers prefer these over the traditional orange and yellow varieties
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ArticlePapaya study reveals Aussie tastes
The Australian papaya industry has received the results of a major study into consumer and market preferences
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ArticleFood research body nets near-£15m investment
Move is aimed at expanding Fera's reputable scientific capability, and strengthening its role in food safety research
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ArticlePhilippines boosts banana funding
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture has allocated PHP102m (US$2.3m) to assist growers fighting banana disease