All Research & Development articles – Page 164
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ArticleGlutamic acid 'can reduce' blood pressure
Diet high in vegetable protein and low in animal protein has favourable effects on blood pressure, study shows
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ArticleCabbage 'protects' from radiation
American research finds that a compound derived from cruciferous vegetables protected rats from lethal doses of radiation
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ArticleSector needs to prepare for scrutiny
A new origin-testing technology developed by Re:Fresh winners Food Forensics could help fresh produce sector to bolster verification checks
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ArticleFirst major Piqa crop due in 2014
First of a range of innovative new pear varieties set to be planted on large-scale in Australia and New Zealand
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ArticleGrape consumption linked to bone health
Research study shows improved bone calcium retention and femur cortial thickness with grape-rich diet
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ArticleSyngenta Bangladesh eyes exports
The leading crop protection company plans to explore export potential in India from next year
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ArticleIsrael to set up new Indian centres
The Jewish state intends to establish centres of excellence for fruits and vegetables in ten Indian states by 2015
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ArticlePrairie fruit potential unearthed
Research finds that buffaloberry has more ascorbic acid than oranges, and chokecherry has higher anti-oxidant levels than cranberries
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ArticleAquaponics installation powered by car
Lettuces are grown through the first ever aquaponics system powered by a car at an installation in The Design Museum
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ArticleFungus 'more efficient' than pesticides
A single dose of Trichoderma could enhance flower and vegetable growth, working well with tomatoes, cabbages, cucumbers and peppers
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ArticleKenya poised to plant new avocado variety
Researchers confident that commercial production of unnamed hybrid will help boost exports from early 2014
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ArticlePesticide research group launches in Brussels
The CIPM will launch at a research networking event and will host scientists and policymakers from across Europe
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ArticleGrowers embrace new cherry tomato
Nunhems' latest on-the-vine variety Competition seen as highly promising means of adding value in category
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ArticleMemorandum to strengthen trade relations
Australia and India agree to greater cooperation in the field of research and development
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ArticleGrapefruit 'helps combat disease'
Study 'provides example of how chemicals identified in plants can help develop new drugs for the treatment of disease'
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ArticleECPA points to declining research
Group says Europe needs to reverse the trend of falling research and development in the area of crop protection, and innovate more
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ArticleChard and kale wow at Tozer
New varieties of kale and chard impress visitors at annual seed trials while runner beans may be the convenience product to take off
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ArticleSun World adds Peru and Mexico licensees
US-based grower-marketer and breeder appoints Camposol and Grupo Alta as its grape producer-licensees in Peru and Mexico respectively
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ArticleUSDA grants for specialty crops
Agriculture secretary announces US$52m investment to support the country's specialty crop producers
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ArticleHybrid success paves way for others
Thompson & Morgan turns tomato and potato hybrid 'gimmick' into commercial success