All Research & Development articles – Page 224

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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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    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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    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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    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.

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    M&S to study differences between tomatoes

    2001-07-06T00:00:00Z

    Marks & Spencer is to invest in research to discover the differences in nutritional content between conventionally grown and organic tomatoes.