News tagged with berry
An integrated pest management program for coffee berry borer in Colombia
The coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari), is considered one of the most serious pests in coffee plantations worldwide. Infestations of this small beetle are difficult to combat; most of the in ...
Mar 14, 2012 |
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Gene found to have jumped from gut bacteria to beetle
(PhysOrg.com) -- Genes jumping between bacteria are rather common which in part explains their ability to rapidly develop immunity to antibacterial agents. What’s not so common are examples of genes jumping ...
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Organic farming improves pollination success in strawberries
Organic farms produce strawberries with fewer malformations and a higher proportion of fully pollinated berries relative to conventional forms, according to a Feb. 15 report in the open access journal PLoS ONE.
Feb 15, 2012 |
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New strawberry a delight for gardeners
A new, versatile strawberry has been introduced for home gardeners. 'Roseberry' is predicted to be very popular as an ornamental addition to gardens. The strawberry features attractive pink blooms and produces ...
Jul 01, 2011 |
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Eating berries may lower risk of Parkinson's
New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, while men may also further lower their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources rich in ...
Feb 14, 2011 |
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Time is ripe for wine grapes
CSIRO researchers have discovered a new method growers could use to control when their grapes ripen, without affecting wine quality.
Nov 05, 2010 |
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Scientists release first cultivated ohelo berry for Hawaii
The first cultivar of 'ohelo berry, a popular native Hawaiian fruit, has been released by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their university and industry cooperators.
Sep 24, 2010 |
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Eating berries may activate the brain's natural housekeeper for healthy aging
Scientists today reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way. Their study, presented ...
Aug 23, 2010 |
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Bird brains? Not when it comes to selecting nutritious food
Want to know what kinds of foods prevent disease? Then watch what migratory birds eat during their stopovers on Block Island.
Mar 24, 2010 |
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Natural pest control saves coffee berry
There is good news for coffee lovers and growers worldwide: A predator for the devastating coffee berry borer has just been discovered in Africa. Looking at coffee berries in Western Kenya, Dr. Juliana Jaramillo from the ...
Jan 25, 2010 |
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