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Blossom end rot plummets in transgenic tomato

The brown tissue that signals blossom end rot in tomatoes is a major problem for large producers and home gardeners, but a Purdue University researcher has unknowingly had the answer to significantly lowering ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created May 21, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Lithuania's blue blooms gone as flax farming ends

Lithuania, where the delicate blue blossoms of linseed were once so abundant they became a staple of folk songs and poetry, has turned to imports as growing the plant at home has become too expensive.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 9

Pistachios make healthy decafs

If caffeine gets your blood pumping more than it should, here's a piece of good news: when roasted appropriately, pistachios can become a tasty and healthier substitute for coffee, with all the aromas and ...

Chemistry / Other

created Jun 23, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

String blossom thinner proves effective across stages of bloom development

Blossom or fruitlet thinning is a labor-intensive part of commercial peach and nectarine production. The use of mechanical string blossom thinners has been shown to reduce labor requirements and improve fruit ...

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 03, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Horizontal string trimmer reduces labor costs, increases peach size

As consumer demand for premium fruit increases, growers are being challenged to bring consistently high-quality fruit to market. And to boost their bottom line, orchard owners are experimenting with new techniques ...

Biology / Other

created Dec 11, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0