News tagged with horticultural
Rugged new strawberry has a hint of pineapple
(PhysOrg.com) -- Strawberry lovers will soon have Herriot -- a sweet treat featuring a flavor reminiscent of historic varieties and a slight pineapple overtone -- to look forward to, thanks to a new variety ...
Jan 13, 2012 |
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Protein study shows evolutionary link between plants, humans
(PhysOrg.com) -- Inserting a human protein important in cancer development was able to revive dying plants, showing an evolutionary link between plants and humans and possibly making it easier to study the protein's function ...
Feb 15, 2010 |
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Genetic origin of cultivated citrus determined
Citrus species are among the most important fruit trees in the world. Citrus has a long history of cultivation, often thought to be more than 4,000 years. Until now, however, the exact genetic origins of cultivated ...
Jan 18, 2011 |
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Can plant parables promote peace?
Stressed out? Spend some time with Mother Nature. Pick up any self-help manual and you'll likely find sage advice about the restorative effects of spending time in natural surroundings. Research shows that ...
Apr 04, 2011 |
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Adapt now to keep farming’s water flowing
Agricultural and horticultural businesses could face damaging water shortages in the coming decades as a result of climate change. Adaptation across the whole industry is needed to meet the impending challenge.
Oct 20, 2010 |
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Sweet Potato Protection is More Than Skin Deep
(PhysOrg.com) -- Sweet potatoes are a seasonal staple that earn U.S. producers some $370 million every year. Now Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have found traits in sweet potatoes that someday ...
Oct 15, 2009 |
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New 'lily' Tangerine Tango can jazz up summer gardens
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cornell's Mark Bridgen has developed a new Inca lily, Tangerine Tango, that will be sold in 2010. Its orange, yellow blossoms, accented with brown and lime tint flecks, lasts two weeks in ...
Jan 07, 2010 |
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Establishing healthy shrubs not the water-consuming task many think, research shows
(PhysOrg.com) -- Good news for your utility bills and the environment: New University of Florida research shows that landscape shrubs need much less water to establish healthy roots than you might expect.
Sep 24, 2009 |
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US approach to farming should change to meet new challenges, expanding needs
U.S. farmers are under pressure to produce more, pollute less, fulfill consumer preferences, and make a living -- all with increasingly scarce natural resources and the uncertain effects of climate change, says a new report ...
Jun 29, 2010 |
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Researchers find genes that 'tune' flower fragrances
(PhysOrg.com) -- Shakespeare famously wrote, "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." With all due respect to the Bard, University of Florida researchers may have to disagree: no matter what you ...
Feb 09, 2010 |
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Apples grow larger when cells don't divide, study shows
Fast-food restaurants can supersize French fries and drinks, but Mother Nature has found a way to supersize a type of apple.
Jun 30, 2010 |
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Researcher offers toil-free tip to plant tulips
Just till and fill, and toil no more when planting tulip bulbs. A Cornell study shows that a much easier method of planting tulip bulbs is just as effective as digging the traditional 6 to 8 inch holes for ...
Oct 13, 2011 |
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Thanksgiving in space may one day come with all the trimmings
(PhysOrg.com) -- Future astronauts spending Thanksgiving in space may not have to forgo one of the most traditional parts of the day's feast: fresh sweet potatoes.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Nov 21, 2011 |
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New method applies pesticides in nanofibers to keep chemicals on target
(PhysOrg.com) -- To prevent pesticides from drifting away and potentially posing risks to the environment, Cornell researchers have devised a solution: Apply the pesticides by encapsulating them in biodegradable ...
Mar 27, 2009 |
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Creative, online learning tool helps students tackle real-world problems
Solving problems for clients in any field usually requires gathering information and creative thinking that leads to practical and inventive solutions.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2011 |
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