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9:23PM
New insect to patrol apple orchards 67 views

2:16PM
Pest management programme results in increased exports A research programme to reduce the use of chemical pesticides on apple orchards has benefited New Zealand’s pipfruit industry by as much as $113 million in export earnings. 54 views

10:30AM
Broccoli and blueberries may improve gut health Broccoli and blueberries may have positive effects for those suffering with digestive problems, new research suggests. 126 views

2:51PM
New wheat cultivars anticipated from cereal breeding partnership An expanded breeding programme will result in new varieties of wheat and barley being made available for New Zealand growers, delivering high yields and improved resistance to disease. 131 views

3:42PM
BRAT now available online New tool aims to help wine growers - www.bunchrot.co.nz Auckland, 25 January 2012 A new tool is set to help the wine industry more accurately train staff to make visual estimates about the severity of bunch rot among the vines. 174 views

2:03PM
Plant & Food Research launch new blog site New Zealand Crown Research Institute, Plant & Food Research, has launched a new blog at www.plantandfood.info aimed at communicating more of the Institute's news, events and research activities with the public. 177 views

9:11AM
Gold kiwifruit each day reduce cold symptoms Adding gold kiwifruit to your diet may lead to less suffering from symptoms of common illnesses such as colds, research suggests. 135 views

2:13PM
Birds and mammals vital for native plant survival Research has shown that the loss of native birds and bats from New Zealand ecosystems can have serious consequences for the survival of native plant species. 204 views

8:54AM
Plant & Food Research scientist recognised by peers 22 September 2011 - Plant & Food Research scientist Dr Jim Walker has been recognised for his 30 year research career with the presentation of a prestigious New Zealand Plant Protection medal. 452 views

5:44PM
New Research Trust to be launched by Agriculture Minister The New Zealand Poplar and Willow Research Trust (NZPWRT) will be formally launched by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. 119 views

10:18AM
Sequencing the Potato Genome A short video explaining the work of the Potato Genome Sequencing Consortium (PGSC), an international team of scientists including Plant & Food Research, and the research recently published in Nature. 144 views

10:00AM
Apple Futures: Sustainablity in New Zealand Apple Production The Apple Futures programme, initiated in 2008, incorporates pest monitoring, disease models and biological controls to reduce chemical residues on New Zealand-grown apples. 102 views

9:56AM
Potato genome sequence published in Nature 8 July 2011 The Potato Genome Sequencing Consortium (PGSC), an international team of scientists including Plant & Food Research, has published its findings in the international journal Nature. 113 views

12:18PM
Unravelling the secrets of strawberry Scientists have unravelled the genetic secret of a Christmas favourite – the strawberry. 208 views

4:08PM
Mendel's Pea Flower Colour Genes Found Plant & Food Research scientists have helped discover the key to one of biology's most well-known experiments -- the gene that controls pea flower colour, used by Mendel in his initial studies of inheritance. 75 views

4:01PM
Kiwifruit Psa Identification Video Dr Bob Fullerton outlines how to look for PSA in an orchard and best management practices. 85 views

4:01PM
Plant & Food Research to lead New Zealand research in horticulture and food development 16 November 2010 Minister of Research, Science and Technology, the Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, today released Statements of Core Purpose for each of New Zealand’s eight Crown Research Institutes, including Plant & Food Research. 85 views

12:27PM
Developing plant derived foods to keep us feeling full 1 November 2010 Discovering how plant foods reduce appetite and keep people feeling fuller for longer is a new Plant & Food Research programme receiving investment from New Zealand food companies and government. 128 views

9:59AM
Landing lights for bees - how Snapdragon flowers got their stripes 13 October 2010 Landing lights for bees, or nature’s way of inviting bees to sample the nectar and pollen in a flower gives us beautiful flowers often with intricate colour patterns. 1936 views

12:03PM
Finding the key to Mendel's pea flowers Plant & Food Research scientists have helped discover the key to one of biology's most well-known experiments – the gene that controls pea flower colour, used by Mendel in his initial studies of inheritance. 210 views

1:27PM
Sequence of apple genome reveals unexpected results 30 August 2010 Analysis of the complete DNA sequence of apple suggests that a major step in evolution of the fruit was caused by a catastrophic environmental event, possibly the same one that killed the dinosaurs. 237 views

9:32AM
Government investment recognises wine industry success The Sauvignon Blanc Programme - the world's most comprehensive research investigation into Sauvignon blanc grapes and wine - is set to build upon the discoveries of recent years and offer new tools to New Zealand's wine industry thanks to new funding. 170 views

2:04PM
Earnings from New Zealand's horticultural industries exceed $6 billion $450 million leap in exports helps set new record Auckland, New Zealand, 8 June 2010 – New Zealand's horticulture industry has continued to grow, recording its highest ever annual returns last year. 232 views

7:53PM
Breathe Easy: A natural fruit compound may help asthma A preliminary study by New Zealand company Plant & Food Research shows that natural chemicals from blackcurrants may help breathing in some types of asthma. 508 views

1:46PM
Chief Scientist recognised in New Year Honours list AUCKLAND, 7 January 2010 Plant & Food Research Chief Scientist, Dr Ian Ferguson, was among the deserving New Zealanders recognised in the 2010 New Years Honours list, being appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to horticultural science. 458 views

11:03AM
Advances in Pollination Research Earns Scientist Top Award The Foundation for Arable Research (FAR) has named Plant & Food Research scientist, Dr Mark Goodwin, as the 2009 Researcher of the Year, for the pollination research that he and his team have carried out over recent years. 1053 views

3:02PM
New facility aims to unlock potential value from marine by products NELSON, November 11 th 2009 - Plant & Food Research's Nelson based Seafood Research Unit is set to formally open a new Bioprocessing Laboratory on November 12th . 647 views

9:37AM
Investment to fast-track the development of new kiwifruit cultivars AUCKLAND, 9th November 2009 - The Hon Dr Wayne Mapp, Minister of Research Science and Technology, has announced a $35.7 million dollar investment into a seven-year ZESPRI/Plant & Food Research programme to develop new kiwifruit varieties. 2871 views

2:38PM
Bee researcher recognised for contribution to science Dr Mark Goodwin receives medal for pollination research. 961 views

9:01AM
Breeding apples with red flesh Plant & Food scientist recognised for most commercially-applicable finding . 692 views