Rot development during fruit storage is a problem. Now, metabarcoding may become a tool for detecting fungi that can cause diseases in apples.

Tagga, operated by Fruition precision horticulture technician Adam Fisher, on a kiwifruit orchard near Te Puke. A new horticulture tool developed in Hawke’s Bay is helping orchard workers thin fruit ...

Chennai-based Tropical Agrosystem (India) Ltd, a crop management company, on Tuesday announced a farm-tech suite that leverages data analytics and advanced technology to minimise post-harvest fruit ...

Chimpanzees may consume the equivalent of about one alcoholic drink per day due to the ethanol contained within the fruit they eat, according to a new study. Understanding this behavior of our closest ...

Fruit does contain some sugar, but it’s still a healthy option. Whole fruits are packed with nutrients such as vitamins and fiber. Just don’t go overboard on fruit juices and dried fruits. “Eat more ...

Millions of people who take a common medication are being issued an important message about one fruit they urgently need to avoid. The latest data reveals that more than 24 million sertraline ...

Aberystwyth University scientists are developing new artificial intelligence tools that automatically measures plant seed and seed pods in order to breed better crop varieties. Led by researchers in ...