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Blackcurrants to Help Clear the Mind
Tuesday, 7 May 2013, 12:09 pm | Plant and Food Research
A study by Plant & Food Research has shown that an extract of New Zealand blackcurrants enriched in anthocyanins can help people stay more alert, reduce mental fatigue and work with greater accuracy whilst under significant mental stress. More >>
‘Meat And Three Veg’ Diet May Offer More Than First Thought
Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 11:30 am | Plant and Food Research
Plant & Food Research is a New Zealand-based science company providing research and development that adds value to fruit, vegetable, crop and food products. More >>
An apple a day to keep inflammation away?
Monday, 10 December 2012, 11:04 am | Plant and Food Research
Auckland, New Zealand. 10 December 2012…New research suggests that apples may be good for the millions of people worldwide suffering from inflammatory diseases. More >>
New insect to patrol apple orchards
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 11:45 am | Plant and Food Research
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. 1 November 2012...New Zealand pipfruit growers are enhancing their management options for one of the key pests for the pipfruit industry – the codling moth – with the release of a new biocontrol agent. More >>
Get more from your veges with vitalvegetables®
Friday, 12 October 2012, 3:03 pm | Plant and Food Research
Consumers who want to be sure they’re getting the most from their food will now be able to buy vegetables with greater understanding of the healthy nutrients they contain. More >>
Surprising differences between apples and pears
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 10:10 am | Plant and Food Research
Auckland, New Zealand. 2 October 2012…Analysis of the genome sequence of the fruit known as ‘the gift of the gods’ has shown that pears have some surprising differences to apple at the DNA level. More >>
Pest management programme results in increased exports
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 12:15 pm | Plant and Food Research
Pest management programme results in increased exports Auckland, New Zealand. 27 June 2012 … 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 ... More >>
Broccoli and blueberries may improve gut health
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 2:08 pm | Plant and Food Research
Broccoli and blueberries may have positive effects for those suffering with digestive problems, new research suggests. More >>
New seafood research group for Plant & Food Research
Monday, 13 February 2012, 3:10 pm | Plant and Food Research
New seafood research group for Plant & Food Research Auckland, New Zealand. 13 February 2012 … Plant & Food Research, the Crown Research Institute tasked with innovation for the plant and seafood-based food industries, has strengthened ... More >>
NZ capability in fresh produce on show in Germany
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 11:00 am | Plant and Food Research
New Zealand has a unique opportunity to showcase its strengths and secure new business at the world’s largest fresh produce trade event being held in Germany this week. More >>
New wheat cultivars anticipated from cereal breeding partner
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 12:52 pm | Plant and Food Research
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. More >>
BRAT now available online
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 1:19 pm | Plant and Food Research
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. The Bunch Rot Assessment Trainer or BRAT is a Visual Estimation Tool (VET) developed ... More >>
Plant & Food Research launch new blog site
Friday, 20 January 2012, 4:09 pm | Plant and Food Research
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. The new More >>
Gold kiwifruit each day reduce cold symptoms
Monday, 19 December 2011, 1:52 pm | Plant and Food Research
Adding gold kiwifruit to your diet may lead to less suffering from symptoms of common illnesses such as colds, research suggests. More >>
Birds and mammals vital for native plant survival
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 1:45 pm | Plant and Food Research
Birds and mammals vital for native plant survival Auckland, New Zealand. 16 November 2011 … 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. ... More >>
How would you feel about having 40,000 bees in your tent?
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 10:56 am | Plant and Food Research
Most people know their tents keep insects out, but scientists at Plant & Food Research are using tents to keep bees in. Dr David Pattemore, based at the Plant & Food Research site in Hamilton, is using a tent as his laboratory, undertaking research that looks ... More >>
‘Hands on’ science inspiring young minds
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 12:16 pm | Plant and Food Research
A desire to see more young people studying science in schools has spurred a Plant & Food Research scientist to design an interactive programme to interest kids in science. More >>
New Research Trust to be launched by Agriculture Minister
Monday, 8 August 2011, 3:48 pm | Plant and Food Research
The New Zealand Poplar and Willow Research Trust (NZPWRT) will be formally launched by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Carter on 9 August 2011. Soil erosion is a major issue over much of New Zealand's land surface. Poplars and willows are ... More >>
Scottish Professor in New Zealand to discuss plant pathology
Monday, 8 August 2011, 9:30 am | Plant and Food Research
Auckland, 8th August 2011 Plant & Food Research, in association with AgMARDT, is pleased to be hosting plant pathologist Professor Dale Walters during a visit to New Zealand where he will be presenting his research on induced resistance in ... More >>
Plant & Food Research approved as R&D partner
Friday, 1 July 2011, 11:43 am | Plant and Food Research
Auckland, New Zealand. 1 July 2011 Plant & Food Research has been accredited as an R&D partner for the Ministry of Science and Innovation's Technology Transfer Voucher programme, designed to encourage business to engage in research and development that ... More >>
