Six fungi species were tested and three were found fast and effective at infecting and destroying woolly apple aphids.
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The round fruit at the heart of a circular economy.
By the late 19th century, there were nearly 1,500 varieties of apple in Britain alone.
Functional foods − which should not be confused with ‘superfoods’ − possess specific components that contribute to better health.
The need to limit output to the grid costs solar panel owners up to $4.5 million a year in South Australia alone. A bill of rights and responsibilities can make connecting to the grid fairer for all.
Historically, women’s contributions to the agricultural sector often occurred outside of professional roles. ‘Lady’ Maud Williams, who discovered the Lady Williams apple, is one of those women.
Studying how contemporary apples have changed drastically from their origins and preserving wild varieties can help maintain their diversity.
Apple breeders have created crisp, juicy and tasty fruits, but the limited varieties leave crops vulnerable to diseases, pests and climate change. Introducing new traits could improve crop resilience.
Gravity is something every person on Earth intuitively understands: It is what keeps you on the ground. But how come gravity pulls down, rather than pushes up? Einstein came up with the answer.
The UK is home to more than 3,600 apple varieties - but they can’t be told apart by look or taste alone.
Pink Lady apples can provide greater health benefits than other varieties, according to a study. The study, undertaken by…
The bubble berries trialling in Waitrose supermarkets may taste of bubble gum, but they are not some clever 21st century genetic modification. These beautifully fragrant fruits, which are a variety of…
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