The latest news from HortResearch, a New Zealand-based fruit research company http://www.hortresearch.co.nz en-nz Copyright © 2010 The Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited Science to focus on horticulture, arable and seafood research. Tue, 9 Dec 2008 07:15:50 +1300 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/511 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/511 Fruit scientists uncover DNA behind colour, flavour, shape, nutrition and ripening. Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:59:10 +1200 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/508 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/508 New Zealand's horticulture industry has recorded its highest ever annual returns, with latest figures showing fruit, vegetables, wine and flowers earned a combined $5.2 billion in the year to June 2007. In 2006 the industry earned $4.8b. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:12:55 +1200 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/506 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/506 Scientists at HortResearch have successfully bred honeybees that fight back against varroa - by suppressing mite reproduction. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:10:42 +1300 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/505 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/505 HortResearch scientist Dr Robin Mitchell has been awarded The Shorland Medal for his lifetime of research into the biochemistry of plant diseases. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:55:49 +1300 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/504 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/504 Researchers at New Zealand fruit science company HortResearch have discovered the missing link in our understanding of how plants produce Vitamin C. The discovery completes a scientific quest begun in the 1930's and opens new opportunities for plant breed Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:58:36 +1200 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/503 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/503 Free software helps growers keep spray use in check. New Zealand orchardists and winegrowers now have a new tool to help ensure their businesses operate sustainably. It comes in the form of web-based software that helps them make important decisions on th Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:13:01 +1200 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/502 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/502 Research into new health products made with fruit extracts, as well as studies to support development and expansion of New Zealands global kiwifruit and apple markets are among science programmes to benefit from a multi-million dollar investment package Tue, 7 Aug 2007 22:00:00 +1200 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/501 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/501 New Zealand-based fruit science company HortResearch has appointed a new Chief Executive, Peter Landon-Lane. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/500 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/500 The strong dollar and debate over food miles have failed to dent international enthusiasm for New Zealand produce, with latest figures showing export earnings from horticulture continuing to experience strong growth. Thu, 7 Jun 2007 10:00:00 +1200 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/499 http://www.hortresearch.co.nz/index/news/499