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Scientists at the Valencian Institute of Agrarian Research (IVIA, Spain) have created a machine that detects and separates rotten oranges, another that classifies mandarin segments according to their quality and another that helps citrus fruit pickers out in the field. All prototypes use computer vision to automatically inspect the fruits. Until now, rotten oranges have been detected manually in dark rooms with the help of ultraviolet light that illuminates the essential oils in damaged...

The fruit-science magazine Pomology.org has newly included 118 resources to the pomological crop Avocado which is a tree native to Central Mexico. Pomology is the science and technology of cultivating and producing fruits and within this scientific area, Pomology.org provides a wide range of resources related to temperate, subtropical and tropical fruits. (PRWEB) October 08, 2011 The frost-intolerant Avocado (Persea americana, Lauraceae) can commercially be grown only in warm subtropical...

Varieties of long-lived plants that have been bred to produce fewer viable seed retain the potential to be invasive, despite claims to the contrary, and regardless do not usually 'breed true,' researchers conclude Cultivars of popular ornamental woody plants that are being sold in the United States as non-invasive are probably anything but, according to an analysis by botanical researchers published in the October issue of BioScience. Tiffany M. Knight of Washington University in St....

The niche science magazine Pomology.org has newly included 296 resources related to the apple which is one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits, and the most widely known fruits used by humans. Pomology is the science and technology of cultivating and producing fruits and within this scientific area, Pomology.org provides a wide range of resources related to temperate, subtropical and tropical fruits. (PRWEB) October 03, 2011 The popular sciences website Pomology.org has upgraded its...

Over-the-Counter Capsule is Nature's Daily Defense's Latest Response to Expanding Consumer Interest in Antioxidants. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) September 27, 2011 In recent years Nature's Daily Defense witnessed the news coming out of the nation's leading nutritional research centers pointing to the real health benefits of including more antioxidants in your daily diet. From cancer prevention to circulatory system health to anti-aging dietary strategies—the beneficial role...

Twin Pomegranates Wine now has a cookbook. Author Gina Meyers has partnered with the company and came up with a book filled with pomegranate wine recipes. Madera, CA (PRWEB) September 26, 2011 Twin Pomegranates Wine recently partnered with Gina Meyers, a well known author of unique themed cookbooks, to make a cookbook filled with all things pomegranate wine. The Twin Pomegranates Wine Cookbook features appealing appetizers, mouthwatering main dishes, cheery cocktails, and delightful...

Pomology is the science and technology of cultivating and producing fruits. The niche science magazine Pomology.org releases news related to the scientific and commercial aspects of the cultivation and production of temperate, subtropical and tropical fruits. (PRWEB) September 25, 2011 The Pomology Magazine is divided into two major parts, i.e., fruit crops and pomology research. The Fruit Crops category comprises traditional major tree crops plus a large number of minor fruits mainly...

DAQING, China, Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Nutrifruit Group Limited (NYSE Amex: CNGL) ("China Nutrifruit" or "the Company"), a leading producer of premium specialty fruit based products in China ("PRC"), today announced that the Company commenced production of fruit and vegetable powder and cherry tomato paste products on August 29, 2011. In August 2011, China Nutrifruit's research team completed its stringent quality assessment and market research for the Company's...

The Top Fruit & Gourmet Gift Retailer Offers an Enhanced Online Experience Hood River, OR (PRWEB) September 21, 2011 The Fruit Company (http://www.thefruitcompany.com), one of the top U.S. fruit & gift basket companies, has announced their next generation website offering an enhanced customer experience combined with a showcase of fresh fruit and gourmet gifts. During the design and development process, TheFruitCompany.com analyzed past customer navigation and conversion data and...

LEHI, Utah, Sept. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global direct sales company, XANGO, LLC, a category creator in health and wellness, leaped forward into its 10th year of business by revealing an updated brand identity and several innovative natural products at its global GO! Convention in Salt Lake City. The new logo reflects XANGO'S growth as a global community of people and cultures with nearly 2 million distributors in over 30 international markets. (Logo:...