January 14, 2015

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The anatomy of petal drop in sunflowers - Study finds cell division at abscission zone of short-lived cultivar occurs earlier than in long-lived variety

October 9, 2014

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Wild tomato species focus of antioxidant study - Results can help breeders improve health-related traits in cultivated tomatoes

July 21, 2014

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LEDs shine in bedding plant production study - Optimal LED red:blue light ratio for greenhouse supplemental lighting determined

June 23, 2014

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Light-emitting diode treatments outperform traditional lighting methods - Specific LED treatments found more effective than high-pressure sodium lighting for greenhouse tomatoes

Nineteen tomato varieties evaluated under organic guidelines - Open-pollinated, hybrid tomatoes compared in variety evaluation study

April 11, 2014

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USA - Horticulture in listing of top 10 college majors with low enemployment

March 26, 2014

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New Capsicum annuum pepper contains high concentrations of beneficial capsinoids - Recent release of germplasm gives plant breeders, researchers new source of capsinoids

November 19, 2013

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High tunnel, open-field production systems compared for lettuce, tomato - Scientists in western Washington use crop enterprise budgets to evaluate production practices

Researchers test effects of LEDs on leaf lettuce - Mixture of blue and red lights recommended to enhance lettuce quality, yield

October 21, 2013

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Laser technology sorting method can improve seed quality of Capsicum pepper

July 22, 2013

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Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of the Texas A&M University Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center, honored as outstanding graduate educator by American Society for Horticultural Science

July 1, 2011

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Embedding microchips in ornamental shrubs

June 14, 2011

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Sweetpotato foundation seed tested in commercial operations

September 9, 2010

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University of Florida investigates the awareness, perceptions, and interest in native wildflowers among Florida college students enrolled in plant-related disciplines

April 13, 2010

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Four grasses offer sustainable strategies for low-input turf

December 10, 2009

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Disease-resistant plants enhance profits, client satisfaction - Survey of lawn care, landscape professionals yields insights

Survey of U.S. bedding plant industry professionals reveals motivators, challenges

November 4, 2009

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Iowa State University survey finds horticulture graduates prepared for green jobs

Hybrid bluegrasses analyzed for use in transition zone

Breeders can enhance nutritional value of pumpkins and squash using inexpensive colorimeter method

October 27, 2009

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Breeding better broccoli - Research points to pumped up lutein levels in broccoli

September 4, 2009

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Watermelon vine decline, watermelon's hidden killer - Researchers seek disease-resistant cultivars to sustain watermelon crop production