fruit growers

Drones help farmers improve yields and stay ahead of problems before they become too big

A team of researchers at University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have been at ground zero of a pest problem that is endangering the sustainability of the avocado

While many reports have looked at the impact of climate change on agricultural production, the effect rising temperatures and changing rainfall has on crucial tropical crops is less well understood

Machine-harvested apples offer cost-effective option for growers and cider makers

By employing algorithms and digital imaging, Brazilian researchers design a non-invasive system which performs the tricky task of identifying different stages of fruit ripening with an accuracy rate of 95 percent

The ancient networks of the Silk Road opened pathways for genetic exchange that shaped one of the world's most popular fruits: the apple

Last year, researchers harvested strawberries grown in low tunnels for 19 consecutive weeks from mid-July through the week of Thanksgiving

Contest asks public to name the newest Cornell grape

A study by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country is applying a portable device based on the Raman spectroscopy technique to monitor the ripeness of tomato fruits

The fact that consumers purchase produce to satisfy their senses—not necessarily for its nutrients—should prove particularly important for growers and grocers to understand