ScienceNZ: HortResearch

Merger Creates New Research Institute

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:32:29 GMT

New Zealand’s newest Crown Research Institute opened for business on 1 December 2008, combining the nation’s leading horticulture, arable and seafood research in a single, focused organisation.

Coloured kiwifruit just the start

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:29:09 GMT

Kiwifruit lovers will be like kids in a chinese gooseberry store as DNA research is released for breeding fruit with new colours, flavours and health properties.

Genetic data promises new future for kiwifruit

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:57:09 GMT

Kiwifruit lovers can look forward to new, novel forms of their favourite fruit thanks to the release this week of crucial genetic data which fruit breeders say will help them naturally breed new varieties with increased health properties and exciting colours and flavours.

Researchers find sustainable varroa solution

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:30:18 GMT

New Zealand scientists searching for sustainable, chemical free ways to combat the varroa bee mite say a naturally occurring fungus may be the best solution yet to protecting bees from the destructive pest.

NZ perspective gains audience at BIO2008

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:14:40 GMT

Kiwi panel asks how biotech will help NZ translate sustainability from buzzword to business.

First fruits from new collaboration

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:08:59 GMT

The US food industry samples the first new natural fruit flavours to emerge from collaboration between HortResearch and US-based flavour house Blue Pacific.

International wine genomics project launched

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:02:04 GMT

HortResearch has joined researchers from NZ and Canada in a $6.5m programme that will investigate molecular aspects of key winemaking processes.

Sumptuous Summerfruit targets European market niche

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:50:10 GMT

A $4m dollar investment in HortResearch science hopes to open a new export market for New Zealand apricots worth $15m each year.

Fresh produce success demands value over volume

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:41:52 GMT

Research and innovation will help horticulture become a $10b industry says HortResearch Acting CEO Dr Bruce Campbell.

Horticulture earnings break $5 billion mark

Sun, 18 May 2008 20:50:36 GMT

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

HortResearch license new apple cultivar

Sun, 04 May 2008 22:50:50 GMT

HortResearch plant breeders say they have produced a new golden apple - a Royal Gala X Braeburn cross - which will go on sale next year.

Breakthrough in Varroa mite battle

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:22:20 GMT

HortResearch scientists could end a threat to the honey and fruit export industry.

The true flavour of collaboration

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:28:52 GMT

HortResearch joins US firm in search for "next generation" fruit flavours and fruit-based ingredients.

Fruit boost for sports performance

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:24:26 GMT

Sports consumers, from elite athletes and weekend warriors to executive exercisers and soccer moms, may soon benefit from the unique performance and recovery factors found in fruit.

Research expert to head Tatua

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:17:43 GMT

HortResearch chief executive Paul McGilvary has been appointed as chief executive at Tatua Co-operative Dairy.

Scientists breed varroa 'resistant' bees

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:45:47 GMT

A sustainable and cost-effective tool to control the varroa mite may soon be available to New Zealand beekeepers thanks to the efforts of scientists at the Crown Research Institute, HortResearch.

Science reveals 'Hydrophobic' soils

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:46:37 GMT

HortResearch scientists have uncovered the secret behind what farmers call "Dry Patch Syndrome" - soils that just don't like water.

Medal for top New Zealand scientist

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 22:14:40 GMT

HortResearch scientist Dr Robin Mitchell has been awarded The Shorland Medal for his lifetime of research into the biochemistry of plant diseases.

'Mood Food' from fruit

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:44:26 GMT

A new fruit drink under development by HortResearch uses natural fruit compounds to help relieve stress.

Scientists uncover last secret of plant Vitamin C

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:28:39 GMT

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 breeders to grow new fruit varieties with higher levels of this crucial vitamin.