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Merger Creates New Research Institute

December 9, 2008

Science to focus on horticulture, arable and seafood research.

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Genetic data promises new future for kiwifruit

August 1, 2008

Fruit scientists uncover DNA behind colour, flavour, shape, nutrition and ripening.

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New CEO for HortResearch

June 17, 2008

New Zealand-based fruit science company HortResearch has appointed a new Chief Executive, Peter Landon-Lane.

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Horticulture earnings break $5 billion mark

May 16, 2008

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.

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Scientists breed varroa 'resistant' bees

December 19, 2007

Scientists at HortResearch have successfully bred honeybees that fight back against varroa - by suppressing mite reproduction.

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