Science news articles about 'fruit size'

  • Evolution of fruit size in tomato

    ... general, domesticated food plants have larger fruits, heads of grain, tubers, etc, because ... modern tomatoes as a result of selection for extreme fruit size. Comparative genomics tools are being applied ...
  • New blackberry introduced

    ... erect-growing, high-quality, productive, floricane-fruiting blackberry (Rubus L. subgenus Rubus Watson ... high yields, large fruit size, and excellent postharvest fruit-handling potential. Superior plant ...
  • Reflective film can boost profits for apple growers

    ... research showed that the use of both films increased fruit size and color and can result in increased profits ... known that consumers choose apples based on fruit color. Although color does not affect ...

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