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science-and-technology2 years ago

Unlocking the Potential: Genetic Engineering Harnesses Apple Trees' Secret "Weeping" for Increased Fruit Production

Plant geneticists have discovered a unique mutation in apple trees that causes them to exhibit a "weeping" architecture, where branches grow in a downward trajectory. This breakthrough could revolutionize apple orchards by boosting fruit productivity and saving labor costs. By studying the genetic basis behind this growth pattern, researchers identified a rare gene mutation in the MdLAZY1A gene. Although the mutation is not common, scientists can potentially use CRISPR/Cas-9 gene-editing technology to cultivate apple tree varieties with weeping-like growth. This research has significant implications for the apple industry, offering the potential for increased productivity and efficiency in orchards.

via Earth.com|
#apple-trees#crisprcas-9#fruit-production
agriculture2 years ago

Growing Fruit Without Plants: My Mission.

Lucas van der Zee, a horticulture and product physiologist at Wageningen University, is researching the possibility of growing fruit without the plant. His PhD research involves collecting immature fruit or flowers from tomato plants and growing the stems into healthy, high-quality tomatoes in the lab. Ultimately, the aim is to produce fruit from tomato meristem cells and skip using a plant entirely. This could be done indoors, which might help return some agricultural land to nature. The sustainability of this method will be assessed as part of the PhD programme.

via Nature.com|
#agriculture#fruit-production#indoor-farming
agriculture2 years ago

Nets improve fruit crop yields.

Fruit producers are increasingly using nets to protect crops from pests and the effects of climate change. The use of nets is well established in French and Italian apple orchards, where they limit the movements and egg laying of codling moths, reducing the use of costly and environmentally damaging chemical pesticides. Nets can also shield against solar radiation and improve fruit quality. However, the nets used for fruit trees are typically made of polyethylene, which isn't ideal for a world attempting to move away from plastic dependence. Some companies are researching biodegradable nets, such as ones made from flax.

via BBC|
#agriculture#biodegradable-nets#climate-change
agriculture2 years ago

Nets improve fruit crop yields.

Fruit producers are increasingly using nets to protect crops from pests and the effects of climate change. The use of nets is well established in French and Italian apple orchards, where they limit the movements and egg laying of codling moths. Nets can also reduce the use of costly and environmentally damaging chemical pesticides. However, the nets used for fruit trees are typically made of polyethylene, which isn't ideal for a world attempting to move away from plastic dependence. Some companies are researching biodegradable nets, such as ones made from flax.

via BBC|
#agriculture#biodegradable-nets#climate-change