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Fruit flies die early because they cannot be loved
Research by US scientists at the University of Michigan showed that when male fruit flies were stimulated but not mated, they could produce disease and die early.
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Unique potato root plants, tomato tops
Lush green tomato vines, ripe fruits, but on the bottom of the root are spicy potatoes.
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Find four natural substances that kill insects
Scientists at the University of California (USA) said they have found four natural killer mosquitoes that replace DEET, a compound that has been used since World War 2.
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Use genetically modified insects to replace chemicals
Thousands of genetically modified insects developed by British scientists are about to be deployed to many European fields, as an alternative to chemical pesticides.
Biology
Miraculous plants know
Most fruit trees that we know have fruits growing from the top of the branches. However, there are also a few species of exceptional plants with fruits growing from the…
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Tomatoes were once considered 'poisonous' for 200 years
Centuries before becoming a key ingredient in salads and sauces, tomatoes were once considered by Europeans to be a deadly poison.
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Tattoo for fruit
Fruits sold in supermarkets in Europe are labeled. But, these labels may disappear in the near future when the fruit origin will be determined by using lasers on them.
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Papaya trees produce hundreds of fruits
A male papaya tree in Thua Thien Hue makes many locals surprised when it flowers and produces fruit. However, the expert said, this is a normal phenomenon.
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Research peach tree genome to produce fuel
Plants that grow as fast as birch trees and willow trees are bright biofuel candidates. Scientists predict that it can be extracted from these plants of high cellulose e…
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New fruit ripening method
Australian scientists have just discovered how to ripen fruits as soon as they are transported. The new technology promises to revolutionize the fresh fruit industry, ac…
Biology
Giant lemon
When visiting a neighbor's garden, a US resident saw a lemon that was about the size of an apple.
Biology
Pineapple is worth VND 336 million
The pineapples grown under special farming techniques have reached the price
Biology
Decoded the watermelon genome
Discovering the gene sequence of this fruit will help accelerate the breeding process and create nutritious, delicious watermelons that are more resistant to pests.
Biology
Seedless watermelon with apples
After the square watermelon, from the summer of 2013, many water fruits fans will enjoy apple-sized watermelons.
Biology
Fruit-devouring fruit flies in England
The fruit industry in the UK has suffered more than VND 18 trillion due to the devastating consequences of the small fruit fly that first exploded in this country. C