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August 2015

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New Zealand contributes to fruit fly research

Scientists from Plant & Food Research are working to protect New Zealand borders from future incursions of the Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) and support control of populations in areas of eastern Australia where it is a major pest of horticultural crops. READ MORE


New science and technology hub to support seafood industry

Plant & Food Research has signed an agreement for Port Nelson to develop a purpose-built facility for its seafood research as part of a new collaborative industry hub. READ MORE

Pipfruit Stories

Plant & Food Research scientists feature within a new website from Pipfruit New Zealand. The website shares stories about the journey of the world’s tastiest apples from the orchards of New Zealand to the shopping baskets of discerning consumers all around the world. See more at  www.pipfruitstories.co.nz

Apples for the future

Students inspired to pursue careers in science

Plant & Food to move to new $7.5 million research centre

Bee scientists track spread of new parasite

Australia: Greater insect diversity may raise avocado yields

NZ: Chinese tourists invited to try new Asia-focused apricots

Bumblebee-sniffing dog creating a buzz
 

Senior RA/Scientist - Sensory & Consumer Science

Project Administrator - Fixed Term - 6 months

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PhD Studentship - Enhancing market access for New Zealand logs and improving the knowledge on the efficacy of phosphine

PhD Studentship: Disinfestation Science

Plus plenty of Summer Studentships!

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Breeding new Blackcurrant varieties in NZ 


Soil carbon footprinting 


Research into water footprinting 


Ecoverification - maximum value, minimum impact 


A home fit for a bumblebee 


Is this the future of apple growing? 


The mysteries of the avocado flower
 

 






 

 

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