University of California, Davis Study Confirms Better Market Life for Plums Treated with AgroFresh’s SmartFresh™ Quality System

October 6, 2020 AgroFresh

New research conducted by the University of California, Davis found significant quality benefits for plums and pluots using the SmartFresh™ Quality System, an industry-trusted solution that allows growers, packers and retailers to better manage ripening from the field to the consumer.

Will Ocean Seafood Farming Sink or Swim? Study Evaluates its Potential

Seafood farming in the ocean—or marine aquaculture—is the fastest growing sector of the global food system, and it shows no sign of slowing. Open-ocean farms have vast space for expansion, and consumer demand continues to rise.

When Life Gives You Sour Lemons, Use Genetics to Find Out Why

A team of researchers, including two from the University of California, Riverside, has identified the genes responsible for the hallmark sour taste of many citrus fruits. Published Tuesday, Feb. 25 in Nature Communications, the research could help plant breeders develop new, sweeter varieties.