“Temperature has a direct relationship with pear ripening; higher temperatures lead to faster ripening, while lower ...

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, has gained worldwide popularity for its vibrant appearance, refreshing taste, and light ...

Anjou pears sold in a sealed, clear plastic, four-pear pack with a newly developed sensor that changes color to tell you when the pears are ripe. The sensor changes from red to orange to orange-yellow ...

IN SEASON: The genetic mutant's beauty makes it a popular choice; leave the skin on for salads By PETE PETERSEN Special to The Oregonian Pear trees, like apple trees, often launch "sport" branches -- ...

The Cactus Family includes an extraordinary variety of plants, from tiny pincushions to stately saguaros, and these are found throughout the Americas, from southern Argentina north to central Canada.

Pears with red skin are attractive to consumers and provide additional health benefits. Identification of the gene(s) responsible for skin coloration can benefit cultivar selection and breeding. The ...

The produce counter is becoming the location for a family reunion of sorts for the pear family. The familiar bell-shaped yellow pears are commonly displayed next to crimson and round Asian fruit. Each ...

Before I go on, I just want to remind everyone, yet again, that it's been a long time since we had good rains, and we should be watering our landscapes a little more heavily than we normally would at ...

KitchenAid has introduced a collection of countertop appliances in pear color to enliven and personalize kitchens. It’s a fresh reinterpretation of green designed to work with a range of color ...