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Mechanical harvesting of fruit trees represents a transformative approach to modern orchard management. By applying controlled vibrational excitations, these systems selectively detach ripe fruit ...

The production of fruit trees relies critically on the careful selection and combination of rootstocks and cultivars. Rootstocks are used not only to control tree vigour and enhance nutrient uptake ...

Johnny Appleseed got it right: the common apple tree (Malus domestica) is not native to North America, but it's also not considered invasive. Other fruit trees, however, are not so benign. Introduced ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite the extreme winter weather conditions, Connecticut farms have reported their fruit crops are enduring, though their ...

Hikers and other rural foragers welcome fall as a time of the year when persimmons are plentiful. The key to a successful wildcrafting experience, however, is making sure the persimmons gathered are ...

While many fruit trees can be grown indoors—including kiwis, avocados and limes—not every variety will thrive. Whether it’s a lack of sunlight, chill hours, or access to pollinators, there are a ...

Learn how to select, grow, and care for tree fruit in a home garden at the Gardening with Nature: Fun with Tree Fruit at Home program on Tuesday, March 17, ...

If you've spent years nurturing a peach tree only to never get any fruit, it might just be that you need to adjust the growing environment you're providing. There needs to be some specific conditions ...

WLRN Public Media | By Tom Hudson This story was originally produced by WLRN, South Florida's only public radio station at 91 ...