Blueberry Growers Information Portal » Updates http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries Blueberries Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:10:23 +0000 en hourly 1 Dr. Allan Brown Leads Team to Sequence the Blueberry Genome http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/2011/08/31/dr-allan-brown-leads-team-to-sequence-the-blueberry-genome/ http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/2011/08/31/dr-allan-brown-leads-team-to-sequence-the-blueberry-genome/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:36:24 +0000 mweddin http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/?p=318 The work is a major step toward understanding the genetic information of the blueberry, specifically which genes are responsible for making the health-protective natural components in the fruits. It is expected to yield new discoveries in both medical and agricultural research. Read more…

Watch a slide show to learn how the genome was sequenced and what breakthroughs were discovered.

]]> http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/2011/08/31/dr-allan-brown-leads-team-to-sequence-the-blueberry-genome/feed/ 0 World Renown Expert on Blueberries Leads Plants for Human Health Institute http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/2011/08/24/news-from-the-nc-research-campus/ http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/2011/08/24/news-from-the-nc-research-campus/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:48:32 +0000 mweddin http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/?p=135 mary-ann_thumb1Dr. Mary Ann Lila is studying bioactive compounds in blueberries and other fruits and their health benefits. Learn more about her recent participation in the International Anthocyanins Worshop.

Keep up with Dr. Lila’s research here.

]]> http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/2011/08/24/news-from-the-nc-research-campus/feed/ 0 Dr. Perkins-Veazie Studies Postharvest Strategies http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/2011/08/22/463/ http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/2011/08/22/463/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:17:59 +0000 mweddin http://ncsu.edu/enterprises/blueberries/?p=463 penny_thumbAs a postharvest physiologist, Dr. Penny Perkins-Veazie researches new strategies to prolong the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables, considers food safety issues during postharvest handling and studies the effect of storage on the presence and availability of phytonutrients.

Learn more about Dr. Perkins-Veazie’s research here.

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