Physiological characterization of the wild almond Prunus arabica stem photosynthetic capability.
Leaves are the major plant tissue for transpiration and carbon fixation in deciduous trees. In harsh habitats, atmospheric CO2 assimilation via stem photosynthesis is common, providing extra carbon gain to cope with the detrimental conditions. We studied two almond species, the commercial Prunus dulcis cultivar “Um-el-Fahem” and the rare wild Prunus arabica. Our study revealed […]
Salinity of irrigation water selects distinct bacterial communities associated with date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) root.
Saline water irrigation has been used in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) agriculture as an alternative to non-saline water due to water scarcity in hyper-arid environments. However, the knowledge pertaining to saline water irrigation impact on the root-associated bacterial communities of arid agroecosystems is scarce. In this study, we investigated the effect of irrigation sources […]
October 2022 News Brief
INC Reaches Chinese Consumers with Dissemination Plan In July the INC launched its multi-country campaign kicking off with China. The campaign is focused on targeting a Gen-Z audience and is run across China’s most popular social networks WeChat, Weibo, and Douyin (TikTok) as well as counting on the impact of KOLs (influencers). To date, the […]
Effects of High-Pressure Carbon Dioxide on the Sensory and Chemical Properties of Dried Dates and Its Toxicity against Galleria mellonella (L.) and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner).
Abstract: The use of chemical pesticides can have many detrimental side effects, including environmental pollution, and be a threat to human health. Carbon dioxide (CO2) treatment, a relatively new method for storage pest management, can replace harmful chemicals. Dates, an important food worldwide, contains many minerals, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and are an […]
Seasonal variability in physiology and behavior affect the impact of fungicide exposure on honey bee
Honey bee pollination services are of tremendous agricultural and economic importance. Despite this, honey bees and other pollinators face ongoing perils, including population declines due to a variety of environmental stressors. Fungicides may be particularly insidious stressors for pollinators due to their environmental ubiquity and widespread approval for application during crop bloom. The mechanisms by […]
International Experts Recommend Nuts and Dried Fruits as Part of a Healthy Diet
INC hosts historic first meeting of health researchers from around the world, where diabetes was defined as a topic of focus for future investigation in nut and dried fruit research. From October 20-21, 2022, the world’s leading researchers gathered for NUTS 2022 to discuss the current and future of health research on nuts and dried […]
Almonds Global Statistical Review
USA (California) The second Almond Board of California Position Report of the 2022/2023 crop year (August 2022-July 2023) showed receipts of 978.5 million pounds (approx. 443,850 metric tons) of kernel weight through September 30, 2022, 8% lower than in 2021. However, at the time of writing this report, it is still too early to determine […]
Pistachios Global Statistical Review
USA As the California 2022/23 harvest was slowly ramping up towards the end of September, early indications were projecting a significantly smaller crop of around 363-409,000 metric tons (800-900 million pounds). High heat and drought conditions are expected to negatively impact quality, with harvest indicating increased closed shells and additional staining. Global demand is anticipated […]
Walnuts Global Statistical Review
China The initial crop forecast of 1.4 million MT (in-shell basis) should be deemed as objective. Production is reported above average from all origins except Yunnan, where harvest was delayed by 2-3 weeks due to unfavorable weather. In the rest of the producing regions harvest started normally, with smaller sizes but higher yields. COVID-19 quarantines […]
Pecans Global Statistical Review
Mexico While the Mexican Government still has not published a final figure for the 2021 crop, based on USDA import figures, it is estimated that the crop was approximately 128,425 metric tons, in-shell basis. Heavy rains over the first half of September have filled local reservoirs and supplied badly needed water during the critical filling […]