iran, with a long history of apricot cultivation is one of the most important apricot producers in the world. centuries of sexual reproduction via seed, have developed many divergent variations of apricots in iran. however, unfortunately there is no comprehensive report available concerning its diversity and genetic make-up. in this study, 39 iranian apricot cultivars as well as accessions, nat...

During transportation, prediction of the Remaining Shelf-Life (RSL) Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FFVs) is critical for planning quality cost estimation. The Internet Things (IoT) enables measured environmental variables to be processed in real-time. However, there a need validated, real-time computational method that translates measurements dynamic RSL estimates. Most existing generic models FF...

Abstract Temperate trees require low temperatures during winter and subsequent warm conditions in early spring to flower eventually bear fruit. Many parts of the Mediterranean region feature winters with sometimes marginal chill accumulation. To assess historic future agroclimatic for cultivating temperate (including almonds, pistachios, apricots, sweet cherries apples), we mapped throughout th...

Nutri-bars were prepared (110 g) using dates (64 g), dried apricots (16 cheddar cheese (8 whey protein isolate (12 and roasted-chickpea flour (10 g). Bars for Pakistani-athletes based on their calories requirement (3500-3925 kcals/day, 1.4-1.8 g/kg body weight). Efficacy trials performed (1, 15 30 days) to evaluate the effect of nutri-bars blood serum profile, stamina building body-composition....

BACKGROUND Laetrile is the name for a semi-synthetic compound which is chemically related to amygdalin, a cyanogenic glycoside from the kernels of apricots and various other species of the genus Prunus. Laetrile and amygdalin are promoted under various names for the treatment of cancer although there is no evidence for its efficacy. Due to possible cyanide poisoning, laetrile can be dangerous. ...

Current control practices are discussed for the California ground squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi) which is considered a major rodent pest to agriculture. The primary control options are poison baits, burrow fumigation and trapping. The effectiveness of baits and fumigants is linked closely with the squirrel's annual life cycle, hence knowledge of their cycle is essential. The elements of the s...

OBJECTIVE To determine whether individual fruits are differentially associated with risk of type 2 diabetes. DESIGN Prospective longitudinal cohort study. SETTING Health professionals in the United States. PARTICIPANTS 66,105 women from the Nurses' Health Study (1984-2008), 85,104 women from the Nurses' Health Study II (1991-2009), and 36,173 men from the Health Professionals Follow-up St...