Monthly Archives: April 2019

Feijoa and Fresh Ginger Muffins

Posted on April 22, 2019 by IanT

  With the season here – its always good to find a new twist on old favourites. Jazz up your usual muffin recipe with sweet, slightly tangy feijoas and fresh ginger. The recipe from Viva, is available here.

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Fighting fungi with feijoa

Posted on April 12, 2019 by IanT

Many of us have heard of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, either through the media or perhaps knowing someone who died from such a bacterial infection. Just as there are bacterial infections resistant to antibiotics, there are fungal infections resistant to antifungal drugs. … Continue reading →

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What to do if the aggressive anthracnose is found in your orchard

Posted on April 10, 2019 by IanT

Dr Pia Rheinländer, Plant & Food Research, Mt Albert Research Centre, Auckland   Simple steps to reduce inoculum build-up and reduce infection and spread of the anthracnose disease in the orchard. The pathogen can infect any above-ground plant tissue such … Continue reading →

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