Volume 54 Number 1 Article 9
Year 2000 Month 1
Title: Challenges Facing Pollination and Fruit Set in Indigenous Blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.)
Authors: V.M. Glass and D.C. Percival
Abstract:
As the turn of the century approaches,
the lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) is becoming highly valued
for its health benefits especially its antioxidant
properties.
Research performed by
the USDA Human Nutrition Research
Center on Aging at Tufts University has
concluded that the blueberry is a leading
source of antioxidant phytonutrients
(Prior, 1998). Greater consumer usage will
demand an increase in production efficiency.
Consequently, research interests are focusing upon increased potential and actual
yield through a better understanding of the
growth, development, and optimal management practices for the crop.
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