Fruit article list

University of Yamanashi discovers a common statistical law in the mesh patterns of melons that look disjointed

 A research group led by Professor Hiroyuki Shima of the University of Yamanashi has discovered for the first time that the mesh patterns of muskmelon follow a common geometric law.

Kiwi may develop allergies even if it adheres to the skin, Kinki University identifies the causative substance

 Not only when kiwi is ingested by mouth, but also when it adheres to the skin, it produces allergy-related antibodies and may cause the onset of allergies […]

What is the role of ripening / non-ripening fruits in terms of ecology?Discovered by the University of Tokyo

 Fruits are "ripe-type fruits" (bananas, apples, peaches, etc.) that continue to mature after harvesting and "non-ripe-type fruits (grape, [...]" that do not mature after harvesting.

A method to know the harvest time of soft fruits without touching, developed by Shibaura Institute of Technology and Hokkaido University

 A research group of Professor Naoki Hosoya (Department of Mechanical and Functional Engineering, Faculty of Engineering) of Shibaura Institute of Technology in a joint research with Professor Ichiro Kajiwara of Hokkaido University Graduate School […]