Abstract: A new pineapple variety named ‘Rosé’ is provided. Internal red or pink color with unique shell morphology and possibility of flowering control trait are traits of the new variety.

Abstract: A stackable box configuration for shipping bananas is provided to improve airflow both vertically and horizontally through the boxes stacked in pallets without compromising the size of the boxes or pallets or the strength of the boxes.

Abstract: A process and a composition to extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables are disclosed. The method comprises treating fresh fruit or vegetable structures with a solution comprising organic acids including N-acetyl cysteine.

Abstract: This invention provides methods of transforming organogenic plant cells and regenerating plants from transformed cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of transforming pineapple cells and plants with carotenoid biosynthetic polypeptide expression regulators that control the accumulation of carotenoids in the transformed cells, and in certain embodiments, the coloration of those cells. The invention also provides for the regeneration of pineapple plants from the transformed cells. In addition, the invention provides pineapple cells and plants that include introduced carotenoid biosynthetic polypeptide expression regulators.

Abstract: A new pineapple variety named “Honey Gold” is provided. High levels of brix, total sugars, citric acid and ascorbic acid characterize the variety. The new variety bears 0-3 slips.

Abstract: A new plant variety of the Bromeliaceae, or pineapple, family, Ananas comosus, has been developed as an interspecific cross between Pineapple Research Institute hybrid clone 58-1184 and Pineapple Research Institute (PRI) hybrid clone 59-443, and has been named hybrid CO-2. This hybrid clone generally resembles the parent varieties, but is distinguished therefrom in that this plant produces a sweeter, more viamin C rich fruit, which is low in parasitic fruit diseases, and tolerant or resistant to the physiological disorder called internal browning. This plant has more uniform yellow color, good fruit appearance after refrigerated storage, and produces acceptable crop yields of saleable fresh pineapple.

Abstract: A new pineapple (Ananas comosus) variety of the Bromeliaceae family was developed, via genetic engineering of MD2, named ‘Rosé’ is provided. Internal light red color with yellow spots, unique shell morphology and possibility of flowering control trait are traits of the new variety.