ASHS Press Releases

Best ornamental bananas identified for nursery production in southern Georgia

SAVANNAH,  GA—Bananas, known most often as a healthy, convenient food, are also popular ornamental plants in the southern United States. Banana plants are highly prized by many as one of the most beautiful ornamentals used for creating a subtropical ambiance in gardens and pool environments.

Bridge to graduate education creates new scientists, opportunities for Hispanic students

WESLACO, TX—The United States, respected as a world leader in scientific research, has a shortage of trained scientists. The labor gap is being filled by foreign guest workers, but recent regulations limiting foreign researchers' ability to work in the U. S. have created a need for a new pool of domestic scientists.

Mushroom Growers Report Increased Consumer Demand

COLUMBA, MO—Shiitake mushrooms are the third most popular mushroom species in the U.S. In addition to taste, shiitake have a multitude of health benefits. Low in calories, glucose and sodium, shiitake are high in potassium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.

Beyond those positive nutritional factors, shiitake also contain elements that lower blood cholesterol and improve the immune system. It's no wonder that demand is increasing for these nutritional powerhouses.