HortResearch

HortResearch (Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Limited; Māori: Rangahau Ahumāra) was a Crown Research Institute of New Zealand. The focus of research in this company was mainly in the development of new fruit varieties and other food products. It was probably most recognised for its plant breeding of various kiwifruit varieties, including new cultivars of Actinidia (genus) chinensis and arguta (species).

HortResearch
Agency overview
Formed1 April 1992 (1992-04-01)
Preceding
Dissolved1 December 2008 (2008-12-01)
Superseding agency
Websitewww.hortresearch.co.nz (inactive)
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