From The Age
May 17, 2011 - 5:29PM
The overuse of a chemical that helps fruit grow faster is cauhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifsing a rash of exploding watermelons in eastern China.
An investigative report by China Central Television found farms in Jiangsu province were losing hectares of fruit to the problem.
It said farmers sprayed too much growth promoter, hoping they could get fruit to market before the season and make more money.
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China is battling rampant misuse of pesticides, fertilisers and food additives, such as dyes and sweeteners, meant to make food more attractive and increase sales.
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/world/exploding-watermelons-rock-china-20110517-1er3c.html#ixzz1Mbv8me8M
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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