Researchers detailed four stages of the pistachio’s development, which could allow farmers to manage their crops more sustainably. Credit: Bárbara Blanco-Ulate/UC Davis Researchers detailed four ...

California produces 99% of the nation’s pistachios, generating nearly $3 billion in economic value in the state. But pistachios have been slightly understudied in part because of the lack of a ...

The salty-sweet taste of a pistachio is so unique that growing your own pistachio tree (Pistacia vera) is worth the effort if your local climate supports it and you're up for a multi-year project. The ...

When pistachio hulls split before the nuts are harvested, insects and fungi can get inside, damaging the nut, costing farmers money and contaminating the nuts. About 4% of the overall crop experiences ...

The genus Pistacia, notably Pistacia vera L., has attracted considerable scientific attention owing to its economic importance and exceptional adaptation to arid environments. Advances in molecular ...