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TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING GOLDEN PEACH APPLE TREES

1. Variety Description Name: Golden Peach Apple belongs to the Rhamnaceae family. The apple trees sold at the center are grafted, so they begin to bear fruit within 12–18 months after planting. Usage Value: Golden Peach Apple is a variety with large, sweet, crispy fruits, beautiful color, and low susceptibility to pests. It is particularly […]

TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING TAO DAI APPLE (Rhamnaceae family) 

1. Variety Description Name: Tao Dai apple belongs to the Rhamnaceae family. The apple trees currently sold at the center are grafted varieties, allowing them to bear fruit within 12–18 months after planting. Characteristics: Easy to grow and adaptable to all soil types. High and stable yield, resistant to major pests and diseases. If pruned […]

TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING GIA LOC APPLE TREES

Fruit Characteristics: Gia Loc apples are oval-shaped and turn bright yellow when ripe. The fruit is large, weighing between 25-30g per apple, with a strong fragrance, making it ideal for processing into syrup, juice, or fruit wine. This variety produces high and stable yields, often bearing fruit twice a year in certain regions: the summer […]

TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING STAR APPLE TREES (Chrysophyllum cainito L.)

1. Variety Description Name: Star apple, scientifically known as Chrysophyllum cainito L., belongs to the Sapotaceae family. The star apple trees sold by the center are grafted trees, ensuring early fruiting within two years of planting. These trees produce abundant, larger, and sweeter fruits compared to common varieties. Morphological Characteristics:The star apple is a woody […]

TECHNIQUES FOR GROWING THAI MANGO (Mangifera indica L.)

1. Description of the Variety Name: Mango (Mangifera indica L.) belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. Thai mango grown in the nursery center is grafted and can bear fruit within two years after planting. Its yield and fruit quality are considered superior to many other mango varieties. Morphological Characteristics: Woody tree, 8–15 meters tall. Compound leaves, […]

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF CORDYCEPS MUSHROOM

Scientific research has recognized Cordyceps militaris as a valuable medicinal fungus, originating from traditional Chinese medicine. This mushroom produces numerous bioactive compounds, including Polysaccharides, Cordycepin, Adenosine, Amino Acids, Ergosterol, Sterols, Cordycepic Acid, SOD, and various vitamins. Among these, Cordycepin and Adenosine play the most crucial roles, offering numerous health benefits such as:✔ Boosting the immune […]

Wildfires – A Wake-up Call in the Age of Climate Change

Two severe wildfires recently broke out consecutively in Tuyên Quang and Thái Nguyên on March 21–22, causing damage to over 30 hectares of forest and claiming one life [1][2]. These alarming figures not only highlight the extreme danger of wildfires but also underscore the close link between wildfires and climate change. Rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, […]

Trainer tại IFS – Thái Nguyên, Việt Nam

We cordially invite you to join our team as a Trainer at IFS – Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, for the project “Learning Center for Zero Emission and Climate Resilience in Northern Vietnam” (LEARN-VN Project)

LEARN-VN Project Assesses Capacity Development Needs for Climate Change

Workshop on Capacity Development Needs Assessment for Climate Change Adaptation On July 2, 2024, within the framework of the “Learning Center for Emission Neutrality and Climate Resilience in Northern Vietnam” (#LEARNVN) project, the Institute of Forestry and Sustainable Development (IFS) under the University of Agriculture and Forestry – Thai Nguyen University, in collaboration with the […]