Will strawberries someday be a staple of the Arizona growing scene?
If they are, their rise to prominence will start with a team of University of Arizona researchers now trying to grow the tiny fruit in the deserts of their state, using hydroponic greenhouse growing techniques. The University of Florida previously experimented with greenhouse strawberry production, but this would be the first time they're grown in Arizona.
After years of research the team is almost ready to present its findings.
For more information visit the Arizona Daily Wildcat.
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