Resources
We’re passionate about education and making sure our growers, buyers, and consumers have the information they need to make informed decisions. Here you can find any relevant news articles, research documents, or agricultural websites dedicated to wild blueberries.
Of course, if there are any questions about wild blueberries not answered here, please feel free to reach out and we’ll happily chat about wild blueberries with you!
Lowbush blueberry fruit yield and growth response to inorganic and organic N-fertilization when competing with two common weed species
Inorganic N fertilizers are commonly used in commercial blueberry fields; however, this form of N can favor increased weed species’ growth, which can ultimately reduce the benefits of fertilization.
Fruits and leaves from wild blueberry plants contain diverse polyphenols and decrease neuroinflammatory responses in microglia
For the treatment of neurological disorders, polyphenols in Vaccinium berry species may be an effective addition to standard medicinal products.
OXFORD ACADEMIC - Recent Research on the Health Benefits of Blueberries and Their Anthocyanins
Awareness of the human health benefits of blueberries is underpinned by a growing body of positive scientific evidence from human observational and clinical research, plus mechanistic research using animal and in vitro models.
LOCAL RESOURCES - PERENIA - The Wild Blueberry Blog
Perenia is a strong supporter of Nova Scotia’s agricultural sector. Through science, support, and research, their goal is helping food-related companies grow and take advantage of new opportunities locally, nationally and internationally.
FARM FOCUS - Recent weed survey can benefit wild blueberry growers
Weed management in this perennial monoculture is difficult, and weeds contribute to a significant variation in annual yields.
