TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - If you grew up in East Texas, you probably learned one thing about persimmons the hard way: bite into the wrong one, and your mouth locks up tighter than a rusty gate. That was ...

The genus Diospyros includes over 500 species, among which cultivated persimmon (D. kaki) holds great nutritional and economic importance. However, its complex hexaploid genome (2n = 6x = 90) and long ...

We regard this entrée as an “event entrée.” Yes, it’s a breakfast meal, but we prefer it as a Sunday dinner. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to rest about 5 ...

Hikers and other rural foragers welcome fall as a time of the year when persimmons are plentiful. The key to a successful wildcrafting experience, however, is making sure the persimmons gathered are ...