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Seoul City Announces Grafting Project to Prevent Stench from Ginkgo Berries

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government is starting a grafting project to resolve odor issues from ginkgo berries. Based on guidance from the National Institute of Forest Science, the city will begin a project that grafts branches from male ginkgo trees that do not produce odorous ginkgo berries to female ones [...]

Ginkgo Berries Distributed Among Farmers as Eco-friendly Pesticide

CHUNGJU, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The city of Chungju in North Chungcheong Province is distributing ginkgo berries, known to give off a distinct, foul scent, to be used as an eco-friendly pesticide on local farms. Ginkgo trees are resilient against insect damage and have air purifying qualities, and are suitable for streets and roadsides. [...]