Long before he was the Durian King, Tan Eow Chong was canvassing rural Malaysia for plants he could farm when he stumbled on a roadside stand selling a curiously golden-fleshed variety of the fruit.

The durian is one of the most interesting fruits in existence. Unfortunately, it is also one of the smelliest. Reprinted by permission of McGill University Office for Science and Society. The durian ...

A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

When tropical gardeners gather to talk shop, the topic of durian fruit frequently comes around. Costa Rica is home to dozens of unusual, exotic fruits, but nothing compares with the durian. This is a ...

Researchers at the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (Leibniz-LSB@TUM) have confirmed the presence of the rare amino acid ethionine in a plant - or more ...

If you've ever been curious about the taste of durian, chances are you're an adventurous eater who's heard a thing or two about this interesting tropical fruit. Certainly, the durian's reputation ...

JAKARTA — An Indonesian variety of the durian – a pungent, spiky fruit considered a delicacy across many parts of Asia – has been sold in a store on the island of Java for a hefty $1,000 per fruit.

The recent durian oversupply in Malaysia that pushed down local prices, including those of the prized Musang King, was caused ...

It’s time for a post about durian fruit in Dallas. A Los Angeles Times article last week made me think of the fruit, which comes into peak season in June. The profile tells the story of a certain Tan ...

Penang remains unaffected by the issue of cloned durians failing to meet export standards due to its mature and ...