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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

And then there are the superfans who sing its praises and travel the world to experience the rare and complex bliss it inspires on the palate. Those who relish this fruit say there’s a lot to love. It ...