Good to Know: Breeding insights
The USDA’s efforts bring bioinformatics approach to advance specialty crop breeding.
Come on, get Happi
A precocious summer pear with a wide window of eating quality looks to find a spot in the supermarket.
Cherry building blocks
Tart industry still seeking ideal variety.
New pear people
Starting jobs during the pandemic hasn’t slowed the progress of new pear scientists.
Roots of research for improving Florida peaches
Florida peach industry seeks wider variety of rootstocks.
The root of armor
Search for root rot-resistant Prunus rootstocks backed by $5 million USDA grant.
Cherries without the chill
Program shows potential in early-season varieties from California breeder.
Triumph over apple scab
University of Minnesota release has two layers of resistance.
New York apples open to all
Latest Cornell releases will fill different sales niches in apple market.
Putting down new roots
The latest NC-140 apple rootstock trial compares standard dwarfing rootstocks with new selections across the U.S.