Calling out the codes in the trees
Genetic research explores the underpinning of tree architecture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Appalachian Fruit Research Station.
A window to the roots
WSU scientist using rhizotrons, or root windows, to study the growth of trees underground.
Not your usual graft
New York grower experiments with beaver grafts, shares technique during IFTA tour.
Van den Ende: What are the problems with branches?
While there are many issues facing orchardists today, producing fruit of high quality at a reasonable cost remains at the
A better start for nursery trees
Research indicates container-grown nursery trees could be a better option.
Irrigating grapes: water less, water early
WSU viticulturist shares irrigation tips for juice and wine grapes.
A Cosmic collective of ideas and insights
In preparing for first commercial harvest, growers share tips they’ve learned growing WA 38 trees.
How to get water right in the orchard
Researcher provides tools and tips for better irrigation management.
Sara Spayd receives highest honor from the American Society for Enology and Viticulture
Sara Spayd, professor emerita of North Carolina State University, Raleigh, has been selected to receive the American Society for Enology
Project examines rootstock’s role in bitter pit
Using rootstocks to manage bitter pit in Honeycrisp is one piece of a major research project known as Root2Fruit.