Last Bite
In 1966, Michigan placed this historical marker at the South Haven Experiment Station commemorating Stanley Johnston’s work and the peaches
Clean plant center has new manager
James Susaimuthu inspects plant material in the Fruit Tree Clean Plant Center's greenhouse. One of the goals of Dr. James
Irrigating apples in the Northeast
Sap flow gauges were used to measure the flow of water through the trunk of a tree. Researchers working in
How to manage scab and mildew
Powdery mildew appears as superficial, white powdery growth on leaves and shoots that results in the stunting and distortion of
Using soil moisture sensors
Troy Peters, left, explains the functions of a neutron probe to Washington State University students Prossie Nakawuka, middle, and Romulus
When grapes need a drink
Although wine grapes don’t need much water during the season, they need to drink frequently and at key times, says
Grower perspectives on grape irrigation
This grape shoot shows a vine actively growing as the tendrils are further out than the shoot tips and appear
Manager ready to tackle real problems
Dr. James Susaimuthu, program manager of the Fruit Tree Clean Plant Center at Prosser, Washington, attended college in India before
When do grapevines need irrigation?
Markus Keller says that regulated deficit irrigation can be beneficial for most red wine grape varieties, but timing of stress
Biennial bearing
Developing seeds inside apples send strong signals to apple shoots telling them not to set flower buds for the next