Researcher identifies ripening gene in peach
A California researcher is identifying the genes in peaches that control internal quality, in an attempt to increase consumer satisfaction
Washington’s oldest nursery turns 100
Richared, one of the first red sports of the Delicious apple, was discovered in the Monitor, Washington, orchard of Jack
Nurseries and marketers work together on new varieties
Washington State nurseries who are members of the International New- Varieties Network are preparing for the release of Rubens in
Funding for new grape research facility in New York
New York’s wine and grape industries fared well in the recently approved state budget and will receive $5.3 million to
Study the pros and cons of club varieties
Club varieties have both advantages and disadvantages that might not be apparent at first, so growers should carefully study the
Sunburn-reducing films compared
Research trials comparing various protective films for reducing sunburn in apples show variable results, which is typical of what growers
New company to distribute Surround
A new company called Advan LLC will distribute Surround (kaolin) crop protectant in specialty agriculture markets in the United States.
Patent Office narrows Surround patent
Apples—leaves and fruit—covered with Surround. Photo by Dick Lehnert Changes to Engelhard Corporation’s patent for Surround (a particle film made from