Washington State University physiologist Lee Kalcsits has been named WSU’s endowed chair for tree fruit environmental physiology and management, according to a news release.  Sponsored by a $2 million endowment from the Washington tree fruit industry, Kalcsits will expand his efforts to study the interactions between fruit tree genetics, the environment and growing practices. His research will help reveal the physiological mechanisms that can improve tree fruit productivity and help orchards tolerate environmental stresses such as drought and heat waves, according to the release. Lee Kalcsits “Lee’s work is fundamental to a stronger, more productive future for Washington state’s most […]