The commercialization plan for WA 38 will be different than for its first release, WA 2. Washington State University is finalizing a plan for how its ­second apple variety, WA 38, will be commercialized. The university will send out an “announcement of opportunity” (similar to a request for proposals) inviting applications for the commercialization license. All interested growers in Washington will be allowed to grow the apple. The holder of the commercialization license will lead the industry’s efforts to establish the variety in the marketplace. The commercialization plan was drawn up by the Cultivar Licensing Committee, an ad hoc panel […]