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Tree Fruit News October 2022

NEWS

Fall Nutrient Sprays in Tree Fruit

Comparison of Postharvest Spots

Bitter Pit Description: Small sunken lesions predominately on the calyx end and not associated with lenticels. In severe cases, spotting may extend to the upper half as well. Fruit may not show external signs at…
Red Delicious apple with blue mold side infection showing blue-green spore masses.

The importance of room and bin sanitation to reduce postharvest decay

It is important to prepare adequately to minimize decay rates during the long storage period.
A cherry tree with green leaves next to one with dropping leaves

Early Fall Defoliation in Sweet Cherry

In perennial species, natural leaf senescence in the fall is part of a remobilization of mobile nutrients and carbohydrates to wood, buds and roots.

LATEST VIDEOS

Smart Orchard Field Day: G.U.S.S. Demonstration

In this video we will learn what is GUSS technology and how it works. We will also see a demo spraying in a commercial apple orchard.

Smart Orchard Field Day: Smart Apply/RDO Demonstration

In this video, we will learn what smart guided systems to spray. How it works, and how to calculate the application rates. We will also see a demo of spraying in a commercial apple orchard.

WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS

Washington State University