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Tree Removal Methods for X-Disease and Little Cherry Disease- Preliminary Trial Report
In 2019 and 2020 four trials and four grower case studies were conducted to clarify recommendations for tree removal when trees are infected with Little…
Evaluating IPM Methods to Control Apple Replant Disease
Preliminary results from a trial comparing field scale application of brassica seed meal and anaerobic soil dis-infestation for control of replant disease.
Bio-Based IPM: Conserving Natural Enemies for Full Season Control in Pears
New research paper highlights the importance of natural enemies in pear orchards for biologically based IPM.
Achieving higher dry matter pears with better quality using pruning
Fruit dry matter is becoming a prominent thought in growers' minds as accumulating research suggests a direct connection between fruit dry matter content and consumer…
Optimization of Light Interception, Leaf Area and Yield in “WA 38”: Comparisons among Training Systems, Rootstocks and Pruning Techniques – A Summary
Written by Brendon Anthony, Sara Serra, and Stefano Musacchi, WSU TFREC, Wenatchee, WA. June 2020. Proper modern management of orchards should include the simplification of…
Fruit set and S-alleles in pear
Written by Ryan Sheick and Stefano Musacchi, WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee. June 2020. Introduction European pear (Pyrus communis L.) is an…
Chemical Thinning Options for Bartlett Pears
In the face of relentlessly increasing labor costs and frequently disappointing returns, many pear growers are looking for ways to reduce their input costs and…
WA 38 Size Distribution Profile in Pre-Commercial Plantings
The purpose of this report is to show the fruit size distribution of two maturing orchards between the years 2010 to 2016 (years 2-8 of…
Good Vibrations: A potential IPM strategy for pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola)
Insects communicate in many forms like with chemicals in the form of pheromones, or with vibrations in the form of songs like in cicadas and…
Preliminary observations on ‘Green Spot’ symptoms in WA 38
Green spot refers to a discoloration identified on WA 38 fruit that could indicate a potential disorder. The cause(s) for green spot are unknown and…
