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Symptoms of a necrotic vascular disorder in apples
During the 2019 apple harvest in the Yakima Valley of Washington State an apparently new disorder was detected in fruit of several cultivars. The disorder…
Understanding your X-disease, Little Cherry Disease Test Results
As you sample and test for X-disease and Little cherry disease here are a few things to keep in mind as you read your results.
Pear Psylla Phenology Update
Written by Louis Nottingham, August 9, 2021 Pear Psylla’s Current Status: The 2nd generation of summerform adults are at or past peak in most regions.…
Using Soil Moisture Sensors in Pears
Irrigation sensors help you make more informed irrigation decisions based on soil moisture conditions in the root zone.
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…
