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Tree Fruit News – August 2022

NEWS

WA 38 Greasiness Incidence in pre-commercialization Plantings

Greasiness of WA 38 apples is most prevalent in fruit from young trees (2-3 years old). Fruit stored in refrigerated air (RA) typically develops more greasiness than fruit stored in controlled atmosphere (CA). 1-MCP suppresses…

LATEST VIDEOS

Understanding the carbon footprint of tree fruit: Dr. Arellano

These video series correspond to an educational forum hosted by WSU Tree Fruit Extensio, Washington Soil Health Initiative (WaSHI) and the Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC). We bought in global, national, and regional expertise…

WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS

Consumer Preferences for Pears

Consumer Preferences for Pears will be the topic of a session hosted by WSU and OSU on Tuesday, August 16th at 10:00 am. Carolyn Ross, Ann Colonna, and Karina Gallardo will discuss their extensive research…

PUBLICATIONS

Figure 5. Pear psylla winterform adult (E. Burts)

Pear Psylla Integrated Pest Management

Pear psylla is an important pest of pear in Washington. Honeydew produced by pear psylla causes fruit russet, and serious infestations can stunt and defoliate trees.

EVENTS

NCW Tree Fruit Days

Jan 20 | Wenatchee Convention Center

TEAM

Datta Bhalekar
Thiago Campbell
Tianna DuPont
Dani Gray
Gwen Hoheisel
Marcella Magby
Lexie McDaniel
Manoella Mendoza
Claire Murphy
Bernardita Sallato
Tory Schmidt
Corina Serban

EDITOR

The August 2022 edition of Fruit Matters was edited by Karen Lewis, WSU Extension.

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