2023 NC-140 Publications

2023 NC-140 Publications (from 2023 Annual Report)

Refereed Journal Articles

Anthony, B.M., Chaparro, J.M., Sterle, D.G., Prenni, J.E. and Minas, I.S.* 2021. Metabolic signatures of the true physiological impact of canopy light environment on peach fruit quality. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 191, p.104630.
Anthony, B.M. and Minas, I.S.* 2021. Optimizing Peach Tree Canopy Architecture for Efficient Light Use, Increased Productivity and Improved Fruit Quality. Agronomy, 11(10), p.1961.
Anthony, B.M., Minas, I.S.* 2022. Redefining the impact of preharvest factors on peach fruit quality development and metabolism: A review. Scientia Horticulturae 297, 110919.
Anthony B., Musacchi S., 2021. Dwarfing mechanisms and rootstock-scion relationships in apple. Italus Hortus Vol. 28 (2021), Pages 22-36. DOI: 10.26353/j.itahort/2021.2.2236.
Anthony, B.M., Sterle, D.G., Chaparro, J.M., Prenni, J.E. and Minas, I.S.* 2022. Controlling for maturity reveals the direct impact of canopy position on internal fruit quality in peach. Acta Horticulturae 1346, 799-806.
Anthony, B.M., Sterle, D.G., Minas, I.S.*, 2023. Robust non-destructive individual cultivar models allow for accurate peach fruit quality and maturity assessment following customization in phenotypically similar cultivars. Postharvest Biology and Technology 195, 112148.
Biasuz EC, Kalcsits LA. 2022. Apple rootstocks affect functional leaf traits with consequential effects on carbon isotope composition and vegetative vigour. AoB Plants. Aug;14(4).
Bradshaw, T., W. Autio, S. Blatt, J. Clements, T. Einhorn, R. Elkins, E. Fallahi, P. Francscatto, J. Lordan, I. Minas, G. Peck, T. Robinson, and S. Yao. 2023. Performance of ‘Modi®’ apple trees on several Geneva rootstocks managed organically: Five-year results from the 2015 NC-140 Organic Apple Rootstock Trial (in press, Journal of the American Pomological Society, January 2023).
Carra, B., Francescatto, P., Kovaleski, A.P., Sander, G.F., Pasa, M.S., Racsko, J. and Robinson, T.L. 2022. Early flower bud development and plant growth regulators to improve return bloom of pears. Acta Hortic. 1342, 351-358 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1342.50
Cline J. A., W. Autio, J. Clements, W. Cowgill, R. Crassweller, T. Einhorn, E. Fallahi, P. Francescatto, E. Hoover, G. Lang, J. Lordan, R. Moran, M. Muehlbauer, S. Musacchi, M. Stasiak, R. Parra Quezada, T. Robinson, S. Serra, S. Sherif, R. Wiepz, J. Zandstra (2021). Early Performance of 'Honeycrisp' Apple Trees on Several Size-Controlling Rootstocks in the 2014 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 75: (4).
Demirsoy, H., L. Demirsoy, and G.A. Lang. 2022. Research on spring frost damage in cherries. Horticultural Science (Prague). https://doi.org/10.17221/91/2021-HORTSCI
Fazio, G. and T.L. Robinson. 2022. Time analysis of rootstock mediated nutrient transport in Honeycrisp. Acta Hortic.1333, 405-412
Fazio, G., Aldwinckle, H.S. and Robinson, T.L. 2022. Selection of apple rootstock breeding families for Phytophthora crown rot resistance. Acta Hortic. 1346, 717-722 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.90
Fazio, G. and Robinson, T.L. 2022. Apple rootstocks can modulate the chilling requirements of grafted scions. Acta Hortic. 1346, 723-728 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.91
Francescatto, P., Carra, B., Fontanella Sander, G. and Robinson, T.L. 2022. Ethylene evolution of flowers of different apple cultivars varies in timing and intensity. Acta Hortic. 1342, 23-30 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1342.4
Gonzalez, L., Francescatto, P., Lordan, J. and Robinson, T.L. (2022). Rate and timing of metamitron affect thinning efficacy of ‘Gala’ apple trees under American northeast conditions. Acta Hortic. 1344, 55-64 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1344.9 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1344.9
Islam, M., Liu, J., Das, P., Singh, A., & Sherif, S. (2022). Rootstock effects on bitter pit incidence in ‘Honeycrisp’ apples are associated with changes in fruit’s cell wall chemical properties. Frontiers in Plant Science, 13.
Kalcsits, L., Valverdi, N. and Reid, M. (2022). Timing of water limitations affect source to sink differences in δ13 C composition in apple. Acta Hortic. 1335, 437-444 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1335.54.
Kim, J., J.C. Melgar, K. Adhikari, and D.J. Chavez. 2022. Comparing Bagged Organic Peach to Regular Organic Peach in the Southeastern United States through Consumer Responses. HortScience (accepted).
Knapp-Wilson, J., R. Bohn-Reckziegel, A. Bucksch, and D.J. Chavez. 2021. 3D phenotyping of peach tree canopy architecture using terrestrial laser scanning. J. Earth and Space Science Open Archive. https://doi.org/10.1002/essoar.10508842.1
Lang, G.A. 2022. Cherry orchard planting systems and rootstocks in the age of precision and technology. Italus Hortus 29:38-54. doi: 10.26353/j.itahort/2022.1.C3
Lang, G.A., Blatt, S., Neilsen, D., Robinson, T.L. and Xu, H. 2022. Ten-year conclusions from the NC-140 sweet cherry canopy architecture-rootstock trials in North America. Acta Hortic. 1346, 661-668 DOI: 10.17660/ Acta Hortic. 2022. 1346.83 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.83
Manganaris, G.A., Minas, I.S., Cirilli, M., Torres, R., Bassi, D., Costa, G. 2022. Peach for the future: A specialty crop revisited. Scientia Horticulturae 305, 111390.
Miller, S.T., Sterle, D., Minas, I.S. and Stewart, J.E. 2021. Exploring fungicides and sealants for management of Cytospora plurivora infections in western Colorado peach production systems. Crop Protection, 146, p.105654.
Minas, I.S.*, Anthony, B.M., Pieper, J., Sterle, D.G. 2023. Large-scale and accurate nondestructive visual to near infrared spectroscopy-based assessment of the effect of rootstock on peach fruit internal quality. European Journal of Agronomy, in press.
Minas, I.S.*, Blanco-Cipollone, F., Sterle, D. 2021. Non-destructive assessment of the effect of crop load and canopy position on peach fruit internal quality and harvest maturity using visible and near infrared spectroscopy. Food Chemistry Food Chemistry 335, 127626.
Minas, I.S., Reighard, G.L., Black, B., Cline, J.A., Chavez, D.J., Coneva, E., Lang, G.A., Parker, M., Robinson, T.L., Schupp, J., Francescato, P., Lordan, J., Beckman, T., Shane, W.W., Pieper, J.R., Sterle, D.G., Bakker, C., Clark, B., Ouellette, D., Swain, A. and Winzeler, H.E. 2022). Establishment performance of the 2017 NC-140 vigor-limiting peach rootstock trial across ten sites in North America. Acta Hortic. 1346, 669-676 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.84
Musacchi S., Iglesias I. and Neri D. (2021). Training Systems and Sustainable Orchard Management for European Pear (Pyrus communis L.) in the Mediterranean Area: A Review. Agronomy 11(9):1765 DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11091765. LicenseCC BY 4.0.
Pathania, S., R.A. Itle, C.R. Chávez, L.F. Lema, V. Caballero-Serrano, J.C. Carrasco, D.J. Chavez. 2022. Fruit Characterization of Prunus serotina subsp. capuli. Horticulturae 8(9):838. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8090838.
Pieper, J.R., Anthony, B.M., Sterle, D.G., Minas, I.S.* 2022. Rootstock vigor and fruit position in the canopy influence peach internal quality. Acta Horticulturae 1346, 807-812.
Robinson T. and G. Fazio. 2022. Rootstock affects fruit nutrient profile and bitter pit incidence of apple. Acta Hortic. 1333, 373-378
Robinson, T.L., Lordan, J. and Francescatto, P. 2022. Irrigation of apples in a humid climate in wet and dry years. Acta Hortic. 1335, 477-482 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1335.59
Robinson, T.L. 2022. The physiological basis of orchard system performance with respect to light interception and light conversion efficiency. Acta Hortic. 1346, 207-218 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.27
Robinson, T.L. and Fazio, G. 2022. Rootstock evaluation should not only measure yield efficiency but also potential yield and crop value at the optimum projected spacing. Acta Hortic. 1346, 775-782 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.99
Sterle, D.G., Minas, I.S.* 2022. Peach floral bud cold hardiness of eleven cultivars in western Colorado. Acta Horticulturae 1346, 169-174.
Tanner, J.D., Chen, K.Y., Jenderek, M.M., Wallner, S.J. and Minas, I.S.* 2021. Determining the effect of pretreatments on freeze resistance and survival of cryopreserved temperate fruit tree dormant buds. Cryobiology 101, 87-94.
Reighard, G.L. (2022). Thirty-three years evaluating rootstocks for peach in the NC-140: what have we learned. Acta Hortic. 1346, 655-660 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.82 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1346.82
Wong, C., C. Oliveira-Hofman, B.R. Blaauw, D. Chavez, G. Jagdale, R.F. Mizell, III, D. Shapiro-Ilan. Using the Nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae, to Control Peachtree Borer (Synanthedon exitiosa): Optimization of Application Rates and Secondary Benefits in Control of Root-Feeding Weevils. Agronomy 2022, 12, 2689. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12112689
Xu, H., S. Blatt, and D. Ediger. 2022. Tools for climate resilience in tree fruit I: Large-dwarfing
rootstocks can alleviate sunburn damage in ‘Buckeye Gala’ apple. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.1139/CJPS-2022-0080

Thesis

Johnson, Sam. 2022. Opportunities for optimal apple production management in arid conditions. M.S. Thesis. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/8456, DOI: 10.26076/22a9-cff6

Poster Presentations

Coneva, E. 2022. Assessment of MP-29 rootstock for potted peach production. SR ASHS annual conference, New Orleans, LA.
Coneva, E. 2022. Size-Controlling apple rootstocks for high density production in Alabama. SR ASHS annual conference, New Orleans, LA
Coneva, E. 2022. Assessment of Armillaria root rot resistant rootstock ‘MP-29’ for sustainable peach production in Alabama. ISHS Peach Symposium, Naoussa, Greece.
Coneva, E. 2022. Effect of size-controlling ‘MP-29’ rootstock on ‘JulyPrince’ and ‘Bounty’ peaches. ASHS annual conference, Chicago, IL.
Farcuh, M., Rana, T.†. Impact of preharvest plant growth regulators and reflective groundcovers on ‘Honeycrisp’ skin coloration and fruit maturity. In 31st International Horticultural Congress (IHC2022), Symposium S16: International Symposium on Innovative Perennial Crop Management, Angers, France, Aug 14 – 20, 2022.
Farcuh, M., Weber, D. Maturity at harvest and its effects on fruit quality of ‘Gala’ and ‘Honeycrisp’ apple cultivars grown in the Mid-Atlantic during the 2021 season. Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Hershey, PA, USA, Jan 31 – Feb 3, 2022.
Soon Li Teh & Kate Evans. Streamlined SNP analysis method to sort breeding families resulting from pollen contamination. American Society for Horticultural Sciences Annual Meeting. July 30-August 3, 2022.

Extension Fact Sheet Publications

Agnello, A.M., B. Brown, J. Carroll, L. Cheng, K. Cox, P.D. Curtis, A. Dunn, M. Helms and T. Robinson. 2022. Pest management guidelines for commercial tree-fruit production 2021, p. 306. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
Ahmed, Z. ‡, Farcuh, M.* Sep 2022. Spots on ‘Honeycrisp’ apples: what are they and how to differentiate them? University of Maryland Extension Vegetable and Fruit News 13(6): 1-2. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/spots-honeycrisp-apples-what-are-they-and-how-differentiate-them
Basu, P. ‡, Farcuh, M.* Apr 2022. Using plant growth regulators to improve apple return bloom. University of Maryland Extension Vegetable and Fruit News 13(1): 3. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/using-plant-growth-regulators-improve-apple-return-bloom
Claffey,S.‡, Farcuh, M.* Sep 2022. All about apple rootstocks. University of Maryland Extension Factsheet FS-2022-0638. https://extension.umd.edu/resource/all-about-apple-rootstocks-fs-20220638
Coneva, E. 2022. Evaluation of Size-Controlling, Pest Resistant Peach Rootstocks for Alabama. ACES Blog: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/evaluation-of-size-controlling-pest-resistant-peach-rootstocks-for-alabama/
Coneva, E. 2022. Peach Growth Stages and Critical Temperatures. https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/peach-growth-stages-critical-temperatures/
Coneva, E. 2022. Assessment of Disease Resistant, Size -Controlling ‘MP-29’ Rootstock for Sustainable Peach Production in Alabama. https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/assessment-of-disease-resistant-size-controlling-mp-29-rootstock-for-sustainable-peach-production-in-alabama/
Farcuh, M. Oct 2022. Portainjertos de manzanas y su importancia en la producción frutal. Extension Spanish Blog from the University of Maryland: “Extensión en Español”.
Kahlke, C. C. Watkins, M. Miranda Sazo, T. Robinson, L. Cheng. 2022. Sample August 19th-23rd for Passive Model for Honeycrisp Bitter Pit Prediction! Lake Ontario Fruit Program Announcements. Aug. 18, 2022
Lakso, A.N., T.L. Robinson, L. Gonzalez, and M. Miranda Sazo. 2022. Practical Implications of Early- and Mid-Summer Water Stress on Tree Growth, Cropping, and Physiology. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 22 Issue 12, July 14, 2022.
Miranda Sazo, M., C. Kahlke, M. Basedow, E. Tee, L. Cheng, and T. Robinson. 2022. ‘Honeycrisp’ Fruit Collection for Peel Sap Starts in Early July. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 22 Issue 11, June 30, 2022.
Muehlbauer, M. 2022. Apple Variety and Rootstock Selection. Proceedings of the 67th New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show. p. 167-168.
Muehlbauer, M., Magron, R., Cowgill, W. 2022. NC-140 Fuji and Honeycrisp Apple Rootstock Trials in New Jersey: 2021 Growing Season. Horticultural News Vol. 102. P 6-13.
Robinson, T. and M. Miranda Sazo. 2022. Intentional ‘delay’ of dormant pruning cut decision for ‘Honeycrisp’ and other important biennial cultivars (Fuji). Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 22 Issue 3, Feb. 24, 2022.
Robinson, T. and L. Gonzalez. 2022. Predicted Green Tip Date for WNY in 2022. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 22 Issue 5, March 24, 2022.
Robinson, T., L. Cheng and M. Miranda Saxo. 2022. Managing Pruning and Fertilization of Honeycrisp to Balance Growth, Cropping and Fruit Quality. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 22 Issue 5, March 24, 2022.
Robinson, T., L. Cheng and M. Miranda Sazo. 2022, Nitrogen, Potassium, and Calcium Recommendations for ‘Honeycrisp’ are Different than for Most Other Cultivars. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 22 Issue 7, April 21, 2022.
Robinson, T. and M. Miranda Sazo. 2022. Now is the Time to Start Thinking How to Promote the Formation of ‘Honeycrisp’ Flower Buds in 2023 Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 22 Issue 8, May 14, 2022.
Robinson, T., and M. Miranda Sazo. 2022. Rescue Thinning Recommendations for Western NY in 2022. Lake Ontario Fruit Program Announcements. June 3, 2022
Robinson, T.L., M. Miranda Sazo and C. Kahlke. 2022. The Use of Plant Growth Regulators Near Harvest. Lake Ontario Fruit Program Announcements. Aug. 18, 2022
Robinson, T., Y. Jiang, L. Gonzalez, M. Miranda Sazo, and C. Kahlke. 2022. Scientists, extension educators, and ag-tech innovators are working together to fine-tune and validate the adoption of digital technologies for precision crop load management. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 22 Issue 14, Sept. 12, 2022
Sherif, S.M. (2022). Rootstock effects on tree growth and yield of Honeycrisp apple under Virginia state climatic conditions. SPES-398NP
Sterle DG, Minas IS* (2022). Cold hardiness assessment of peach flower buds using differential thermal analysis (DTA) in western Colorado (dormant season 2021-22). CSU Pomology web page, 13 updates. https://agsci.colostate.edu/minas/wpcontent/uploads/sites/60/2022/03/Peach-floral-bud-cold-hardiness-update-13-3_10_2022-1.pdf
Viloria, Z., R. Villanueva, and R. Bessin. 2021. Insecticide Efficacy Against Ambrosia Beetles Using Apple Bolts in Kentucky. 2021 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Agricultural Experiment Station publication PR-798:10-13. http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/PR/PR798/PR798.pdf
Vinson, E., E. Coneva. 2022. Peach Insect and Disease Management Chart. https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/farming/peach-insect-and-disease-management-chart/
Wolfe, D., D. Becker, and G. Travis. 2021. Rootstock Effects on Apple Tree Growth and Yield. 2021 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Agricultural Experiment Station publication PR-798:6-10. http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/PR/PR798/PR798.pdf

Popular Industry Articles

Farcuh, M.*, Weber.D. Feb 2022. Characterizing the effect of different harvest maturities and storage temperatures on fruit quality, ripening patterns, and chilling injury development of commercially important apple cultivars grown in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Pennsylvania Fruit News 102(1): 35-39.
Fazio, G., J.C. Bettoni, L. Carvalho Costa, O.P. Hurtado-Gonzales, M. Al Rwahnih, A. Steinberger, A. Nedrow, G.M. Volk, S. Adams, R. Adams, T. Robinson. 2022. Virus Studies in the Geneva® Apple Rootstock Breeding Program. Fruit Quarterly 30:(2):4-6.
Gonzalez, L., A. Huber, R. Gao, L. Cheng, A.D. Stroock, A.N. Lakso and T.L. Robinson. 2022. Managing water stress to maximize fruit size of apple. Fruit Quarterly 30:(3):4-7.
Hillmann, L., L. Gonzalez Nieto, T. Kon, S. Musacchi, T. Robinson, S. Serra, and T. Einhorn. 2022. A Modified Apple Fruit Set Prediction Model to Guide Repeat Thinner Applications. Fruit Quarterly 30:(2):4-6.
Lang, G.A. 2022. The tree fruit whisperer. American Fruit Grower 142(12):10. https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/stone-fruit/bidding-a-fond-farewell-to-our-very-own-tree-fruit-whisperer/
Lang, G.A. 2022. Digital precision means more peaches from the orchard. American Fruit Grower 142(10):14. https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/stone-fruit/why-digital-precision-means-more-peaches-from-the-orchard/
Lang, G.A. 2022. What you need to know about sweet cherry irrigation and nutrition. American Fruit Grower 142(5):18. https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/what-you-need-to-know-about-sweet-cherry-irrigation-and-nutrition/
Lang, G.A. 2022. Designing precision-ready peach orchards. American Fruit Grower 142(3):28-29. https://www.growingproduce.com/fruits/precision-ready-peach-orchards-growing-into-a-thing-of-beauty/
Robinson, T.L., M. Miranda Sazo, C. Kahlke, and M. Wiltberger. 2022. A Cornell Vision for Modern Processing Orchards for Improved Production and Profitability in NY State. Fruit Quarterly 30:(1):4-9.
Robinson, T.L. and G. Fazio. 2022. Rootstock Choice Affects Yield per Acre, Fruit Nutrient Profile, Bitter Pit Incidence and Crop Value. Fruit Quarterly 30:(1):24-28.
Robinson T.L., L. Gonzalez, L. Cheng, Y. Jiang, G. Peck, B. Arnoldson, M. Gomez, M. Guerra, Mario Miranda Sazo, C. Kahlke, T. Einhorn, A. Wallis, S. Musacchi, S. Serra, K. Lewis, T. Schmidt, P. Heinemann, L. He, T. Kon, S. Sherif, J. Clements, and C. Layer. 2022. Studies in Precision Crop Load Management of Apple. Fruit Quarterly 30:(4):4-7.
Sherif, S. 2022. 2021- New Rootstocks, Cultivars, and Training Systems for Virginia. Virginia Fruit. (May 2021).

Scientific Oral Presentations

Anthony BM, Sterle D, Chaparro J, Prenni J, Minas IS. Primary and secondary metabolism crosstalk during peach fruit quality development. Oral Presentation at ISHS X International Peach Symposium, Naoussa, Greece, June 2022.
Anthony B, Sterle D, Chaparro J, Prenni J, Minas IS. Comprehensive physiological and metabolomic analysis to identify metabolic signatures of the impact of canopy position on peach fruit quality. Oral
Presentation at ISHS XII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock & Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Wenatchee, WA, July 2021.
Anthony BM, Chaparro JM, Prenni JE, Minas IS. Variable carbon supply conditions promote early metabolic priming responses related to peach fruit quality development. Oral Presentation at Annual ASHS Conference, Denver, CO, August 2021.
Coneva, E. 2022. Researching Innovative Technologies for Improved Sustainability and Resilience of Alabama Fruit Industry. Seminar Series of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Auburn University.
Minas IS, Anthony BM, Sterle D, Pieper J, Pott J. Unravelling the true impact of orchard factors on peach fruit quality development using accurate, rapid and high-throughput non-destructive sensors. Oral
Presentation at ISHS International Symposium on Integrative Approaches to Product Quality in Fruits and Vegetables, 31st International Horticultural Congress, Angers, France, August 2022.
Minas IS, Sterle D, Anthony B, Heuberger A, Prenni J. Dissecting peach cold hardiness eco-physiology and metabolism. Oral Presentation at ISHS International Symposium on Adaptation of Horticultural Plants to Abiotic Stresses, 31st International Horticultural Congress, Angers, France, August 2022.
Minas IS, Anthony B, Pott J, Sterle D, Pieper J. Large-scale orchard sensing of the genetic and horticultural impact on peach fruit quality. Oral Presentation at ISHS X International Peach Symposium, Naoussa, Greece, June 2022.
Minas IS, Annual Report 2017 NC-140 Semi-Dwarf Peach Rootstock Trial, Invited Talk at IFTA 2022 Meeting, Hersey, PA, February 2022.
Minas IS, Revealing the True Impact of Orchard and Preharvest Factors on Peach Fruit Quality Development and Postharvest Performance. ASHS Webinar, January 2021.
Minas IS, Revealing the True Impact of Preharvest Factors on Peach Fruit Quality Development & Metabolism. Keynote speaker at ISHS Peach Webinar in the frame of 2022 International Peach Conference, June 2021.
Minas IS, Unravelling the true impact of orchard factors on peach fruit quality development using accurate & rapid non-destructive sensors. Invited Talk at Planned Oral Session at Annual ASHS Conference, Denver, CO, August 2021.
Minas IS, Orchard & Environmental Factors Affecting Peach Productivity & Harvest Quality, Great Lakes EXPO, Grand Rapids, MI, December 2021.
Minas IS, Sterle D, Heuberger A, Prenni J. Dissecting peach cold hardiness eco-physiology and metabolism. Oral Presentation at ISHS XII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock & Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Wenatchee, WA, July 2021.
Minas IS, Reighard GL, Black B, Cline JA, Chavez DJ, Coneva E, Lang G, Parker M, Robinson T, Schupp J, Francescato P, Lordan J, Beckman T, Shane W, Sterle D, Pieper J, Bakker C, Clark B, Ouellette D, Swain A, Winzeler HE. Establishment performance of the 2017 NC-140 semi-dwarf peach rootstock trial across 10 sites in North America. Oral Presentation at ISHS XII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock & Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Wenatchee, WA, July 2021.
Newberger D, Vivanco J, Minas IS. Using soil disruption followed by cover crops and rootstocks to alleviate peach replant disease. Poster Presentation at ISHS X International Peach Symposium, Naoussa, Greece, June 2022.
Pieper J, Anthony BM, Chaparro J, Sterle D, Prenni J, Minas IS. The impact of size controlling rootstocks on peach fruit metabolome and internal quality in differing training systems. Oral Presentation at ISHS X International Peach Symposium, Naoussa, Greece, June 2022.
Pieper J, Anthony B, Sterle D, Minas IS. Rootstock vigor and fruit position in the canopy influence peach internal quality. Oral Presentation at ISHS XII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock & Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Wenatchee, WA, July 2021.
Pieper J, Anthony B, Chaparro J, Sterle D, Prenni J, Minas IS. Rootstock vigor and fruit position in the canopy influence peach internal quality. Oral Presentation at at Annual ASHS Conference, Denver, CO, August 2021.
Reighard, G.L., D. Ouellette and I. Minas. 2022. Field Testing Prunus Rootstocks in South Carolina for Peach Tree Short Life and Armillaria Tolerance. XXXI ISHS HortCongress, Angers, France. August 17, 2022.
Reighard, G.L., I. Minas and D. Ouellette. 2022. Field performance of Peach Rootstock Cultivars in South Carolina. 10th International ISHS Peach Symposium, Naoussas Greece. May 30, 2022.
Reighard, G.L. and D. R. Ouellette. 2022. Performance of Geneva and Vineland apple rootstocks in South Carolina. SR-ASHS Conference. New Orleans, LA. Feb. 11, 2022.
Sterle D, Minas IS. Exploration of environmental and weather variables for peach floral bud cold hardiness prediction in western Colorado. Oral Presentation at ISHS X International Peach Symposium, Naoussa, Greece, June 2022.
Sterle D, Minas IS. Peach floral bud cold hardiness characterization of multiple genotypes using differential thermal analysis. Oral Presentation at ISHS XII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock & Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Wenatchee, WA, July 2021.

Outreach Oral Presentations

Black, Wedegaertner and Safre, 2022. Technology for managing orchard variability. Utah State Horticulture Association Summer Farm Tour 5 July (45 participants).
Farcuh, M. Indices de madurez en manzana/ Apple Maturity testing. Oral presentation and hands-on demonstration. Spanish Session, Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Hershey, PA, USA. Feb 2, 2022
Farcuh, M. Evaluation of ten apple rootstocks grown under Maryland environmental conditions. UME Virtual Fruit Meeting, MD, USA. Virtual. March 1, 2022.
Farcuh, M. Assessing apple rootstock effects on ‘Buckeye Gala’ tree and fruit characteristics. Central Maryland Vegetable Growers Meeting, Upperco, MD, USA. Jan 27, 2022.
González, L., R. Gao, A. Huber, L. Cheng, A.D. Stroock, A. Lakso and T. Robinson. 2022. Water stress to manage irrigation to maximize fruit size and crop value. NY Fruit Conference, Jan. 28, 2022. (250 people).
González, L. and T. Robinson. 2022. The use of ground cover materials to increase fruit color on Honeycrisp, NY-1, NY-2, and Evercrisp. NY Fruit Conference, Jan. 28, 2022. (250 people).
Gonzalez, L., Asin L., Francescatto, P., and Robinson, T.L. (2022). Evaluation of chemical fruit thinning efficiency using Metamitron and ACC on apple trees. IFTA 2022 Feb. 14, 2022 (250 people)
Gonzalez L., Miranda M., Cheng, L. and Robinson, T.L. (2022). NAA and Apogee to Control Bitter Pit in ‘Honeycrisp’. NEPGR 2022 Mar 8, 2022 (35 people)
Gonzalez L., Miranda M., and Robinson, T.L. (2022). Programs of fruit thinning in different cultivar in 2021. NEPGR 2022 Mar 8, 2022 (35 people)
Gonzalez L., Miranda M., and Robinson, T.L. (2022). Bloom Thinning ‘Gala’ and ‘Honeycrisp’. NEPGR 2022 Mar 8, 2022 (35 people)
González, L., A. Huber, R. Gao, L. Cheng, A.D. Stroock, A.N. Lakso and T.L. Robinson. 2022. Using micro-tensiometers to manage water stress for maximizing ‘Gala’ apple fruit size and crop value. Abstracts of the ASHS Annual Meeting in Chicago IL. Aug. 2, 2022 (50 people)
Gonzalez, L., and Robinson, T.L. 2022. Effect of different reflective ground covers on light reflection and on the coloring of apples at harvest. ISHS International Horticulture Congress, France Aug. 17, 2022 (75 people)
González L., Huber A., Gao R., Cheng, L., Stroock, A D., Lakso, A.L. and Robinson, T.L. 2023. Using micro-tensiometers to manage water stress to maximize fruit size of apple orchards. ISHS International Horticulture Congress, France Aug. 17, 2022 (75 people)
Miranda Sazo, M., L. Cheng and T.L. Robinson. 2022. Nutrient uptake and accumulation of ‘Honeycrisp’ trees as affected by four rootstocks from establishment (2017) to maturity (2021). Abstracts of the ASHS Annual Meeting in Chicago IL. Aug. 1, 2022 (50 people) MFGA Annual Summer Meeting - Stop 7: NC-140 regional rootstock research project, with Jon Clements, Extension Educator, UMass Amherst. At the UMass Orchard, Belchertown, MA. 14-July, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpxTmlEdd3A
Muehlbauer, M. 2022. Beginning Farmer Training Session- new Orchards New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show. Apple Variety and Rootstock Selection. (Virtual)
Muehlbauer, M. 2022. Rutgers Homesteading Academy. Tree Fruit Production and Orchard Tour at the Rutgers University Snyder Research Farm.
Muehlbauer, M. 2022. Rutgers Beginning Farmer Training Program. Tree Fruit Production and Orchard Tour at the Rutgers University Snyder Research Farm.
Parker, M.L. January 2022. North Carolina Peach Growers Society. Zoom Delivered. Commercial grower audience. Attendance 50.
Parker, M.L. February 2022. Western District Apple School, Zoom Delivered. Commercial grower audience. Attendance 110.
Parker, M.L. July 2022. Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station Apple Field Day. Attendance 125.
Reighard, G., M. Parker, E. Coneva. 2022. Performance of semi-dwarfing peach rootstocks for high density plantings in the Southeastern states. Southeastern Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Savannah, GA.
Robinson, T.L. 2022. Precision crop load management with an emphasis on improving fruit quality, color development, and storability. NY Fruit Conference, Jan. 28, 2022. (250 people).
Robinson, T.L. 2022. The importance of diffuse light scattering and tree shape for fruit coloring. NY Fruit Conference, Jan. 28, 2022. (250 people).
Robinson, T.L. 2022. Precision crop load management of Honeycrisp. New England Fruit Extension Webinar, Feb. 22, 2022. (100 people)
Robinson, T.L. 2022. Crop load management in 2022. Cornell Cooperative Extension Webinar March 18, 2022. (200 people)
Robinson, T.L. 2022. How to use the carbohydrate thinning model and the fruit growth rate model. Cornell Cooperative Extension Webinar March 18, 2022. (200 people)
Robinson, T. and G. Fazio. 2022. The role of rootstock on fruit nutrient profile and bitter pit incidence of apple. Abstracts of the ASHS Annual Meeting in Chicago IL. July 31, 2022 (60 people)
Robinson T.L., L. Gonzalez, L. Cheng, Y. Jiang, G. Peck, B. Arnoldson, M. Gomez, M. Guerra, Mario Miranda Sazo, C. Kahlke, T. Einhorn, A. Wallis, S. Musacchi, S. Serra, K. Lewis, T. Schmidt, P. Heinemann, L. He, T. Kon, S. Sherif, J. Clements, and C. Layer. 2023. Studies in precision crop load management of apple. ISHS International Horticulture Congress, France Aug. 17, 2022 (75 people)
Sherif, S.M. (2022). Rootstocks and plant growth regulators for apple. Presented 5X: Winchester Regional Commercial Tree Fruit School, Rappahannock-Madison Area Fruit School, Central Virginia Commercial Tree Fruit Production School, Roanoke-Botetourt Orchard Fruit School and Carroll - Patrick Fruit Growers School.

Funding Leveraging

Bradshaw, T. 2021-2023. Next Generation Support for Northeast Tree Fruit IPM Working Group. Northeast IPM Center. Apr 2021-Mar 2023. $19,760
Bradshaw, T. 2019-2022. New England Cider Apple Program: Optimizing Production for High-Value Markets. Northeast SARE Research and Demonstration Grants Program. $229,867.
Bradshaw, T. 2020-2025. Evaluating systems components for orchard and vineyard crops in Vermont. Vermont Agriculture Experiment Station Hatch Grants Program. $63,942.
Chavez, D.J. 2022. Training systems trial in peach. GA Commodity Commission for Peaches. Funding: $4,000.00
Chavez, D.J., T.G. Beckman, and J.X. Chaparro. 2022. Development of peach and nectarine cultivars for Georgia. Cultivar Development Research Program – UGARF – University of Georgia. Funding: $72,244.00
Chavez, D.J. 2022. P-22 Seed Orchard Establishment. Georgia Seed Development Program to Enhance Plant Breeding. Total Funding: $64,948.00.
Coneva, E. 2022. Assessment of Size-Controlling, Pest Resistant Rootstock MP-29 for Increased Efficiency of Peach Production in Alabama. USDA-NIFA-ADAI SCBG.
Evans, K. 2022-2025. Pear rootstock breeding. Fresh and Processed Pear Committee Research. $303,018.
Evans, K. 2019-2022. Pear rootstock breeding. Fresh and Processed Pear Committee Research. $321,643.
Farcuh, M. 2022-2024. Evaluating apple rootstock performance in high-density plantings under Maryland conditions. MDA-USDA-SCBGP. $30,011.
Fraisse, C. et all. 2022. Innovative decision support tools for sustainable blueberry and peach production systems in the southeastern USA. USDA Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP). Requested $7,880,900.
Gasic, K., et al., D.J. Chavez. 2020-2024. Solutions to the Armillaria Root Rot Affecting the U.S. Stone Fruit Industry. USDA-SCRI. Total Funding: $4,972.730.00. UGA Funding: $223,243.00
Lang, G.A. and W. Shane. 2021-23. Orchard Innovations to Sustain Michigan Peach/Nectarine Industry Profitability. USDA-MDARD-SCBGP $90,526.
Lang, G.A. and T. Einhorn. 2020-22. Implementation of Precision Decision Support Systems to Protect and Optimize Michigan Tree Fruit Production. USDA-MDARD-SCBGP $99,119.
Lang, G.A. 2022. Tart and Sweet Cherry Orchard Systems That Optimize Labor Efficiency, Production Consistency, and Fruit Quality. Michigan Cherry Committee. $9,632.
Lang, G.A. 2022. Optimizing Planar Sweet Cherry Orchard Technologies and Efficiencies. International Fruit Tree Association. $8,500.
Lang, G.A. and W. Shane. 2022. Advanced Peach/Nectarine Rootstocks and Orchard Systems. International Fruit Tree Association. $6,000.
Lang, G.A. 2022. Optimizing Future Stone Fruit Production Systems. Michigan State Horticultural Society. $10,362.
Lang, G.A. 2022. Orchard Canopy Environmental Sensors and Bird Protection Resources. Michigan Tree Fruit Commission. $19,080
Lavely, E., G. Lang, and T. Einhorn. 2022-23. Demonstrating Tree Fruit Planar Training System Innovations That Facilitate Labor Efficiencies and New Orchard Technologies Project GREEEN $48,185.
Minas, I., R. Marini, J .Cline, G. Lang, and T. Einhorn. 2022. NC-140 Rootstock Research Trial Coordinators. International Fruit Tree Association. $15,000
Minas, I. (PI), Grant, ‘Sustainable peach orchard soil microbiome management to control replant disease’ USDA/NIFA/Western SARE (2020): $350,000 (PI). awarded: Mar, 2020, start: Sep 1, 2020, end: Aug 31, 2023).
Minas, I. (PI), Grant, ‘Peach cold hardiness monitoring and management for improved grower frost control’ Specialty Block Grants, Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) (2020): $61,236 (PI). awarded: May, 2020, start: Jan 1, 2021, end: November 1, 2022).
Minas, I. (PI), Grant, ‘New training systems and rootstocks to maximize Colorado cherry orchards productivity and fruit quality potential’ Specialty Block Grants, Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) (2020): $53,539 (PI). awarded: May, 2020, start: Jan 1, 2021, end: November 1, 2022).
Minas, I. (PI), Grant, ‘Developing accurate non-destructive technology using Vis-NIRS to assess peach fruit maturity, internal quality and storage related disorders’ Specialty Block Grants, Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) (2021): $90,832 (PI). awarded: May, 2021, start: Jan 1, 2022, end: November 1, 2023).
Minas, I. (PI), Grant, ‘Web-based peach cold hardiness prediction tool for grower frost control informed decision-making’ Specialty Block Grants, Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) (2021): $96,854 (PI). awarded: May, 2022, start: Jan 1, 2023, end: November 1, 2024).
Minas, I. (PI), 2022-2024, ‘XLSOR: Accurate and Non-Destructive Sensor of Fruit Internal Quality and Maturity’ Fuel 2022 - Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (COEDIT) (2022): $185,000 (PI).
Muehlbauer, M. 2022. Evaluation of the Impact of Rootstocks on the Yield and Vigor of Seven-year-old Honeycrisp Trees and Newly Planted Porters Perfection. New Jersey State Horticultural Society. $5,650
Parker, M.L. NC Legislature/Special Bill funding for apple research - $6,000.
Reighard, G. 2022. Guardian® rootstock seed sales revenue. South Carolina Foundation Seed. $272,000.
Robinson, T. 2022. Orchard management systems and rootstocks for improved yield and fruit quality – Sponsored by NY Apple Research and Development Program ($50,000).
Robinson, T. 2022. Designer apple rootstocks – Sponsored by NY Farm Viability Institute. ($90,000).
Robinson, T. 2022. Designer apple rootstocks for NY – Federal Formula Funds ($30,000)
Warmund, M. and M. Kwasniewski. 2020-2022. Optimizing Cultivars and Processing for Hard Cider and Apple wines. MO Dept. of Agriculture $33,398.
Warmund, M. Industry Gift for Tree Fruit Rootstock Research: $2,000.
Xu, H. 2021-24. Effect of rootstock genotype on the efficacy of clean technologies for combatting apple replant disease. J-002642. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.