Annual/Termination Reports:

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Report Information

Participants

First Name Last Name
Shinsuke Agehara
Christie Almeyda
Beatrice Amyotte
Hamid Ashrafi
Amaya Atucha
William Baird
Nahla Bassil
Brent Black
Angelos Deltsidis
Kathy Demchak
Lisa DeVetter
Michael Dossett
Edward Durner
Pat Edger
Mark Ehlenfeldt
Gina Fernandez
Pam Fisher
Eric Gerbrandt
Christelle Guedot
Michael Hardigan
Harlene Hatterman-Valenti
Mark Hoffmann
Dustin Huff
Kim Hummer
Carlos Iglesias
Massimo Iorizzo
Jungmin Lee
Kim Lewers
Claire Luby
Robert Martin
Amanda McWhirt
Jeff Neyhart
Peter Nitzsche
Erica Pate
Penelope Perkins-Veazie
Marvin Pritts
Sushan Ru
Melba Salazar-Gutierrez
Ali Sarkhosh
Becky Sideman
Barbara Smith
Jessica Spencer
Jay Spiers
Eric Stafne
Bernadine Strik
Ioannis Tzanetakis
Courtney Weber
Vance Whitaker
Lena Wilson
Margaret Worthington
Shawn Wright

Brief Summary of Minutes

 

Agenda of the 2021 NCCC 212 Meeting:

Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021

• 10:00AM – 1:30PM EST: State Reports Part 1


• 2:00PM – 4:00PM EST: NCCC 212: NCCC 212 Business meeting


• 4:00PM – 5:30PM EST: SCRI PIP CAP Kick-Off Meeting


• 7:00PM: Social Hour

Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021

• 10:00AM – 12:00PM EST: State Reports Part 2


• 1:00PM – 3:00PM EST: Germplasm Committee Meeting.


• 3:00PM – 4:00PM EST: Virtual tour and Q+A with Pairwise, a horticulture crop genome editing start-up in the triangle.


• 5:00PM – 6:00PM EST: Seminar: “Agricultural Research: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities from an Industry Perspective” with Adrian Percy, the new director of the NCSU Plant Science Initiative.

All state reports, minutes, zoom recordings and full agenda can be found here: https://smallfruits.cals.ncsu.edu/nccc-212-2021/

 

Day 1 Auburn (Alabama) 2021 Report   University of Arkansas 2021 Report   British Columbia 2021 Report   Michigan State University 2021 Report   Mississippi State University 2021 Report   New Hampshire 2021 Report   Rutgers (New Jersey) 2021 Report   Cornell CUAES and NYSAES 2021 Report   North Carolina State University 2021 Report   North Dakota 2021 Report   Oregon State University 2021 Report

Day 2 Penn State 2021 Report   Ontario 2021 Report   Wisconsin-Madison 2021 Report   USDA-ARS Beltsville 2021 Report   Utah 2021 Report   USDA-ARS HCRU Corvallis 2021 Report   USDA-ARS HCRU Appendix   USDA-NCGR Corvallis Report   Washington State University 2021 Report

 

British Columbia: works directly with the growers' organizations; BC Blueberry Council, Raspberry Industry Development Council, and BC Strawberry Growers Association. Pathology projects for blueberry and raspberry for fruit rot, integrating host resistance and alternatives, and monitoring arthropod pests. Other projects for blueberry and raspberry for non-traditional crop inputs, new blueberry cultivar challenges, Spotted Wing Drosophila pest management, non-chemical Vole Control, spray-induced gene silencing of blueberry scorch and chock viruses, Plant Growth Regulators for blueberry, PCR diagnostics for plant-parasitic nematodes, identify novel viruses in blueberry, european foulbrood in honey bees pollinating blueberry, fruit quality in blueberry, IPM guides, reduced nitrogen rates in commercial blueberry, and managing berry root health. Breeding programs for raspberry and blueberry had several challenges and accomplishments.

Michigan State is looking for collaborators for blueberry stem gall wasp (Pat Edgar). Genomic development for blueberry and cranberry. Genomic resources for strawberry are publicly available (see full notes for links), and five new publications.

Auburn (Alabama) introduced two new colleagues; a new breeder and plant physiologist. Cooperative projects are ongoing with UC Davis, assessment of muscadine and advanced selection cultivars, evaluating performance of table grapes, performance of UC Davis developed Pierce's Disease resistance, evaluations of rootstock for sustainable hybrid bunch grape production, assessment of UGA blueberry breeding program new releases.

Mississippi State collaboration request for germplasm that can withstand 100 inches of annual rain. Research in renovation pruning of blueberry, evaluating blackberry cultivars for tolerance to white drupelet disorder, additional nitrogen application reduced white drupelet disorder in blackberry, breeding of Pierce’s Disease tolerant and resistant grapes and muscadines. Two thornless blackberries. Bunch grapes have a graduate student working on wine production. Passionfruit, newly working with the USDA, collaboration efforts.

New Hampshire is evaluating seedless table grapes under VSP and Munson, and newer varieties were added. Ongoing work with production systems in strawberries; winter protection with row covers, testing low tunnels, and updating the Strawberry Production Guide. Fig production interest as a viable specialty crop.

Rutgers (New Jersey) is working on a patent and no longer has a breeder. Goldenberry had 18 strains identified, approximately 125 growers interested, being attempted in high tunnel, Sustainable Production Guide Free online PDF at the end of the year. Strawberry germplasm development, longday/day neutral, flower mapping with nitrogen affects and teaching growers how to flow map (see full notes for link to videos).

North Carolina State blackberry and raspberry has a breeding program looking at post harvest, Pairwise study with genetic focus in Rubus, long cane trials raspberry, blackberry trials of USDA cultivars on-farm, reflective groundcovers enhancing blackberry canopy light distribution, and evaluation of gibberellic acid and prohexadione calcium for cane management. Blueberry VacciniumCAP genetic study for fruit characteristics using QTL analysis, FFAR seeding solutions program, breeding and molecular genetic program, evaluation of selections for splitting, self-fertility, and fruit quality traits. Grapes had establishment of PD resistant cultivar trials, fresh market muscadine cultivar trials, Precise Indoor Vine Conditioning to improve grape flowering, evaluation of trunk disease, developed an under-vine crop guide, and fruit composition of muscadine. Strawberry development and integration of next generation propagation practices (PIP-CAP), genome wide association studies in octoploid biparental population discover QTLs for hemibiotrophic and necrotrophic infection resistance to Colletotrichum acutatum and C. gloeosporioides, breeding and germplasm screening, evaluation of cultivars and LCN advanced selections, and evaluation of pathogen and weed control efficacy of heat releasing substances in combination with steam. Elderberry received a small grant for funding. Goumi berry suitability project.

Cornell (CUAES and NYSAES) reported climate concerns. Strawberry does not show a difference in plastic covering types and pre-planting in greenhouses showed an increased yield of 77%. Strawberry research on the effect of plastic low tunnels on natural enemies and pollinators, sugar content influenced by temperature during fruit development, and U-pick farms best practices during COVID-19 pandemic. Breeding program for raspberry was an outdoor production, and strawberry low tunnels experienced deer pressure. Patents for strawberry plants ‘Dickens’, raspberry plant ‘Crimson Treasure’, and one pending. Production of early plant growth had better yield, research on strawberry crown plugs, and performance in cold climate plasticulture production.

University of Georgia completed projects for objective 1 were to develop small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs, and productivity and postharvest quality trials of strawberry. Strawberry variety trial project for potential for southeastern production at harvest and postharvest. Ongoing projects for objective 3 were to evaluate pre- and postharvest fruit quality components, alternative atmosphere treatments in muscadine, objective 4 to identify opportunities and collaborate on extension resources, and online training bilingual series in postharvest handling and food safety of small fruits.

University of Arkansas had historic low/cold temperatures that impacted crops. Blackberry breeding program developed cultivars, Prime-Ark® Horizon new selection, novel dwarf program run by Margaret Worthington, molecular breeding activities, and the GWAS tetraploid project. Blackberry projects were Pairwise GWAS and collaboration trial, evaluation of gibberellic acid and prohexadione calcium, comparison of rotating cross arm trellis and standard T-trellis for pest management, nitrogen rate fertility trial, monitoring Broad Mite and Spotted Wing Drosophila, evaluation of pre-emergent herbicides and greenhouse screening, intelligent soft robotic gripper for fresh-market berry harvesting, cultivars assessment of quality traits for UA system, identify attributes and harvest practices that impact UA fresh-market, and evaluation of harvest date on flavor and volatile attributes of fresh-market. Blueberry have a new cultivar. Table grapes and Muscadines have release of wine grapes ‘Indulgence’ and ‘Dazzle’, muscadine cultivar development program, muscadines ‘Carlos’ and ‘Noble’ were cold hardy, continuing to seed cross with Jeff Bloodworth, evaluation of rooting protocol for hardwood cuttings of muscadines, evaluating postharvest quality attributes of fresh-market muscadines, Arkansas Quality Wine Program, and evaluate use of non-Saccharomyces yeast in wine fermentation. Strawberry research on row cover and planting dates for production, variety trial, evaluation of Promax and Zap, foliar fungicide termination timing, and Southeastern Strawberry School Webinar Series teaching resource. Open discussion of the heat effects on blackberry yield and fruit development from multiple participants (see full notes).

North Dakota had The Germplasm Enhancement Project focus on V. riparia for winter hardiness, two pre-release. Juneberry collected native biotypes for nursery evaluation, and continued to evaluate thirty-one biotypes and fourteen named cultivars, looking at ways of propagation. Chokeberry testing for resistance to X-disease. Grapes had devastating dieback of almost all cultivars. Blackberry and Raspberry had a grant to evaluate integrated Spotted Wing Drosophila management in red raspberries. Small Fruit has a PhD student continuing to evaluate SWD distribution and presence. Extreme weather conditions had abrupt changes of 80 degree swing in a single day; into the 60s and dips to below freezing.

Oregon State University objective 1 to develop improved small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation; USDA-ARS cooperative breeding program, and new blueberry and caneberry breeders hired. Objective 2 to develop practices for small fruit production tailored for climatic and market needs of growers; blueberry, raspberry and blackberry, strawberry, wine grapes, and integrated pest management. Objective 3 to evaluate pre- and postharvest fruit quality components including enhanced flavor, texture/firmness, shelf-life, and phytonutrients; blueberry. Objective 4 to identify opportunities and collaborate on the development of extension resources for multistate, regional, national, and/or international audiences; extension project in new leaf nutrient standards for blueberry in western OR, extension publications (berries, grapes, and SW), online education for industry (blueberry production physiology course, five pruning modules for berries and table grapes, and vineyard management), mManagement techniques to optimize soil pH and nutrient availability in organic blueberry (see full notes).

Penn State Strawberry had outgrowth of SCRI project on plastic covers, two projects on  anthracnose (characterizing fruit and crown rot fungi and identifying weeds host of fruit and crown), and pestalotia issue in a local nursery which produces 2 million plug plants. Raspberry research in containers (see full notes). Chemical Ecologist looking for Blackberry breeder connection.

Ontario Strawberry anthracnose resistance project, and crown size evaluation project. Early alert of airborne fungal disease and the determination of fungicide resistance using air sampling monitoring. Blueberry distribution of four major parasitic nematodes. The Strawberry, Raspberry, and Blueberry trial network is ongoing.

Wisconsin-Madison Cranberry fruit maturity relationship to fruit firmness, wild pollinators improve pollination with native wildflower planting, evaluation of new product to increase frost tolerance in buds, VacciniumCAP: genetics used to improve cultivars fruit quality, phenotyping and breeding, analysis of cold responsive genes in leaves and buds, Raspberry Pi powered digital system used for tracking growth and development, and effects of ericoid mycorrhizal fungi on performance of V. macrocarpon and V. oxycoccos under antibiotic stresses related to climate change. Blueberry VacciniumCAP: genetics used to improve cultivar fruit quality. Grapes had an assessment of mass trapping for the management of social wasps in vineyards, new attract-and-kill management strategy for Japanese beetles in vineyards, and supporting table grape production for the state. Raspberry had an impact of mulch treatments of SWD on fruit yield and quality. Strawberry had transitioned to organic day-neutral strawberry production and trap cropping to improve tarnished plant bug management.

USDA-ARS Beltsville had a mild-winter, affected resources due to pandemic, and the entire region had big yields. A novel cicada invasion. Strawberry review of specific cultivars; ‘Cordial’, ‘Flavorfest’, and ‘Keepsake’. USDA postdoc position in genomic selection in blueberry (see full notes).

Utah Grapes had a cultivar trial. Elderberry had Aggieblue^TM Rendezvous released, evaluation planting, and some collapse shortly after harvest. Raspberry had high tunnels used and cultivar comparison. Strawberry had cultivar comparison, organic systems (Jennifer Reeve), and WSARE organic adaptation. Peripheral things were BMSB collaboration on a multistate project (several parasitic organisms identified), SWD not a major problem, SCRI grant on tart cherries (looking for graduate students), and the Bringhrst biography is now published.

Washington State is looking for an Entomologist (see full notes). A heat wave promoted loss and prompted heat-stress analysis. Resiliency in Rubus and Ribes Cultivation 2023 Symposium in OR (see full notes). Raspberry breeding objectives (machine harvestability, high yield, fruit firmness and integrity, root rot tolerance, and RBDV resistance), review of cultivars sold, IQF performance of Cascade Premier and WSU 2188 cultivars. International news of tech transfer of material with the UK. Blueberry had a cold hardiness model available soon (see full notes), mummy berry ascospore released model (beta tested in 2022), soil science with nitrogen (N) mineralization, and Decision Aid System (DAS). Honey bee stocking density effects on crop visitation (see full notes). Raspberry and Strawberry soil-biodegradable and non-degradable plastic mulches; free training available, website resources, newsletter, and social media  (see full notes).

USDA-ARS HCRU Corvallis Blueberry breeding program assessed quality and set up grower trials. Projects; Vaccinium CAP to identify DNA markers associated with fruit characteristics, breeding insights for genomic selections, evaluating vaccinium germplasm for tolerances. Blueberry breeding program (genomic selection with marker data, had effects of fertigation and granular application of phosphorus fertilizers on mineral nutrition and root colonization by mycorrhizal fungi, comparison of methods in applying boron fertilizers, Biostimulants comprehensive management strategies, mitigating heat damage via tools and practices, biochar used as an alternative soil amendment for production, maintaining optimal root temperature, drought strategies, ion-specific limitations of various salts, substrate production: irrigation and cost and benefits, and fertigation practices for increasing calcium content and improving fruit quality and shelf life. Raspberry pulsed drip irrigation increased growth and fruit production, working with one releasing one selection, NCGR project goal is creating markers for fingerprinting raspberry germplasm, and nematode tolerance in germplasm. Blackberry is working on releasing three selections, developed new crop coefficients for irrigating trailing, and the hybrids showed some potential for heat resistance. Pairwise group: creating markers for different GWAS studies (sequencing data) and important research on chromosome behavior with hexaploid through dodecaploid.

Virus Database for NCPN crops (Bob Martin) the program is creating a virus database for the crop database to include berry crops, tree fruits, grapes, hops, sweet potatoes, roses, and citrus. Variables are geographic distribution, how it spreads, validated tests, and timing for sample testing. Collaboration request for the group to share images; blueberry disease in different cultivars (i.e., red ring spot; brown leaves curls, etc.). Blueberry used HTS to identify viruses, found ludia virus (~302/600 tested positive) and BBA (widespread in the Midwest), with PCR testing being used.

USDA-NCGR Corvallis Rubus had developed two fingerprinting sets for red raspberry, fine mapping black raspberry aphid resistance, analysis of multi-environment trial for black raspberry quality traits, and GWAS study by phenotyping diverse Rubus species and cultivars. Riber, Lonicera, and Sambucus: developing a Ribes fingerprinting set for germplasm management, expanding blue honeysuckle collection, and researching pollen incompatibility and developing seed germination protocols in divers Sambucus germplasm. Vaccinium confirming identification of blueberry cultivars by DNA fingerprinting, determining amount of unreduced pollen for divers species, evaluating germplasm (heat, drought, and cold) tolerance, phenotyping blueberry for fruit quality traits, developing a high throughput genotyping platform for blueberry and cranberry, assisting Breeding Insight (BI) in enabling genomic selection in blueberry, and testing Allegro Targeted Genotyping for blueberry genome wide association. Fragaria; assessing genetic diversity in the cultivated strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa) collection at the National Clonal Germplasm Repository (see full notes for search access). evaluating genotype x environment interaction for predicting SSC in strawberry, and phenotyping diverse strawberry cultivars in Corvallis, Oregon.

Business Meeting Minutes:

Agenda for NCCC 212 Business Meeting:

Nov 2, 2021. 2-4PM EST

Chair: Mark Hoffmann

Secretary: Lisa DeVetter (volunteered)

Minutes: Taken by Lisa DeVetter and NC State Communication Team

 

Old Business:

• Review/amendments/approval of 2020 minutes - approved by Gina Fernandez and seconded by Lisa DeVetter


• Review of 2020 business meeting agenda – no additions; was not available

 

New Business:

• New reporting format: Discussion of new report Template (Vance). We had several people complaining about the reporting format, due to two reasons: a) too short; b) not inclusive (projects over several crops e.g.)
  
  
  
  • Vance Baird reviewed NC Regional Multi-State Project/Committee Annual Report requirements – emphasized short, succinct reports that emphasize collaborations and accessible to the general public
  
  
  • Vance Baird suggested each state representative extract most salient, top-level topics under each objective to give chair more focus to condense into a final annual report
  
  
  • Margaret Worthington suggested skipping reports and just submitting publications and a short PPT that is shared during the meeting
  
  
  • Penny Perkins-Veazie suggested a short and long report format (short report will be to aid chair in the final annual report)
  
  
  • Mark Hoffmann suggested going back to reporting by NCCC 212 objective followed by short impact statement, still list publications, possibly omit listing grants; Gina Fernandez added that each state/institutional lead can then highlight the most important projects or accomplishments per report
  
  
  • Vance Baird suggested an executive summary for each state/institutional report to aid the chair in creating a final annual report – emphasis on accomplishments, not activities
  
  
  • Nahla Victor Bassil suggested creating a Google Doc using the specific reporting format
  
  
  • NC Regional Multi-State Project/Committee Annual Report Reporting format: https://68e8efec-fd4d-4588-ad94-5d9e5e07218a.filesusr.com/ugd/4081a5_18226943c6564ef594a002c44a32266e.pdf
  
  
  • Margaret Worthington suggested not listing every presentation, just major workshops or events
  
  
  • Vance Baird added to Margaret’s statement – summarize impact of presentations (e.g., number of participants or presentations made at the international, national, rational, state, or local level)
  
  
  • Vance Baird suggested not worrying about the equipment statement
  
  
  • Brent Black stated he appreciated the long report because it helps him see what is going on elsewhere in the nation with regards to berry crop research; suggested a cover page executive summary that gives state/institutional highlights, then keeping the longer report after for those that benefit from the long report content; let the chair pull together highlights for final annual report; publications and other activities could be an appendix
  
  
  • Vance Baird mentioned publications listed can be duplicative and there should be efforts to avoid this so the chair doesn’t have to remove duplications
  
  
  • Massimo Iorizzo suggested collaborations be reflected in peer-reviewed publications and possibly grants
  
  
  • Vance Baird agreed 1-page executive summary by category or objective is a good idea and will help the chair collate information
  
  
  
  

Accomplishments

<h3>Following Objectives were addressed through collaborative projects:</h3><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>Objective 1</strong> - Develop small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs.</li><br /> <li><strong>Objective 2</strong> - Develop practices for small fruit production tailored for climatic and market needs of growers.</li><br /> <li><strong>Objective 3</strong> - Evaluate pre- and postharvest fruit quality components, including enhanced flavor, texture/firmness, shelf-life and phytonutrients.</li><br /> <li><strong>Objective 4</strong> - Identify opportunities and collaborate on the development of extension resources for multistate, regional, national and/or international audience</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <h3>Short-term Outcomes:</h3><br /> <p>Due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, this meeting was held entirely virtual, using the online platform Zoom. A pre-meeting survey was conducted, in which more than 70% of respondents preferred the online format, due to concerns over Covid-19. The meeting was attended by individuals from 22 institutions, similar to the 23 institutions that attended in 2020, and significantly up to the last in-person meeting with 16 institutions attending in 2019. Due to nationwide relaxing Covid-19 regulations over most of 2021, research efforts could continue and even excel.<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> A main concern that was voiced in almost every report is the negative impact of severe weather situations (heat, rain, freeze, frost) on crop development, research and breeding programs across the country!</span></strong> The group voiced concern about future resiliency of fruit producing industry and discussed thoughts on research efforts to mitigate effects of climate change. Several collaborative projects are in progress in this group, and results are timely disseminated among stakeholders in research, extension and industry.</p><br /> <h3>Outputs:</h3><br /> <p>This project has resulted in the evaluation of germplasm and release of at least 7 new strawberry, blackberry, and bunch grape cultivars in the past 2 years and there are at least 10 institutions conducting collaborative cultivar trials. The NCCC-212 collaborations have also resulted in the development of a number of genetic resources and enhanced germplasm evaluation. For example, the USDA-ARS is working with UC Davis and MSU to develop tools and resources for strawberry breeding including a high quality reference genome. In addition we have a very wide reaching collaboration led by the USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository (NCGR) personnel and Univ. Ark, WSU, BC Berry Cultivar Development, Cornell, University, NCSU, OSU, UC Davis, UFL, MSU, IFAPA (Spain), and others have worked together to identify important candidate genes (blackberry), fingerprinting sets based on SSR&rsquo;s (raspberry, blackberry and blueberry), genetic map for insect resistance in black raspberry, conduct Rubus diversity and GWAS analysis, assist with genomic selection (blueberry). The USDA NIFA Vacinnium CAP funded project led by NCSU is working with multiple US and two foreign institutions to understand and develop resources to improve fruit quality traits and metabolite understanding of blueberries. Most of these outputs have been published in peer reviewed journals. In addition the Canadian institutions have a collaborative project within the country, called the Canadian Berry Trial Network, where they trial small fruit germplasm in BC, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Many institutions reported negative impacts due to weather incidents including the heat dome in the PNW and record lows in Arkansas. Research focused on challenges in small fruit production are numerous within the NCCC-212. For example, several institutions are evaluating the impact of pests that are emerging in their state or region, or developing resistance to chemical controls. Research in the use of high and low tunnels for strawberry and caneberry production is ongoing in several states. Research on cultural methods to mitigate frost and freeze damage (e.g. in grapes) as well as flood damage is ongoing. Extension resources on mitigation and management of catastrophic weather events were published. Work is also ongoing at several institutions looking at soil disinfestation for strawberry production. In addition, several studies at Oregon State University illustrate the need to conduct long term research that has impactful findings that are useful to growers. Efforts to evaluate non-traditional small fruits as alternative crops are ongoing, including passion fruit, goldenberries, Juneberries, chokecherries as well as elderberry and Ribes. Finally, <strong>three stakeholder driven SCRI projects are currently underway</strong> in this group:</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>The 2019 awarded Vac-CAP project (PD: Massimo Iorizzo, NCSU), with focus on the development of fruit quality traits in Vaccinium crops.</li><br /> <li>The 2020 awarded SCRI CAP High-resolution nutrient vineyard management project (PD: Markus Keller, Univ. of Washington).</li><br /> <li>The 2021 awarded Strawberry PIP-CAP project (PD: Mark Hoffmann, NCSU) focuses on the development and integration of controlled environment strawberry propagation technology.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p>The small fruit industries in both the US and Canada have benefited from release of new cultivars, ongoing research and improved cultural practices as a result of activities conducted by members of the NCCC-212. Almost all collaborative projects in the group entail extension components, disseminating the information to our stakeholders and industry partners.</p><br /> <p>See publications at the end of this document.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <h1><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Activities - Collaborative projects:</span></h1><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <h3>&nbsp;</h3><br /> <h3>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blackberry and Raspberry:</h3><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Developing two fingerprinting sets in red raspberry: Jason Zurn, Mandie Driskill, Kim Hummer, Nahla Bassil, USDA ARS NCGR-Corvallis; Chad Finn, Jana Lee, USDA ARS HCRU-Corvallis, OR; Michael Dossett, BC Berry Cultivar Development Inc. (in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), Agassiz, Canada. Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Fine mapping black raspberry aphid resistance to the North American large raspberry aphid: Christina Mulch, Kelly Vining, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR; Nahla Bassil, Jill Bushakra, USDA ARS NCGR-Corvallis, OR; Chad Finn, Jana Lee, USDA ARS HCRU-Corvallis, OR; Michael Dossett, BC Berry Cultivar Development Inc. (in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), Agassiz, Canada.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Analysis of a multi-environment trial for black raspberry quality traits: Nahla Bassil, USDA ARS NCGR-Corvallis, OR.; Michael Dossett, BC Berry Cultivar Development Inc. (in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), Agassiz, Canada; Chad Finn, ARS HCRU-Corvallis, OR. Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>GWAS/GXE study by phenotyping diverse Rubus species and cultivars: Jill Bushakra, Nahla Bassil, and Kim Hummer, USDA ARS NCGR-Corvallis OR; Pairwise Plants, Watsonville, CA; Courtney Weber, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; Gina Fernandez, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC; Margaret Worthington, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR; Michael Dossett, BC Berry Cultivar Development Inc. (in partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada), Agassiz, Canada.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Evaluation of USDA-ARS HCRU advanced selections or cultivars of blackberry and raspberry with OSU Bernadine Strik, WSU Wendy Hoashi-Erhardt , BC Berry Cultivar Development Inc., Michael Dossett, UTU Brent Black and NCSU Gina Fernandez. Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Tools for Polyploids: Development of a Community Resource: USDA-NIFA SCRI. Byrne, TAMU; Worthington, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture; many others</li><br /> <li>Evaluation of Gibberellic Acid and Prohexadione Calcium for Cane Management in Novel and Standard Height Blackberries: Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium. Worthington, McWhirt, Johns, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture; Kon, NC State University. Obj 2.</li><br /> <li>Preliminary evaluations of timing and rates of prohexadione calcium on blackberry : Arkansas Dept of Ag- Specialty Crop Block&nbsp;.McWhirt - University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Kon- NC State University&nbsp;Obj 2</li><br /> <li>Blackberry Nitrogen Rate Fertility Trial&nbsp;McWhirt- University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Fernandez- NC State University. Obj 2</li><br /> <li>Development of Markers for Raspberry Breeding. Hamid Ashrafi, Katie-Sheehan Lust, Gina Fernandez, <a href="mailto:hhhysong@ncsu.edu">Helena Hysong</a> and Pairwise Inc. Obj 1</li><br /> <li>Polyethylene and biodegradable plastic mulches for improved establishment of raspberry planted as tissue culture transplants. 2018-2022. L.W DeVetter, B. Madrid, H. Zhang, C. Miles, C. Benedict, S. Watkinson, Washington State University (WSU), Mount Vernon, WA; I.A. Zasada, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; S. Ghimire, University of Connecticut, Vernon, CT. Obj 2</li><br /> <li>Impacts of mycorrhizal fungal inoculants and fertilizer sources on red raspberry. 2019-2021. Lu, Q, and L.W. DeVetter, WSU, Mount Vernon, WA; and R. Bunn and E. Whitney, Western WA University, Bellingham, WA. Obj 2</li><br /> <li>Evaluation of red raspberry selections for yield and fruit quality in the Pacific Northwest. 1986-ongoing. W. Hoashi-Erhardt, WSU, Puyallup, WA; L.W. DeVetter, WSU, Mount Vernon, WA; B. Strik and P. Jones, Oregon State University (OSU), North Aurora OR; M. Hardigan, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR; M. Dossett, BC Blueberry Council, Abbotsford, BC.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Evaluation of adaptation of red raspberry selections to machine harvesting and in grower trials. 2003-ongoing. W. Hoashi-Erhardt, WSU, Puyallup, WA; M. Hardigan, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR; M. Dossett, BC Blueberry Council, Abbotsford, BCObj 1.</li><br /> <li>Evaluation of performance of red raspberry cultivars to individual quick frozen processing. 2020-2023. Tom Walters, Walters Ag Research, Anacortes, WA; W. Hoashi-Erhardt, WSU, Puyallup, WA.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Genomic prediction for quantitative resistance to root lesion nematode in raspberry. 2021-2024. W. Hoashi-Erhardt, WSU, Puyallup, WA; I. Zasada and M. Hardigan, USDA-ARS Corvallis, OR; M. Dossett, BC Blueberry Council, Abbotsford, BC.Obj 1.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <h3>&nbsp;</h3><br /> <h3>&nbsp;</h3><br /> <h3>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blueberry and Huckleberry:</h3><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Confirming identity of blueberry cultivars by DNA Fingerprinting. Nahla Bassil, Kim Hummer, April Nyberg, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Ozgecan Yalcin, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Determining amount of unreduced pollen for diverse Vaccinium species. Kim Hummer USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Ryan Contreras, Sunny Green, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Evaluating Vaccinium germplasm for heat tolerance, drought tolerance, and cold tolerance. Todd Anderson, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR; Nahla Bassil, Kim Hummer USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Scott Orr, Dave Bryla, Claire Luby, Michael Hardigan, USDA ARS HCRU, Corvallis, OR.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Phenotyping blueberry for fruit quality traits. Nahla Bassil, Kim Hummer, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Marti Pottorff, Massimo Iorizzo, Penelope Perkins-Veazie, Mary Ann Lila, Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC; Ted Mackey, USDA ARS HCRU, Corvallis, OR.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Developing a high throughput genotyping platform for blueberry and cranberry. Nahla Bassil, Mandie Driskill, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Massimo Iorizzo, Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC; Patrick Edger, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI; Patricio Munoz, Horticultural Science Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; David Chagne, Plant &amp; Food Research Limited, Palmerston North, New Zealand.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Assisting Breeding Insight (BI) in enabling genomic selection in blueberry. Nahla Bassil, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Dongyan Zhao, Moira Sheehan, Department of Plant Biology, Cornell University; Amanda Hulse-Kemp, USDA ARS GBRU, Raleigh, NC; Jodi Humann, Dorrie Main, Department of Horticulture, Washington State University, Pullman, WA.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Testing Allegro Targeted Genotyping for blueberry genome wide association. Nahla Bassil, USDA ARS NCGR-Corvallis, OR; Amanda Hulse-Kemp, , USDA ARS GBRU, Raleigh, NC; Lauren Redpath, Rishi Aryal, and Hamid Ashrafi, Horticultural Science Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Optimizing blueberry pollination to ensure future yields. 2020-2024. R. Isaacs and M. Milbrath, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI; L.W. DeVetter, WSU, Mount Vernon, WA; S. Galinato, WSU, Pullman, WA; R. Malinger, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; A. Melathopoulos, OSU, Corvallis, OR.</li><br /> <li>Improving machine harvest efficiency and fruit quality for fresh market blueberry. 2018- 2022. L.W. DeVetter and Y. Cai, WSU, Mount Vernon, WA; S. Sankaran and C. Zhang, WSU, Pullman, WA; J. Chen, University of Georgia, Athens, GA; W. Yang, OSU, Aurora, OR; F. Takeda, USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, WV; S. Korthuis, B. Foote, and K Van Weerdhuizen, Oxbo, Lynden, WA.</li><br /> <li>Management techniques to optimize soil pH and nutrient availability in organic highbush blueberry grown east of the Cascade Range. 2019-2023. S. Lukas, OSU, Hermiston, OR; L.W. DeVetter, WSU, Mount Vernon, WA; J. Davenport and G. Hoheisel, WSU, Prosser, WA; S. Galinato, WSU, Pullman, WA, D. Bryla, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR; B. Strik, D. Sullivan, and K. Trippe, OSU, Corvallis, OR.</li><br /> <li>Optimizing the management of mummy berry using an online decision support tool. 2021-2023. C. Mattupalli, T. Peever, and L.W. DeVetter, WSU, Mount Vernon, WA; M. Cucak, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA; and D. Harteveld, formerly at Wageningen University, Netherlands.</li><br /> <li>​​USDA Breeding Insights Initiative &ndash; Blueberry (study in progress) C. Luby, N. Bassil, M.A. Hardigan. USDA-ARS; D. Zhao, M. Sheehan, Cornell University, Department of Plant Biology; A. Hulse-Kemp, USDA-ARS; J. Humann, Dorrie Main, Washington State University, Department of Horticulture.</li><br /> <li>​​Vaccinium CAP Project- Discover DNA markers and fruit characteristics that maximize industry profitability and match consumer preferences in blueberry (ongoing) C. Luby, N. Bassil, T. Mackey, USDA ARS Corvallis, OR; Marti Pottorff, Massimo Iorizzo, Penelope Perkins-Veazie, Plants for Human Health Institute, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC.</li><br /> <li>Comprehensive Management Strategies for Use of Biostimulants in Blueberry. Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research/Oregon Blueberry Commission. 2015-2021. David Bryla, USDA-ARS HCRU, Corvallis, OR; Oscar Vargas (former graduate student), Dole SA, Santiago, Chile; Alex Gregory (graduate student), Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR</li><br /> <li>Tools and practices for mitigating heat damage in blueberries. Oregon and Washington Blueberry Commissions, 2015-2021. Joy Yang (former graduate student), Sierra Cascade Nursery, Ballico, CA; David Bryla, USDA-ARS HCRU, Corvallis, OR; Bernadine Strik, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR; Troy Peters, Washington State University, Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, Prosser, WA.</li><br /> <li>​​Use of biochar as an alternative soil amendment for conventional and organic production of northern highbush blueberry. Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research/USDA NIFA Organic Transition program. 2015-2022. Bryan Sales (former graduate student), University of North Carolina, Pembroke, NC; David Bryla, Jerry Weiland, and Carolyn Scagel, USDA-ARS HCRU, Corvallis, OR; Kristin Trippe, USDA-ARS FSCRU, Corvallis, OR; Shikha Singh (postdoc), Scott Lukas, Oregon State University Hermiston Agricultural Research &amp; Extension Center, Hermiston, WA; Bernadine Strik and Dan Sullivan, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.</li><br /> <li>Maintaining optimal root temperatures in highbush blueberry. Rui Machado, University of &Eacute;vora, &Eacute;vora, Portugal; David Bryla, USDA-ARS HCRU, Corvallis, OR.</li><br /> <li>​​Fertigation Practices for Increasing Calcium Content and Improving Fruit Quality and Shelf Life of Conventional and Organic Blueberries. Oregon and Washington Blueberry Commissions. 2021-2022. David Bryla, USDA-ARS HCRU, Corvallis, OR; Wei Yang, Oregon State University, North Willamette Research and Extension Center, Aurora, OR; Lisa DeVetter, Washington State University, Mt. Vernon NW Washington Research and Extension Center, Mount Vernon, WA.</li><br /> <li>Performance and Economics of Electric Weed Control in Organic Perennial Crops: A Multiregional approach (study in progress, year 1 of 3) M.L. Moretti, L. Brewer. A. Formiga, E. Chernoh, B.D. Hanson, B. Goodrich, L.M. Sosnoskie Oregon State University, UC Davis, and Cornell University</li><br /> <li>Assessment of Performance of the UGA Blueberry Breeding Program New Releases, focusing on Rabbiteye Blueberry Cultivars. E. Coneva, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, and Scott NeSmith (retired), University of Georgia, Griffin, GA.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <ol start="3"><br /> <li><strong>Grapes:</strong></li><br /> </ol><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>High-Resolution Vineyard Nutrient Management. Markus Keller, Department of Horticulture, Washington State University; Qin Zhang, Center for Precision &amp; Automated Agricultural Systems, Washington State University; Terry Bates, Lake Erie Research and Extension Lab, Cornell AgriTech; R. Paul Schreiner*, Horticulture Crops Research Unit, USDA-ARS; Patricia A. Skinkis*, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University; Matthew Fidelibus, Department of Viticulture, University of California Cooperative Extension, UC Davis; Tony Wolf, School of Plant &amp; Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech; Justine Vanden Heuvel, Horticulture Section School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University; Manoj Karkee, Department of Biological Systems Engineering, Washington State University; Alireza Pourreza, Department of Biological &amp; Agricultural Engineering, University of California Cooperative Extension, UC Davis; Jan van Aardt, Chester F. Carson Center for Imaging Science, Rochester Institute of Technology; Amanda Stewart, Department of Food Science &amp; Technology, Virginia Tech; Jim Harbertson, School of Food Science, Washington State University; A. John Woodill, Socio-Environmental Analysis (SEA) Lab, Oregon State University. *Member of Oregon Wine Research Institute. The project is funded NIFA-SCRI. Obj. 2, 3 and 4.</li><br /> <li>Establishment of fresh market muscadine cultivar trials in North Carolina. Hoffmann, M., Volk, E., Spencer, J., Ballington, J., Bland, T. (NCSU) in collaboration with Worthington, M. (Univ. Ark), Bloodoworth, J. and Conner, P. (UGA). Funded by NC Grape and Wine Council; Obj. 1, 2 and 4.</li><br /> <li>Development of an Under-Vine Cover Crop Guide. Snyder, E., Hoffmann, M. (NCSU); Gisie, G. (NMSU), Hatch, T. (Virginia Tech) (2021-2022). Funded by the Southern Region Small Fruits Consortium. Obj. 4;</li><br /> <li>Evaluation of a Rooting Protocol for Hardwood Cuttings of Muscadine Grapes: Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium. Worthington, Buck, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture; Conner, University of Georgia. Obj. 2</li><br /> <li>Impact of soil on hardy grapes and wine quality. H. Hatterman-Valenti (NDSU), Clar (UM).</li><br /> <li>Use of biochar as an alternative soil amendment for conventional and organic production of northern highbush blueberry. Northwest Center for Small Fruits. Research/USDA NIFA Organic Transition program. 2015-2022. Bryan Sales (former graduate student), University of North Carolina, Pembroke, NC; David Bryla, Jerry Weiland, and Carolyn Scagel, USDA-ARS HCRU, Corvallis, OR; Kristin Trippe, USDA-ARS FSCRU, Corvallis, OR; Shikha Singh (postdoc), Scott Lukas, Oregon State University Hermiston Agricultural Research &amp; Extension Center, Hermiston, WA; Bernadine Strik and Dan Sullivan, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Obj. 2 and 4.</li><br /> <li>Performance of UC Davis Developed Pierces Disease (PD) Resistant 87.5% V. vinifera Grapes in AL. E. Coneva, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, and Andy Walker, UC Davis. Obj. 1, Obj. 4.</li><br /> <li>Evaluation of UC Davis Developed Pierces Disease (PD) Resistant 94% V. vinifera Grapes in AL and developing a technology for sustainable production. E. Coneva, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, and Andy Walker, UC Davis. Obj.1, Obj. 2, Obj. 4.</li><br /> <li>Assessment of newly Developed Muscadine Grape Cultivars and Advanced Selections in Alabama. E. Coneva, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, Patrick Conner, UGA, and Margaret Worthington, University of Arkansas. Obj. 1, Obj. 4</li><br /> <li>Evaluation of Performance of Newly Bred Seedless Table Grape Selections from the University of Arkansas Breeding Lines. E. Coneva, Auburn University and John Clark, University of Arkansas. Obj 1, Obj 4.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <h3>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ribes:</h3><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><em>Developing a </em>Ribes<em> fingerprinting set for germplasm management</em>. Kim Hummer, Nahla Bassil, Jill Bushakra, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Anton Alvarez, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. Obj 1.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <h3>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strawberry:</h3><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><em>Assessing genetic diversity in the cultivated strawberry (</em>Fragaria &times;ananassa<em>) collection at the National Clonal Germplasm Repository. </em>Jason Zurn, Nahla Bassil, Kim Hummer, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Michael Hardigan, UC Davis, CA. Obj 1.</li><br /> <li><em>Evaluating genotype x environment interactions for predicting SSC in strawberry</em>. Jason Zurn, Nahla Bassil, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Mulusew Ali, Craig Hardner University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD, Australia; Vance Whitaker, University of Florida, Wimauma, FL; Chad Finn, USDA ARS HCRU, Corvallis, OR; Jim Hancock, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI; Iraida Amaya, IFAPA, Malaga, Spain; Helen Cockerton, Richard Harrison, NIAB-EMR, East Malling, United Kingdom; Lise Mahoney, Tom Davis, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; Jodi Neal, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Nambour, Australia. Obj 1.</li><br /> <li><em>Phenotyping diverse strawberry cultivars in Corvallis, Oregon.</em> Kim Hummer, Nahla Bassil, Jason Zurn, Gabriel Flores, and Ryan King, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Todd Anderson, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.Obj 1.</li><br /> <li>Joint Strawberry Breeding. Kim Lewers, USDA, Beltsville, MD; Vance Whitaker, UFL, Wimauma, FL.Obj 1</li><br /> <li>Genome Wide Association Studies in an Octoploid Strawberry Biparental Population Discover QTLs for Hemibiotrophic and Necrotrophic Infection Resistance to Colletotrichum acutatum and C. gloeosporioides. Chacon, J.G., Olukolu, B. (University of Tennessee) , Iorrizo, M., Louws, F.J. &amp; Fernandez, G.Obj 1</li><br /> <li>Development of high-quality reference genome for the octoploid strawberry to serve as a platform for identifying agriculturally important genes and applying genomic-enabled breeding approaches. Edger, P (MSU), Hardigan USDA, Knapp UC Davis and others.Obj 1</li><br /> <li>Novel production systems for improved production and disease management in strawberry. 2019-2022. L.W. DeVetter, C. Miles, X.M. Wang, L. Tymon, WSU, Mount Vernon, WA; S. Galinato, WSU, Pullman, WA; S. Jung, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.</li><br /> <li>​​​​Developing an Integrated Approach to Combat Gray Mold in Strawberries. Kalpapatha Melmaiee, Delaware State Univ., Dover, DE; Kim Lewers, USDA, Beltsville, MD.</li><br /> <li>Transitioning to organic day-neutral strawberry production in the Upper Midwest- A systems approach. USDA NIFA ORG program 2021-2024. A. Atucha, C. Guedot and L. Holland University of Wisconsin-Madison; M. Roger, E. Hoover, G. DiGiacomo University of Minnesota.</li><br /> <li>​​Trap cropping to improve tarnished plant bug management in north central strawberry. USDA NC SARE 2020-2022. C. Gu&eacute;dot, University of Wisconsin-Madison.</li><br /> <li>Characterizing anthracnose fruit and crown rot fungi in PA strawberry plantings. Pa. Veg. Growers. Assoc. 2020-2022. K. Demchak and S. May, Penn State Univ.; M. Hu, Univ. of Maryland</li><br /> <li>Identifying Weed Hosts of Fruit and Crown Anthracnose in Strawberry Fields. Pa. Veg. Growers. Assoc. 2021-2022. L. Fronk, S. Maly, K. Demchak, and R. Marini, Penn State Univ.; M. Hu, Univ. of Maryland</li><br /> <li>Development and integration of next-generation propagation practices to enhance the resilience of the strawberry supply chain (PIP-CAP). Hoffmann, M., Hernandez, R., Fernandez, G., Liu, Z., Schweizer, H., Nitzsche, P., Kubota, C., Jackson, B., Boldt, J., Durner, E., Gomez, C., Shinsuke, A., Holmes, G., Weber, C., Galdi, G., Daugovich, O., Samtani, J., Tregeagle, D. (2021-2025). Funded by the USDA-NIFA SCRI Program.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Advancing Strawberry Production in the Northeast. R.G. Sideman and K.M. Orde, University of NH, Durham NH; L. McDermott, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Hudson Falls NY; E Hodgdon, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Plattsburgh NY; D. Conner, University of VT, Burlington VT.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <h3>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other Small Fruit Crops:</h3><br /> <p><strong>Blue honeysuckle (<em>Lonicera</em>)</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><em>Expand blue honeysuckle collection.</em> Jill Bushakra, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Shinji Kawai, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <p><strong>Elderberry (<em>Sambucus</em>)</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><em>Researching pollen incompatibility and developing seed germination protocols in diverse </em>Sambucus Jill Bushakra, USDA ARS NCGR, Corvallis, OR; Bruce McClure, Michele Warmund, University of Missouri.</li><br /> <li>Utah State University released the first wild selection of blue elderberry (Sambucus cerulea) officially released in 2019 has been distributed to nurseries in Oregon and Utah.</li><br /> <li>Moving American elderberry into mainstream production and processing. Thomas, A&hellip;..Perkins-Veazie, P., Moncada, M., Hoskin, R., Lila, M. Funded by USDA-NIFA-SCRI (2021-2025), led by University of Missouri.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p><strong>Passion fruit (Passiflora)</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Creating interspecific hybrids among Passiflora species to encourage fruit production in subtropical growing regions. E. Stafne, Mississippi State University; A. Chambers, University of Florida.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p><br /><br /></p>

Publications

<h1>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Journal Articles and Patents</h1><br /> <ol><br /> <li>Aipperspach, A., J. Hammond, H. Hatterman-Valenti.&nbsp; 2020. Utilizing pruning and leaf removal to optimize ripening of <em>Vitis riparia</em>-based 'Frontenac Gris' and 'Marquette' wine grapes in the Northern Great Plains. Horticulturae 6(1):18. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae6010018.</li><br /> <li>Alger, E.I., Feldmann, M.J., Pincot, D.D.A., Hardigan, M.A., Platts, A.E., Famula, R.A., Cole, G.S., Ou, S., Timp, W., Sadowski, N., Knapp, S.J., Edger, P.P. (2021). Beach strawberry (<em>Fragaria chiloensis</em>) genome provides insights into high salinity tolerance. Nature Communications (in review).</li><br /> <li>Alger, E.I., Platts, A.E., Deb, S.K., Luo, X., Ou, S., Hummer, K.E., Xiong, Z., Knapp, S.J., Liu, Z., Mckain, M.R., Edger, P.P. 2021. Chromosome-scale genome for a red fruited, perpetual flowering, and runnerless woodland strawberry (<em>Fragaria vesca</em>). Frontiers in Genetics. 12. Article 671371. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2021.671371.</li><br /> <li>Almutairi, K.F., D.R. Bryla, and B.C. Strik. 2021. Sensitivity northern highbush blueberry cultivars to soil water deficits during various stages of fruit development. HortScience&nbsp; 56:154-162.</li><br /> <li>Armour, M.E., M. Worthington, J.R. Clark, R.T. Threlfall, and L. Howard. 2021. Effect of harvest time and fruit firmness on red drupelet reversion in blackberry. HortScience.&nbsp; 56:889&ndash;896.</li><br /> <li>Bhasin, A., J. Davenport, S. Lukas, Q. Lu, G. Hoheisel, and L.W. DeVetter. 2021.&nbsp; Evaluating postharvest organic nitrogen fertilizer applications in early fruiting northern highbush blueberry. HortScience. In press.</li><br /> <li>Bird, K.A., Hardigan, M.A., Ragsdale, A.P., Knapp, S.J., VanBuren, R., Edger, P.P.&nbsp; (2021). Diversification, Spread, and Admixture of Octoploid Strawberry in the Western Hemisphere. American Journal of Botany (in press).</li><br /> <li>Bradish, C.M., J.M. Bushakra, L. Robbins, E. Karaaoac, S. Teo, J.L. Willard, P. Perkins Veazie, J. Lee, J. Scheerens, C. Weber, M. Dossett, N.V. Bassil, C.E. Finn, G.&nbsp; Fernandez, G. 2020. Standardized phenotyping in black raspberry. J. Amer. Pomol.&nbsp; Soc. 74:2-17.</li><br /> <li>Bryla, D.R., Scagel, C.F., Lukas, S.B., and Sullivan, D.M. 2021. Ion-specific limitations of sodium chloride and calcium chloride on growth and nutrient uptake in northern and southern highbush blueberry. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.&nbsp; https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05084-21.</li><br /> <li>Cai, Y., F. Takeda, B. Foote, and L.W. DeVetter. 2021. Effects of machine-harvest interval on fruit quality of fresh market northern highbush blueberry.&nbsp; Horticulturae, 7:245. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7080245.</li><br /> <li>Castillejo, C., V. Waurich, H. Wagner, R. Ramos, N. Oiza, P. Mu&ntilde;oz, J.C. Trivi&ntilde;o, J.&nbsp; Caruana, Z. Liu, N. Cobo, M.A. Hardigan, S. Knapp, J.G. Vallarino, S. Osorio, C.&nbsp; Mart&iacute;n-Pizarro, D. Pose, T. Toivainen, T. Hytonen, Y. Oh, C.R. Barbey, V.M.&nbsp; Whitaker, S. Lee, K. Olbricht, J.F. S&aacute;nchez-Sevilla, and I. Amaya. 2020. Allelic Variation of MYB10 is the Major Force Controlling Natural Variation of Skin and Flesh Color in Strawberry (<em>Fragaria</em> spp.) fruit. Plant Cell tpc.00474.2020.&nbsp; doi:10.1105/tpc.20.00474.</li><br /> <li>Clark, J, James N. Moore, Justin R. Morris and Renee T. Threlfall, Dazzle&rsquo; and &lsquo;Indulgence&rsquo; Wine Grapes, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Plant patents pending 2021</li><br /> <li>Cureau, N., R. Threlfall, D. Marasini, L. Lavefve, and F. Carbonero*. 2021. Year, Location, and Variety Impact on Grape-Associated Microbiota of Arkansas-Grown Wine Grapes for Wine Production. Microbial Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-021-01705-y</li><br /> <li>Cureau, N., R. Threlfall, M. Savin, D. Marasini, L. Lavefve, and F. Carbonero*. 2021. Year, Location, and Variety Impact on Grape-, Soil-, and Leaf-Associated Fungal Microbiota of Arkansas-Grown Table Grapes. Microbial Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248- 021-01698-</li><br /> <li>Cureau, N., R. Threlfall*, F. Carbonero, L. Howard, and L. Lavefve. 2021. Fungal diversity and dynamics during grape wine fermentations with different sulfite levels and yeast inoculations Am. J. Enol. Vitic. 73(3): 240-256.</li><br /> <li>Dai, W.H. and C.A. Kim. 2020. Expression of the Poplar FER-LIKE Iron Deficiency-induced Transcription Factor 1 gene (PtFIT) in Raspberry Does Not Consistently Respond to Iron&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deficiency.&nbsp; In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.-Animal 56 (1):S54-S5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><br /> <li>Dai, W.H. and C.A. Kim. 2020. Plant regeneration of red raspberry (<em>Rubus idaeus</em>) cultivars 'Joan J' and 'Polana'. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol.-Animal 56 (3):390-397.</li><br /> <li>Dankbar, H., Phillips, E., Cruz, A., Volk, E. and Hoffmann, M. 2021. Market challenges for local specialty crop producers during the early phase of Covid-19 in North Carolina. Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD), 10(4), doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2021.104.004 (Paper).</li><br /> <li>Davis, A.J. and B.C. Strik. 2021. Transitioning long-term mulch treatments and fertilizer source to alternative products improved yield and plant potassium status in long-term organic production of highbush blueberry. HortScience 56:897-908.</li><br /> <li>DeVetter, L. W., S. Galinato, T. Kortus, and J. Maberry. 2021. Alternate-year production is not profitable in Washington floricane red raspberry systems.&nbsp; HortTechnology. doi: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04864-21.</li><br /> <li>Dhanushka Udayanga, Shaneya D. Miriyagalla, Dimuthu S. Manamgoda, Kim S. Lewers, Lisa A. Castlebury. 2021. Molecular reassessment of diaporthalean fungi associated with strawberry with Paraphomopsis obscurans gen. et comb. nov. (Melanconiellaceae), the cause of leaf blight. Mycologia 12(1):1-21.</li><br /> <li>Edger, P., Michael R McKain, Alan E Yocca, Steven J Knapp, Qin Qiao, Ticao Zhang. 2020. Reply to:&nbsp; Revisiting the origin of octoploid strawberry. Nature Genetics 52 (1), 5-7.</li><br /> <li>Edger, P., Iorizzo, M., Bassil, N., Benevenuto, J., Felipe, L., Giongo, L., Hummer, K.,&nbsp; Lawas, L., Leisner, C., Li, C., Munoz, P., Ashrafi, H., Atucha, A., Babiker, E.,&nbsp; Canales, E., Chagne, D., DeVetter, L., Ehlenfeldt, M., Espley, R., Gallardo, K.,&nbsp; Guenther, C., Hardigan, M., Hulse-Kemp, A., Jacobs, M., Lila, M., Luby, C., Main, USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Unit Corvallis, OR NCCC-212 D., Mengist, M., Owens, G., Perkins-Veazie, P., Polaschock, J., Pottorff, M.,&nbsp; Rowland, J., Sims, C., Song, G. (2021) There and back again; historical perspective&nbsp; and future directions for Vaccinium breeding and research studies. Horticulture Research (in review).</li><br /> <li>Farneti B, F. Emanuelli, L. Giongo, P. Toivonen, M. Iorizzo, K. Folta, C. Finn. 2020. Editorial: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Improve Quality of Soft Fruit Berries. Front. Plant Sci. 11:592222. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2020.592222</li><br /> <li>Feldmann, M.J., M.A. Hardigan, R.A. Famula, C.M. L&oacute;pez, A. Tabb, G.S. Cole, and S.J.&nbsp; Knapp. 2020. Multi-dimensional machine learning approaches for fruit shape phenotyping in strawberry. Gigascience 9. doi:10.1093/gigascience/giaa030</li><br /> <li>Finn, C.E., B.C. Strik, B.M. Yorgey, M.E. Peterson, P.A. Jones, G. Buller, J. Lee, N.V.&nbsp; Bassil, and R.R. Martin. 2020. &lsquo;Galaxy&rsquo; thornless semierect blackberry. HortScience. 55:967-971.</li><br /> <li>Finn, C.E., B.C. Strik, B.M. Yorgey, M.E. Peterson, P.A. Jones, G. Buller, S. 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A Rosaceae family-level approach to identify loci influencing soluble solids content in blackberry for DNA-informed breeding. G3-Genes Genomic Genetics. In press. DOI: 10.1534/g3.120.401449.</li><br /> <li>Zurn, J.D. K.L. Ivors, G.S. Cole, S.J. Knapp, K.E. Hummer, J.F. Hancock, C.E. Finn, and N.V. Bassil. 2020. Assessed cultivated strawberries and the <em>Fragaria</em> supercore for resistance to soilborne pathogens. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 74:18-23.</li><br /> </ol><br /> <h2>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Presentations and Proceedings</h2><br /> <ol><br /> <li>Bobo, J., Breedan, S., Wilborn, S., Nambeesan, S., Hoffmann, M., Hickey, C. and Lombardini, L. 2021. The Effects of Delayed Pruning Timing, and Magnitude on Bud Break, Crop Yield, and Fruit Composition of the Pierce&rsquo;s Disease-Tolerant Wine Grape Cultivar Lomanto. HortScience (accepted).</li><br /> <li>Bryla, D., S. Orr, A. Davis, and B. Strik. 2021. Crop coefficients for estimating evapotranspiration in a new planting of trailing blackberry. HortScience 56(9):S15. (Abstr.)</li><br /> <li>Bryla, D.R. and O.L. Vargas. 2021. Beneficial use of biostimulants in northern highbush blueberry. Acta Hort. (in press).</li><br /> <li>Bushakra, J.M., L.A. Alice, K.A. Carter, M. Dossett, J.C. Lee, A. Liston, R. Meiers, C. Mulch, A.M. Nyberg, J.R. Clark, C.E. Finn, N.V. Bassil, and K.E. Hummer. 2020. Status of Rubus germplasm at the US National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis, Oregon. Acta Hort. 1277:121-128.</li><br /> <li>Carroll, J., S. Orr, C. Benedict, L. DeVetter, and D. Bryla. 2021. Pulsing of drip irrigation reduces soil water limitations and enhances growth and fruit production of red raspberry on sandy loam soil. HortScience 56(9):S18-19. (Abstr.)</li><br /> <li>Coneva, E.D. 2021. Determining the Optimal Planting Distance for Pierce&rsquo;s Disease Resistant Predominantly Vitis vinifera Grape Selection in Alabama. American Society for Enology and Viticulture Eastern Section (ASEV-ES) Annual Conference.</li><br /> <li>Coneva, E.D. 2021. Developing a Technology for Vitis vinifera Production in Alabama. Southeastern Professional Fruit Workers Conference, SC.</li><br /> <li>Coneva, E.D. 2021. Effect of Planting Density on Yield and Fruit Quality of Newly Introduced Pierce&rsquo;s Disease Resistant Vitis vinifera Hybrid Grape in Alabama. ASHS Annual Meeting. HortScience 56(9):S. (Abstr.)</li><br /> <li>Coneva, E.D. 2021. Evaluation of Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) Cultivars in Central Alabama. ASHS Annual Meeting. HortScience 56(9):S118. (Abstr.)</li><br /> <li>Coneva, E.D., S. NeSmith, and A. Caylor 2021. Assessment of Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) Cultivars in Alabama. XII Vaccinium Symposium, NS, Canada.</li><br /> <li>Coneva, E.D. and M. Price. 2021. Evaluation of Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei) Cultivars in Central Alabama. National association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Professional Development Annual Meeting.</li><br /> <li>Coneva, E. D. and M. Price. 2021. Performance of Pierce&rsquo;s Disease Resistant Predominantly European Grapes in Alabama. Southeastern Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Savannah, GA.</li><br /> <li>DeVetter, L.W., J.R. Goldberger, C. Miles, and J. Gomez. 2021. Grower acceptance of new end-of-life management strategies for plastic mulch in strawberry systems. Acta Horticulturae 1309: IX International Strawberry Symposium. doi: https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1309.95.</li><br /> <li>Durner, E.F. 2021. Strawberry Physiology: Understanding Your Plants to Maximize Yield. Mid-Atlantic Strawberry Programs (MASP). Webinar. March 2021.</li><br /> <li>Durner, E.F. 2021. The Physiology of the Strawberry Plant: Understand Your Plants With Flower Mapping. Southeastern Plasticulture Strawberry School, Part Three: Fruiting &ndash; April 20, 2021; Flower Mapping. Webinar. https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/crops-commercialhorticulture/horticulture/commercial-fruit-production/strawberry-school.aspx</li><br /> <li>Durner, E.F. 2021. USDA-SARE Project LNE-20-395-34268. Empowering Northeastern Strawberry Growers with Flower Mapping. 2021 New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show (NJ ACTS) and New Jersey Vegetable Growers Meeting. Virtual. February 24, 2021.</li><br /> <li>Finn, C.E., M.E. Peterson, J.R. Clark, G.E. Fernandez, H.K. Hall, M.L. Worthington. 2020. Merging blackberry germplasm pools and moving previously unutilized species into commercially viable selections. Acta Hort. 1277:47-54.</li><br /> <li>Hoffmann, M., Perkins-Veazie, P., Conner, P., Worthington, M.L. and Threlfall, R.R. 2021. Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) &ndash; the underdog fresh-market grape of America. HortScience (accepted).</li><br /> <li>Hummer, K.E. and N.V. Bassil (2021). Confirming clonal identity: A case study in blueberries Acta Hortic. (in press).</li><br /> <li>Kadium,V. R., A. Svyantek, J. Stenger, S. Bogenrief, C. Auwarter, and H. Hatterman-Valenti 2020. Analysis of dormancy acclimation response in incomplete diallel population representing NDSUGGEP. North Dakota Academy of Science. Proc. of the 112th Annual Meeting (Virtual).)</li><br /> <li>Kadium, V.R., A. Svyantek, J. Stenger, C. Auwarter, and H. Hatterman-Valenti. 2021. Molecular Investigation of fruit quality in the cold climate adapted wine grapes (Vitis spp.). American Society for Enology and Viticulture- Eastern Section Annual Conference (Virtual).</li><br /> <li>Kadium, V.R., A. Svyantek, John Stenger, Sarah Bogenrief, Collin Auwarter, and Harlene HattermanValenti. 2021. Following the map to climate resilience in the next generation of cold climate adapted winegrapes. American Society for Enology and Viticulture National Conference (Virtual)</li><br /> <li>Kadium, V., A. Svyantek, J. Stenger, S. Bogenreif, C. Auwarter, H. Hatterman-Valenti. 2021. Following the Map to Climate Resilience in the Next Generation of Cold Climate Adapted Wine Grapes (Vitis spp.). 36th Annual Plant Science Graduate Students&rsquo; Symposium. Virtual meeting hosted by University of Saskatchewan)</li><br /> <li>Kumari, P., S. Lukas, S. Singh, and D.R. Bryla. 2021. Assessment of feedstock materials for producing a suitable and cost-effective biochar to use as a soil amendment for northern highbush blueberry. HortScience 56(9):S194. (Abstr.)</li><br /> <li>Lay-Walters, A., Woodley, A. Schroeder-Moreno, M. and Hoffmann, M. 2021. Impact of Pre-Plant Fertilizer Treatments with Polysulphate on Strawberry Yield and Nitrogen Distribution in Different Soil Depths. HortScience (accepted).</li><br /> <li>Lee, J., C.D. Rennaker, B.D. Thompson, A.V. Karasev. 2021. Influence of Grapevine red blotch virus (GRBV) on Idaho &lsquo;Syrah&rsquo; grape composition. Sci. Hortic. 282:110055.</li><br /> <li>Leon, D. and D. Bryla. 2021. Fertigation with boron is more effective than soil applications and safer than foliar applications in northern highbush blueberry. HortScience 56(9):S145-146. (Abstr.)</li><br /> <li>Leon-Chang, D.P., D.R. Bryla, and C.F. Scagel. 2021. Response of northern highbush blueberry to fertigation and granular applications of phosphorus fertilizer. Acta Hort. (in press).</li><br /> <li>Machado, R.M.A., D.R. Bryla, and M. Correia. 2021. Strategies to reduce supraoptimal temperatures in the root zone during field and containerized production of highbush blueberry in warm climates. Acta Hort. (in press).</li><br /> <li>Mulch, C., N.V. Bassil, C.E. Finn, M. Dossett, and K.J. Vining. 2020. Development of a robust RNA extraction protocol for black raspberry. Acta Hort. 1277:113-120. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1277.16</li><br /> <li>Perkins-Veazie, P., Ma, G., Hoffmann, M., Threlfall, R. and Rawls, J. 2021. Comparison of Organic Acids and Phenolic Compounds in Seeded and Seedless Muscadine Grapes. HortScience (accepted).</li><br /> <li>Pottorff, M., M. Iorizzo, M.A. Lila, P. Perkins-Veazie, C. Finn, N. Vorsa, P. Edger, N. Bassil, P. Munoz, K. Gallardo, A. Atucha, D. Main, L. Giongo, C. Li, J. Polashock, C. Sims, E. Canales, L.W. DeVetter, D. Chagne, R. Espley, and M. Coe. 2021. VaccinumCAP, a community-based project to develop advanced genetic tools to improve fruit quality in blueberry and cranberry. Acta Hort. In press.</li><br /> <li>Pritts, M. P., and Gassier, R. August 2021. Novel Low Tunnel Coverings for Day Neutral Strawberries. https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2021/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/35708</li><br /> <li>Strik, B.C. and A.J. Davis. 2021. Revised leaf tissue nutrient sufficiency standards for northern highbush blueberry in Oregon. Acta Hort. (in press)</li><br /> <li>Shi, X., Hern&aacute;ndez, R. and Hoffmann, M. 2021. The influence of stolon harvest frequency and nitrate:ammonium ratio on asexual reproduction of day-neutral strawberries (Fragaria xanannassa cv. &lsquo;Albion&rsquo;). Acta Horticulturae, 1309, 283-288.</li><br /> <li>Svyantek, A., Z. Wang, J. Stenger, V. Kadium, C. Auwarter, X. Li, M. Clark, D. Chitwood, H. HattermanValenti. 2021. Dr. Grapelove or: How I Learned to Stop Working and Love the Leaf. North Dakota State University- Gamma Sigma Delta Symposium. Fargo, ND.</li><br /> <li>Svyantek, A., Z. Wang, J. Stenger, V. Kadium, C. Auwarter, X. Li, M. Clark, D. Chitwood, H. HattermanValenti. 2021. Complex Problems Call for Compound Solutions: Breeding for Leaf Shape in Grapevines. North Dakota State University- Graduate Student Council Research Symposium. Fargo, ND.</li><br /> <li>Vinson, E.L., E.D. Coneva, R. Kessler, and C. Ray. 2021. Incidence of Spotted Wing Drosophila Infestation in Blueberries in Alabama. XII Vaccinium Symposium, NS, Canada.</li><br /> <li>Volk, E., Talton, W., AlRhwahni, M., Suderhana, M., Nita, M.. Almeyda, C. and Hoffmann, M. 2021. Survey of Vitis Vinifera Virus Incidence in North Carolina Grape-Growing Regions. HortScience (accepted).</li><br /> <li>Werle, C., O. Mavrodi, E. Babiker, E.T. Stafne, and J. Adamczyk, Jr. 2021. Diversity, abundance, and Xylella-infection status of leafhoppers in muscadine grape vineyards. ESA (submitted). https://esa.confex.com/esa/2021eb/sebtmp/papers/viewonly.cgi?password=1243 17&amp;username=153887</li><br /> <li>Williams, H. and E.T. Stafne. 2021. Effects of Pruning Timing and Leaf Removal on Midsouth Winegrape Quality in South Mississippi. Amer. J. Enol. Viticult. Tech. Abstr. p. 21-22 https://www.asev.org/sites/main/files/fileattachments/2021technicalabstracts.pdf?1624910869</li><br /> <li>Williams, H. and E.T. Stafne. 2021. Canopy Management Effects on Midsouth Winegrape Quality in South Mississippi. HortScience 56(9):S190-191. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.56.9S.S1</li><br /> <li>Worthey, S., J. Wilson, and E.T. Stafne. 2021. Blueberry Rooting Response to Substrate Containing Compost. HortScience 56(9):S60. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.56.9S.S1</li><br /> <li>Zurn, J.D. R. Meiers, J. Ward, C.E. Finn, M. Dossett, and N.V. Bassil. 2020. Identifying variation in red raspberry MLO genes thought to provide resistance to powdery mildew. Acta Hort. 1277:25-32.</li><br /> </ol><br /> <h2>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Books (including chapters)</h2><br /> <ol><br /> <li>Durner, E.F. 2021. Applied Plant Science Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis Using the SAS&reg; University Edition. CAB International, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK. (392pp).</li><br /> <li>Volk, G.M., Denoma, J., Hummer, K.E., Chen, K. 2021. Reduced-temperature storage of temperate crops in tissue culture. In: Volk, G.M., editor. Training in Plant Genetic Resources: Cryopreservation of Clonal Propagules. Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State University. Available: https://colostate.pressbooks.pub/clonalcryopreservation/chapter/reduced-temperaturestorageof-temperate-crops-in-tissue-culture/</li><br /> <li>Volk, G.M., Denoma, J., Hummer, K.E., Chen, K. 2021. Introduction of clean plants into tissue culture: Temperate crops. In: Volk, G.M., editor. Training in Plant Genetic Resources: Cryopreservation of Clonal Propagules. Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State University. https://colostate.pressbooks.pub/clonalcryopreservation/chapter/introduction-of-plantsintotissue-culture/</li><br /> </ol><br /> <h2>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Theses</h2><br /> <ol><br /> <li>Cai, Y. 2021. Machine harvesting comparison and optimization of machine harvest intervals in fresh market blueberry. MS Thesis, Washington State University, Pullman.</li><br /> <li>Leon-Chang, D.P. 2021. Evaluation of methods for applying phosphorus, potassium, and boron fertilizers in northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). Ph.D. Dissertation. Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.</li><br /> <li>McCoy, M. 2021. Assessing sprayer technology and grower education in Washington viticulture. PhD Dissertation, Washington State University, Pullman.</li><br /> <li>Sloan, C. 2021. Nitrogen supply from soil organic matter: Predictors and implications for nutrient management in northern highbush blueberry. MS. Thesis, Washington State University, Pullman.</li><br /> </ol><br /> <h2>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Extension Publications</h2><br /> <ol><br /> <li>Batts, R., Bladedow, K., Boudwin, R., Burrack, H., Cato, A., Childers, D., Cieniewicz, E., Coneva, E., Fernandez, G., Fontenot, K., Geyer, C., Geyer, P., Jennings, K., Lockwood, D., McWhirt, A., Melanson, R., Mitchem, W., Oliver, J., O&rsquo;Neal, B., Pfeiffer, D., Powell, A., Rhodes, D., Samtani, J., Schiavone, R., Schnabel, G., Seth-Carley, D., Sial, A., Stafne, E. T., Tanver, B., Tregeagle, D., Villani, S., Vinson, E., Wechsler, D., and Wilson, M. 2021. Pest Management Strategic Plan for Blackberry in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. https://ipmdata.ipmcenters.org/source_report.cfm?view=yes&amp;sourceid=1444</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Burrack, H. et al. (eds.). 2021. Southeast Regional Blueberry Integrated Management Guide. Univ. Georgia Bull. 48. https://smallfruits.org/files/2021/01/2021- Blueberry-Spray-Guide.pdf (section editor)</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Caron, M., T. Beddes, M. Pace, T. Maughan and B. Black. 2021. Evaluation of cold-hardy grapes on the Wasatch Front. Horticulture/Grapes 2021-01pr. http://fruit.usu.edu</li><br /> <li>Coneva, Elina. 2021. Evaluation of Recently Rabbiteye Blueberry Cultivars with Improved Qualities. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, IPM Communicator Newsletter: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/evaluation-of recently-releasedrabbiteye-blueberry-cultivars-with-improved-qualities/</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Coneva, E., Conner, K., and Ray, C. 2021. Pest Alert: Latania Scale in Blueberry Orchards. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, IPM Communicator Newsletter: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/latania-scale-in-blueberry-orchards/</li><br /> <li>Coneva, E. 2021. Blueberry rust. Alabama Cooperative Extension System, IPM Communicator Newsletter: https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/pest-alert-blueberry-rust/</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Dankbar, H., Cruz, A., Hoffmann, M., Volk, E. and Zuco, S. 2021. Market Challenges for Specialty Crop Producers in North Carolina During Summer, Fall and Winter. NC Cooperative Extension Fact-Sheet. 3pp. https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/marketchallenges-for-specialty-crop-producers-in-north-carolina-during-the-summer-fall-andwinter (accessed: 9/20/2021).</li><br /> <li>DeVetter, L.W., W.Q. Yang, F. Takeda, and J. Chen. 2021. Harvesting blueberries: A guide to hand and machine pick blueberries for fresh market. WSU Extension FactSheet. In Press.</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Drost, D., B. Black and M. Stock. 2021. Irrigation Management in High Tunnels. USU Extension, Horticulture/High Tunnels/2021-pr (d.c. 2173). http://tunnel.usu.edu</li><br /> <li>Hoffmann, M., Lockwood, D. and Poling, B. 2021: Prevention and Management of Frost Injury in Wine Grapes. NC State Extension Publication, AG-899.</li><br /> <li>Hoffmann, M., Volk, E., Talton, W., AlRhawini, M., Almeyda, C., Burrack, H., Blaauw, B. and Bertone, M. Grapevine &ldquo;Virus distribution, identification, and management in North Carolina.&rdquo; NC Cooperative Extension Publication, AG-911.</li><br /> <li>Mermer, S., G. Tait, J. Vlach, J. Lee., MJ Choi and VM Walton 2021. Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect that may impact Oregon. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 9312</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Melanson, R. et al. (eds.). 2021. 2021 Southeast Regional Strawberry Integrated Pest Management Guide Focused on Plasticulture Production Univ. Georgia Bull. 44 https://smallfruits.org/files/2020/12/2021-Strawberry-IPM-Guide.pdf (section editor)</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Mermer, S., L. Brewer, D. Dalton, R. Nieri, K. Park, F. Pfab, M. V. Rossi-Stacconi, and V. Walton. 2020. Improved Chemical Control Strategies for Spotted-wing Drosophila. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 9265.</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Mermer, S., G. A. Hoheisel, H. Y. Bahlol, L. Khot, D. Rendon, L. Brewer, D. Dalton, R. Nieri, K. Park, F. Pfab, M. V. Rossi-Stacconi, and V. Walton. 2020. Optimizing Chemical Control of Spotted-wing Drosophila. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 9266.</li><br /> <li>Nita, M. et al. (eds.). 2021 Southeast Regional Bunch Grape Integrated Management Guide. Univ. Georgia Bull. 46 https://smallfruits.org/files/2021/02/2021-BunchGrape-Spray-Guide.pdf (section editor)</li><br /> <li>Rendon, D., S. Mermer, L. Brewer, D. Dalton, C. B. D. Silva, J. Lee, R. Nieri, K. Park, F. Pfab, G. Tait, N. Wiman, and V. Walton. 2020. Cultural Control Strategies to Manage Spottedwing Drosophila. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 9262.</li><br /> <li>Rossi-Stacconi, M. V., L. Brewer, D. Dalton, J. Lee, R. Nieri, K. Park, F. Pfab, G. Tait, and V. Walton. 2020. Host Range and Characteristics Affecting Fruit Susceptibility to Spotted-wing Drosophila. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 9263. 24</li><br /> <li>Rossi-Stacconi, M. V., L. Brewer, B. Miller, D. Dalton, J. Lee, K. Park, F. Pfab, V. Walton, and C. B. D. Silva. 2020. Biocontrol of Spotted-wing Drosophila. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 9229.</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Silva, C. B. D., B. E. Price, D. Dalton, D. Rendon, K. Park, L. Brewer, V. Walton, and M. V. Rossi-Stacconi. 2020. Potential Impacts of Irrigation and Biocontrol on Spotted-wing Drosophila Populations. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 9268.</li><br /> <li>Sideman, R.G. UNH Extension Research Report: Figs for cold climates &ndash; 2021. Published April 2021. https://extension.unh.edu/resource/research-report-figs-cold-climates-2021.</li><br /> <li>Skinkis, P., J. Pscheidt, A KC, M. Moretti, V. Walton, and C. Kaiser. 2021. Pest management guide for wine grapes in Oregon. Oregon State University Extension Publishing. EM 8413.</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Skinkis, P., V. Walton, J. DeFrancesco, B. Edmunds and N. Bell. 2021. &ldquo;Grape Pests&rdquo; In Pacific Northwest Insect Pest Management Handbook. Pacific Northwest Extension Publishing.</li><br /> <li>Stafne, E.T. 2021. Establishment and Production of Muscadine Grapes. MSU-ES P2290. http://extension.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/publications/publications/P2290_ web.pdf (minor revision).</li><br /> <li>Strik, B, E. Dixon, A.J. Detweiler, and N. Sanchez. 2021. Growing Kiwifruit in Your Home Garden: Willamette Valley &ndash; Southern Oregon &ndash; Central Oregon &ndash; Eastern Oregon. EC 9322. May 2021</li><br /> <li>Strik, B, and A. Davis. 2021. Growing Kiwifruit &ndash; A Guide to Growing Kiwiberries and Fuzzy Kiwifruit for Pacific Northwest Producers. PNW 507. March 2021, 32 pp.</li><br /> <li>Strik, B, E. Dixon, A.J. Detweiler, and N. Sanchez. 2020. Growing Blueberries in Your Home Garden: Willamette Valley &ndash; Southern Oregon &ndash; Central Oregon &ndash; Eastern Oregon. EC 1304. December 2020</li><br /> <li>Tait, G., D. Rendon, L. Brewer, D. Dalton, J. Lee, R. Nieri, K. Park, F. Pfab, M. V. RossiStacconi, and V. Walton. 2020. Noncrop Host Plants Used By Spotted-wing Drosophila. 3. Tait, G., M. V. Rossi-Stacconi, B. Miller, D. Dalton, J. Lee, K. Park, V.</li><br /> <li>Walton, T. Peerbolt, and L. Brewer. n.d. Monitoring Techniques for Spotted-wing Drosophila. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 9267.</li><br /> <li>Walton, V., L. Brewer, D. Dalton, S. Tochen, R. Nieri, K. Park, F. Pfab, D. Rendon, G. Tait, N. Wiman, and M. V. Rossi. 2020. How Seasons Affect Population Structure, Behavior and Risk on Spotted-wing Drosophila. Oregon State University Extension Service EM 9261</li><br /> </ol><br /> <h2>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Online Education</h2><br /> <ol><br /> <li>Durner, E. 2021. Goldenberry Fact Sheet. SARE: Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Projects. https://projects.sare.org/information-product/goldenberry-fact-sheet/</li><br /> <li>Chen, K., Volk, G.M., Hummer, K.E. 2021. Strawberry shoot tip cryopreservation (droplet vitrification). In: Volk, G.M., editor. Training in Plant Genetic Resources: Cryopreservation of Clonal Propagules. Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State University. Available: https://colostate.pressbooks.pub/clonalcryopreservation/chapter/strawberrycryopreservation/</li><br /> <li>Rangarajan, A., E. Bihn, M. Pritts, J. Suarez, K. Deamer, L. McDermott, B. Neal and E. Lamb. 2020. Best management practices for agritourism during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/resources/farm-resilience/bestmanagement-practices-for-agritourism-covid/</li><br /> <li>Rangarajan, A., E. Bihn, M. Pritts, J. Suarez, L. McDermott and E. Kibbe. 2020. Best Management Practices for U-Pick Farms During the COVID-19 Pandemic. https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/resources/farm-resilience/best-managementpractices-for-u-pick-farms-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/</li><br /> <li>&nbsp;Skinkis. Spring 2021. OSU Extension Principles of Vineyard Management online class, Spring 2021 25 This is an online offering to the industry or public, held simultaneously with credit-based on campus instruction by (offered once per year, non-credit)</li><br /> <li>Strik et al. 2021. Grower course for blueberry production physiology through OSU PACE (https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/online-blueberry-physiology-production-systemsmanagement ) (last course offered Sept-Nov. 2021); Bernadine is retiring.</li><br /> <li>Strik, B. 2020 - onwards. Pruning and training modules (individually) for blueberries, kiwifruit, table grapes, blackberries, and raspberries. 1.25 to 2.5 hours of on-line education, per crop for a home garden and small farmer audience. Through OSU PACE (https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/pruning-series) self-paced, available all year</li><br /> </ol>

Impact Statements

1. Elderberry: Utah state’s first wild selection of blue elderberry (Sambucus cerulea) officially released in 2019 has been distributed to nurseries in Oregon and Utah.

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Accomplishments

<p><strong>Accomplishments:</strong></p><br /> <p><strong>Short-term Outcomes:</strong></p><br /> <p>Forty-one participants from 11 US state universities, one Canadian province, the USDA-ARS, and eight private companies participated in the NCCC-212 meeting this year.&nbsp; Additionally, representatives from two other states (Wisconsin and Washington) submitted state reports even though they were unable to attend in person. The 2022 meeting was the first &lsquo;in person&rsquo; meeting of NCCC-212 since 2019. Most participants have extension appointments and/or regularly communicate with growers and other members of the small fruit industry. Regular communication provided by NCCC-212 annual meetings allows for everyone to share information, increase knowledge, and extend that knowledge to regional industries. This extension of information occurs through publications of extension articles and/or newsletters, presentations at workshops and local and regional meetings (e.g. Great Lakes Expo, Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Washington Small Fruit Conference, South East Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Association Grower Short Course), webinars, web sites, and one-on-one communications.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br /> <p><em>&nbsp;</em></p><br /> <p><strong>Outputs:</strong></p><br /> <p>This project has resulted in the release of numerous new cultivars and the development of germplasm and selections with specific traits needed for adaptation to regional industries. Breeding programs at USDA-Corvallis, Washington State University, and British Columbia, University of Arkansas, Rutgers, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Florida, and North Carolina State University have produced cultivars that meet the needs of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, grape, muscadine and other small fruit growers across North America. Many of these breeding and genetics programs have also developed new genomes (for blueberry, blackberry, billberry, etc&hellip;) and markers for traits of economic interest to accelerate cultivar development efforts.&nbsp; NCCC-212 collaborators have conducted research on pruning, training, and thinning techniques, propagation methods, protected culture, integrated pest and disease management, and other topics to improve the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of production systems. Other research has focused on organic methods, pollination, variety testing, and modeling for cold hardiness and disease risk. Research has also been conducted on the effects of cultivar, environment, and cultural management factors on fruit flavor, texture, shelf life, and nutritional quality.&nbsp; The results of these projects have been disseminated to stakeholders via publications, field days, grower visits, conferences, and production guides. Many of these extension efforts have been regional or national collaborations. Overall, the NCCC-212 participants coauthored at least 74 peer reviewed publications in the past year (see also &ldquo;Publications&rdquo;) Most of these publications resulted from multi-state collaborations.</p><br /> <p><em>&nbsp;</em></p><br /> <p><strong>Activities:</strong></p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>A comprehensive list of activities are described in individual state reports, which are available for download at <a href="https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/crops-commercial-horticulture/horticulture/nccc-212-22.aspx">https://www.uaex.uada.edu/farm-ranch/crops-commercial-horticulture/horticulture/nccc-212-22.aspx</a>.&nbsp; NCCC-212 provides opportunities for researchers across the US and Canada to formulate, plan, and advance competitive project proposals that benefit the small fruit industry. Specific examples of large multi-state (and multi-country in the case of Canada) collaborations are listed below.&nbsp; The objectives of the NCCC-212 project are:</p><br /> <ol><br /> <li>Develop small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs.</li><br /> <li>Develop practices for small fruit production tailored for climatic and market needs of growers.</li><br /> <li>Evaluate pre- and postharvest fruit quality components, including enhanced flavor, texture/firmness, shelf life, and phytonutrients.</li><br /> <li>Identify opportunities and collaborate on the development of extension resources for multistate, regional, national, and/or international audiences.</li><br /> </ol><br /> <p>Many of these large collaborative projects address all four objectives.&nbsp; Therefore, the objectives addressed are listed below each project.</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>&nbsp;VacciniumCAP: Leveraging genetic and genomic resources to enable development of blueberry and cranberry cultivars with improved fruit quality attributes&rsquo; was funded by NIFA-SCRI from 2019-2024. The project involves multiple NCCC-212 committee members from North Carolina, Oregon, Florida, Michigan, Washington and other states</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>High-Resolution Vineyard Nutrient Management, a four-year research project (2020-2023) investigating vineyard nutrient management, was funded by NIFA-SCRI with NCCC-212 members from Oregon, USDA-ARS and other partners. A research team at Oregon State University and USDA-ARS is involved in A primary goal of this project is to develop new tools for growers to more rapidly monitor grapevine nutrient status. Oregon team members are involved in regional viticulture research, understanding grower decision-making nation-wide, project outreach, and economic implications.</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objectives 2, 3, 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Development of Next-Generation Propagation Strategies to Increase the Resilience of the US Strawberry Production Chain is a NIFA-SCRI funded project with collaborators from North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, and others</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objectives 2, 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Completing the Grapevine Powdery Mildew Resistance Pipeline: From Genes-On-The-Shelf to Sticks-In-The-Ground. &nbsp;NIFA-SCRI funded project with collaborators from Minnesota, Cornell, USDA-ARS at Geneva and Parlier, SDSU, NDSU, Missouri State, California-Davis, Washington State, Maryland-Eastern Shore, Arkansas, Virginia Tech, and Georgia</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Enhancing regional wine quality and consumer expectations. SCRI Research and Extension Planning Project with collaboration between Michigan State, Iowa State, Cornell, Penn State, Texas A&amp;M and NDSU</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objectives 3, 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>A multi-state SCRI project focused on blueberry pollination is being led at MSU with colleagues from OR, WA, and FL. Team members compared stocking densities and colony placements for improving pollination, and we are developing a series of decision-support tools to help growers plan their pollination strategies.</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objectives 2, 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul>

Publications

<p><strong>PUBLICATIONS:</strong></p><br /> <p>Abeli, P.J., Fanning, P.D., Isaacs, R. and Beaudry, R.M. 2021. Blueberry fruit quality and control of blueberry maggot (Rhagoletis mendax Curran) larvae after fumigation with sulfur dioxide. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 179, p.111568.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Alege, F.P., H. Tao, G.J. Miito, L.W. DeVetter, and P.M. Ndegwa. 2022. Influence of moisture content on recovery and durability of dairy manure compost pellets. Bioresource Technology Reports 18:101076. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2022.101076">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2022.101076</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Alger, E.I., A. Platts, S. Deb, X. Luo, S. Ou, Y. Cao, K.E. Hummer, Z. Xiong, S.J. Knapp, Z. Liu, M.R. McKain, P.P. Edger. 2021. Chromosome-scale genome for a red-fruited, perpetual flowering and runnerless woodland strawberry (Fragaria vesca). Frontiers Genet. 12: 671371</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Allen-Perkins et al. 2021. CropPol: a dynamic, open and global database on crop pollination. Ecology</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Bird, K.A., M.A. Hardigan, A.P. Ragsdale, S.J. Knapp, R. VanBuren, P. Edger. 2021. Diversification, spread, and admixture of octoploid strawberry in the Western Hemisphere. Am. J. Bot. 108(11): 2269-2281.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Bloom, E.H., Graham, K.K., Haan, N.L., Heck, A.R., Gut, L.J., Landis, D.A., Milbrath, M.O., Quinlan, G.M., Wilson, J.K., Zhang, Y. and Szendrei, Z. 2021. Responding to the US national pollinator plan: a case study in Michigan. Frontiers Ecol. Env.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Brůna, T., R. Aryal, O. Dudchenko, D.J. Sargent, D. Mead, M. Buti, A. Cavallini, T. Hyt&ouml;nen, J. Andr&eacute;s, M. Pham, D. Weisz, F. Mascagni, G. Usai, L. Natali, N. Bassil, G.E. Fernandez, A. Lomsadze, M. Armour, B.A. Olukolu, T.J. Poorten, C. Britton, J. Davik, H. Ashrafi, E.L. Aiden, M. Borodovsky, M.L. Worthington. 2022. A chromosome-length genome assembly and annotation of blackberry (Rubus argutus, cv. Hillquist). Genes Genet. Genomes. jkac289.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Buck, K. and M. Worthington. 2022. Genetic diversity of wild and cultivated muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.). Front. Plant. Sci. 13:852130.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Buck, K., M. Worthington, and P.C. Conner. 2022. An investigation of factors affecting the rooting ability of hardwood muscadine cuttings. HortScience 57:615-623.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Carroll, J.E., P. Marshall, N. Mattoon, C. Weber and G. Loeb. 2023. The predation impact of ruby-throated hummingbird, <em>Archilochus colubris</em>, predation on spotted-wing drosophila, <em>Drosophila suzukii</em>, in raspberry, <em>Rubus ideaus</em>. Crop Protection 163: 106116 <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106116">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106116</a></p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Crowl AA, Fritsch PW, Tiley GP, Lynch NP, Ranney TG, Ashrafi H, Manos PS. 2022. A First</p><br /> <p>Complete Phylogenomic Hypothesis for Diploid Blueberries (Vaccinium section</p><br /> <p>Cyanococcus). American Journal of Botany. DOI: ttps://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.16065.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Conner, P., and M. Worthington. 2022. Muscadine grape breeding. Plant Breed. Rev. 46:31-119.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Cucak, M., D.O. Harteveld, L.W. DeVetter, T.L. Peever, R.D.A. Moral, and C. Mattupalli. 2022. Development of a decision support system for the management of mummy berry disease in northwestern Washington. Plants 11(15):2043. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11152043">https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11152043</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Davis, A.J. and B.C. Strik. 2022. Long-term effects of pre-plant incorporation with sawdust, sawdust mulch, and nitrogen fertilizer rate on &lsquo;Elliott&rsquo; highbush blueberry. HortScience 57:414-421.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>DeKrey, D.H., A.E. Klodd, M.D. Clark, R.A. Blanchette. 2022. Grapevine trunk diseases of cold-hardy varieties grown in Northern Midwest vineyards coincide with canker fungi and winter injury. PLOS ONE, 17(6).&nbsp; doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269555</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Edger, P.P., M. Iorizzo, N.V. Bassil, J. Benevenuto, L.F.V. Ferr&atilde;o, L. Giongo, K. Hummer, L.M.F. Lawas, C.P. Leisner, C. Li, P.R. Munoz, H. Ashrafi, A. Atucha, E.M, Babiker, E. Canales, D. Chagn&eacute;, L.W. DeVetter, M. Ehlenfeldt, R.V. Espley, K. Gallardo, C.S. G&uuml;nther, M. Hardigan, A.M. Hulse-Kemp, M. Jacobs, M.A. Lila, C. Luby, D. Main, M.F. Mengist, G.L. Owens, P. Perkins-Veazie, J. Polashock, M. Pottorff, L.J. Rowland, C.A. Sims, G. Song, J. Spencer, N. Vorsa, A.E. Yocca, and J. Zalapa 2022. There and back again; historical perspective and future directions for Vaccinium breeding and research studies. Horticulture Research 9. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac083">https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac083</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Ehlenfeldt, M.K., J.J. Polashock, L.J. Rowland, E. Ogden, J.L. Luteyn. 2022. Fertile intersectional hybrids of 4x Andean blueberry (<em>Vaccinium meridionale</em>) and 2x lingonberry (<em>V. vitis-idaea</em>). HortScience, 57:525-531. doi: 10.21273/HORTSCI15523-20.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Fanning, P., Lanka, S., Mermer, S., Collins, J., Van Timmeren, S., Andrews, H., Hesler, S., Loeb, G., Drummond, F., Wiman, N., Walton, V., Sial, A., &amp; Isaacs, R. 2021. Field and laboratory testing of feeding stimulants to enhance insecticide efficacy against spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura). J. Economic Entomology. DOI: 10.1093/jee/toab084</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Graham, K.K., Milbrath, M.O., Zhang, Y., Baert, N., McArt, S., and Isaacs, R. 2022. Pesticide risk to managed bees during blueberry pollination is primarily driven by off-farm exposures. Scientific Reports 12, 7189.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Graham, K.K., Milbrath, M.O., Zhang, Y., Soehnlen, A., Baert, N., McArt, S., and Isaacs, R. 2021. Identities, concentrations, and sources of pesticide exposure in pollen collected by managed bees during blueberry pollination. Scientific Reports 11, 16857.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Gunderman, A.L., J.A. Collins, A.L. Myers, R.T. Threlfall, and Y. Chen. 2022. Tendon-driven soft robotic gripper for blackberry harvesting. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(2):2652-2658, https://doi:10.1109/LRA.2022.3143891.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Hardigan, M.A., A. Lorant, D. Pincot, M.J. Feldmann, R. Famula, C. Acharya, S. Lee, et al. 2021. Unraveling the complex hybrid ancestry and domestication history of cultivated strawberry.&nbsp; Molecular Biol. Evol. 38(6): 2285-2305.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Hogg, B.N., J.C. Lee, M.A. Rogers, L. Worth, D.J. Nieto, J.M. Stahl, K.M. Daane. 2022. Releases of the parasitoid <em>Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae</em> for augmentative biological control of spotted wing drosophila, <em>Drosophila suzukii</em>. Biological Control, 168, 104865.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Huang L., Alcazar A.M, Skinkis P.A., Osborne J., Qian Y.L. and Qian M.C. 2022. Composition of Pinot noir wine from grapevine red blotch disease-infected vines managed with exogenous abscisic acid applications. Molecules 27. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27144520">https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27144520</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Hummer, K., Bassil, N.V., Zurn, J., Amyotte, B. 2022. Phenotypic characterization of a strawberry (<em>Fragaria</em> &times; <em>ananassa</em> Duchesne ex Rosier) diversity collection. Plants, People, Planet. 1-16. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10316">https://doi.org/10.1002/ppp3.10316</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Isaacs, R., Van Timmeren, S., Gress, B. E., Zalom, F.G., Ganjisaffar, F., Hamby, K. A., Lewis, M. T., Liburd, O. E., Sarkar, N., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Holdcraft, R., Burrack, H. J., Toennisson, A., Drummond, F., Spaulding, N., Lanka, S., and Sial, A. 2022. Monitoring of spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) resistance status using a RAPID method for assessing insecticide sensitivity across the United States. Journal of Economic Entomology <a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac021">https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac021</a></p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Jarrett, B.J., Linder, S., Fanning, P.D., Isaacs, R. and Szűcs, M. 2022. Experimental adaptation of native parasitoids to the invasive insect pest, Drosophila suzukii. Biological Control, p.104843.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Kawash, J., Colt, K., Hartwick, N.T., Abramson, B.W., Vorsa, N., Polashock, J.J. and Michael, T.P., 2022. Contrasting a reference cranberry genome to a crop wild relative provides insights into adaptation, domestication, and breeding. Plos one, 17(3), p.e0264966.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Kerkhof, L.J., Roth, P.A., Deshpande, S.V., Bernhards, R.C., Liem, A.T., Hill, J.M., H&auml;ggblom, M.M., Webster, N.S., Ibironke, O., Mirzoyan, S. and Polashock, J.J., 2022. A ribosomal operon database and MegaBLAST settings for strain-level resolution of microbiomes. FEMS Microbes, 3.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Lee, S.I., Choi, J., Hong, H., Nam, J.H., Strik, B., Davis, A., Cho, Y., Ha, S.D., and S.H. Park. 2021. Investigation of soil microbiome under the influence of different mulching treatments in northern highbush blueberry. AMB Expr. 11:134.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Lewald, K., Abrieux, A., Wilson, D., Lee, Y., Conner, W., Andreazza, F., Beers, E., Burrack, H., Daane, K., Diepenbrock, L., Drummond, F., Fanning, P., Gaffney, M., Hesler, S., Ioriatti, C., Isaacs, C., Little, B., Loeb, G., Miller, B., Nava, D., Rendon, D., Sial, A., Da Silva, C., Stockton, D., Van Timmeren, S., Wallingford, A., Walton, V., Wang, X., Zhao, B., Zalom, B., Chiu, J. 2021. Population genomics of Drosophila suzukii reveal longitudinal population structure and signals of migrations in and out of the continental United States. G3:jkab343.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Lu, Q., C.A. Miles, H. Tao, and L.W. DeVetter. 2022. Reduced nitrogen fertilizer rates maintained raspberry growth in an established field. Agronomy 12(3):672. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12030672">https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12030672</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Lu, Q., C.A. Miles, H. Tao, and L.W. DeVetter. 2022. Evaluation of real-time nutrient analysis of fertilized raspberry using petiole sap. Frontiers in Plant Science 2729. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.918021">https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.918021</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Lu, Q., H. Tao, P. Ndegwa, F.P. Alege, and L.W. DeVetter. 2022. Biofertilizer derived from dairy manure increases raspberry fruit weight and leaf magnesium concentration. Scientia Horticulturae 302:111160. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2022.111160">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2022.111160</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Madrid, B., H. Zhang, C.A. Miles, M. Kraft, D. Griffin-LaHue, and L.W. DeVetter. 2022. Humic and acetic acids have the potential to enhance deterioration of select plastic soil-biodegradable mulches in a Mediterranean climate. Agriculture 12(6):865. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12060865">https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12060865</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Madrid, B., S. Wortman, D.G. Hayes, J.M. DeBruyn, C. Miles, M. Flury, T.L. Marsh, S.P. Galinato, K. Englund, S. Agehara, and L.W. DeVetter., 2022. End-of-life management options for agricultural mulch films in the United States&mdash;A review. Front. Sustainable Food Systems 282. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2022.921496">https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2022.921496</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Mayfield, S.E., R.T. Threlfall, and LR. Howard. 2021. Impact of inactivated yeast foliar spray on Chambourcin (<em>Vitis </em>hybrid) wine grapes. ACS Food Sci. Technol. 1:1585&minus;1594.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Mengist MF, Grace MH, Mackey T, Munoz B, Pucker B, Bassil NV, Luby C, Ferruzzi M, Lila</p><br /> <p>MA and M. Iorizzo. 2022. Dissecting the genetic basis of bioactive metabolites and fruit</p><br /> <p>quality traits in blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum L). Front. Plant Sci. 13:964656.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Mengist, M.F., H. Bostan, D. De Paola, S.J. Teresi, A.E. Platts, G. Cremona, X. Qi, T. Mackey, et al. 2022. Autopolyploid inheritance and a heterozygous reciprocal translocation shape chromosome genetic behavior in tetraploid blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). New Phytologist. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18428">https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18428</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Mermer, S., Pfab, F., Tait, G., Isaacs, R., Fanning, P.D., Van Timmeren, S., Loeb, G.M., Hesler, S.P., Sial, A.A., Hunter, J.H., Bal, H.K., Drummond, F., Ballman, E., Collins, J., Xue, L., Jiang, D., and Walton, V.M. 2021. Timing and order of different insecticide classes drive control of Drosophila suzukii; a modeling approach. J. Pest Sci.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Myers, A., A. Gunderman, R. Threlfall, and Y. Chen. 2022. Determining hand-harvest parameters and postharvest marketability impacts of fresh-market blackberries to develop a soft-robotic gripper for robotic harvesting. HortScience 57(5):592-594.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Olson, J., A. Karn, C. Zhou, L. Cadle-Davidson, B.I. Reisch, M.D. Clark. 2022. Genetic analysis for leaf variegation in hybrid grape populations (<em>Vitis</em> spp.) reveals two loci, Lvar1 and Lvar2. HortScience 57(11) https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16763-22</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Pincot, D.D.A., T.J. Poorten, M.A. Hardigan, J.M. Harshman, C.B. Acharya, G.S. Cole, T.R. Gordon, M. Stueven, P.P. Edger, and S.J. Knapp. 2018. Genome-wide association mapping uncovers Fw1, a dominant gene conferring resistance to Fusarium wilt in strawberry. G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics. 8(10), 1817.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Qiao, Q., P.P. Edger, L. Xue, L. Qiong, J.L. Zhang, Q. Cao, A.E. Yocca, et al. 2021. Evolutionary history and pan-genome dynamics of strawberry (Fragaria spp.). PNAS. <a href="https://www.pnas.org/content/118/45/e2105431118">https://www.pnas.org/content/118/45/e2105431118</a></p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Quinlan, G., Milbrath, M., Otto, C., and Isaacs, R. 2021. Honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies benefit from grassland/ pasture while bumble bee (Bombus impatiens) colonies in the same landscapes benefit from non-corn/soybean cropland. PLoS One PLoS ONE 16(9): e0257701</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Redpath LE, Aryal R, Lynch N, Spencer JA, Hulse-Kemp AM, Ballington JR, Green J, Bassil N,</p><br /> <p>Hummer K, Ranney T et al. 2022. Nuclear DNA contents and ploidy levels of North</p><br /> <p>American Vaccinium species and interspecific hybrids. Scientia Horticulturae. 297:110955.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Sch&ouml;neberg, T., Lewis, M.T., Burrack, H.J., Grieshop, M., Isaacs, R., Rendon, D., Rogers, M., Rothwell, M., Sial, A.A., Walton, V.M., and Hamby, K.A. 2021. Cultural control of Drosophila suzukii in small fruit &ndash; current and pending tactics in the U.S. Insects 12:172</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Scheiner, J., L. Stein, J.R. Clark, J.N. Moore, M. Worthington, and J. Kamas. 2022. &lsquo;Southern Sensation Seedless&rsquo; grape. HortScience 57:345-348.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Schwanitz, T.W., Polashock, J.J., Stockton, D.G., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Sotomayor, D., Loeb, G. and Hawkings, C., 2022. Molecular and behavioral studies reveal differences in olfaction between winter and summer morphs of Drosophila suzukii. PeerJ, 10, p.e13825.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Sims, K., Jennings, K.M., Monks, D., Mitchem, W., Jordan, D. and Hoffmann, M. 2022.</p><br /> <p>Tolerance of southern highbush blueberry to 2,4-D choline POST-directed.</p><br /> <p>WeedTechnology. DOI: 10.1017/wet.2022.33</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Sims, K., Monks, D., Jordan, D., Hoffmann, M., Mitchem, W. and Jennings, K. 2022.</p><br /> <p>Tolerance of plasticulture strawberry to 2,4-D choline applied to row middles.</p><br /> <p>WeedTechnology. DOI: 10.1017/wet.2022.27</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Skinkis, P.A. and K. R. McLaughlin. 2022. Pinot noir crop estimation method allows growers to estimate yields earlier than lag phase. Catalyst. 6:1. <a href="https://doi.org/10.5344/catalyst.2021.21005">https://doi.org/10.5344/catalyst.2021.21005</a></p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Strik, B.C., A.J. Davis, P.A. Jones, and C.E. Finn. 2022. Reduced-input pruning methods are a viable option for machine-harvested &lsquo;Mini Blues&rsquo; highbush blueberry. HortScience 57:1313-1320.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p><br /> <p>Strik, B.C. and A.J. Davis. 2022. 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Impact Statements

1. Objective 4 – Identify opportunities and collaborate on the development of extension resources for multistate, regional, national, and/or international audiences. The University of Wisconsin Madison and University of Minnesota Extension program delivered a series of webinars (7) for small fruit producers and cold climate grape growers in 2022. Over 1,000 attendees for the live webinars, of which 85% reported in a post webinar survey would change production practices based on information learned through the webinars. Webinars were recorded and are archived in the Wisconsin Fruit YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/WisconsinFruit/videos)

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Participants

see attached

Brief Summary of Minutes

• General Comments and Overview
  
  
  
  • Vance Baird provided some general background on NCCC-212, how it started, the purpose and the value it can bring
    
    
    
    • North Central Collaborative Committee (NCCC 212)
    
    
    • There are generally funds available from the experiment stations to support the state representative to attend the meeting
    
    
    • Vance thanked Driscoll’s for not charging a registration fee and absorbing most of the meeting costs other than travel, lodging and some meals. This approach is not the norm and is not expected for future meetings. 
    
    
    • There is a renewal that occurs every 5 years
    
    
    • The group has been meeting since the 1970s
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Administrative Advisor related comments:
    
    
    
    • The mid-term Evaluation Report is due after the meeting, and the Administrative Advisor will submit this information (online) in early December;
    
    
    • The NCCC-212 committee members should nominate a new Administrative Advisor to replace Vance Baird within the next 18 mo.  Members of the committee could suggest recommendations for Vance to contact.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Format for the reports
    
    
    
    • Vance Baird provided some brief comments about the report format and emphasized that these reports are not intended to be a justification for the experiment stations so there is quite a bit of flexibility in the structure.
    
    
    • Vance Baird said direction from NIFA also emphasized concise reports are their preference
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Germplasm Meeting
    
    
    
    • Although this “sub committee” meeting is typically held concerent with the NCCC-212 annual meeting, it did not occur this year.
    
    
    • It was not clear when that meeting would happen. Scheduling this meeting should be a part of future orgainizing processes.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Future Hosts
    
    
    
    • Marvin Pritts confirmed the intention that Cornell University will host in 2024. The tentative for the meeting is 14 October 2024 and the program will likely include both Ithaca and Geneva.  More details to come from Marvin.
    
    
    • There was discussion about a cranberry location hosting the 2025 annual meeting. Amaya Atucha (University of Wisconsin) and Gina Sideli (Rutgers University) both expressed interest.  Follow up is necessary to confirm the 2025, the host of which will also be the secretary for the 2024 meeting.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

 

• No Other business

Accomplishments

<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Accomplishments:</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Short-term Outcomes:</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Twenty-four participants from 12 US state universities, the USDA-ARS, and four private companies participated in the NCCC-212 meeting this year.&nbsp; Most participants have extension appointments and/or regularly communicate with growers and other members of the small fruit industry. Regular communication provided by NCCC-212 annual meetings allows for everyone to share information, increase knowledge, and extend that knowledge to regional industries. This extension of information occurs through publications of extension articles and/or newsletters, presentations at workshops and local and regional meetings (e.g. Great Lakes Expo, Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Washington Small Fruit Conference, South East Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Association Grower Short Course), webinars, web sites, and one-on-one communications.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>&nbsp;</em></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Outputs:</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This project has resulted in the release of numerous new cultivars and the development of germplasm and selections with specific traits needed for adaptation to regional industries. Breeding programs at USDA-Corvallis, Washington State University, British Columbia, University of Arkansas, Rutgers, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Florida, University of California, Davis and North Carolina State University have produced cultivars that meet the needs of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, grape, muscadine and other small fruit growers across North America. Many of these breeding and genetics programs have also developed new genomic resources (for strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, billberry, etc&hellip;) and markers for traits of economic interest to accelerate cultivar development efforts.&nbsp; NCCC-212 collaborators have conducted research on pruning, training, and thinning techniques, propagation methods, protected culture, integrated pest and disease management, and other topics to improve the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of production systems. Other research has focused on organic methods, pollination, variety testing, and modeling for cold hardiness and disease risk. Research has also been conducted on the effects of cultivar, environment, and cultural management factors on fruit flavor, texture, shelf life, and nutritional quality.&nbsp;The results of these projects have been disseminated to stakeholders via publications, field days, grower visits, conferences, and production guides. Many of these extension efforts have been regional or national collaborations. Overall, the NCCC-212 participants coauthored at least 81 peer reviewed publications in the past year (see also &ldquo;Publications&rdquo;) Most of these publications resulted from multi-state collaborations.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Activities:</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">A comprehensive list of activities are described in individual state reports.&nbsp; NCCC-212 provides opportunities for researchers across the US and Canada to formulate, plan, and advance competitive project proposals that benefit the small fruit industry. Specific examples of large multi-state (and multi-country in the case of Canada) collaborations are listed below.&nbsp; The objectives of the NCCC-212 project are:</p><br /> <ol style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>Develop small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs.</li><br /> <li>Develop practices for small fruit production tailored for climatic and market needs of growers.</li><br /> <li>Evaluate pre- and postharvest fruit quality components, including enhanced flavor, texture/firmness, shelf life, and phytonutrients.</li><br /> <li>Identify opportunities and collaborate on the development of extension resources for multistate, regional, national, and/or international audiences.</li><br /> </ol><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Many of these large <span style="text-decoration: underline;">collaborative projects</span> address multiple objectives.&nbsp; The NCCC-212 objectives addressed are listed below each project.&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>&lsquo;VacciniumCAP: Leveraging genetic and genomic resources to enable development of blueberry and cranberry cultivars with improved fruit quality attributes&rsquo; was funded by NIFA-SCRI from 2019-2024. The project involves multiple NCCC-212 committee members from North Carolina, Oregon, Florida, Michigan, Washington and other states</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Transitioning to organic day-neutral strawberry proection in the Upper Midwest &ndash; A systems approach.&nbsp; USDA NIFA ORG program 2021-2024.&nbsp; Collaborators include Wisconsin and Minnesota.&nbsp;</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 2</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Systems Approach to Managing the Expression of Cranberry Fruit Rot.&nbsp; USDA NIFA SCRI Grant 2022-2026.&nbsp; Collaborators include Wisconsin, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Oregon.&nbsp;</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 2</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>ColdSnap:&nbsp; A grapevine bud cold hardiness predictin tool for site selectin and management decisions.&nbsp; USDA- AFRI-CARE.&nbsp; 2023-2026.&nbsp; Collaborators include Wisconsin and New York State</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 2</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Development of Next-Generation Propagation Strategies to Increase the Resilience of the US Strawberry Production Chain is a NIFA-SCRI funded project with collaborators from North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, and others</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objectives 2, 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Strawberry SCRI PIP-CAP &ndash; Strawberry Production Guide for the Southeast assembled, edited revised and submitted to North Carolina State University for publication.&nbsp; A collaborative effort of 20 authors from 10 institutions.</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>High-Resolution Vineyard Nutrient Management.&nbsp; USDA NIFRA-SCRI project investigating vineyard nutrient management with a primary goal to develop new tools for growers to rapidly monitor grapeviee nutrient status.&nbsp; Collaborators include Washington State University, Cornell University, High-Resolution Vineyard Nutrient Management.&nbsp; USDA NIFRA-SCRI project investigating vineyard nutrient management with a primary goal to develop new tools for growers to rapidly monitor grapeviee nutrient status.&nbsp; Collaborators include Washington State University, Cornell University, USDA, University of California, Davis, and Virgina Tech,</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 2</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Additional collaborative projects mentioned during the meeting or within the reports are listed below by member group.&nbsp; Again, the objectives are listed below each listing.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">University of Wisconsin</span></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Trap cropping to improve tarnish plan bug management in north central strawberry.USDA NC SARE 2020-2023.&nbsp;Results share at state and regional grower events<br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 2</li><br /> </ul><br /> </li><br /> <li>Multistate webinar program to provide small fruit producer and cold climate grape growers with latest production information and guidelines.Collaborators include Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.<br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> </li><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">University of Florida</span></p><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>Breeding and genetics of strawberries in Florida with broad adaptability.&nbsp; Specific collaborative projects include flavor, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides resistance, mid-Atlantic adaptation, and Neopestalotiopsis resistance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Collaborators include USDA-ARS, N. Carolina State Univ., and Univ. of California, Davis.</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>DNA Test Development &ndash; development of a strawberry DNA testing handbook updated continuously as tests are improved and made available.&nbsp;</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 1</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">North Carolina State University</span></p><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>Develop small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs:&nbsp; strawberry, blueberry, muscadine grapes.&nbsp; Trialing material available.&nbsp; Collaborators include University of Maryland, Auburn, University of Arkansas, Univeristy of Georgia, and the National Clean Plant Network.</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 1</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Develop practices for small fruit production tailored for climatic and market needs of growers:&nbsp; strawberry and bunch grapes.&nbsp; Collaborators include CalPoly San Luis Obispo, Cornell University, University of Carlifornia, University of Arkansas and USDA-ARS</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 2</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Evaluate pre- and postharvest fruit quality components, including enhanced flavor, testure/firmness, shelf life and phytonutrients: strawberry and blueberry. Collaborators include Rutgers, Oregon State University, and University of Florida</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objeuctive 3</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Bunch Grapes - Multi state pruning workshops in North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia.&nbsp; Researchers from Italy and California.</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Cornell University</span></p><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>Strawberry Production Guide for Northeast, Midwest and Canada (2^nd Edition)&nbsp; <a href="https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2654&amp;context=extension&amp;preview_mode=1&amp;z=1693599516">https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2654&amp;context=extension&amp;preview_mode=1&amp;z=1693599516</a></li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Strawberry, blackberry and raspberry trials of germplasm and advanced selections in collaboration with NY, MA, IN, NC, AR and USDA</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 1</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">University of Minnesota</span></p><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>Six advanced red wine grape selections and thee table grape selections distributed for multi-state testing and evaluation.&nbsp; Collaboration with University of Wisconsin.&nbsp;</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 1</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Pre-breeding effort to quantity diversity of native Rubus species across Minnesota and Wisconsin.&nbsp;</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 1</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">University of California, Davis</span></p><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>Five new strawberry varieties released and available for trialing.&nbsp; Germplasm provided for collaborative disease experiments with Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Peter Henry (USDA) on emerging pathogens.&nbsp;</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 1</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Extensive collaboration with University of Florida, Cal Poly SLO, UC ANR, USDA on the extension of new genetics.&nbsp; As well as work in Alabama and Georgia to screen new germplasm in these locations through previous participation in NCCC212.&nbsp;</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 4</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">University of Arkansas</span></p><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>Arkansas Clean Plant Center is available to all researchers for virus clean-up of germplasm and cultivars on a first come first serve basis.&nbsp; Materials should arrive in April for testing and therapy. Approximately 24 months from start to finish.</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 1</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">USDA-ARS NCGR, Corvallis, Oregon</span></p><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>Various genotyping platforms developed for red raspberry, blueberry and cranberry in collaboration with British Columbia, Florida and North Carolina breeding programs.</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 1</li><br /> </ul><br /> <li>Blueberry loci identification for texture and organic acids enables targeted breeding for these traits.&nbsp; A multi-state project in collaboration with Oregon, Florida, and North Carolina.&nbsp;</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Objective 3</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">&nbsp;</span></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Oregon State University</span></p><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li>Numerous collaborative projects underway to support Objective 2.&nbsp; Collaborators include USDA, Washington, and Georgia. Objectives 2, 3, 4</li><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Blueberry &ndash; nutrition, pruning, fruit quality, food safety</li><br /> <li>Rubus &ndash; production optimization</li><br /> <li>Strawberry &ndash; novel production systems,</li><br /> <li>Grapes &ndash; optimized management for quality, irrigation, tillage, rootstocks, spray management, spray management, Gene Editing (GRBV resistance, Mildew resistance)</li><br /> <li>Spotted Wing Drosophila</li><br /> </ul><br /> </ul>

Publications

<p style="font-weight: 400;">See the attached "Publications.docx"</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p>

Impact Statements

1. Objective 4 – Identify opportunities and collaborate on the development of extension resources for multistate, regional, national, and/or international audiences. • The University of Wisconsin Madison and University of Minnesota Extension program delivered a series of webinars (7) for small fruit producers and cold climate grape growers in 2022. Over 1,000 attendees for the live webinars, of which 85% reported in a post webinar survey would change production practices based on information learned through the webinars. Webinars were recorded and are archived in the Wisconsin Fruit YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/WisconsinFruit/videos)

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Report Information

Participants

Christie Almeyda North Carolina State University
William Baird Michigan State University
Brent Black Utah State University
Nahla Bassil USDA-ARS-NCGR, Corvallis, OR
Amanda Davis Oregon State University
Ian Mellon North Carolina State University
Carlos Merced Cornell University
Jeffery Neyhart USDA-ARS
Madeline Oravec Cornell University
Marvin Pritts Cornell University
Jayesh Samtani Virginia Polytechnic University
Kevin Schooley North American Strawberry Growers Association
Gina Sideli Rutgers University
Lena Wilson Cornell University
Harlene Hatterman-Valenti North Dakota State University
Josh Vanderweide Michigan State University
Steven Knapp University of California-Davis
Amanda McWhirt University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Philip Stewart Driscoll's Strawberry Associates
Ioannis Tzanetakis University of Arkansas / Clean Plant Center
Courtney Weber Cornell University

Brief Summary of Minutes

Brief Summary of the Minutes:

October 15:

Dr. Courtney Weber, Professor and Section Head of Horticulture in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University welcomed the group and provided an overview of Cornell AgriTech including historical and current programs, affiliations, and units working from the Geneva, NY campus.

 Submitted state reports were distributed electronically to the participants.

 State reports followed.

 Tasting of raspberry and blackberry samples (10) from the Cornell berry breeding program were provided for tasting. Participants discussed relative traits of the samples and provided feedback to Dr. Weber.

 State reports continued.

 A field tour of the Cornell AgriTech experimental plots for berry crops was led by Dr. Weber with participation of Lena Wilson, PhD student in Dr. Weber’s program, Dr. Marvin Pritts, Berry Crop Specialist at Cornell and Dr. Maddy Oravec, head of the grape breeding program at Cornell. The tour included high tunnel research in raspberry and blackberry and low tunnel research in strawberry. A tour and discussion of grape selections in the breeding program was also part of the tour.

 The Small Fruit CGC (Crop Germplasm Committee) conducted it’s meeting in person and via zoom remote members. A report from the NGCS was presented to the group.

 Honeyberry sorbet (Lonicera sp., edible honeysuckle) was provided for tasting to the group as an example of local products and value added options to berry growers.

 A brief business meeting for NCCC212 was held.

Dr. William Baird provided an overview of the committee and outlined the process for renewal of the committee. The committee is up for renewal in 2026. It was explained that the current host and the previous host generally work with the administrative advisor (currently Dr. Baird) to develop the renewal packet.

 Future hosts were discussed for the future. Dr. Gina Sideli (Rutgers University) agreed to host in 2025 in principle, pending approval from her station director.

 Oct. 16

 State reports were completed in the morning sessions.

In the afternoon, the group traveled to Green Empire Farms, Onieda, NY to tour a large scale greenhouse strawberry production facility. The 75 acre facility houses approximately 35 acres of strawberry production, both day-neutral and short-day varieties and 35 acres of tomatoes.

The group met at Anthony Road Winery for dinner and discussion about the meeting and viticulture in the region. Owner John Martini addressed the group and gave an overview of the Finger Lakes and NY grape and wine industry.

The meeting concluded after dinner.

 Reports were submitted by Rutgers University, Cornell University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, North Dakota State University, North Carolina State University, Michigan State University, University of Arkansas, and Washington State University. Oral reports were provided for the North American Strawberry Growers Association and Driscolls Strawberry Associates. Researchers from the USDA-ARS also participated in the conversations and provided an update to the Small Fruits CGC.

 2024 NCCC-212 Agenda:

Monday 14: travel day/evening welcome mixer

Tuesday Oct 15:

8:00-8:45 am Introductions/Cornell AgriTech overview;

8:45-10:00 am  State reports

10:00-10:30 am break/networking- Raspberry/blackberry tasting

10:30-noon State reports

Noon-1 pm lunch at AgriTech

1:00 to 3:00 pm AgriTech field tour

3:00-4:00 pm Small Fruits CGC (concurrent)

3:00-4:00 pm Break/networking (concurrent)- Honeyberry product tasting-Alteri’s La Bella Dolce, LLC, Watertown, NY

4:00-5:00 pm State Reports

5:00 pm to Hotel

6:00 pm Catered Dinner at Cornell AgriTech (entertainment by M. Pritts)                   

Wednesday Oct. 16

8:00-10:00 am  State reports

10:00-10:30 am break/networking

10:30-noon State reports

Noon-box lunch and load bus for tour

1:30 to 3:30 pm tour wholesale greenhouse strawberry producer, Green Empire Farms, Onieda, NY

5:00 pm return to Hotel

6:00 pm evening reception/dinner-Anthony Road Winery, Penn Yan, NY

Thursday 17: travel day

Accomplishments

<p>Nineteen participants from 11 US state universities, the USDA-ARS, one private company, and one international grower group participated in the NCCC-212 meeting this year.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Most participants have extension appointments and/or regularly communicate with growers and other members of the small fruit industry. Regular communication provided by NCCC-212 annual meetings allows for everyone to share information, increase knowledge, and extend that knowledge to regional industries. This extension of information occurs through publications of extension articles and/or newsletters, presentations at workshops and local and regional meetings (e.g. Great Lakes Expo, Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Washington Small Fruit Conference, South East Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Association Grower Short Course, North American Strawberry Growers Association annual conference, North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association annual conference), webinars, web sites, and one-on-one communications.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;This project has resulted in the release of numerous new cultivars and the development of germplasm and selections with specific traits needed for adaptation to regional industries. Breeding programs at Cornell University, USDA-Beltsville, USDA-Corvallis, Washington State University, British Columbia, University of Arkansas, Rutgers University, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Florida, University of California-Davis, &nbsp;and North Carolina State University have produced cultivars that meet the needs of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, grape, muscadine and other small fruit growers across North America. Many of these breeding and genetics programs have also developed new genomic resources (for strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, and other berry crops) and markers for traits of economic interest to accelerate cultivar development efforts. Cornell released two primocane fruiting raspberry cultivars in September 2024 for commercial production, Crimson Beauty and Crimson Blush.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;NCCC-212 collaborators have conducted research on genetics and genomics, taxonomy, production practices, propagation methods, protected culture, integrated pest and disease management, and other topics to improve the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of production systems. Other research has focused on organic methods, pollination, variety testing, and modeling for cold hardiness and disease risk. Research has also been conducted on the effects of cultivar, environment, and cultural management factors on fruit flavor, texture, shelf life, and nutritional quality.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;The results of these projects have been disseminated to stakeholders via refereed and extension publications, field days, grower visits, conferences, and production guides. Many of these research and extension efforts have been regional or national collaborations.</p><br /> <p>Overall, the NCCC-212 the 2024 meeting participants reported coauthoring 82 peer reviewed publications in the past year and presenting research and extension results to grower groups and professional society conferences 20 times.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Reports were submitted by Rutgers University, Cornell University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, North Dakota State University, North Carolina State University, Michigan State University, University of Arkansas, and Washington State University. Oral reports were provided for the North American Strawberry Growers Association and Driscolls Strawberry Associates. Researchers from the USDA-ARS also participated in the conversations and provided an update to the Small Fruits CGC.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;<strong>Objective 1: Develop small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs.</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>The USDA-ARS cranberry pre-breeding program has planted ~100 new cranberry germplasm accessions from the national germplasm repository (Corvallis, Oregon) in a field trial in collaboration with Rutgers University</li><br /> <li>Efforts to expand the germplasm collection for cranberry continued with an exploration by the USDA-ARS cranberry pre-breeding program to North Carolina.</li><br /> <li>Partnership between USDA-ARS and Rutgers University is currently evaluating a blueberry population in an attempt to make a &ldquo;Draper&rdquo; by crossing Duke x G751.</li><br /> <li>Cornell AgriTech released two primocane red raspberry cultivars in September 2024. &lsquo;Crimson Beauty&rsquo; (NY17-25) for the early season (July-Sept) and &lsquo;Crimson Blush&rsquo; (NY17-35) for the late season (Sept-Nov).</li><br /> <li>North Dakota State University released grape cultivars, ND213 or &lsquo;Dakota Primus&rsquo; and ND054.27 or &lsquo;Radiant&rsquo;. Both are white wine cultivars that enable stakeholders in northern ND to successfully grow a white winegrape.</li><br /> <li>NCSU evaluated 3 cultivars from the UFL program 2023-24 and began evaluating 7 cultivars from the UC Davis breeding program and 4 cultivars from the UFL breeding program for 2024-25.</li><br /> <li>NCSU is evaluating University of Arkansas, Cornell and NCSU blackberry and raspberry germplasm in replicated trials at MHCREC (North Bay funded).</li><br /> <li>NC 740, a NCSU selection performed well in NC, is being evaluated at U of Arkansas.</li><br /> <li>NCSU is analyzing strawberry fruit from 268 commercial cultivars and advanced selections from the North Carolina breeding and other breeding programs to determine and characterize genotype diversity.</li><br /> <li>Michigan State University completed assembling and annotating 36 genomes for Northern Highbush (NHB), Southern Highbush (SHB), and cranberry (CB) to construct a pangenome for blueberry as part of a USDA SCRI project (VacCAP; https://www.vacciniumcap.org/).</li><br /> <li>Oregon State University is leading a Cooperative Small Fruit Breeding Program with the USDA-ARS on caneberry, blueberry and strawberry.</li><br /> <li>OSU is also doing breeding work in box huckleberry and released of a new cultivar, Cascade Jewel.</li><br /> <li>Utah State University County Extension faculty have conducted several grape cultivar trials.</li><br /> <li>Utah State University continues the distribution of a blue elderberry (Sambucus cerulea)</li><br /> <li>Utah State University is also collecting and evaluating wild S. cerulea materials at the UAES Kaysville Farm, along with several other commercial cultivars, including Bob Gordon, Wyldewood and Pocahontas.</li><br /> <li>Utah State University is evaluating adaptability of strawberry cultivars to small acreage organic management, including high tunnel systems.</li><br /> <li>WSU breeding program develops new red raspberry and strawberry cultivars for use by commercial growers in the Pacific Northwest.</li><br /> <li>WSU is developing genomic prediction models for quantitative resistance to root lesion nematode in raspberry and novel and valuable raspberry plant breeding datasets leading to new cultivars and molecular breeding tools</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p><strong>Objective 2: Develop practices for small fruit production tailored for climatic and market needs of growers.</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>The Rutgers team (breeding and pathology) completed a two-year fungicide trial to identify top performing advanced selection for major disease, fruit rot.</li><br /> <li>Rutgers weed scientist has explored the use of new technologies for reducing/suppressing use of herbicides in blueberry and grape in partnership with Cornell University.</li><br /> <li>Cornell University (CUAES and NYSAES) have a project to improve the production efficiency in protected agricultural systems in strawberry, raspberry and blackberry.</li><br /> <li>Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) monitoring and early detection improves SWD IPM, and growers need easier monitoring techniques. This is a regional effort directed by Cornell University and the NYS IPM program.</li><br /> <li>Virginia Tech is examining the impact of ASD and beneficial bacteria on the reduction of diseases and the improvement of strawberry yield and quality.</li><br /> <li>Virginia Tech is evaluating fruit quality and yield in a new pruning method suitable for small sized farms.</li><br /> <li>NDSU compared day neutral strawberry cultivar production under three different environments (field-control, field low tunnels, and high tunnel).</li><br /> <li>NCSU leads a multi-state NIFA funded CEA strawberry propagation project.</li><br /> <li>University of Arkansas is evaluating of fruit quality of Arkansas fresh-market blackberries grown on a rotating cross arm trellis</li><br /> <li>Oregon State University is conducting work on UV light-based approaches to reduce fungal loads in blueberry</li><br /> <li>Oregon State University studying the development of novel packaging solutions for strawberry.</li><br /> <li>WSU is testing the use of glycine betaine and kelp extract mitigates heat stress in red raspberry (<em>Rubus ideaus</em>) with OSU collaboration.</li><br /> <li>WSU is studying HydroMulcH20: A Novel, Certifiably Organic, Biodegradable Mulch Technology for Northern Highbush Blueberries.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p><strong>Objective 3: Evaluate pre- and postharvest fruit quality components, including enhanced flavor, texture/firmness, shelf life, and phytonutrients.</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Rutgers/USDA-ARS/Ocean Spray hosted the NACREW (North American Cranberry Extension Workers) scientists, extension workers and growers.</li><br /> <li>NDSU is conducting a hydroponic strawberry study using methyl jasmonate as a stressor to increase health attributes of the fruit.</li><br /> <li>NCSU is analyzing strawberry fruit from 268 commercial cultivars and advanced selections from the North Carolina breeding and other breeding programs to determine and characterize overall trends in fruit composition.</li><br /> <li>NCSU Fruit Quality Research at Kannapolis Campus completed data analysis for texture and chemical composition to assess predictability of shelf-life attributes in blueberry at breeding population scale (NCSU, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, UF).</li><br /> <li>University of Arkansas is assessing color of wines produced from co-fermentation of Noble (Vitis rotundifolia) and Merlot (Vitis vinifera) grapes.</li><br /> <li>University of Arkansas is evaluating the impact of alternative packaging on grape (Vitis) wine quality</li><br /> <li>University of Arkansas is evaluating edible coatings to extend postharvest storage of fresh market muscadine grapes</li><br /> <li>University of Arkansas is analyzing the composition, flavor, and sensory attributes of fresh-market blackberries</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p><strong>Objective 4: Identify opportunities and collaborate on the development of extension resources for multistate, regional, national, and/or international audiences.</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>The Rutgers breeding program has developed a Fact Sheet posted on the VacCAP website for explaining organic acids in cranberries.</li><br /> <li>Virginia Tech held a virtual meeting on strawberry production. The recording is shared on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW7D8GhC_Hg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW7D8GhC_Hg</a> to reach a larger audience.</li><br /> <li>NCSU posts quarterly newsletters from the PIP CAP project <a href="https://strawberries-pip.cals.ncsu.edu/">https://strawberries-pip.cals.ncsu.edu/</a></li><br /> <li>University of Arkansas updated the Southeast regional blackberry nitrogen fertility rate and leaf sampling recommendations.</li><br /> <li>University of Arkansas continues to lead long-cane blackberry research- AFRI Grant funded in conjunction with NCSU through 2028.</li><br /> <li>University of Arkansas UA System received $7.1 million 4-year grant from the USDA NIFA SCRI &ldquo;Through the Grapevine: Developing Vitis x Muscadinia Wide Hybrids for Enhanced Disease Resistance and Quality&rdquo; unites 31 scientists from 12 institutions with team members from the University of California-Davis, Clemson University, Cornell University, Florida A&amp;M University, the University of Florida, the University of Georgia, the University of Kentucky, Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University, Texas A&amp;M University, and the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Research and extension efforts will be integrated through collaborations with industry partners including 14 advisory board members and 38 stakeholders.</li><br /> <li>Michigan State University is leading a A multi-state SCRI project focused on blueberry pollination with colleagues from OR, WA, and FL. More on this project can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blueberries.msu.edu/">blueberries.msu.edu</a></li><br /> <li>Oregon State University revised the regional extension publication &ldquo;Nutrient management of raspberries and blackberries in Oregon and Washington&rdquo;, EM 8903, with an interstate team in the Pacific Northwest.</li><br /> <li>Utah State tested multiple primocane raspberry cultivars and selections including: BP-1, Imara, Kweli, Mapema, Polka, ORUS 4291-1 and ORUS 4487-1 from collaborating programs.</li><br /> </ul>

Publications

<table><br /> <tbody><br /> <tr><br /> <td width="623"><br /> <p>Publications:82</p><br /> <p><strong>Rutgers University</strong></p><br /> <p>Gale, C.C., Ferguson, B., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Shields, V.D.C., and Zhang, A. 2024. Evaluation of a push-pull strategy for spotted-wing drosophila management in highbush blueberry. Insects 15, 47. doi: 10.3390/insects15010047.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Quadrel, A., Urbaneja-Bernat, P., Holdcraft, R., and Rodriguez-Saona, C. 2024. Elicitors of plant defenses as a standalone tactic failed to provide sufficient protection to fruits against spotted-wing drosophila. Frontiers in Agronomy 6:1381342, section Pest Management. Research Topic on "Latest Research Advances in Biology, Ecology, and Integrated Pest Management of Invasive Insects". doi: 10.3389/fagro.2024.1381342.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Gariepy, T.D., Abram, P.K., Adams, C., Beal, D., Beers, E., Beetle, J., Biddinger, D., Brind'Amour, G., Bruin, A., Buffington, M., Burrack, H., Daane, K., Demchak, K., Fanning, P., Gillett, A., Hamby, K., Hogg, B., Hoelmer, K., Isaacs, R., Johnson, B., Lee, J., Levensen, H., Loeb, G., Lovero, A., Milnes, J., Park, K., Prade, P., Renkema, J., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Sial, A., Smythman, P., Stout, A., Van Timmeren, S., Walton, V., Wilson, J., and Wang, X. 2024. Adventive establishment of Leptopilina japonica (Hymenoptera: Figitidae) in North America and development of a multiplex PCR assay to identify key parasitoids of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). NeoBiota 93: 63-90. doi: 10.3897/neobiota.93.121219.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Urbaneja-Bernat, P., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Valero, M.L., Gonz&aacute;lez-Cabrera, J., and Tena, A. 2024. Not just candy: Herbivore-induced defense-related plant proteins in honeydew enhance natural enemy fitness. Functional Ecology. doi: 10.1111/1365-2435.14605.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Wang, M., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Lavoir, A., Ninkovic, V., Shiogiri, K., Takabayashi, J., Furlong, M.J., and Han, P. 2024. Leveraging air-borne VOC-mediated plant defense priming to optimize Integrated Pest Management. Journal of Pest Science 97, 1245-1257. doi: 10.1007/s10340-024-01803-z.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Salazar-Mendoza, P., Miyagusuku-Cruzado, G., Giusti, M.M., and Rodriguez-Saona, C. 2024. Genotypic variation and potential mechanisms of resistance against multiple insect herbivores in cranberries. Journal of Chemical Ecology. doi: 10.1007/s10886-024-01522-w. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> Rodriguez-Saona, C., Salazar-Mendoza, P., Holdcraft, R., and Polashock, J. 2024. Phytoplasma infection renders cranberries more susceptible to above- and belowground insect herbivores. Insect Science. doi: 10.1111/1744-7917.13444.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Ben-Zvi, Y. and Rodriguez-Saona, C. 2024. Sparganothis sulfureana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) egg surface characteristics stimulate parasitism by Ascogaster mimetica (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Journal of Insect Science (Short Communication) 24(4): 23; 1-4. doi: 10.1093/jisesa/ieae092.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Rodriguez‐Saona, C., Salazar‐Mendoza, P., Holdcraft, R. and Polashock, J., 2024. Phytoplasma infection renders cranberries more susceptible to above‐and belowground insect herbivores. Insect Science.<br /> <br /> Geng, P., Harnly, J.M., Sun, J., Polashock, J., Vorsa, N. and Chen, P., 2024. Variability and determinants of secondary metabolite profiles in cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) from Wisconsin and New Jersey. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 15, p.100983.<br /> <br /> Kawash, J., Erndwein, L., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Knowles, S., Vorsa, N. and Polashock, J., 2024. QTL analysis and marker development for fruit rot resistance in cranberry shows potential genetic association with epicuticular wax. Phytopathology, (ja).</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;DeMarsay, A. and Oudemans, P.V. (2024) Reservoirs of Overwintering&nbsp;<em>Colletotrichum fioriniae</em>&nbsp;Infection in Highbush Blueberry. Plant Disease (submitted)</p><br /> </td><br /> </tr><br /> <tr><br /> <td width="623"><br /> <p>&nbsp;Vaiciunas, J., Polashock J.J., and Oudemans1 P.V. (2024) First Description of the Causal Agent of Fairy Ring of Cranberry and Its Novel Dispersal Method.&nbsp; Plant Disease (submitted)</p><br /> </td><br /> </tr><br /> <tr><br /> <td width="623"><br /> <p>&nbsp;KA Neugebauer, C Mattupalli, M Hu, JE Oliver, J VanderWeide, Y Lu, P.Oudemans (2024) Managing fruit rot diseases of&nbsp;<em>Vaccinium corymbosum</em>. Frontiers in Plant Science 15, 1428769</p><br /> </td><br /> </tr><br /> </tbody><br /> </table><br /> <p><strong>Virginia Tech</strong></p><br /> <p>Liu, D., Samtani, J. B., Taghavi, T., &amp; Amyotte, B. (2024). Agronomic and Post-Harvest Performance of Strawberry Cultivars in High Tunnel and Open-Field Environment in Southeast Virginia. International Journal of Fruit Science, 24(1), 242-255.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Moore, C., Gonzales, S., &amp; Samtani, J. (2023). Shoppers Guide for Berry Plants in the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas (SPES-481NP). Virginia Cooperative Extension. Retrieved from <a href="https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/HORT/HORT-270NP/HORT-270NP.html">https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/HORT/HORT-270NP/HORT-270NP.html</a></p><br /> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>North Dakota State University</strong></p><br /> <p>Daler, S., Korkmaz, N., Kılı&ccedil;, T., Hatterman-Valenti, H., Karadağ, A., &amp; Kaya, O. (2024). Modulatory Effects of Selenium Nanoparticles Against Drought Stress in Some Grapevine Rootstock/Scion Combinations. Chem. Biol. Technol. Agric.11(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-024-00609-6.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Kaya, O., Delevar, H., Ates, F., Sahin, M., Keskin, N., Yilmaz, T., Turan, M., Hatterman-Valenti, H. (2024). Pollinator Diversity and Phenological Interplay: Exploring Mineral, Hormonal, Sugar, and Vitamin Contents in Vitis vinifera L. cv Bozcaada &Ccedil;avuşu. Plants., 13(12). https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13121612</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Kaya, O., Delavar, H., Shikanai, A., Auwarter, C., Hatterman-Valenti, H. (2024) Assessing the influence of autumnal temperature fluctuations on cold hardiness in different grapevine cultivars: variations across vine age and bud positions. Front. Plant Sci. 15:1379328. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1379328.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Hatterman-Valenti, H., Kaya, O., Yilmaz, T., Ates, F., Turan, M. (2024). Phenolic, Amino Acid, Mineral, and Vitamin Contents during Berry Development in &lsquo;Italia&rsquo; and &lsquo;Bronx Seedless&rsquo; Grape Cultivars. Horticulturae 2024, 10, 429. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10050429.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Abd El-Khalek, A. F., Mazrou, Y. S. A., Hatterman-Valenti, H. M., Awadeen, A. A., El-Mogy, S. M. M., El-Kenawy, M. A., Belal, B. E. A., Mohamed, M. A., Hassan, I. F., El-Wakeel, H. F., Makhlouf, A. H., Omar, A. E.-D., Alam-Eldein, S. M. (2024). Improvement in Physiochemical Characteristics of &lsquo;Prime Seedless&rsquo; Grapes by Basal Defoliation with Foliar-Sprayed Low-Biuret Urea and Cyanocobalamin under Mediterranean Climate. Agronomy, 14, 815. doi: 10.3390/agronomy14040815.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Kaya, O., Yilmaz, T., Ates, F., Kustutan, F., Hatterman-Valenti, H., Hajizadeh, H. S., Turan, M. (2024). Improving organic grape production: The effects of soil management and organic fertilizers on biogenic amine levels in Vitis vinifera cv., 'royal' grapes. Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture, 11(1), 38. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-024-00564-2.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Yilmaz, T., Ates, F., Turan, M., Hatterman-Valenti, H., Kaya, O. (2024). Dynamics of Sugars, Organic Acids, Hormones, and Antioxidants in Grape Varieties &lsquo;Italia&rsquo; and &lsquo;Bronx Seedless&rsquo; during Berry Development and Ripening. Horticulturae, 10, 229. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10030229.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Kunter, B., Unal, O. B., Keskin, S., Hatterman-Valenti, H., &amp; Kaya, O. (2024). Comparison of the sugar and organic acid components of seventeen table grape varieties produced in Ankara (Turkey): a study over two consecutive seasons. Front. Plant Sci. 15:1321210. https://doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1321210.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Kaya, O., Delavar, H., Ates, F., Sahin, M., Keskin, N., Yilmaz, T., Turan, M., Hatterman-Valenti, H. (2024). Pollinator Diversity and Phenological Interplay: Exploring Mineral, Hormonal, Sugar, and Vitamin Contents in Vitis vinifera L. cv Bozcaada &Ccedil;avuşu. Plants. 13(12):1612. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13121612.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Kose, B., Svyantek, A., Kadium, V.R., Brooke, M., Auwarter, C., Hatterman-Valenti, H. (2024). Death and Dying: Grapevine Survival, Cold Hardiness, and BLUPs and Winter BLUEs in North Dakota Vineyards. Life., 14(2). <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/life14020178">https://doi.org/10.3390/life14020178</a>.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;<strong>North Carolina State University</strong></p><br /> <p>Oh H., L. Stapleton, L. Giongo, S. Johanningsmeier, A. Plotto, M. Mollinari, C.M. Mainland, P. Perkins-Veazie and M. Iorizzo. 2024. Predicting sensorial texture descriptors using instrumental parameters in blueberry. Postharvest biology and technology, 218, 2024, 113160.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Mengist M.F., M. Pottorff, T. Mackey, F. Ferrao, G. Casorzo, M.A. Lila, C. Luby, L. Giongo, P. Perkins-Veazie, N. Bassil, P. Munoz and M. Iorizzo. Assessing predictability of post-storage texture and appearance characteristics in blueberry at breeding population level. Postharvest biology and technology, 214, 2024, 112964.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Hislop, L. M., Luby, C. H., Loarca, J., Humann, J., Hummer, K. E., Bassil, N., &hellip; Hulse-Kemp, A. M. (2024). A Blueberry (Vaccinium L.) Crop Ontology to Enable Standardized Phenotyping for Blueberry Breeding and Research. HORTSCIENCE, 59(10), 1433&ndash;1442. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17676-23.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Lay-Walters, A., Heagy, K., Woodley, A., &amp; Hoffmann, M. (2024). Impact of Pre-Plant Fertilizer Rates in Combination with Polysulphate&reg; on Soil Nitrogen Distribution and Yield of Short-Day Strawberries (Fragaria xananassa cv. Camarosa). AGRONOMY-BASEL, 14(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14040774</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Lust-Moore, G. Fernandez*&thinsp;, M. Hysong, C. Oschenfeld, C. Britton, R. Rapp, M. Worthington, C. Weber, N. Bassil, J. Bushakra, M. Dossett &amp; H. Ashrafi (2024). Anecdote of homozygosity in black raspberry (Rubus occidentalis). Acta Horticulturae, 1388: 131&ndash;134. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2024.1388.19</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Perkins-Veazie, G. Ma, G. Fernandez&thinsp;, B. Haynes, C. Ochsenfeld, A. Fister, L. Redpath, R. Rapp. (2024). Anthocyanin profiles among Rubus species. Acta Horticulturae, 1388: 405&ndash;411. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2024.1388.59</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Perkins-Veazie, P., Ma, G., Fernandez, G., Oh, H., Ochsenfeld, C., Fister, A.,&nbsp; Rapp, R. (2024). Anthocyanin profiles in fruit from seminal primocane and floricane-fruiting Rubus cultivars. Acta Horticulturae, 1388: 397&ndash;404. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2024.1388.58</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Kon, T. M., Fernandez, G., Melgar, J. C., &amp; Lepsch, H. (2024). Identifying alternative management practices to promote blackberry lateral branch development. Acta Horticulturae, 1388:, 171&ndash;176. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2024.1388.26</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Rayburn, L., Jackson, B. E., Mays, J., Hewitt, J., &amp; Fernandez, G. (2024). Pine bark as an alternative to coco coir for substrate production of long-cane raspberry in southeastern USA. Acta Horticulturae, 1388:141&ndash;144. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2024.1388.21</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;McWhirt, A., Samtani, J., Fernandez, G., Stafne, E., Coneva, E., Lockwood, D., Havlin, J. (2024). Status of crop fertility management and plant tissue nutrient concentration of blackberry in the southeastern United States. Acta Horticulturae, 138: 347&ndash;354. <a href="https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2024.1388.50">https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2024.1388.50</a></p><br /> <p>&nbsp;<strong>University of Arkansas</strong></p><br /> <p>Cato, A.J., A. McWhirt, and A. Rojas. 2024. Impact of Soil-Applied Thyme Oil on Strawberry Yield and Disease Abundance. International Journal of Fruit Science 24: 130-141. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15538362.2024.2339219</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Cato, A.J., A. McWhirt, E. Henderson, R. Keiffer, and L. Herrera. 2024. Impact of trellising on spray coverage and spotted-wing drosophila infestation: comparing the rotating cross-arm trellis to the T-trellis. Acta Hort. Acta Hortic. 1388, 231-240 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1388.35</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Cato, A.J., A. McWhirt, and A. Rojas. 2024. Impact of Soil-Applied Thyme Oil on Strawberry Yield and Disease Abundance. International Journal of Fruit Science. Submitted.</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Chenier, J., A. Myers, R. Threlfall, L. Howard, C. Brownmiller, J.R. Clark, M. Worthington, and S. Lafontaine. 2024. Impact of harvest date on size, composition, and volatiles of Arkansas fresh-market blackberries. Acta Hortic. 1388, 263-270, https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1388.39</p><br /> <p>&nbsp;Duncan, M. A. Lay-Walters, L. Herrera, A. McWhirt, A. Cato, and R. Threlfall. 2024. Impact of trellis system on blackberry crop canopy architecture and microclimate with implications for pest management. 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Report Information

Participants

Name Affiliation/Institution Email
William Baird Michigan State University bairdw@msu.edu
Brent Black Utah State University brent.black@usu.edu
Michael Dossett BC Berry Cultivar Development Incl mdossett@bcberrycultivar.com
Eric Gerbrandt BC Blueberry Council research@bcberries.ca
Harlene Hatterman-Valenti North Dakota State University h.hatterman.valenti@ndsu.edu
Massimo Iorizzo North Carolina State University miorizz@ncsu.edu
Nicolas Jimenez Rutgers University Nicolas.jimenez@rutgers.edu
Ian Mellon North Carolina State University igmellon@ncsu.edu
Zach Miller Montana State University zachariah.miller@montana.edu
Peter Nitzsche Rutgers Cooperative Extension nitzsche@njaes.rutgers.edu
Gary Pavlis Rutgers University pavlis@njaes.rutgers.edu
Zilfina Rubio University of Georgia zilfina.rubioames@uga.edu
Gina Sideli Rutgers University gina.sideli@rutgers.edu
Jessica Spencer North Carolina State University jaspence@ncsu.edu
Ioannis Tzanetakis University of Arkansas / Clean Plant Center itzaneta@uark.edu
Courtney Weber Cornell University caw34@cornell.edu

Brief Summary of Minutes

Brief Summary of the Minutes:

 

October 14:

 

Dr. Peter Oudemans, Professor and Director of the P.E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research at Rutgers University welcomed the group and gave a background introduction of the research center. Dr. Gina Sideli, Assistant Professor did introductions and an ice breaker warm up exercise.

 

Submitted state reports were distributed electronically to the participants.

 

State reports followed.

 

Two NJ blueberry growers, Denny Doyle, Chairman of the NJ Blueberry Council, Brandon Raso of Variety Farms came to meeting for lunch. They shared their thoughts and experience with blueberry traits and how the industry is doing. We had a blueberry tasting and discussion around the global market and the size/firmness/taste of imported blueberries.

 

We went to the Ocean Spray receiving station in Chatsworth for a tour with Ocean Spray Scientist Lindsay Wells-Hansen and manager Alonza Williams. The tour included the wash station where the berries are rinsed, then cleaned and samples taken for quality checks (color, firmness, defects). A discussion on the Ocean Spray priorities for quality and most important factors was part of the tour.

 

We then went to Pine Island Cranberry where we talked with Mike Haines, owner and operator, as well as Lindsay Wells-Hansen about cranberry farming. They took us to a bog that was being harvested to see the process of flooding and gathering into truck.

 

Lastly, we went to Integrity Propagations to meet with Greg Haddon, manager, who discussed how cranberries are maintained and cut into many new plants. There was discussion around maintaining purity of cultivars and methods to control disease and insect pressures.

 

We went to the Historical Smithville Inn for dinner and discussion of the historical agriculture and what it is today in south Jersey.

 

The meeting concluded after dinner.

 

October 15:

 

State reports were given throughout the morning.

 

In afternoon we did a lab and field tour of the Marucci Center. We first looked at the blueberry and cranberry breeding greenhouses and headhouse space which included a discussion of germplasm collection and phenotyping. We toured the Rutgers and USDA blueberry cultivar planting and the breeding blocks. At this point in the season the plants were senescing but there was a discussion on plants, breeding timelines and experimental designs. We then toured some of the breeding bogs and the difference between experimental bogs of cranberries.

 

Our afternoon concluded with finishing state reports. Dr. Sideli had the group taste low acid cranberries, and a discussion was held around sugar/acid ratio and flavor in fruit.

 

A business meeting was held to go over the objectives and purpose of the NCCC212 group.

 

The group met at Sharrott Winery for dinner. Winemaker and owner Larry Sharrott along with Atlantic County Agent, Gary Pavolis introduced the grapes grown for wines in the region and provided an overview of the wine industry in NJ.

 

The meeting concluded after dinner.

 

Reports were submitted by BC Berry, Rutgers University, Cornell University, North Dakota State University, North Carolina State University, Michigan State University, University of Arkansas, and Montana State University

2025 NCCC-212 Agenda:

Monday, October 13
Travel Day - airport pickups from Philadelphia, PA and Atlantic City, NJ
Check-in hotel, Seaview Hotel, Galloway, NJ
Informal dinner with colleagues in the evening at McGettigan's 19th Hole bar across the street
Tuesday, October 14
8:00AM	Breakfast boxes in hotel lobby
8:30AM	Travel to Rutgers Marucci Center, Chatsworth, NJ
9:00AM	Welcome, ice breaker warm-ups & State Reports
11:00AM	Break
11:15AM	State Reports
12:00PM	Catered lunch at Marucci Center- salads and sandwiches
1:00PM	Ocean Spray tour
2:30PM	PICC tour
3:30PM	Integrity Propagations tour
4:30PM	Travel back to hotel
6:00PM	Dinner at Smithville Inn, Galloway, NJ
Wednesday, October 15
8:00AM	Meet in hotel lobby
8:30AM	Breakfast at Marucci Center
9:00AM	State Reports
11:00AM	Field tour of Marucci Center
12:30PM	Catered lunch at Marucci Center- pizzas
1:30PM	State Reports, business meeting, cranberry tasting, wrap up
5:00PM	Leave for dinner at Sharrott Winery in Hammonton NJ

 

Thursday, October 16: travel day

Accomplishments

<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Accomplishments:</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">16 participants from 10 US state universities, 1 international (Canada) private company participated in the NCCC212 meeting this year.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Most participants have extension appointments and/or regularly communicate with growers and other members of the small fruit industry. Regular and ongoing communication provided by NCCC-212 annual meetings allow for the group to share information, increase knowledge, and extend that knowledge to regional industries. The extension of information occurs through publications of extension articles and/or newsletters, presentations at workshops and local and regional meetings (e.g. Great Lakes Expo, Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Washington Small Fruit Conference, South East Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Association Grower Short Course, North American Strawberry Growers Association annual conference, North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association annual conference), webinars, web sites, and one-on-one communications.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This project has resulted in the release of numerous new cultivars and the development of germplasm and selections with specific traits needed for adaptation to regional industries. Breeding programs at Cornell University, USDA-Beltsville, USDA-Corvallis, Washington State University, British Columbia, University of Arkansas, Rutgers University, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, University of Florida, University of California-Davis, and North Carolina State University have produced cultivars that meet the needs of strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, grape, muscadine and other small fruit growers across North America. Many of these breeding and genetics programs have also developed new genomic resources (for strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, and other berry crops) and markers for traits of economic interest to accelerate cultivar development efforts.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">NCCC-212 collaborators have conducted research on genetics and genomics, taxonomy, production practices, propagation methods, protected culture, integrated pest and disease management, and other topics to improve the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of production systems. Other research has focused on organic methods, pollination, variety testing, and modeling for cold hardiness and disease risk. Research has also been conducted on the effects of cultivar, environment, and cultural management factors on fruit flavor, texture, shelf life, and nutritional quality.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The results of these projects have been disseminated to stakeholders via refereed and extension publications, field days, grower visits, conferences, and production guides. Many of these research and extension efforts have been regional or national collaborations.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Overall, the NCCC-212 the 2025 meeting participants reported coauthoring <strong>81</strong> peer reviewed publications in the past year and presenting research and extension results to grower groups and professional society conferences.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Objective 1. Develop small fruit germplasm through cooperative breeding and evaluation programs.</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>Rutgers </strong>found a major quantitative-trait-loci within germplasm accessions that controls a specific flavonol quercetine-3-rhamnose production, while demonstrating that wild and landrace accessions maintain their importance as genetic resources for breeding improvements. <strong>Rutgers</strong> collected more than 500 additional accessions to validate the DNA markers associated with fruit acidity and resistance to fruit rot.</li><br /> <li><strong>Montana State University&rsquo;s</strong> small fruit evaluation program focuses on cold-hardy berries and grapes. The main objectives for grape evaluation are wine grapes that ripen is a short season (~2000 GDD base 50&deg; F). Currently, we are evaluating 20 varieties in a variety of training systems.&nbsp; In berries, we are finishing up a 10-year trial of Haskap, Currants, Elderberry, Dwarf Sour Cherry, Aronia, and Serviceberry.&nbsp; Better performing varieties of Haskap/Honeyberry and Dwarf Sour Cherry may offer higher returns to growers.&nbsp; The research is now focused on characterizing traits associated with berry maturity, quality, and harvest ease (fruit abscission/attachment force).&nbsp;We are also evaluating how varieties, harvest timing, and storage effect concentrations of phenolic compounds in Haskap.</li><br /> <li><strong>Michigan State University- </strong>As part of the USDA SCRI VacCAP project (https://www.vacciniumcap.org/), the Edger lab, in collaboration with other VacCAP members, has generated and publicly released a suite of new genomic resources for the Vaccinium community, included assembling and annotating high-quality genomes (most exceeding 95% BUSCO completeness) for Northern Highbush (NHB), Southern Highbush (SHB), and cranberry (CB). These genomic resources, including the first pangenome graph, are publicly available now on the Genome Database for Vaccinium (GDV) (https://www.vaccinium.org/). Additional pangenome analyses are currently underway to identify the variable gene content contributing to fruit quality differences between various cultivars. The genotyping sequence capture array has already been used to identify specific genomic regions encoding resistance to two major industry concerns: Anthracnose fruit rot (AFR) and the blueberry stem gall wasp (BSGW).</li><br /> <li><strong>Utah State University</strong> County Extension Faculty established a new grape cultivar trial on a commercial farm in Genola, Utah County. For elderberry we have successfully multiplied several Utah selections in tissue culture and have had some limited success in root initiation. We are now on our third round of experiments determining optimum stratification requirements for seed germination and have established seedling evaluation sites at 5 locations, including 4 commercial farms.</li><br /> <li><strong>North Dakota State University </strong>initiated a grape germplasm enhancement project in 2009 with the goal of developing one red and white wine grape that will be winter hardy to -40 F without protection and ripen with only 1800 GDD base 50 F. Utilizing <em> riparia</em> for winter hardiness. Collected native Juneberry biotypes for nursery evaluation in comparison to the most common cultivars available in Canada and the US.&nbsp; Continue to evaluate thirty-one biotypes and 14 named cultivars at two locations (Williston and Absaraka) for phenotypic and fruit yield evaluations. Dr. Dai continues to test chokecherry lines for resistance to X-disease.&nbsp;</li><br /> <li><strong>Cornell University-</strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> directed by Dr. Courtney Weber </span></strong>strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry to extend the growing season and improve the quality of berries in NY. In the spring of 2025, plants of 3 raspberry and 2 strawberry selections were propagated for trials with growers. Plants were sent to 2 sites for commercial trials and additional trials are ongoing from previous years. As a result of trial evaluations at Cornell AgriTech and with cooperating growers, two primocane red raspberries in September 2024. &lsquo;Crimson Beauty&rsquo; (NY17-25) produces in the early season, starting in late July to early August. The fruit is large, bright, glossy red with good flavor and firmness. &lsquo;Crimson Blush&rsquo; (NY17-35) produces in the late season, starting in early September and extends the NY season until temperatures become too low. The fruit is large, firm and light red with very good flavor and storage capacity. These varieties are available through the commercial nurseries Phyllatech and North American Plants and are available for licensing. Plant patents were submitted for both varieties in 2025 and are under review.</li><br /> <li><strong>North Carolina State University -Strawberry: Hoffmann Program: </strong>Development of searchable HTS genome database of 13 strawberry cultivars (currently on local machine, online access in progress); Developing of indoor strawberry nursery at NCSU, hosting 13 genetics; Evaluating phenotypic propagation properties across 13 strawberry cultivars; Evaluating strawberry genetics from private and public breeding programs for Neo-P tolerance. <strong>Fernandez Program</strong>: Evaluated 7 cultivars from UC Davis, 4 cultivars from UF. 3 NCSU selections, NC 22-011, NC 21-035 and NC 22-005 in advanced trials with growers.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Blueberry: Ashrafi/Spencer Program: </strong>Sent NC5303, NC5305, NC5289 to Michigan State University, Oregon Blueberry, MBG (Georgia location) for trialing. Hosted Dr. Chu to review UGA materials sent to NCSU for testing; will be propagating and sending to UGA for further trialing and potential co-release. Last year of evaluating NC and UF cultivars for the Auburn-lead AFRI project. NC5289 showing high promise across all locations; to be patented by year end. <strong>Viticulture: Hoffmann/McDaniel Program</strong>: Developing two muscadine hybrid evaluation field trials, collaborating with private and public breeding programs in US. Evaluating of 5 UC-Davis PD-resistant cultivars in replicated trials; <strong>Caneberry: Fernandez Program: </strong>NC 740, blackberry, thornless, erect, mid-season, high sugar/excellent flavor to be released in 2026.</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>University of Arkansas</strong> <strong>-Worthington</strong>- New&nbsp;<strong>muscadine releases</strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Mighty Fine&nbsp;</strong>&ndash; black, seeded fresh-market muscadine with perfect flowers, large berry size, excellent cold hardiness, improved texture, and exceptional flavor. <strong>Altus</strong>- black, seeded processing muscadine with perfect flowers, excellent cold hardiness, attractive juice color, and unique aromatics with excellent processing quality for juice and wine.</li><br /> <li><strong>British Columbia</strong>- Upcoming release of BC 14-40-158, a mid-season blueberry with good fruit quality and consistent high yields, and the first blueberry release from the BC program. <strong>Raspberry: </strong>Upcoming release of BC 1855.11, a mid-late season floricane-fruiting raspberry with phenomenal fruit quality, primarily for the fresh market. Release of WSU 2188, a midseason floricane-fruiting raspberry for the processed market, tested in cooperation with Washington State University. <strong>Strawberry: </strong>Upcoming release of BC 10-2-1, the first day-neutral strawberry release from the BC program.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Objective 2. Develop practices for small fruit production tailored for climatic and market needs of growers.</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>Rutgers</strong> phenotyping workflow underwent a fundamental transformation which became a breakthrough during 2025. The implementation of barcoding technology together with digital scale systems minimized sample identification mistakes and data entry mistakes which resulted in higher operational efficiency and better data quality. We evaluated more than 150 genotypes for fruit weight, photographic documentation and firmness assessments followed by chemical analysis of TA and Brix and anthocyanins.</li><br /> <li><strong>Montana State University</strong> focus on bird and weed management. We also are conducting research on mechanized harvest practices for small scale berry growers (low- cost shakers, catch trays, and cleaning) and larger-scale growers of Haskap/Honeyberry.&nbsp;</li><br /> <li><strong>University of Georgia </strong>evaluated biochar, fertilizer rates, Calcium and Boron accumulation, and the use of different fertilizers helped us reassess the nutrient management guidelines. Collaborative efforts with Opti-Harvest on photoselective devices improved understanding of light control during plant establishment.</li><br /> <li><strong>Michigan State University Entomology (Isaacs) </strong>established a trial in early 2024 to compare new cultivars for their resistance or susceptibility to blueberry stem gall wasp. Research on spotted wing drosophila (SWD) has been in collaboration with many other states as part of the SCRI- and OREI funded projects led by UGA and University of Maine. This has included comparison of insecticide efficacy in the field to support registration of new insecticides by companies and the IR-4 Program.</li><br /> <li><strong>Utah State University&rsquo;s </strong>Robert Schaeffer studies microbial bio-control agents (mBCA) and found a yeast-like fungus (<em>Aureobasidium</em> <em>pullulans</em>) with some promise, but colonization is cultivar dependent. Claudia Nischwitz (Extension Plant Pathologist) conducted a survey of grape vineyards across the state to determine prevalence of insect pests and diseases. She found grapeleaf skeletonizer and powdery mildew, but was unable to detect spotted lantern fly, grape or vine mealy bug in any traps. All samples analyzed were negative for Pierce&rsquo;s disease. Burdette Barker (Extension Irrigation Engineering) has a project measuring water use of in commercial vineyards located in Washington and Box Elder counties. Heavily equipped vineyards,satellites and UAV sensors were used to track water use. Seasonal water use was 307 mm, 42 mm from soil reserves.</li><br /> <li><strong>North Dakota State University&rsquo;s </strong>grape had winter dieback again which was attributed to large fluctuating temperatures above and below freezing in February and March. Examining methods to reduce trunk splitting. A PhD student is completing trial evaluating the effect of a caterpillar tunnel on productivity of &lsquo;Marquette&rsquo; and &lsquo;Petite Pearl&rsquo;. Dr. Dai continues to evaluate management practices in red raspberries. A PhD student is evaluating ways to increase cold tolerance in strawberries.</li><br /> <li><strong>Cornell University</strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> directed by Dr. Anna Wallis for berry pest IPM monitoring and extension resources. </span></strong>Email communication was used to recruit previous collaborators for the SWD monitoring network. Traps were distributed in April to collaborators. Traps are deployed in May&ndash;June and monitored weekly. A new monitoring site, <a href="https://blogs.cornell.edu/berrypests/">NYSIPM Berry Pest Monitoring Network Blog and Map</a>, was set up for grower collaborators to report their trap data inkling trap captures (number of SWD males and females). Trap monitoring was concluded after &lsquo;sustained trap capture&rsquo; (at least 2 consecutive weeks with positive SWD), this was typically by the end of June. Monitoring continued for the duration of the season (typically through August) if requested by the grower.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Data were summarized and reported at regional meetings including Northeast Tree Fruit IPM Working Group (NETFIPMWG) and Great Lake Fruit Workers (GLFW) annual conferences in October and November. Seasonal updates, monitoring protocols, and best management recommendations were shared at in person &lsquo;Twilight meetings&rsquo; in Western NY, held once per month at commercial farms from May through August.</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>Oregon State University </strong> Singh, S. Lukas, A<strong>. </strong>Retano, and D. Bryla. An organic blueberry field trial was established in 2021 at Oregon State University&rsquo;s Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center to evaluate four organic amendments, including biochar, grape pomace compost, grape pomace co-composted with biochar, and woodchips (grower standard). Results showed that incorporated compost resulted in higher soil organic matter, increased nutrient availability, and greater microbial activity than the other treatments. However, none of the treatments had any effect on the structure of the bacterial community, which by the end of the second year of the study was largely dominated by Acidobacteria, or on the structure of the fungal community, which in both years was dominated by Ascomycota and Mortierellomycota. Data collected from this study will help us understand the suitability of organic inputs to enhance soil health indices while improving resource use efficiency. To provide industry with scientifically evaluated yield-quality data, a long-term research project was conducted with growers and winemakers as citizen scientists with replicated thinning trials in their vineyards and wineries. A 10-year data set was generated from 2012-2021. Over 20 companies participated in the research across Oregon&rsquo;s Willamette Valley. Data included phenology, fruitfulness, cluster and shoot counts, tissue macro- and micro-nutrients, yield, and pruning weight. A new planting of kiwiberry was established in summer 2025 that will provide space for production management research and a germplasm site for breeding efforts. A new planting of &lsquo;Columbia Star&rsquo;, thornless, trailing blackberry (<em>Rubus </em>L. subgenus <em>Rubus </em>Watson) was established in fall 2019 to study the impact of plant spacing (0.75 m vs. 1.5 m), chemical primocane suppression (with or without), and primocane training [August training vs. &ldquo;new-over-old&rdquo; (unpruned)] on its growth, yield, fruit quality, machine-harvest efficiency, and labor requirements.</li><br /> <li><strong>North Carolina State University -Strawberry: Hoffmann Program: </strong>Development of indoor propagation practices; Development of tray-plant temperature protocols for enhanced fruit production; Performance evaluation of CEA conditioned strawberry plug plants in 4 states (CA, FL, NC, NY). <strong>Viticulture: Hoffmann/McDaniel Program: </strong>Early development of image recognition of PD disease (in progress).</li><br /> <li><strong>British Columbia Blueberry: </strong>Pseudomonas blight screening method developed. Blueberry lines with putative resistance to aphid colonization identified. Plant parasitic nematode species present in blueberry plantings surveyed. Novel blueberry viruses and viral strains identified and diagnostic tools developed.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Objective 3: Evaluate pre- and postharvest fruit quality components, including enhanced flavor, texture/firmness, shelf life, and phytonutrients.</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>Rutgers</strong> has primarily focused on organic acids in both blueberry and cranberry. Work has begun to investigate flavonols, sugars and volatiles. Blueberry texture is important and we started to use a texture analyzer to identify size and firmness in the breeding program.</li><br /> <li><strong>Montana State University</strong> is currently evaluating effects of genotype (variety), harvest timing/fruit maturity, and storage effects phenolic content in Haskap/Honeyberry. UV-A, red, and blue LED in cold storage did not improve storage/shelf life by increasing water loss but did increase the color and phenolic content of some fruits. Chitosan treatments improved shelf life in table grapes and currants but is not a technique that&rsquo;s easily adopted by smaller-scale growers. We evaluated effects of pectinase treatments on juice extraction in cold hardy berries, increasing juice yields by 30-40%.&nbsp; Working with commercial cideries, we compared juice yields and quality between belt and bladder presses and found that belt presses provide not only higher juice yields but also increased concentrations of phenolic compounds in the juice and finished cider.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><br /> <li><strong>University of Georgia </strong>performed postharvest studies in blueberry to improve the quality and storage potential of Georgia-grown blueberries. Trials evaluating pre-harvest 1-MCP applications across three cultivars were established. Machine-harvested berries were assessed for firmness, shelf life, and quality after storage. Additional research on controlled atmosphere (CA) and ozone (O₃) storage aimed to establish science-based recommendations to reduce postharvest losses and extend marketability. Field evaluations of University of Florida (UF) and University of California&ndash;Davis (UC Davis) strawberry cultivars were conducted to assess tolerance to <em>Neopestalotiopsis</em> and key horticultural performance traits under South Georgia conditions. For blackberry a pre-harvest study tested melatonin and methyl jasmonate applications to improve fruit quality and reduce environmental stress in blackberries.</li><br /> <li><strong>Michigan State University </strong><strong>Physiology research (Vander Weide) </strong>completed a 3-year study comparing ground cover (wood mulch, black weed mat, reflective mulch) use in a blueberry orchard with Dr. Rufus Isaacs (MSU berry crop entomology). We observed that reflective mulch has potential to improve photosynthesis, fruit size and firmness, marketable yield (color), and reduce SWD populations in orchards. we completed a study evaluating delayed harvest strategy to improve blueberry flavor with Dr. Emily Mayhew&rsquo;s (sensory science) lab at MSU. We identified that delayed harvest improves sweetness perception and overall liking, and is beneficial for &ldquo;firm&rdquo; cultivars, such as &lsquo;Draper&rsquo; and &lsquo;Duke&rsquo;. We completed two 4-year study on PGR use in blueberry. We identified two PGRs with the&nbsp; capacity to improve flavor-related volatile organic compounds in blueberry, which we hypothesize will&nbsp; improve fruit flavor.&nbsp; We completed a 2-year USDA-SCRI (https://www.bluedynamo.org/) funded project with Dr. Tim Miles&rsquo; lab at MSU (small fruit pathology) in 2025 on a to assess horticultural impacts fruit rot development in northern highbush blueberry. We identified that most blueberry cultivars are susceptible to botrytis and anthracnose fruit rots at bloom and prior to harvest (large green berry), necessitating fungicide applications at both stages to adequately control pathogens. we planted a kiwiberry vineyard on our MSU campus horticulture farm. This planting will be used for a variety trial, as well as future studies on this crop.</li><br /> <li><strong>North Dakota State University&rsquo;s </strong>Collaboration with Dr. Shetty to examine the concentrations of human health compounds in haskap and black currant cultivars. A MS is concluding a study to evaluate methyl jasmonate application to hydroponic day-neutral strawberry cultivars to enhance health attributes. A MS is evaluating haskap cultivar and fermentation process on wine quality.</li><br /> <li><strong>Cornell University <span style="text-decoration: underline;">directed by Dr. Kerik Cox </span></strong>best biopesticides and use of germicidal light for managing fruit diseases in strawberries. Plug plants were planted in non-fumigated soil with white on black plastic mulch beds. Fungicide treatments were applied using a CO₂-pressurized backpack sprayer. The incidence of fruit on &lsquo;Albion&rsquo; fruit was assessed at harvest and the incidence of Botrytis fruit rot and Anthracnose fruit rot expressed as the number of symptomatic fruits out of 10 collected fruit. The incidence of common leafspot was assessed two weeks after harvest and expressed as the number of symptomatic leaves out of 10 arbitrarily selected leaves.Phytotoxicity on fruit and leaves was assessed in a manner identical to disease with the exception that injured fruit and leaves with abiotic spots resulting from injury were assessed. <strong>Management of mites and insect pests in strawberries and other berries (directed by Dr. Greg Loeb). </strong>We successfully reared two larval parasitoids of SWD at Cornell AgriTech, <em>Ganaspis brasiliensis </em>(Gb1) and <em>Leptopolina japonica </em>(Lj). We released adult Gb1 males and females (600 total per site) at four commercial blueberry farms in the Finer Lakes/Lake Ontario regions. Using rearing data for parasitoids from our sites over 4 years, including 2024, in combination with a number of additional release sites managed by our collaborators in Maine and New Jersy, a colleague at Cornell with expertise in landscape ecology (graduate student Chloe Cho working with Dr. Katja Poveda from Cornell Entomology in Ithaca) examined how local landscape characteristics influenced recovery of Gk and Lj. We have discovered several compounds that deter egg laying in fruit by SWD.&nbsp; We tested these under more realistic field conditions in order to further develop them as possible tactics for controlling SWD.&nbsp; Activities included testing the efficacy of 2 penthyfuran 2pf) relative to other repellents, testing efficacy of 2pf in combination with attract and kill (push-pull approach) and testing the compatibility of repellents with biological control.</li><br /> <li><strong>Oregon State University </strong>These findings of research on mechanical damage and fruit transpiration during storage reduces strawberry shelf life. Hemp hurd LHC biopads provide an environmentally sustainable alternative to EPS by enhancing moisture absorption, cushioning capacity, and microbial protection, thereby improving strawberry quality during storage and distribution.</li><br /> <li><strong>North Carolina State University- </strong><strong>Blueberry: Iorizzo Program: </strong>Evaluated the genetic mechanisms controlling texture, organic acids, sugars, and anthocyanin accumulation in blueberries. Organic acids and anthocyanin are under the control of major QTLs, while texture and sugars are highly quantitative traits. Functionally characterized the gene controlling anthocyanin acylation, an enzymatic reaction that could enhance anthocyanin absorption. Closed the VacCAP project, a grant supported by the USDA-SCRI program that contributed to advances genetic, genomic and phenotyping resources to evaluate and select for fruit quality traits in blueberry and cranberry. <strong>Ashrafi/Spencer Program: </strong>Blueberry: Potential VSU-led collaboration on metabolomics in process.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <li><strong>University of Arkansas </strong>Closed a diagnostic gap by delivering the first validated detection system for SPMYEV, a listed virus lacking reliable assays. Developed a suite of infectious clones (SPMYEV, BCRV, BYVaV, BluVS) that also serve as VIGS vectors, bridging virology and breeding research. Strengthened certification frameworks with diagnostic pipelines (triplex endpoint PCR, duplex qPCR, ViMAPC controls) for BlScV and BluVS. Advanced phantom agent removal efforts, reducing unnecessary trade barriers and supporting global regulatory harmonization.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>British Columbia </strong><strong>Blueberry: </strong>Bioanalytical platform for volatile organic compound (VOC) characterization developed for association of underlying genes with consumer &ldquo;liking&rdquo;. <strong>Raspberry: </strong>a high-throughput method for analyzing raspberry color/anthocyanins developed.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Objective 4: Identify opportunities and collaborate on the development of extension resources for multistate, regional, national, and/or international audiences.</strong></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li><strong>Rutgers</strong> outreach activities targeted New Jersey cranberry and blueberry stakeholders through annual meetings which drew between 30 to 40 growers and industry professionals. Our collaboration network consists of Dr. Neyhart from USDA and UW&ndash;Madison's image analysis team who provide color and size analysis software to enhance the phenotypic capabilities of our breeding program. Rutgers has established collaboration with University of Georgia and North Carolina State for acquiring blueberry selections/cultivars. We have also collaborated with University of Wisconsin on cold hardiness tolerance in blueberry cultivars and North Carolina State for understanding the genetics of bioactive compounds in blueberry. The partnerships bring enhanced data quality and create stronger institutional connections between organizations.</li><br /> <li><strong>Montana State University </strong>We are also collaborating with Universities of Minnesota and Wisconsin to conduct research and deliver outreach to Haskap/honeyberry growers.</li><br /> <li><strong>University of Georgia </strong>coordinated the blueberry session at the Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference, researchers from Michigan, Oregon, North Carolina, and Florida were invited to speak at the session and developed a workshop for the industry, showcasing grafted blueberries and the advantages and disadvantages of creating a new blueberry production system.</li><br /> <li><strong>Michigan State University </strong>A multi-state SCRI project focused on blueberry pollination is being led at MSU with colleagues from OR, WA, and FL, to compare stocking densities and colony placements for improving pollination, and we have developed a Pollination Planner decision-support tool to help growers plan their pollination strategies. North American High Chill Blueberry Trial Network: We are working with the &ldquo;North American High Chill Blueberry Trial Network&rdquo; to assess cultivars in each region (WSU, OSU, AAFC) and coordinate protocols, analysis, and findings.</li><br /> <li><strong>Cornell University <span style="text-decoration: underline;">(directed by Anya Stansell). </span></strong>Expanding berry extension reach in western NY. Over the April to December period, direct consultations with growers occurred regularly via phone, email and through direct farm visits. Multiple workshops and presentations at grower meetings were conducted during this period. The included monthly evening meetings focused on phenology and pest management from April to July to help growers identify the appropriate growth stage to apply protective measures. We are also developing farm level, applied research on pest/disease management, varietal selection and management and season extension for NYS berry growers. Cooperation with Cornell faculty research programs and NY growers will ensure the latest information is disseminated into the industry. In summer 2025, visits to support strawberry growers in Bronx, NYC were continued. A demonstration planting was installed in Karol&rsquo;s Garden in Castle Hill (Che&rsquo;Von Cooper). Additionally, additional growers were recruited for participation in upcoming trials. In Syracuse, collaboration with 4 community-facing gardens in Syracuse with support of CCE Onondaga was initiated including the Midland Ave Community Garden, the Van Keuren Square garden, Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center garden, Dr. King Elementary school garden. And finally, a project on anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in Strawberry was participated in funded by NESARE. <strong>Identifying strategies to increase grower profitability (directed by Dr. Miguel Gomez)</strong>. Understanding price, demand, competition, and cost factors is critical for growers to make production and marketing decisions. This data was collected from consumers and growers and analyzed to identify feasible strategies that increase grower profits. The assessment was begun by analyzing the returns and costs for field production of berries versus protected production, including production in high tunnels and in greenhouses. Activities include reviewing berry production budgets and grower sales prices, interviewing growers to update budgets, analyzing the costs and returns for each method of production and developing an interactive crop budget spreadsheet for NYS berry growers.</li><br /> <li><strong>Oregon State University &ndash; </strong>Translate lab-validated A&amp;K guidance into extension factsheets. Develop field-validation trials with multistate collaborators. Host webinars/field days to demonstrate SWD bait placement, coverage strategies and integration with rotation schedules. <em>Raspberry cultivars for the Pacific Northwest (PNW 655). </em>Davis, A.J., S.B. Lukas, L.W. DeVetter, W. Hoashi-Erhardt, and P. Jones. The current small fruit researchers in Oregon and Washington are collaborating to update this guide to include recently released cultivars, remove any content that is no longer relevant, and to provide a more comprehensive photo index of commercially grown cultivars<em>. Nutrient management of raspberries and blackberries in Oregon and Washington (PNW 780). </em>Davis, A., S. Lukas, B. Strik, A. Moore, L. Wasko DeVetter, D. Bryla, and E. Dixon. Our team from Oregon and Washington collaborated to complete a major revision of the existing &ldquo;Caneberries: nutrient management guide&rdquo;, which was written in 2006, and needed updating to improve ease of use and to include relevant information for growers who are using different management and fertilization techniques than they were nearly 20 years ago.</li><br /> <li><strong>North Carolina State University </strong>-<strong>Strawberry: Hoffmann Program: </strong>Development of multi-state training on challenges and opportunities strawberry propagation; Multi-state development of indoor propagation guidelines (pdf format); <strong>Lopez Program: </strong>Development of a strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry pest management educational video series with collaborators from the University of Arkansas. Additionally, in-service training and workshops will be part of the education activities related to the pest management video series. These events will be held both in the eastern and western parts of the state during fall 2025 and spring 2026. Some of these efforts will be dedicated to educating stakeholders on the proper use of biological control as part of their IPM programs and thrips identification.</li><br /> <li><strong>University of Arkansas </strong>ACPC provides comprehensive virus and systemic pathogen diagnostics for Fragaria, Rubus, Vaccinium, Ribes, and Sambucus, covering ~115 pathogens using PCR, qPCR, and ELISA. Public and university breeders can request accession clean-up. Upon official APHIS funding confirmation (expected January 2026), collaborators will be informed of the number of accessions that can be accepted.</li><br /> </ul><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>British Columbia</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Blueberry and raspberry integrated&nbsp;</span></p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>pest management (IPM) newsletters published. Field days organized.</li><br /> </ul>

Publications

<p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Publications = 81</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>University of Arkansas</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Johns, C.A., Silva, A., Chizk, T.M., Nelson, L., Clark, J.R., Aryal, R., Ashrafi, H., Thompson, E., Hardigan, M. and Worthington, M.L., 2025. Genetic control of prickles in tetraploid blackberry.&nbsp;<em>G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics</em>,&nbsp;<em>15</em>(6), p.jkaf065.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Godwin, C., Chizk, T.M., Johns, C., Nelson, L., Threlfall, R., Clark, J.R. and Worthington, M.L., 2025. Genetic control of sweetness and acidity in blackberry.&nbsp;<em>Frontiers in Plant Science</em>,&nbsp;<em>16</em>, p.1569492.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cifuentes R., Brito M.L., Cornejo-Franco J.F., Alvarez-Quinto R.A., Mollov D., Mart&iacute;nez A., Ochoa J., Villamor D.E., Tzanetakis I.E., Quito-Avila D.F. 2025. Insights into the virome of the Andean blackberry (Rubus glaucus). Eur. J. Plant Pathol. 173:197&ndash;208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-025-03058-5</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Hajizadeh M., Ghaderi Zandan N., Koloniuk I., Sierra-Mejia A., Tzanetakis I.E. 2025. Characterization, detection, and prevalence of a novel strawberry crinivirus. Plant Dis. 109:988&ndash;991.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Singh S., Villamor D.V.V., Sharma Poudyal D., Sierra-Mejia A., Tzanetakis I.E. 2025. A systems-based approach to ensure berry crops health status: from the breeder to the field. Eur. J. Plant Pathol. 172:55&ndash;73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-024-02985-z</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Tzanetakis I.E., Aknadibossian V., &Scaron;pak J., Constable F., Harper S.J., Hammond J., Candresse T., Folimonova S.Y., Freitas-Ast&uacute;a J., Fuchs M., Jelkmann W., Maliogka V.I., Marais A., Martin R.R., Mollov D., Vidalakis G. and another 170 authors. 2025. Streamlining global germplasm exchange: Integrating scientific rigor and common sense to exclude phantom agents from regulation. Plant Dis. 109:736&ndash;755. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-24-0745-FE</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Druciarek T., Tzanetakis I.E. 2025. Invisible vectors, visible impact: The role of eriophyoid mites in emaravirus disease dynamics. Virology 606:110478. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2025.110478</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sierra-Mejia A., Hajizadeh M., Atanda H.Y., Tzanetakis I.E. 2025. Overcoming the woody barrier: Dodder enables efficient transfer of infectious clones to woody plants. J. Virol. Methods 334:115114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2025.115114</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sierra-Mejia A., Villamor D.V.V., Rocha A., Wintermantel W.M., Tzanetakis I.E. 2024. Engineering a robust infectious clone and gene silencing vector from blackberry yellow vein associated virus. Virus Res. 350:199488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virusres.2024.199488</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sierra-Mejia A., Villamor D.V.V., Tzanetakis I.E. 2024. Development and application of an infectious clone and gene silencing vector derived from blackberry chlorotic ringspot virus. Virus Res. 350:199460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virusres.2024.199460</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>British Columbia Berry</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Baldassi C, Lee C, Dossett M, Castellarin SD. 2024. High-throughput color determination of red raspberry puree and correlation of color parameters with total anthocyanins. Plant Methods. 20:78.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13007-024-01197-0</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Hoashi-Erhardt W, Moore PP, Hardigan MA, Peterson M, Lukas S, Jones P, Dossett M. 2025. &lsquo;WSU 2188&rsquo;(Cascade Legacy&trade;) Red Raspberry. HortScience. 60(6):899&ndash;903.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18510-25</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>University of Georgia</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Godara A, Rubio Ames Z, Deltsidis A. 2025. Delayed Harvest Reduces Postharvest Quality and Storability of Southern Highbush cv. &lsquo;Meadowlark&rsquo; and Rabbiteye Blueberry cv. &lsquo;Brightwell.&rsquo; HortScience, 60:182-190.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Espinoza N, Lessl J, Rubio Ames Z. 2025. High Soil Potassium Levels Do Not Increase Leaf Potassium Concentration in Rabbiteye or Southern Highbush Blueberry. HortScience, 60:152-161.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Godara A, Rubio Ames Z, Deltsidis A. 2025. Photoselective Devices Increased Productivity of Southern Highbush Blueberries (<em>Vaccinium corymbosum</em> Interspecific Hybrids). HortScience, 60:182-190.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Godara A, Rubio Ames Z, and Deltsidis A. Impact of Shorter Picking Intervals on the Storability and Postharvest Quality of Rabbiteye Blueberries cv.'Brightwell'. 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BMC Plant Biology, 25, 36 (2025)</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dare P .A., C. Wu, J.I. Carvajal, H.M. Nguyen, C.S. G&uuml;nther, C. Hamiaux, S. Bailey, C. Deng, M.F. Mengist, M. Iorizzo, T.M. Foster, D. Chagn&eacute;, S. Montanari, R.V. Espley. 2024. Haplotyped genome mapping and functional characterisation of a blueberry anthocyanin acetyltransferase (AAT) controlling the accumulation of acylated anthocyanins. Journal of Experimental Botany, 2024;,erae489.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lay-Walters, A., Samtani, J., Fernandez, G., Havlin, J., Coneva, E., Stafne, E., Bumgarner, N.,</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Lockwood, D., Rubio Ames, Z., Blaedow, K., &amp; McWhirt, A. 2025. Survey of Seasonal Variation of Leaf Tissue Nutrient Concentration of Southeastern Blackberry. HortScience, 60(11), 1928&ndash;1937. <a href="https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18867-25">https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18867-25</a></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Haynes, B. Fernandez, G., Ma, G., Perkins-Veazie P . 2025. Anthocyanin Content and Profiles of Strawberry Fruit from North Carolina Genotypes. Journal of the American Pomological Society,79(1), 1-6. <a href="https://doi.org/10.71318/r4s8ab07">https://doi.org/10.71318/r4s8ab07</a></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Haynes, B., Fernandez, G., Ma, G., Chen, H., &amp; Perkins-Veazie, P. (2025). Strawberry Germplasm Influences Fruit Physicochemical Composition More than Harvest Date or Location.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Horticulturae, 11(1), 55. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11010055">https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11010055</a></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Kelso, F., Da, K., Dewey, R. E., Reiland, D. S., Almeyda, C., Liu, W., &amp; Ashrafi, H. (2025).</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Optimization of Adventitious Shoot Regeneration Protocols for Six Vaccinium corymbosum</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cultivars. HortScience, 60(7), 1109-1117.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Zhang, J., Maleski, J., Ashrafi, H., Spencer, J. A., &amp; Chu, Y. (2024). Open-source high-throughput phenotyping for blueberry yield and maturity prediction across environments: Neural network model and labeled dataset for breeders. Horticulturae, 10(12), 1332.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Oregon State University</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Singh, S., S. Lukas, A. Retano, and D. Bryla. 2025. Evaluating locally available organic4</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">amendments to enhance soil health indicators for highbush blueberry production east of the</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Cascades in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Springer Nature, 15:20933.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Davis, A.J., S.B. Lukas, and B.C. Strik. 2025. Labor costs and yield recovery after</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">renovation and cane thinning in &lsquo;Mini Blues&rsquo; highbush blueberry. HortTechnology 35(6).</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">DOI: 10.21273/HORTTECH05745-25</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Dai, Y., R. Holland, S, Doane, W.Q. Yang, F. Takeda, and J. Chen. 2025. A survey on the</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">cleaning and sanitization practices for blueberry harvest containers and mechanical</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">harvesters in the U.S. Journal of Ag. And Food Research 24.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.102353">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2025.102353</a></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Davis, A.J., S.B. Lukas, B.C. Strik, S.T. Orr, and D.R. Bryla. 2025. Plant growth, yield,</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">machine-harvest efficiency, fruit quality, and labor costs in &lsquo;Columbia Star&rsquo; trailing</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">blackberry: risks and advantages of closer in-row spacing, primocane suppression, and &ldquo;new-</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">over-old&rdquo; primocane training. 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July 2025: 40-43.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/304442</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Skinkis PA. 2025. HiRes Vineyard Nutrition Podcast. Oregon State University</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Extension https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/hires-vineyard-nutrition-podcast</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Skinkis PA and Shcherbatyuk N. 2025. High Resolution vineyard Nutrient Management</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Website https://highresvineyardnutrition.com/</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Skinkis PA. 2024. Rootstock Research: Impacts on Growth, Drought Tolerance and</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Nutrition. Wilbur Ellis Wine Grape Meeting, Salem, OR. December 4, 2024.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Utah State University</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Schaeffer, R.N., Z. Smutko, H. Vaughan, E.C. Burgess, M.M. Grilley, M. Kindred, S. Jadhav, M. Borghi, K.R.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Curtis, B.L. Black and J.R. Reeve. <em>Aureobasidium pullulans</em>-mediated protection against grey mold is cultivar-dependent in strawberry. BioControl. <em>In preparation</em></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Spencer</strong>, S., B. Black, K. Kowallis, L. <strong>Yardley</strong>. Propagation of Blue Elderberry (Sambucus cerulea). American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. 1 August, 2025.</p><br /> <ol><br /> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Black. Blue Elderberry Research in Utah. 2nd International Elderberry Symposium, Columbia, MO. 18-19 June, 2025</li><br /> </ol><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sarah Caballero, Alexander, Levin, Joseph, DeShields, Darrell Carrato, Yanyun Zhao,</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Jooyeoun Jung, Pre-harvest cellulose&ndash;chitosan spray for mitigating smoke impact in</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">wine grapes: blocking m-cresol, validation in model table grapes, and vineyard field</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">evaluation, Journal of Food Science, 2025, accepted.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fryer, J. A., de Matos, A. D., Hort, J., &amp; Tomasino, E. 2025. Consumer responses to</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">smoke-impacted pinot noir wine and the influence of label concepts on perception. <em>Food</em></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Research International</em>, <em>203</em>, 115881. <strong>SCRI support was acknowledged</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fryer, J.A. Tomasino, E. 2025. Understanding the sensory influences of oak in the</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">production of smoke-affected wines: A case study with Cabernet Sauvignon. Beverages.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">11(4), 122 <strong>SCRI support was acknowledged</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fryer, J.A., and Tomasino, E. 2025. Efficacy of Winemaking Strategies on the Flavor</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Profile of Wildfire-Affected Cabernet Sauvignon. Journal of Wine Research, 1-18.<strong> SCRI</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>support was acknowledged</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Fryer, J.A., Sartori, C., Thrall, J., and Tomasino, E. 2025. Understanding the ashy flavor</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">recognition thresholds in Pinot noir wines. 59: (3). OenoOne.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">https://doi.org/10.20870/oeno-one.2025.59.3.9267</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Beavers, T. and J. Sterns. 2025. Potential Economic Impacts of a Major Wildfire Smoke</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Event in Oregon (pp. 121 -129). Published in the Seventh Oregon Climate Assessment,</p><br /> <ol><br /> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Fleishman, Editor, Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, Oregon State</li><br /> </ol><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">University, Corvallis, Oregon. https://doi.org/10.5399/osu/1181</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Sterns, J. 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Revision of</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">original author, Strik, B. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/ec-1304-growing-</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">blueberries-your-home-garden</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Seavert, C., Lukas, S., Jones, P. 2025. Blueberry economics: The costs of establishing and producing ORGANIC market, hand and machine harvested blueberries in the Willamette Valley. Enterprise budget (AEB 0084). Corvallis, OR: Oregon Agricultural Enterprise Budgets.18</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">https://appliedecon.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/oaeb/pdf/aeb0075.pdf</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Seavert, C., Lukas, S., Jones, P. 2025. Blueberry economics: The costs of establishing and producing CONVENTIONAL market, hand and machine harvested blueberries in the Willamette Valley.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Enterprise budget (AEB 0075). 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PNW 780.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Montana State University</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Wang Z, Svyantek A, Miller Z. Effect of blue and red light-emitting diodes on haskap (<em>Lonicera caerulea</em> L.) postharvest storage. Agricultural Products Processing and Storage. 2025 Dec;1(1):1-2. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s44462-025-00006-8">https://doi.org/10.1007/s44462-025-00006-8</a></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Wang Z, Svyantek A, Miller Z. Apple and Grape Waste Pomace Fermentation and Co-Ferment Product Chemistry. Fermentation. 2025 Mar 5;11(3):126. <a href="https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation11030126"><strong>https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation11030126</strong></a></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Wang Z, Svyantek A, Miller Z, Watrelot AA, Kapus A. Juice Dilution Affects Haskap (Lonicera caerulea L.) Wine Fermentation Completion and Wine Chemistry. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 2025;2025(1):5257507. <a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1155/jfpp/5257507">https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1155/jfpp/5257507</a></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Rutgers University</strong></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Clare, S.J., Zheng, P., Driskill, M., Kawash, J., Neyhart, J., Millar, T.R., Main, D., Polashock, J., Edger, P., Vorsa, N., Johnson-Cicalese, J., Zalapa, J., Sideli, G.M., Iorizzo, M., Bassil, N. (<em>accepted</em>). A high-recovery, high-density targeted genotyping platform for cranberry. <em>The Plant Genome.</em></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Shufen C., Meng L., Taniguti, C.H., Tang, X., de la Torre, F., Sideli, G.M., Iorizzo, M., Edger, P.P., Neyhart, J., Zalapa, J., Bassil, N., Heller-Uszynska, K., Zhao, D., Beil, C.T., Sheehan, M.J. (2025). A Public Mid-Density Genotyping Platform For Cultivated Cranberry. <em>The Plant Genome.</em></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Jim&eacute;nez, N. P., Fong, S., Neyhart, J. L., Johnson‐Cicalese, J., Vorsa, N., &amp; Sideli, G. M. (2025). Leveraging genetic resources and genomic prediction to enhance flavonol content in cranberry fruit.&nbsp;<em>The Plant Genome</em>,&nbsp;<em>18</em>(3), e70074.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Neyhart, J.L., Wakholi, C., Rippner, D.A., Price, J.H., Altendorf, K.A., Heineck, G.C., Zalapa, J. Loarca, J., Sideli, G.M. (<em>submitted September 2025</em>). BerryBox: An affordable computer vision system for postharvest phenotyping of cranberry and other small fruits. <em>The Plant Phenome</em>.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Oudemans, P.V., Kaur, J., Wells-Hansen, L.D., Neyhart, J.L. Holland, L.A., Haines, J.M., Polashock, J.J., Rodriguez Saona, C., Besancon, T.E., Sideli, G.M. (<em>in review</em>).</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Integrating Past Lessons into Improved Management of Cranberry False Blossom Disease<em>. Plant Diseases.</em></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>&nbsp;</em></p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Jim&eacute;nez, N., Torres-Meraz, M.A., Neyhart, J., Zalapa, J., Sideli, G.M. (<em>in review</em>). Demographic and genome-wide analyses reveal genetic divergence between upper Midwestern and Eastern North American wild cranberry populations. <em>Horticulture Research</em>.</p><br /> <p style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</p>

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