NC140: Improving Economic and Environmental Sustainability in Tree-Fruit Production Through Changes in Rootstock Use
Publications (Annual Report):
[2012]
[2012]
Collaborative research directed by members of this group led to 17 peer-reviewed publications, 43 non peer-reviewed publications, and numerous Extension articles and presentations that reached fruit growers throughout North America. Seven articles in trade journals highlighted the impact of rootstock research on tree fruit production.Peer-reviewed Publications
Autio, W., T.L. Robinson, J. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, E. Hoover, G. Lang, J. Masabni, M.L. Parker, R. Perry, G.L. Reighard and M. Warmund. 2011. Performance of several semidwarfing rootstocks with Fuji and McIntosh as scion cultivars in the 1999 NC-140 semidwarf apple rootstock trials. Acta Hort. 903:327-334.
Autio, W., T.L. Robinson, T. Bradshaw, J. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, E. Hoover, G. Lang, J. Masabni, M.L. Parker, R. Perry, G.L. Reighard, J. Schupp, and M. Warmund. 2011. Performance of several dwarfing rootstocks with Fuji and McIntosh as scion cultivars in the 1999 NC-140 dwarf apple rootstock trials. Acta Hort. 903:319-326.
Autio, W., T.L. Robinson, W. Cowgill, C. Hampson, M. Kushad, G. Lang, J. Masabni, D.D. Miller, R.A. Parra Quezada, R. Perry, and C. Rom. 2011. Performance of Gala apple trees on Supporter 4 and different strains of B.9, M.9, and M.26 rootstocks as part of the 2002 NC-140 apple rootstock trial. Acta Hort. 903:311-318.
Autio, W.R., T.L. Robinson, B. Black, T. Bradshaw, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, E.E. Hoover, S.A. Hoying, K.A. Iungerman, R.S. Johnson, G. Lang, M.L. Parker, R.L. Perry, G.L. Reighard, J.R. Schupp, M. Stasiak, M. Warmund, and D. Wolfe. 2011. Performance of Fuji and McIntosh apple trees after 10 years as affected by several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 apple rootstock trial. J. Amer. Pom. Soc. 5(2):2-20.
Autio, W.R., T.L. Robinson, B. Black, T. Bradshaw, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, E.E. Hoover, S.A. Hoying, K.A. Iungerman, R.S. Johnson, G. Lang, M.L. Parker, R.L. Perry, G.L. Reighard, M. Stasiak, M. Warmund, and D. Wolfe. 2011. Performance of Fuji and McIntosh apple trees after 10 years as affected by several semidwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 apple rootstock trial. J. Amer. Pom. Soc. 5(2):21-38.
Elkins, R., R. Bell, and T. Einhorn. 2012. Needs assessment for future US pear rootstock research directives based on the current state of pear production and rootstock research. Journal of the American Pomological Society 66(3):153-163.
Elkins, R.B., S. Castagnoli, C. Embree, R. Parra-Quezada, T.L. Robinson, T.J. Smith and C.A. Ingels. 2011. Evaluation of potential rootstocks to improve pear tree precocity and productivity. Acta Hort. 909 (1): 183-194.
Hampson, C. R. 2012. The performance of four Vineland apple rootstocks in British Columbia, Canada. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 66(1):23-27.
Hampson, C.R., P. Randall and P. Sholberg. 2012. Tolerance of Vineland apple rootstocks to waterlogging and Phytophthora infestation. Can. J. Plant Sci. 92(2):267-269.
Hoover, E.E., R.P. Marini, E. Tepe, W.R. Autio, A.R. Biggs, J.M. Clements, R.M. Crassweller, D.Foster, M.Foster, D. Doud Miller, M.L. Parker, G.M. Peck, J. Racsko, T.L. Robinson, M.R. Warmund. 2012. eApples: A case study in using eXtension to increase access to research-based information. HortTechnology 22:576-579.
Lang, G., T. Valentino, H. Demirsoy, and L. Demirsoy. 2011. High tunnel sweet cherry studies: innovative integration of precision canopies, precocious rootstocks, and environmental physiology. Acta Hort. 903:717-723.
Lang, G., T. Valentino, T. Robinson, J. Freer, H. Larsen, and R. Pokharel. 2011. Differences in mineral nutrient concentration of dormant cherry spurs as affected by rootstock, scion, and orchard site. Acta Hort. 903:93-971.
Marini, R.P., Autio, W.R., Black, B., Cline, J.A., Crassweller, R., Domoto, P., Hampson, C., Moran, R., Quezada, R.A., Robinson, T., Stasiak, M. and Wolfe, D. 2012. The influence of crop density on annual trunk growth of Golden Delicious apple trees on three rootstocks at 11 locations. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 66(4):183-195.
Marini, R.P., W.R. Autio, B. Black, J.A. Cline, W. Cowgill Jr., R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, C. Hampson, R. Moran, R.A Parra-Quezada, T. Robinson, M. Stasiak, D.L. Ward, D. Wolfe. 2012. Summary of the NC-140 apple physiology trial: The relationship between Golden Delicious fruit weight and crop density at 12 locations as influenced by tree dwarfing rootstocks. Journal of the American Pomological Society 66:78-90.
Olmstead, J.S., M.D. Whiting, D. Ophardt, N.C. Oraguzie, and G.A. Lang. 2011. PC7064-3 (Selah") sweet cherry. HortSci. 46:123-124.
Ouzounis, T. and G.A. Lang. 2011. Foliar applications of urea affect nitrogen reserves and cold acclimation of sweet cherries (Prunus avium L.) on dwarfing rootstocks. HortScience 46:1015-1021.
Robinson, T.L., Lakso, A.N. and Hoying, S.A. 2012. Advances in predicting chemical thinner response of apple using a Malusim carbon balance model. Acta Hort. 932:223-229.
Other Publications (Abstracts, Fact Sheets, newsletters, reports)
Autio, W. 2012. NC-140 Trial Coordination. Compact Fruit Tree 44(2):9-10.
Autio, W., J. Clements, and J. Krupa. 2012. Results from the first year of fruiting in the 2009 NC-140 Peach Rootstock Trial in Massachusetts. Fruit Notes 77(1):9-10; Horticultural News 92(1):9-10.
Autio, W., J. Krupa, J. Clements, W. Cowgill, and R. Magron. 2012. Final report of the 2002 NC-140 Apple Rootstock Trial in Massachusetts and New Jersey. Fruit Notes 77(2): 7-10; Horticultural News 92(2): 7-10.
Bell, R. L., R. B. Elkins, and T. Einhorn. 2012. Current state of pear rootstock research progress and priorities (abstract). HortScience 47(9) Supplement: S100.
Clements, J., W. Autio, J. Krupa, W. Cowgill, R. Magron, and S. Sollner-Figler. 2012. 2002 Massachusetts/New Jersey Cameo Dwarf Rootstock Trial. Fruit Notes 77(1):4-6; Horticultural News 92(1): 4-6.
Domoto, P. and L. Schroeder. 2012. Performance of Gibson Golden Delicious on dwarfing rootstocks. Ann. Prog. Rept. 2011 for Hort. Res. Sta., ISRF11-36:46-47. http://www.ag.iastate.edu/farms/11reports/Horticulture/PerformanceGibsonGolden.pdf
Domoto, P. and L. Schroeder. 2012. Second year performance of Honeycrisp on 31 dwarfing rootstocks in the Iowa planting of the NC-140 2010 regional rootstock trial. Ann. Prog. Rept. 2011 for Hort. Res. Sta., ISRF11-36:44-45. http://www.ag.iastate.edu/farms/11reports/Horticulture/SecondYearHoneycrisp.pdf
Elkins, R. 2011. Evaluation of potential new size controlling rootstocks for European pear. 2011 California Pear Research Report, California Pear Advisory Board, Sacramento, California, p. 104-113.
Fazio, G., D. Kviklys, M. Grusak and T.L. Robinson. 2012. Elucidating the Genetics of Absorption and Translocation of Macro- and Micronutrients by Apple Rootstocks in the Context of Breeding Populations. HortScience 47(9):S101 (Abstr.)
Fazio, G., D. Kviklys, M.A. Grusak and T. Robinson. 2012. Soil pH, soil type and replant disease affect growth and nutrient absorption of apple rootstocks. NY Fruit Quarterly 20(1):22-28.
Hoover, E., R. Marini, E. Tepe, W. Autio, A. Biggs, J. Clements, R. Crassweller, D. Foster, M. Foster, D. Miller, M. Parker, J. Racsko, T. Robinson, and M. Warmund. 2011. Apple rootstocks and cultivars: A case study using eXtension to increase access to research-based information. Compact Fruit Tree 44(3): 9-12.
Huffman, L., M. Miranda-Saso, and T.L. Robinson. 2012. Is fall planting for apples a good idea? Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(20):2-3.
Lang, G. 2012. Integrating new technologies, germplasm, and physiology into innovative strategies for producing high quality sweet cherries. OPGMA Today (Summer issue).
Lang, G., E. Hanson, and B. Gluck. 2012. Organic production of cherries and raspberries in high tunnels. Organic Broadcaster 20(5):7, 14.
Lang, G.A. 2011. Producing first-class sweet cherries: integrating new technologies, germplasm, and physiology into innovative orchard management strategies. Proc. 3rd Serbian Conference Innovations in Fruit Growing: Modern Production of Sweet and Sour Cherry pp. 59-74.
Lang, G.A. 2011. Strategie di conduzione per lalta qualità. Rivista di Frutticoltura October (10) Suppl.:16-17.
Lang, G.A. 2012. Strategie e techniche innovative per produzioni di alta qualità. Rivista di Frutticoltura April (4):24-28.
Lang. 2011. Proizvodne prakse za stone treanje sadaanjost I budunost proizvodnje za izvoz. USAID Serbia Agrobiznis Projekat, 31 pp.
Miranda-Sazo, M. and T. Robinson. 2012. Strategies to control vegetative growth. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(4):1-2.
Miranda-Sazo, M. and T.L. Robinson. 2012. 2012 Studies using Retain and NAA for pre-harvest drop control of Linda Mac and Honeycrisp in New York State. Proceedings Great Lakes Fruit Workers Annual Meeting 2012:20-21 (Abstr.)
Miranda-Sazo, M. and T.L. Robinson. 2012. Working Efficiently in Apple Orchards. Proceedings Great Lakes Fruit Workers Annual Meeting 2012:44 (Abstr.)
Miranda-Sazo, M. and T.L. Robinson. 2012. Assessment of Bud Damage and Bloom Prediction Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(6):1-2.
Miranda-Sazo, M. and T.L. Robinson. 2012. Branch management is critical for moderate and highly vigorous apple trees. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(15):2-3.
Miranda-Sazo, M. and T.L. Robinson. 2012. Current Apple Bloom Prediction (April 9, 2012). Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(7):1-2.
Miranda-Sazo, M. and T.L. Robinson. 2012. Strong leader growth is critical when growing a weak apple cultivar in years 1-3. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(14):6-7.
Miranda-Sazo, M. and T.L. Robinson. 2012. The Horticultural Benefits of an Early Start. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(4):6-7.
Miranda-Sazo, M. and T.L. Robinson. 2012. The Orchard Planted Today Will Be Your Orchard in 2027. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(5):5-6.
Robinson, T, B. Bujdoso and B. Reginato. 2012. Using Pruning to Improve the Fruit Size of Sweetheart, Lapins and Hedelfingen Sweet Cherry Grown on Gisela Rootstocks. NY Fruit Quarterly 20(3):12-16.
Robinson, T. and K. Iungerman. 2012. Thinning Heavy Blooming Honeycrisp in 2012. Northern NY Fruit Newsletter 2012(1): 1.
Robinson, T., M. Miranda-Sazo, and C. Kahlke. 2012. The Use of Retain and NAA for Commercial Drop Control of Apples. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(17):2-3.
Robinson, T.L. 2012. Congrés IFTA Chili/Argneine/Brésil. Zoom Abre Fruitier. Edition 2012:26-29.
Robinson, T.L. 2012. IFTA Conference Chile/Argentina/Brazil. AGYours- Tree Fruit. 2012 Edition :24-27.
Robinson, T.L. 2012. The Physiology of Trees during Dormancy. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(3):2-3.
Robinson, T.L. and A.N. Lakso. 2012. Precision Thinning and Precision Irrigation. Proceedings Great Lakes Fruit Workers Annual Meeting 2012:40 (Abstr.)
Robinson, T.L. and M. Miranda-Sazo. 2012. Forecasting Apple Bloom in the Spring of 2012 Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(5):1-2.
Robinson, T.L. and M. Miranda-Sazo. 2012. Irrigation: An Increasingly Essential Practice for New Tall Spindle Plantings. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(8):1-2.
Robinson, T.L. and M. Miranda-Sazo. 2012. Western NY Crop Situation as of May 15th, 2012. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(12):5-8.
Robinson, T.L. M. Fargione and M. Miranda-Sazo. 2012. The Benefits of Boron and Zinc to Overcome the Effects of Early Spring Frosts. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter 2012(7):5.
Robinson, T.L., S.A. Hoying, M. Miranda and K. Iungerman. 2012. AVG Combined with NAA Control Preharvest Drop of McIntosh Apples Better than Either Chemical Alone. HortScience 47(9):S164 (Abstr.)
Rothwell, N. and G. Lang. 2012. Fall foliar nitrogen applications should be applied now. MSUE News (also NW FruitNet), September.
Ward, W.P. Cowgill Jr., J.L. Frecon, G.C. Hamilton, J.R. Heckman, L.S. Katz, N. Lalancette, B.A. Majek, D. Polk. 2012. "New Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide." Rutgers Cooperative Extension Bulletin E002 total pages (229). New Jersey Plant and Pest Fruit Newsletter, 309 articles written. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/plantandpestadvisory/
Wolfe, D., D. Archbold, J. Johnston, and G. Travis. 2011. Rootstock effects on apple and peach growth and yield. 2011 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Agricultural Experiment Station publication. PR-626:11-14. http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/pr/pr626/pr626.pdf
Wolfe, Dwight. 2012. Apple Tree Training. Kentucky Fruit Facts (3/2012):3. http://www.ca.uky.edu/fruitfacts/ffMar12.pdf
Articles in Trade Journals
Lehnert, R. 2011. Resistant Rootstocks Key to Surviving Fireblight. Good Fruit Grower Feb. 11, 2011.
Lehnert, R. 2012. Choosing a Peach Rootstock. Good Fruit Grower, July 2012.
Moser, M. 2012. Geneva Rootstocks are Exciting, Frustrating. Fruit Grower News, November 2012, p. 54.
Rothwell, N. 2011. MSU Studying High-Density Tart Cherries. Fruit Grower News, Nov. 2011.
Sigler, D. Achieve the Right Ratio of Wood and Buds in Cherry. Fruit Grower News, May 2012.
Sigler, D. Apples: How to Know What to Plant. Fruit Grower News, April 2012. Warner, G. 2012. Cherry Tours Highlight Innovations. Good Fruit Grower website, 2012. http://www.goodfruit.com/Good-Fruit-Grower/Web-2012/Cherry-tours-highlight-innovations/.
Presentations and Field Days
Domoto. Jan. 27, Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference, Ankeny, IA, 150 attendees
Domoto. 2011 Performance of Gibson Golden Delicious on 23 rootstocks in the Iowa planting of NC-140 2003 apple rootstock trial, Second year performance of Honeycrisp on 31 dwarfing rootstocks in the Iowa planting of the NC-140 2010 regional apple rootstock trial. July 23, Fruit and Vegetable Field Day, ISU Horticulture Research Station, Ames, IA, 90 attendees
Coneva. Peach Rootstock Cultivar Evaluations, Regional Bulletin. 2012. http://www.aaes.auburn.edu/comm/pubs/pubsbytype/rebull2125.php
Coneva. Peach Rootstock Trial in Alabama. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Auburn, AL, February 10-11, 2012.
Coneva. Peach Rootstock Trial Demonstration. 2012 Home and Wildlife Expo, Chilton REC, AL, August 4, 2012. (Attendance 750+).
Bell, R. and R. Elkins. Current state of pear rootstock research: progress and priorities. American Society for Horticultural Science Pomology Working Group Workshop, Rootstocks: Challenges and Progress, August 2, 2012, Miami, Florida.
Elkins, R. Evaluation of potential new size controlling rootstocks for European pear (two presentations). 2012 Sacramento River District Pear Research Meeting, February 2, 2012, Walnut Grove, California and 2012 North Coast Pear Research Meeting, February 16, 2012, Lakeport, California.
Elkins, R. Spring Irrigation and Field Meeting. May 20, 2012, Talmage, Mendocino County, California.
Fallahi. Idaho State Horticultural Society Summer Tour, July 18, 2012 (110 attended)
Fallahi. Idaho and Washington Fruit Growers March Field Day , March 14, 2012 (65 attended)
Fallahi. University of Idaho Pomology Program Fruit Field Day, September 14, 2012 (900 attended)
Cowgill. North Jersey Fruit Meeting, March 2012; Broadway, NJ, 62 attendees, growers
Cowgill. North Jersey Twilight Fruit Meeting, April, 11; Rutgers Snyder Farm, Pittstown, NJ 44 attendees, growers
Cowgill. North Jersey Twilight Fruit Meeting, May 3; Phillips Farm, Milford, NJ 66 attendees, growers
Cowgill. North Jersey Twilight Horticultural Research Meeting, Rutgers Snyder Farm, September, 2012; sponsored by RCE and NJ NOFA 48 growers participating
Coneva. NC-140 2009 Peach Rootstock Trial. Chilton County Regional Peach Production Meeting, February 2, 2012, Clanton, AL. (Attendance 89).
Coneva. Peach rootstock evaluations in Alabama. Poster presentation at the SR ASHS Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL, February 3-5, 2012.
Strang. Jan. 5, 2012, Apple Rootstocks. Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference, Lexington, KY, attendance 50.
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