RESEARCH PROJECTS 1995

HR-95-01 Title: Postharvest Storage of Fruits and Vegetables, Principal Investigator: Beaudry, R., Dilley, D., and Schwallier, P. Objective: Reduce pesticide usage and residues on stored apple fruit. Improve carrot storability through humidity management. Duration: Ongoing Location: Four CA storage rooms and one cold storage room.

HR-95-02 Title: Effect of NAA and BA on Fruit Growth & Size, Principal Investigator: Bukovac, M.J. Objective: To determine effect of NAA and BA alone and in combination on growth rate. Duration: 1995 Location: Tier 1, Row 29, 31, 38, 42

HR-95-03 Title: Improving Apple Fruit Size with Benzyladenine and NAA, Principal Investigator: Bukovac, M.J., and Hull, J. Objective: To regulate cropping and fruit size with Benzyladenine and NAA. Duration: 1991-1995 Location: Tier 1, Row 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 17, 41, 43 Tier 2, Row 10, 16

HR-95-04 Title: Promotion of Flowering in Northern Spy with Sterol Synthesis Inhibitors, Principal Investigator: Bukovac, M.J., and Hull, J. Objective: To induce flowering and early cropping. Duration: 1985-1995 Location: Tier 1, Row 24

HR-95-05 Title: Increasing Effectiveness of GA on Spur Formation of Sour Cherry, Principal Investigator: Bukovac, M.J., and Hull, J. Objective: Establish if GA use can be reduced by addition of surfactant Duration: 1993-1995 Location: Tier 29, Row 30-37

HR-95-49 Title: Thinning with Benzyladenine, Carbaryl and NAA on Various Varieties, Principal Investigator: Bukovac, M.J., and DeYoung, C. Objective: To evaluate the thinning response of different varieties to various rates of Benzyladenine, Carbaryl and NAA. Duration : 1995 Location: Tier 2, Row 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 12, 14, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 35, 28, 29, 32, 36, 40, 41, 44, 45 Tier 3, Row 48, 49

HR-95-50 Title: Effect of Experimental Materials on Fruit Abscission of Jonamac, Principal Investigator: Bukovac, M.J. Objective: To evaluate experimental material. Duration: 1995 Location: Tier 1, Row 19, 20

HR-95-51 Title: Effect of Experimental Materials on Fruit Abscission of Red Delicious, Principal Investigator: Bukovac, M.J. Objective: To evaluate experimental material. Duration: 1995 Location: Tier 1, Row 3, 5, 7, 18, 30

HR-95-48 Title: Effect of ABG 3168 on Apples Under Storage Conditions, Principal Investigator: Dilley, D. Objective: To evaluate effect of ABG 3168 on Empire and Smoothee Golden Delicious under storage conditions. Duration: 1995 Locations: Tier 2, Row 2 & 35

HR-95-06 Title: Damage Thresholds on Apple, Principal Investigator: Flore, J. Cooperator: Breitkreutz, S. Objective: To determine foliage damage thresholds for apple. Duration: 1996 Location: Tier 3, Row 50 Tier 22, Row 1-8

HR-95-07 Title: Novel Cherry Orchard and Tree Design, Principal Investigator: Flore, J. Objective: To determine if light interception is related to yield and to determine optimum tree shape, height to clear alleyway width. Duration: 1998 Location: Tier 29, Row 6-26

HR-95-08 Title: International Apple Yield and Growth Study, Principal Investigator: Flore, J., and Perry, R. Objective: To determine the effect of environment on yield and quality of apple. Duration: 1993-2003 Location: Tier 10, Row 36-41

HR-95-09 Title: Cultural Trial for Montmorency and Ujfehertoi Furtos, Principal Investigator: Flore, J., and Iezzoni, A

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