Prediction and mitigation of rain-induced cherry cracking

Author: Ines Hanrahan

Published: 2013

Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1. Evaluate and optimize spray programs to reduce rain-induced cherry cracking. 2. Determine rain cracking susceptibility expression for common Northwest cherry cultivars during maturation and develop an easy test to determine cracking potential of individual blocks for grower use.

Keywords:

• Cherry
• Horticulture
• Cherry cracking
• Hydrophobic coatings
• Rain cracking susceptibility