Consulting for the Northwest cherry improvement project
Author: Fredrick A. Bliss
Published: 2010
Summary: The objectives of this project were: • Coordinate and lead monthly conference calls among members of the cherry team to facilitate discussion and resolution of key issues related to sweet cherry improvement. • Facilitate collaboration among team members and identify key resources in the public and private sectors in the PNW and externally. • Work with N. Oraguzie the breeding program leader to continue development and implementation of an efficient breeding program that combines classical breeding with new technology for developing commercial sweet cherry cultivars suited for the PNW. • Provide constructive analysis and critique of reports and proposals for competitive funding of research and development related to cherry improvement.
