Advancing precision pollination systems to improve yield security
Author: Matthew Whiting
Published: 2020
Summary: Our long term goal is to improve yield security and yield by developing and deploying a reliable precision pollination system that can 1) supplement current grower pollination practices or, 2) replace the current (ancient) system of planting pollinizers and renting pollinators. We will continue to work with grower collaborators, Firman Pollen Company, and On Target Spray Systems to be sure that research progress is easily translatable to commercial-scale solutions. 1. Refine pollen rate and application timing to improve efficiency of precision pollination systems 2. Optimize pollen suspension constituents to preserve pollen viability and improve solubility 3. Investigate pollen production systems 4. Use commission funded work to strengthen regional and national research proposals
