Consulting for the Washington apple breeding project
Author: Fredrick A. Bliss
Published: 2008
Summary: The objectives of this project were: • Coordinate and lead monthly conference calls among the apple breeding cooperators to facilitate discussion of important issues related to apple breeding and this program. • Support work of the program leader, Bruce Barritt (and the new breeder when appointed) and that of other interacting scientists through presentation of ideas evaluation of strategies and plans, focusing of commercially-oriented objectives and measure of progress against project goals. • Provide analysis and critique of proposals for competitive funding of research and development related to apple breeding. • Identify other programs, breeders, and scientists in the public and private sectors that can provide collaborative support to the breeding program. • Facilitate the transition that is expected to occur as Bruce retires and a new breeder is hired to lead the program.
