Investigating flower bud hardiness of new tree fruit cultivars
Author: Matthew Whiting
Published: 2009
Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1. Establish new fruit bud hardiness standards by phenotyping several genotypes throughout the dormant season and anthesis 2. Partner with DAS to disseminate bud hardiness data to industry as rapidly and conveniently as possible 3. Develop preliminary data and framework for pursuing federally-competitive funding for further research & outreach