Month: January 2025
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Researcher Spotlight: Eithan Pozas Rodriguez
Position: PhD student in the Fruit Crop Pathology Lab, Plant Pathology Department Location: University of Wisconsin-Madison What is the project you’re working on for SAME about? I am currently working…
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Nitrogen Fertilizer Effects on Cranberry Fruit Rot & Canopy Biophysical Characteristics
The increased use of nitrogen (N) fertilizers over the past century has significantly enhanced agricultural production and contributed to global food security. Nevertheless, the improper use of nitrogen can severely…
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Cranberry Fruit Rots in the U.S. Pacific Northwest
Oregon and Washington are the fourth- and fifth-highest cranberry producing states, producing around 500,000 and 150,000 barrels per year, respectively. About a third of Washington’s production is dry-harvest, which is…
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Beating The Heat: Understanding How Short- and Long-Term Heat Stress Affects Cranberry Fruit Rot
As climate change intensifies, heat stress is becoming an increasingly significant concern for fruit crops, including cranberries. Across all cranberry-growing regions, growers are worried about the impact of rising temperatures…
