Systems Approach To Managing the Expression of Cranberry Fruit Rot
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 on multiple projects for SAME, collaborating with different groups on the pathological aspects of various experiments. My main project focuses on understanding the fungal community …
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 damage air, water, and soil quality, leading to biodiversity loss and exacerbating climate change. It is unclear how fertilizer N application affects fruit rot incidence …
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 unique as less than 5% of cranberry production nationally is dry-harvest. Harvest mechanisms and management throughout the year are both important in controlling cranberry fruit …
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 on fruit quality and yield. This concern is particularly pressing in areas like New Jersey, where heat stress is already affecting cranberry production. One area …
Position: ORISE Postdoctoral Fellow in the USDA Genomic Improvement for Fruits and Vegetables Lab (GIFVL) Location: The Marucci Center in Chatsworth, New Jersey What is the project you’re working on for SAME about? My objective is to understand how different cranberry cultivars respond to environmental stress and fruit rot infection. Right now, I am analyzing …
The Systems Approach for Managing the Expression (S.A.M.E.) of cranberry fruit rot (CFR) is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary project designed to develop effective management strategies. This collaborative project addresses five critical knowledge gaps: This project aims to examine the components of the disease triangle (pathogen, host, environment) to enhance our understanding of the factors influencing cranberry …
Welcome to our newsletter! We’re excited to connect with you and share the latest developments from the SAME project. Made possible by funding from the USDA NIFA Specialty Crops Research Initiative, the SAME project team is dedicated to conducting multidisciplinary research on cranberry fruit rot and translating our findings to benefit cranberry stakeholders like you. …