In 2010, a major scientific milestone was achieved for tree fruit crops: publication of the first
draft whole genome sequence (WGS) for apple (Malus domestica). This WGS, v1. 0, was …

The Rosaceae crop family (including almond, apple, apricot, blackberry, peach, pear, plum,
raspberry, rose, strawberry, sweet cherry, and sour cherry) provides vital contributions to …

Sustainable production of pome fruit crops is dependent upon having virus-free planting
materials. The production and distribution of plants derived from virus-and viroid-negative …

Abstract Apple (Malus× domestica Borkh.) is one of the top three US fruit crops in production
and value. Apple production has high costs for land, labor and inputs, and orchards are a …

Develo** new blueberry cultivars requires plant breeders to be aware of current and
emerging needs throughout the supply chain, from producer to consumer. Because …

Preharvest fruit drop is a challenge to apple production, in which fruit abscise from the tree
prior to horticultural maturity. Depending on the growing season and the cultivar, yield …

Retention of flesh texture attributes during cold storage is critical for the long‐term
maintenance of fruit quality. The genetic variations determining flesh firmness and crispness …

Softening is a hallmark of ripening in fleshy fruits, and has both desirable and undesirable
implications for texture and postharvest stability. Accordingly, the timing and extent of pre …

Apple preferences of US consumers are widely explored. However, the key factors that drive
the importance that US consumers place on apple attributes are rather unexplored. To fill …

Washington State University's apple breeding program (WABP) was initiated in 1994 to
select new apple cultivars with improved eating quality, appearance, and storability that are …