Organic Apple Production in Washington State: an Input-Output Analysis
The objective of this paper is to provide an Input-Output (IO) based economic impact analysis for organic apple production in Washington State.
Fruits
Organic and Integrated Fruit Production
website; WSU Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center.
Understory Management in Organic Orchards
Trials examined weed control, soil quality, tree nutrition, and water use. Also monitored for voles, and testing potential for mulch to host nematodes for control of codling moth larvae. David Granatstein, WSU CSANR, Wenatchee.
Organic Raspberry Root Rot Control
Dr. Carol Miles, WSU Mt Vernon Research and Extension Center, and Dr. Pete Bristow, WSU Puyalllup, are investigating organic options to control root rot (Phytopthora fragriae var. rubi). This study is focused on organic root rot control, however all raspberry growers will benefit from new disease management options.
Aging of amorphous raspberry powder: enthalpy relaxation and fragility
Syamaladevi, R. M., Sablani, S. S. and Swanson, B. G. 2010. Journal of Food Engineering 101: 32-40
Effect of thermal treatments on phytochemicals in conventionally and organically grown berries
Sablani, S. S., Andrews, P. K., Davies, N. M., Walters, T., Saez, H., Syamaladevi, R. M., and Mohekar, P. R. 2010. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 90: 769-778
Effects of air and freeze drying on phytochemical content of conventional and organic berries
Sablani, S. S., Andrews, P. K., Davies, N. M., Walters, T., Saez, H., Bastarrachea, L. 2011. Drying Technology 29: 205-216
Spotted Wing Drosophila – Monitoring with Traps – June 2010
Article in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest Newsletter
Sustainability trade-offs in organic orchard floor management
Granatstein, D., Wiman, M., Kirby, E., Mullinix, K. 2010. Acta Hort. 873:115-122.
Current world status of organic temperate fruits
Granatstein, D., Kirby, E., Willer, H. 2010. Acta Hort. 873:19-36.