Collaborations

The Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit has a long and productive history of collaborative research involving stakeholders.

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Current collaborators and projects:

NORTHWEST BERRY FOUNDATION, PORTLAND

Translating Mission Critical NCSFR Research for Improved Small Fruit Crop Production and Economic Viability

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE, COLUMBUS, OH

Advancement of Strawberries for Indoor Environments: Mapping Chemical Compositions, Genetics, and Growing Conditions for Premium Flavor

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, CORVALLIS, OR

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cryotherapy Protocols for Virus Elimination in Pacific Northwest Berry Crops

Genetically Mapping Fruit Firmness and Skin Toughness in Oregon Blackberry

Develop Dose-Response Metrics of Wildfire Smoke Exposure Across Wine Grape Cultivars

Foliar Application of Biostimulants and Growth Regulators on Production and Quality of Blueberries and Blackberries

Evaluation of Berry Crops for Commercial Production in the Pacific Northwest

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Minimizing Smoke Taint: Varietal Vulnerability, Chemical Drivers, and Selective Remediation

Mitigating Wildfire Smoke Impact on Pinot Noir Using Natural Preharvest Sprays

Pre- and Postharvest Management Practices for Sustainable Production and Marketing of Blueberries, Blackberries, and Raspberries

Harnessing Oregon Indigenous Vineyard Yeasts to Enhance Pinot Noir Quality

Preharvest Strategies to Mitigate Smoke Impact in Pinot Noir Grapes

Advancing Weed Control Solutions in Cranberry

Evaluating Rootstocks for Cool-Climate White Wine Grape Production

Development of Genomic Resources for Introducing Molecular Tools to Applied Blackberry and Raspberry Breeding

Examining Short and Long-term Economic Impacts of Smoke Events on the Wine Industry

Genome-wide Association Studies for Fruit Quality and Post-harvest Durability in Red Raspberry

Unraveling the Complexities of Grape Smoke Exposure and Smoke Taint in Wine: from Uptake to Consumption

Develop Dose Response Metrics of Smoke Exposure that Alters Vine Physiology and Fruit Composition

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, MOSCOW, ID

Impact of Grapevine Leafroll-associated Virus 3 Genetic Variants and Emerging Viruses on Wine Grape Quality in the Pacific Northwest

THE RODALE INSTITUTE, KUTZTOWN, PA

Expanding Aronia and Elderberry Production on Subprime Land in the Pacific Northwest

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA, IL

Evaluating the Effects of Long-Term Crop Rotations on Soil Microbial Communities and Function

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Model Based Evaluation of Grape Vineyard Exposure to Wildfire Smoke

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, PULLMAN, WA

Predicting Smoke Exposure in Vineyards

Smart Berry Farms: Integrating LoRaWAN Sensing, Automated Cooling, and Berry Temperature Forecasting for Heat Mitigation in Blueberries

Assessment of Smoke Exposure Impacts on Grape and Wine Quality and Techniques for Mitigation in the Vineyard and in the Winery

Predicting Smoke Exposure in Vineyards

Integrated Weed Management for Washington State Blueberry and Grape Production

Beat the Heat: Protecting Blueberry Pollination during Extreme Heat Events

Small Fruit Breeding for the Pacific Northwest

Long-term Weed Management in Permanent Small Fruit Crops

Assessment of Smoke Exposure Impacts on Grape and Wine Quality and Techniques for Mitigation in the Vineyard and in the Winery

Enhancing Vineyard Drought Resilience and Soil Regeneration through Sensor-driven Scheduling of Deep Subsurface Drip Irrigation

Identifying Key Factors and Developing Screening Protocols for High-Quality Raspberry Fruits

Evaluating Proximal Sensors for Predicting Grape Leaf Tissue Nutrient and Water Status