eOrganic conducted live broadcasts from the the 2nd International Organic Fruit Research Symposium in Leavenworth, Washington on June 19 and 21, 2012. The following recorded presentations from this symposium will be of interest to researchers, Extension professionals, growers, consultants, suppliers, and retailers who wish to learn the latest developments in the worldwide organic fruit supply chain. Click on the links below to view the presentations.
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June 19, 2012
The Organic Fruit System
The US Market for Organic Fruits. Don Harris, USA
Organic Fruit Growing and Markets in Europe in the early 2010s: Solutions, Challenges, and Perspectives. Franco Weibel, Switzerland
Fungal Disease Management in Organic Fruit Orchards: Epidemiology, Forecasting and Disease Control Strategies. Imre Holb, Hungary
Biological Pest Control in Organic Tree Crops in the Western U.S.: An Overview. Nick MIlls, USA
The Potential Impacts Of Genetics, Genomics And Breeding On Organic Fruit Production. Kate Evans, USA
OREI: Organic Strawberries in California. Joji Muramoto and Steve Pedersen, USA
OREI: Organic Apples in Vermont. Lorraine Berkett and Steve Meyerhans, USA
OREI: High Tunnel Organic Fruit In Michigan. Greg Lang and Jim Koan, USA
Insect Biocontrol
Monitoring and Modeling Natural Enemies to Enhance Biological Control in Western US Tree Crops. V. Jones, USA
Habitat Modifications and Species-Specific Pest Control Products Can Reduce Pest Control Costs. Unruh, USA
Three for One: An Organic Adjuvant that May Improve Management of Fruit Flies, Diseases, and Birds in Cherry and Small Fruits. Alan Knight, USA
Effect of a Commercial Extract of the Brown Seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum on Mites in Tree Fruit. Little, Canada
Green Peach Aphid (Myzus Persicae (Sulzer)) Control In Organic Plum Orchards. Cichon, Argentina
Horticulture
Transition to Organic Fruit Production: Impact on Yield and Environmental Performance of Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) in a Heavy Soil. Girish K. Panicker, USA
High Tunnel Production of Organic Strawberries. Eric Poupart, USA
Early Production Years of Two Organic Orchards: Newly Planted vs Top-Grafted. M. Elena Garcia, USA
Effects of Weed and Nutrient Management Practices in Organic Pear Orchards. Chuck Ingels, USA
New Apple Cultivars for Organic Fruit Production in Northern Germany. Karsten Klopp, Germany
Performance in the Early Production Years of Two Organic Orchards Established by Different Methods: Newly Planted and Top-Grafting. Elena Garcia, USA
Characterization of Berry Quality of Ribes nigrum in Relation to Harvest Timing and Cultivar. Nicholas Taylor, USA
Organic Blueberries: A Product with Good Demand. Peter Anderson, USA
Recent Postharvest Developments in Organic Fruits: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Robert Prange, Canada
The OrganicA Project: Research on Weed Management options for Organic Apple Production. Terry Bradshaw, USA
Assessmenrt of Ascophyllum nodosum-extract Biostimulants on Tree Growth, Yield and Fruit Quality in a Certified Organic Apple Orchard. Terry Bradshaw, USA
High Tunnels and Annual Growing Systems for Organic Strawberry Production in Three Diverse Environments. Thomas Walters, USA
Plant Pathology
Systems Approach to Fire Blight Control in Organic Pear and Apple without Antibiotics. Ken Johnson, USA
Effect of Spray Application Parameters on Viability of Bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens Used as Bio-pesticide in Organic Fruit Production. Doruchowski, Poland
Progress in Brassicaceae Seed Meal Formulation and Application for Replant Disease Control in Organic Apple Orchards. Mazzola, USA
Management Of Phytophthora Cinnamomi Root Rot Disease Of Blueberry With Gypsum And Compost. Yeo, USA
Control of Bacterial Wilt in Organically Grown Muskmelon. Caudle, USA
June 21, 2012
Soil Management
Observations on the Biology of Organic Orchard Soils. Bird, USA
Soil Management in Organic Orchard Production Systems. Neilsen, Canada
Organic and Intregrated Orchard Floor Management. Jennifer Reeve, USA
Soils and Crop Nutrition
Effect of Four Different Soil Management Techniques on Apple Root Development. Neri, Italy
Effect of Organic Fertilization on Soil Fertility, Tree Nutritional Status and Nutritional Removal of Mature Nectarine Trees. Toselli, Italy
Fertility Management of Establishing Organic Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum L.). Hammermeister, Canada
Using Compost as Mulch for Highbush Blueberry. Forge, Canada
Effects of Organic Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners on the Quality of Apple Maiden Trees. Z.S. Grzyb. Poland
Effect of Organic Fertilizers on Photosynthetic Efficiency of Strawberry Plants. E. Malusa. Poland
Organic Fruit Systems
Organic Blueberries in south Chile: Challenges for Growers. Carlos Klein Koch.
Effects of Weed and Nutrient Management Practices in Organic Pear Orchards. Chuck Ingels. USA.
Global Expansion of Organic Fruit Area. David Granatstein. USA.
Comparison of Practices and Resource Use for Organic and Conventional Fruit in California. Karen Klonsky, USA
Prospects and Challenges of Organic Fruit Production in Pakistan. Ahmad Satter Khan, Pakistan
Mechanized String Thinners: An Effectove Tool for Cropload Management in Organic Apricot Production. Karen Lewis, USA
Combining Multiple Performances for a Sustainable Agriculture: Organic Fruit Production as a Prototype. Stephon Bellon, France
Economics
An In-Store Assessment of Consumers' Willingness-To-Pay for Organic Apples: Does Size Matter? Nathan Skuza, USA
Economic Analysis of Five Apple Cultivars in a Top-Grafted Organic Orchard, 2006-2011. Robert Parsons, USA
Organic Fruit: Impacts and Progress
Impacts of Organic Production Systems on Fruit Nutritional Quality and Safety. Benbrook, USA
Linking Soil Health to the Nutritional Quality of Fruit. Andrews, USA
Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases: Hurdles, Successes and Prospects. Janisiewicz, USA
How to Increase the Conversion Rate to Organic Fruit Production. Klopp and Quast, Germany
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