breeding
Maryland breeding program releases Lumina, a new strawberry cultivar
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) strawberry breeding program in Beltsville, Maryland, is releasing a new cultivar, Lumina, which produces lustrous bright red strawberries that are large and sweet. Early research results quickly showed that... more »
Crookham onion variety fares well in challenging northwest season
An onion variety from the Crookham Co. performed well in this year’s challenging Pacific Northwest growing season. In this Crookham Co. test plot in Idaho, the stand is near perfect... more »
Crookham plans Onion Reveal 2023
The Crookham Co. is scheduling an event to highlight its onion varieties. Onion Reveal 2023 is planned for Aug. 29. The event, in Wilder, Idaho, is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Crookham breeder... more »
Fungus-resistant strawberry varieties released by UC Davis
The UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program is releasing five new strawberry varieties that resist the soilborne disease Fusarium wilt, while also offering high yields and improved fruit quality. UC Eclipse, UC Golden Gate, UC Keystone,... more »
Berry researcher Bernadine Strik dies
Bernadine Strik, a leading U.S. berry authority, has died. Strik, 60, died on April 14 in Corvallis, Oregon. Strik, a veteran Oregon State University professor of horticulture and Extension berry crop specialist and researcher, was... more »
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