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Research Programs and Projects at this Location

ARS research is organized into National Programs. Within each National Program are research projects. Listed below are  the National Programs and research projects currently conducted at this location.

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Plant Diseases (NP #303)
Enhancement of Apple, Pear, and Sweet Cherry Quality
(In-House Appropriated)
Uncovering Rootstock Disease Resistance Mechanisms in Deciduous Tree Fruit Crops and Development of Genetics-Informed Breeding Tools for Resistant Germplasm
(In-House Appropriated)
Development of a Tissue-Specific Gene Expression Atlas for Bartlett and Anjou Pears
(Cooperative Agreement)
Improving Pyrus Rooting Efficiency
(Interagency Reimbursable Agreement)
A General Framework for Cooperation on Horticultural Research Projects
(Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement)
Enhancing Resilience of U.S. Pome Fruit Production to Extreme Temperatures in a Changing Climate (Wenatchee, WA)
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Assessing Barriers to and Benefits of AMF Colonization in Apple
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Bad Apples? Next Generation Postharvest Risk Assessment Tools
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Establishment and Evaluation of Diverse Pyrus Germplasm in Key Pear Growing Regions of Washington and Oregon State
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Evaluating the Multifaceted Role of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Apple
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Assessing Barriers to and Benefits of AMF Colonization in Apple
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Development of a Rapid-Cycle Breeding Tool for Pear
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Efficacy of Natamycin for Control of Mucor Rot in Pear Fruit
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Product Quality and New Uses (NP #306)
Enhancement of Apple, Pear, and Sweet Cherry Quality
(In-House Appropriated)
A General Framework for Cooperation on Horticultural Research Projects
(Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement)
Benefits of and Barriers to Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere (DCA) Storage: Analyses Needed for Technology Uptake by the U.S. Apple Industry
(Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement)
Bad Apples? Next Generation Postharvest Risk Assessment Tools
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Enhanced Discovery of Genetic Factors Related to Postharvest Fruit Quality Traits
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Improving Apple and Pear Cold Chain Outcomes
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Transcriptome Sequencing and Enterprise Genome
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Ultra-Low O2 CA Strategies to Reduce d’Anjou Storage Disorders
(Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement)
Efficacy of Natamycin for Control of Mucor Rot in Pear Fruit
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
New Controlled Atmosphere Strategies to Extend ‘Bartlett’ Pear Storage
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Reducing CO2-Related Disorders During Honeycrisp Rapid CA Treatment
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Sweet Cherry Cultivar-Specific Export Suitability
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Towards Next Generation Maturity Indices: Apple Biomarker Discovery
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)
Ultra-low O2 CA Strategies to Reduce d’Anjou Storage Disorders
(Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement)