Research Project: Development of Improved Apple Rootstocks with Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

Location: Plant Genetic Resources Unit (PGRU)

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Effect of Solution pH on Root Architecture and Dynamics of Root Distribution of Four Apple Rootstocks Grown in an Aeroponics Nutrient Misting System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Management of Honeycrisp Apple Trees for Maximum Sustained Yield and Minimal Bitter Pit - (Trade Journal)
Robinson, T., Lailang, C., Mario, M., Luis, G., Brian, L., Chris, W., Craig, K., Mike, B., Fazio, G. 2024. Management of Honeycrisp Apple Trees for Maximum Sustained Yield and Minimal Bitter Pit. New York State Fruit Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH.25.3.385.

Long-term effects of rootstock and tree type on the economic profitability of ‘Gala’, ‘Fuji’ and ‘Honeycrisp’ orchards performance. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gonzalez-Nieto, L., Reig, G., Lordan, J., Miranda-Sazo, M., Hoying, S., Fargione, M., Reginato, G., Donahue, D., Francescatto, P., Casagrande-Biasuz, E., Fazio, G., Robinson, T. 2023. Long-term effects of rootstock and tree type on the economic profitability of ‘Gala’, ‘Fuji’ and ‘Honeycrisp’ orchards performance. Scientia Horticulturae. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112129.

New Releases from the Geneva® Apple Rootstock Breeding Program - (Trade Journal)
Fazio, G., Robinson, T. 2023. New Releases from the Geneva® Apple Rootstock Breeding Program. New York State Fruit Quarterly. 31(1):29-33.