The 2012 ASHS Annual Conference: Pomology 1

4:15 PM

Impact of Groundcover Management Systems (GMSs) on Tree Growth and Yields, and Soil Erosion and Runoff in a Hillside Avocado Orchard
Amaya F. Atucha, Cornell University; Ian Merwin, Cornell University

4:30 PM

Jujube—Chinese Date, a Potential Fruit Crop in New Mexico
Shengrui Yao, New Mexico State University; Steve Guldan, New Mexico State University

4:45 PM

Effect of Calcium Sources on the Occurrence of Bitter Pit of Gamhong' /M.9 Apple Cultivar in Korea
Seok-Beom Kang, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science; Yang-Yik Song, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science; Moo-Yong Park, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science; Hun-Joong Kweon, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science; Jinsu Lee, University of Florida

5:00 PM

Cell Wall Composition and Ethylene Synthesis Are Altered in Transgenic Apple with Decreased Sorbitol Synthesis
Mingjun Li, Cornell University; Xin Liu, Cornell University; Chris Watkins, Cornell University; Abhaya M. Dandekar, University of California; Lailiang Cheng, Cornell University

5:15 PM

Suppression of the Expression of C Type Sucrose Phosphate Synthase via RNAi Decreases Sucrose Synthesis without Altering Photosynthesis in Apple Leaves
Jianlei Sun, Cornell University; Fengjuan Feng, Cornell University; Yanzi Zhang, Cornell University; Lailiang Cheng, Cornell University

5:30 PM

Applications of Stimplex™ , An Extract of Ascophyllum nodosum, Improve Apple Yield under Both Water Stress and Fully Irrigated Conditions
Holly Little, PhD, Acadian Seaplants; Esmaeil 'Essie' Fallahi, University of Idaho

5:45 PM

Cold Hardy Quince Identified in the USDA Germplasm Collection: Potential Rootstock Candidates for Pear
Todd Einhorn, Oregon State University; J. Postman, USDA–ARS, NCGR; David Gibeaut, Oregon State University; Janet Turner, Oregon State University