The 2012 ASHS Annual Conference

Objective(s):
This workshop intends to present the impact of tropical and subtropical tree fruit genetic resources on breeding/selection programs and on the industry in Florida and Puerto Rico as well as show commonalities and marked differences that exist between the two distinct regions.

Tropical and subtropical tree fruit crops are an important component of both the Florida and Puerto Rican agricultural economies providing jobs and millions of dollars in revenue.  These aforementioned industries have relied heavily on sourcing new varieties from available plant germplasm with improved horticultural traits.  Public, private, state and federal government organizations have dedicated resources for research on tropical/subtropical tree fruit crops.  This workshop intends to present the impact of tropical and subtropical tree fruit genetic resources on breeding/selection programs and on the industry in Florida and Puerto Rico as well as show commonalities and marked differences that exist between the two distinct regions.