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satisfy both the grower and the consumer. Brown has released four applevarieties. Two

recent (2011) releaseshave met rapid success, NY1, SnapDragon and NY2, RubyFrost

because theycombine superior eating quality with high disease resistance and packout.

Previous releases include Fortune (NY429) and Autumncrisp (NY674). She has made

several key discoveries in the genetic control of tree form, resulting in trees that require

less labor in the orchard while maintaining high yield as wellas trees that are distinctive

landscape ornamentals.She has alsodiscovered biological mechanisms underlying

phenolic synthesis, various disorders, fruit texture and flavor. In addition, she is the

inventor or coinventor tensweet cherry varieties suitable for the challenging growing

conditions of the East. Brown has contributed as a leader, including being Director of the

vauntedNew York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, providing a rich

environment for horticultural research to thrive. She worked with stakeholders in

industry, in government and at the university to build a strong futurefor the institution in

a constantly changing environment.A native of Connecticut, Dr. Brown did her

undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut, a Masters degree in Horticulture at

Rutgers University, and Doctorate in Genetics at the University of California, Davis. She

has spent her whole career since at Cornell University.