2019 ASHS Annual Conference

Three speakers will be discussing different aspects of the impact of climate on fruit production. A broad discussion of the impact of climate on fruit production will set the stage for more detailed discussions of inadequate chilling and effects of abiotic stress on post-harvest storage.

One speaker will be discussing impacts of climate across several aspects of fruit production from the beginning of a growing season to the end and will include a broad overview on shifting environments for tree fruit producing regions.

Another speaker will concentrate on the major issue of lack of chilling temperatures required to break dormancy at the beginning of a growing season.

Another speaker will present information about the impact of climate on the post-harvest aspect of fruit production.

The workshop will attempt to include a short live poll to learn the audience’s opinions about the priorities for pomology research on climate change. Participants with smartphones that are willing to use cellular data, assuming there is a cellular signal, will be able to participate. Alternatively, we could get a sponsor to buy WIFI for the room for the day, if that is available. This is a chance to help identify future research needs.