Research projects funded
by
the Commission
Washington Red Raspberry research dollars at work for growers
For more information about a project or previous research, please contact Henry Bierlink, Executive Director, or Tom Peerbolt, Research Coordinator.
List of chosen projects to be posted in 2012.
2011 Research Projects
- Chemical Control of SWD
- Cooperative Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Genomic Infrastructure
- Identifying Root Traits Associated with Root Rot Resistance
- Machine Harvest Evaluation of Raspberry Seedlings
- Postemergence Perrenial Weed Control in Red Raspberries
- Raspberry and Soil Health
- Raspberry Crown Borer Trapping
- Registration of Azoxystrobin
- Red Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Red Raspberry Breeding, Genetics, Clone Evaluation, Machine Harvest Trials
- Spotted Wing Drosophila Scouting
- Strategies to Control Nematodes
2010 Research Projects
- Spotted Wing Drosophila Trials
- Integrating Insect and Mite Management
- Red Raspberry Breeding, Genetics,Clone Evaluation, Machine Harvest Trials
- Machine Harvest Evaluation of Raspberry Seedlings
- Post emergence Perrenial Weed Control in Red Raspberries
- Red Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Efficacy of a Phosphite Product for Control Raspberry Root Rot Caused by Phytophthora Fragariae var. rubi
- Evaluation of Novel Nematicides for Root Lesion Nematode Control
- Identifying Root Traits Associated with Root Rot Resistance
- Molecular Markers
- Cooperative Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Determining the Diversity and Abundance of Phytophthora Species Causing Root Rot in Raspberry Production
- Collection, Coordination and Dissemination of Area-wide Spotted Wing Drosophila Status/Alerts in Berry Crops
2009 Research Projects
- Integrating Insect and Mite Management
- Red Raspberry Breeding, Genetics,Clone Evaluation, Machine Harvest Trials
- Post emergence Canada Thistle & Bindweed Control in Red Raspberries
- Red Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Effects of drip tape placement on spread of raspberry root rot caused by Phytophthora fragariae var. rubi
- Machine Harvest Evaluation of Raspberry Seedlings
- Evaluation of Novel Nematicides for Root Lesion Nematode Control
- Identifying Root Traits Associated with Root Rot Resistance
- Molecular Markers
- Cooperative Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Determining the Diversity and Abundance of Phytophthora Species Causing Root Rot in Raspberry Production
2008 Research Projects
- Integrating Insect and Mite Management
- Red Raspberry Breeding, Genetics,Clone Evaluation
- Post emergence Canada Thistle & Bindweed Control in Red Raspberries
- Red Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Efficacy of a Phosphate Product for Controlling Raspberry Root Rot Caused by Phytophthora rubi
- Cooperative Raspberry Cultivar Development Program
- Identifying Root Traits Associated with Root Rot Resistance in Red Raspberry
2007 Research Projects
- Suppression of Carcinogenesis by Consumption of Raspberries and Blackberries Through Activation of the Immune Response
- Integrating Insect and Mite Management
- Red Raspberry Breeding, Genetics,Clone Evaluation, Machine Harvest Trials
- Post emergence Canada Thistle & Bindweed Control in Red Raspberries
- Red Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Effects of drip tape placement on spread of raspberry root rot caused by Phytophthora fragariae var. rubi
- Irrigation deficits at critical raspberry developmental stages and cover crops to reduce nitrate leaching potential
- New Strategies to Replace Nemacur in Red Raspberries for Plant Parasitic Nematode Control
- Soil Ecology
- Molecular Markers
- Development of Value-Added Dried Raspberry Products
- Raspberry Health Literature Review
2005 Research Projects
- Red Raspberry Breeding, Genetics and Clone Evaluations
- Red Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Threshold Development and Monitoring of the Western Raspberry Fruitworm, Byturus unicolor
- Insect and Mite Control in Red Raspberry
- Weed Control in Red Raspberries
- Integrating Insect and Mite Management in Red Raspberry
- Effect of Kaolin Clay Particle Mulch on Phytophthora Root Rot and Soil Moisture Content in Red Raspberry
- Voluntary Grower Survey for Phytophthora Fragariaw Var. Rubi in Pre-Plant Stocks and Planted Root Samples of Red Raspberry in Washington State
2004 Research Projects
- Red Raspberry Breeding, Genetics and Clone Evaluations
- Advanced Testing of WSU of Raspberry Selections at Vancouver REU
- Raspberry Machine Harvesting Trials
- Red Raspberry Cultivar Development
- Threshold Development and Monitoring of the Western Raspberry Fruitworm, Byturus unicolor
- Insect and Mite Control in Red Raspberry
- Gray Mold Fruit Rot (Botrytic cinerea): Field Evaluation of New Fungicides and the Effect of Fungicides on Mite Populations in Red Raspberry
- Investigating Rate and Sources of Gypsum to Reduce Damage from Phytophthora Root Rot in an Integrated Control Program
- Weed Control in Red Raspberries
- Effectivness of New Fruit Rot Fungicides in Controlling Cane Blight (Leptosphaeria coniothyrium)
2003 Research Projects
- Red Raspberry Breeding, Genetics and Clone Evaluations
- Advanced Testing of WSU of Raspberry Selections at Vancouver REU
- Advanced Testing of WSU of Raspberry Selections at Mount Vernon REU
- Red Raspberry Cultivar Development for the Pacific Northwest
- Investigating Rates and Sources of Gypsum to Reduce Damage from Phytophthora Root Rot in an Integrated Control Program
- Insect and Mite Control in Red Raspberry
- Guide for Integrated Raspberry Management in the Pacific Northwest
- Gray Mold Fruit Rot (Botrytic cinerea): Field Evaluation of New Fungicides and Timing of Fungicide Applications based on the Stage of Flower and Berry Development
- Caneburning and Weed Control in Red Raspberries
- Organic Management of Raspberry Root Rot
2002 Research Projects
- Red Raspberry Breeding, Genetics and Clone Evaluations
- Advanced Testing of WSU of Raspberry Selections at Vancouver REU
- Advanced Testing of WSU of Raspberry Selections at Mount Vernon REU
- Deer Fencing of Raspberry Yield Plots
- Achieving Greater Yield Efficiency for Washington Red Raspberry Production
- Engineering Resistance to Red Raspberry Bushy Dwarf Virus and Management of Tomato Ringspot Virus
- Management and Control of Tomato Ringspot Virus
- Red Raspberry Cultivar Development for the Pacific Northwest
- Investigating Rates and Sources of Gypsum to Reduce Damage from Phytophthora Root Rot in an Integrated Control Program
- Survey of Red Raspberry Propagation Fields for Phytophthora Root Rot: A Pilot Program
- Evaluation of Novel Insecticides for the Rational Control of the Orange Tortrix
- Further Studies on the Biology, Phenology and Control of Root Weevils on Red Raspberry
- Integrated Research on Red Raspberry in Northwestern Washington: Entomology, Plant Pathology Breeding and Horticulture
- Control and Economic Impact of the Clay Colored Weevil on Red Raspberry
- Caneburning and Weed Control in Red Raspberries
- Integrated Organic Raspberry Production and Pest Management Study
