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Physiology and Pathology of Tree Fruit
Mattheis, James - Research Leader USDA, ARS, Tree Fruit Research Laboratory 1104 North Western Avenue Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 664-2280 DIRECTIONS |
Our Mission -- To ensure long-term competitiveness of the U.S. tree fruit industry in the world market by conducting research to: |
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Maintain exceptional quality of fruit in storage, transit and on the shelf |
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Reduce pre-and postharvest physiological fruit disorders |
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Detect and manage microorganisms affecting production efficiency, and pre- and postharvest losses |
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Identify and systematize tree fruit pathogens affecting import and export of deciduous tree fruit |
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Investigate the molecular bases governing traits of exceptional fruit quality |
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Last Modified: 01/22/2008
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