Effective abscission agents that decrease fruit detachment force (FDF) are sought by the
California raisin industry to improve the continuous tray mechanical harvesting method. Such …

Intraspecific trait variation is a critical determinant of ecosystem processes, especially in
agroecosystems where single species or genotypes exist in very high abundance. Yet to date, …

The application of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) to grapes ( Vitis vinifera L.) may decrease fruit
detachment force (FDF) and promote the development of dry stem scars on the berries, both …

Variability in traits forming the Leaf Economics Spectrum (LES) among and within crop species
plays a key role in governing agroecosystem processes. However, studies evaluating the …

Timely cane severance is the critical first step in the dry-on-vine (DOV) raisin-making process.
If canes are severed too early, the berries will have insufficient soluble solids, limiting yield …

'Thompson seedless'(syn.'Sultana') grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.) were subjected to canopy
separation and defoliation treatments to determine whether either or both of those factors …

In recent years, horseweed (Conyza canadensis L. Cronq.) has become a very common weed
in vineyards of the San Joaquin Valley, California. Up to 16 horseweeds m −2 have been …

Reflectance spectroscopy has become a powerful tool for non-destructive and high-throughput
phenotyping in crops. Emerging evidence indicates that this technique allows for …

Goals: Dry-on-vine (DOV) raisin grapes are cane-pruned to allow cane severance, which
initiates the DOV process, and to maximize yield potential. Yield components of Thompson …

Barbera grapevine (Vitis vinifera) selections from Foundation Plant Services (FPS), University
of California, Davis, were evaluated in Parlier, Fresno County, California. Green potted …