Over-the-row research: Research project is in its fifth year

摘要

Research evaluating over-the-row tart cherry harvesting was funded in 2008 as a five-year project by USDA's Research, Education, and Economics Information System. Headed by Michigan State University horticulturist Dr. Ron Perry, it involves other MSUresearchers: cherry breeder Dr. Amy Iezzoni; Dr. Greg Lang, who studies cherry orchard design and orchard systems; Dr. Jim Flore and Phil Schwallier, both experts in growth regulators; economist Dr. Susanne Thornsbury; agricultural engineer Dr. Dan Guyer; and Dr. Nikki Rothwell, coordinator of the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station at Traverse City.