The following are reports submitted at the end of their funded year by projects funded by the North American Bramble Growers Research Foundation. In some cases, research was ongoing, and reports do not represent final reports on the project. Contact the project’s principle investigators for more information.
2021 (not all reports have been received)
- Enhancing blackberry canopy light distribution with reflective groundcovers
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Evaluating Impact of Harvest Date on Flavor and Volatile Attributes of Fresh-market Blackberries
2020
- Substrate and container grown blackberry research at the University of Arkansas (submitted as newsletter article)
- Prevalence and management of fungicide-resistant fungal pathogens of blackberry
2019 (not all reports have been received)
- Modifying cane architecture of primocane-fruiting blackberry with prohexadione calcium and summer pruning
- Species Identification and Fungicide Resistance Profiling of Botrytis Isolates Affecting Raspberries and Blackberries in the Mid-Atlantic
2018 (not all reports have been received)
- Using molecular tools to incorporate SWD host use and movement patterns towards the development of targeted management programs
- Evaluation of fungicides for management of cane blight disease of blackberry
2017
- Grit Weeding to Efficiently Control Weed Populations in Primocane-Fruiting Raspberries
- Substrate Culture of Raspberries
- Vitamin C Content in Blackberries During Storage
- Eleven blackberry cultivar trial and varietal specific susceptibility to certain pathogens
2016
- Alternative Method of Primocane Management for Primocane-Fruiting Blackberry and Raspberry
- Effects of the mating and reproductive status of SWD females on their attraction to fermentation-based baits and ripe fruits
- Fireblight–An Emerging Problem for Blackberry Growers in the Mid-South
- Using bacteria and fungi to develop sustainable control methods for SWD
- Manipulating horticultural practices to manage SWD
2015
- Elucidating symbioses between Drosophila suzukii and fungal communities for improvedDeveloping the Genomic Infrastructure for Breeding Improved Black Raspberries
- Continued evaluation of algicides for management of orange felt and fungicides for control of cane blight diseases of blackberry
- Electronic Data Collection and Labeling for the USDA Rubus Genebank
- Developing the Genomic Infrastructure for Breeding Improved Black Raspberries
- Tracking the movement of SWD over space and time to improve management options
- Double Croping of Primocane-Fruiting Raspberries
2014
- Innovative Packaging Technologies To Enhance the Safety and The Quality of Fresh Raspberry
- Evaluation of algicides for management of orange felt and fungicides for control of cane blight diseases of blackberry
- Electronic Data Collection and Labeling for the USDA Rubus Genebank
- Effects of non-crop habitat and patterns of movement by Drosophila suzukii on fruit infestation in commercial blackberry fields
- Developing the Genomic Infrastructure for Breeding Improved Black Raspberries
- Identification of Effective Toxicants for Inclusion in Attracticidal Spheres for SWD
2013
- Tunnel-growing systems for raspberries -Development of germplasm with two-spotted spider mite resistance, and adaptation of reflective mulches for increased yield
- The Effects of Temperature and Light in High Tunnel Primocane Red Raspberry Production in the Midwest
- Postharvest Kit, Produce Cooling, and Training for Small Acreage Raspberry and Blackberry Growers
- Improved Monitoring, Basic Biology, and Control of SWD in Southern Bramble Culture
- Early Detection and Management of SWD in Raspberry In NY
- Developing the Genomic Infrastructure for Breeding Improved Black Raspberries
2012
- Vegetation-free Strip Width in Young Blackberry
- Tunnel-growing systems for raspberries -Development of germplasm with two-spotted spider mite resistance and adaptation of reflective mulches for increased yield.
- The Effects of Temperature and Light in High Tunnel Primocane Red Raspberry Production – Year 1
- Seasonal Phenology and Management of SWD in Raspberry Crops in NY
- Postharvest Kit and Training for Small Acreage Raspberry and Blackberry Growers
- Laboratory and Field Evaluations of Attracticidal Traps as Tools for Control of SWD
2011
- Vegetation-Free Strip Width in Young and Established Blackberry
- Variability and host range of Blackberry chlorotic ring spot virus
- Screening of Raspberry Fruit for Carotenoids Impact on Flavor and Color
2010
- Studies on the Diversity of Blackberry Yellow Vein-Associated Virus
- Developing and Mapping Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) from the Red Raspberry Genome Sequence
- Blackberry Varieties for Tunnel Production in Northern Areas
- Alternative tactics to prevent bramble damage by borers
- Postharvest Treatments for Shelf Life Extension and Antioxidant Promotion of Caneberries
2009
- Tag-Profiling of Differentially Expressed cDNA for Developing Phytophthora Root Rot Resistant Raspberry Cultivars
- Survey for the presence of 10 new viruses in blackberry
- High Tunnel Primocane Fruiting Blackberry Production in Cold Region of Midwest
- Establishment of a raspberry research planting at Michigan State University for fungicide efficacy and disease biology research
- Establishment of a Blackberry Cultivar Trial to Assess Important Attributes of Fresh Fruit, Juice, and Wine for Promotion of Name Recognition in the Marketplace
2008
- Low Temperature Effects on Flower Formation and Fruit Development in Primocane‐fruiting
- Evaluation of reduced-risk fungicides for disease control in raspberries
- Establishment of a Blackberry Cultivar Trial to Assess Important Attributes of Fresh Fruit, Juice, and Wine for Promotion of Name Recognition in the Marketplace