Peer-reviewed Publications
Al Farqani, A., Cheng, L., Robinson, T.L. and Fazio, G. 2024. Effect of soil solution pH on root architecture and dynamics of root distribution of four apple rootstocks grown in an aeroponics nutrient misting system. Front. Plant Sci. 15:1351679. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1351679
Baldassi C., Berim A., Roeder S., Losciale P., Serra S., Gang D.R., and Musacchi S., 2023. Rootstock and Crop Load Effects on ‘Honeycrisp’ Photosynthetic Performance and Carbohydrate Accumulation. Plants 2023, 12(23), 4035. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12234035 - 30 Nov 2023 (IF=4.5 Q1)
Cardon, J. 2024. Characterizing rhizosphere microbes and metabolites of rootstocks that differ in their resistance to apple replant disease. M.S. Thesis, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Casagrande Biasuz, E., Gonzalez Nieto, L. Einhorn, T. and Robinson. T.L. 2024. Long-term Performance of Bosc Pear Trees at Three Planting Densities on Pyrus Rootstocks. Acta Hortic. 1403, 305-312 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1403.41 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1403.41
Cline, J. A., B. Black, E. Coneva, W. Cowgill, R. Crassweller, E. Fallahi, T. Kon, M. Muehlbauer, G.L. Reighard, and D.R. Ouellette. 2023. Performance of ‘Fuji’ apple trees on several size-controlling rootstocks in the 2014 NC-140 rootstock trial after eight years. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 77(4):226-243.
Dominguez, L.I. and T.L. Robinson. 2024. Benefits of irrigation or fertigation on early growth and yield of a high-density apple planting in a humid climate. HortTechnology https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05497-24.
Fazio G, Robinson T. 2024. Apple ‘Robusta 5’ – Resilient Rootstock. In: Volk GM, Chen K, Byrne P (Eds.) Plant Genetic Resources: Success Stories. Fort Collins, Colorado: Colorado State University. Date accessed. Available from https://colostate.pressbooks.pub/pgrsuccessstories/chapter/apple-robusta-5-resilient-rootstock/
Fazio, G. Robinson, T. 2024. Guiding principles in the Geneva® apple rootstock breeding program. Italus Hortus Vol. 31 (2024), Pages 27-42 doi: 10.26353/j.itahort/2024.1.2742
Gonzalez, L., Ho, S-T, B.J. Rickard, G. Fazio, G. Reig, J. Lordan, S.A. Hoying, M.J. Fargione, M. Miranda Sazo, T.L. Robinson. 2024. Estimated Economic Impacts of Fire Blight on Long-Term Orchard Economic Performance with Susceptible and Disease Resistant Rootstocks. Scientia Hort. 337 (2024) 113478.
Gonzalez, L., A. Wallis, J. Clements, M. Miranda Sazo, C. Kahlke, T. Kon and T. Robinson. 2024. Predicting fruit set based on the fruit growth rate model with vision systems. Acta Hortic. 1395, 409-416 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1395.54 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1395.54
Gonzalez, L.; Wallis, A.; Clements, J.; Miranda Sazo, M.; Kahlke, C.; Kon, T.M.; Robinson, T.L. 2024. Evaluation of Computer Vision Systems and Applications to Estimate Trunk Cross-Sectional Area, Flower Cluster Number, Thinning Efficacy and Yield of Apple. Horticulturae 2023, 9(8), 880. https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/8/880
Ho, S.-T., L. Gonzalez, B.J. Rickard, G. Reig, J. Lordan, G. Fazio, S.A. Hoying, M. Fargione, M. Miranda Sazo and T.L. Robinson. 2024. Effects of Cultivar, Training System and Rootstock on Long-term Economic Performance of Apple Orchards in the Northeastern U.S. Scientia Hort. 332, 2024, 113194.
Miah, S. †, Hinson, C. #, Farcuh, M.*. 2023. Assessing fruit maturity and quality of ‘Buckeye Gala’ grown on a diverse panel of apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) rootstocks in Western Maryland. Agronomy 13(10): 2528. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13102528
Molnar, C., M.K. Shires, A.A. Wright, M.C. Hoskins, S.J. Cowell, E.V. Nikolaeva, R. Knier, M.T. Nouri, B. Black, and S.J. Harper. 2024. Putting ‘X’ into context: the diversity of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’ strains associated with the induction of X-disease. Plant Disease. Published online. 4/24. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-23-2243-RE
Musacchi, S. (2024). Analysis of pear sustainability: what are the limitations and opportunities? Acta Hortic. 1403, 1-20. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1403.1. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1403.1
Peck, G. 2023. Towards a new generation of cider apple orchards in the Northeastern United States. 2nd International Symposium on Precision Management of Orchards and Vineyards. Tatura, AUS. Acta Horticulturae 1935:401-407. https:doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1395.53
Robinson, T.L., L. Gonzalez, Y. Jiang, M. Miranda Sazo, C. Kahlke, 2024. Precision Crop Load Management of Apple Using Digital Technology. Acta Hortic. 1395, 257-266 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1395.34 https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1395.34
Teh, S. L., & Evans, K. (2024). Pear rootstock breeding in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. XIV International Pear Symposium. Acta Horticulturae. 1403.38. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1403.38
Wedegaertner*, K., B. Black, A. Safre*, C. Lilligren*, G. Cardon and A. Torres-Rua. 2024. Assessing the relationship between soil variability, canopy density, and yield in Utah tart cherry orchards. Acta Hort. 1395: 157-162. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1395.21.
Non-Refereed Technical Articles
Basedow, M, A. Galimberti, G. Peck, and T. Robinson. 2024.Assessing the pollen tube growth model in Northern New York apple orchards. Fruit Quarterly 32(2): 23-29.
Fazio, G., G. Peck, T. Robinson. 2024. Rootstocks for organic apple orchards. Fruit Quarterly 32(3):4-7.
Gonzalez Nieto, L. and T.L. Robinson. 2024. Fruit thinning and flower induction with 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC Accede). Fruit Quarterly 32(3):25-28.
Jiang, Y., B. Xu, T. Robinson, M. Miranda Sazo, C. Kahlke, B. Lawrence. 2024. Technologies in the box for precision orchard management: Global navigation satellite system. Fruit Quarterly 32(2): 36-39.
Jiang, Y., T. Qui, T. Robinson, L. Cheng, K. Kuehn, K. Xu. 2024. 3D characterization of apple tree architecture for precision pruning and crop load management. Fruit Quarterly 32(3):22-24.
Robinson, T.L., L. Gonzalez, Y. Jiang, M. Miranda Sazo, C. Kahlke, 2024. Evaluating the variability in fruit buds and fruitlets along a row using digital technology. Fruit Quarterly 31(4): 7-10.
Robinson, T.L., L. Cheng, G. Fazio, C.B. Watkins, M. Miranda Sazo, L. Gonzalez, B. Lawrence, Craig Kahlke, Mike Basedow, P. Francescatto, A. Al Farqani and S. Lopez. 2024. Management of Honeycrisp apple trees for maximum sustained yield and minimal bitter pit. Fruit Quarterly 32(1): 4-10.
Robinson, T.L., L. Gonzalez Nieto, S.-T. Ho, B.J. Rickard, G. Reig, J. Lordan, G. Fazio, S.A. Hoying, M.J. Fargione, M. Miranda Sazo. 2024. Apple orchard economics: Effects of cultivar, planting density and rootstock. Fruit Quarterly 32(2): 4-11.
Robinson, T.L., Gonzalez, L., Ho, S-T, B.J. Rickard, G. Fazio, G. Reig, J. Lordan, S.A. Hoying, M.J. Fargione, M. Miranda Sazo. 2024. Economic impact of fire blight with susceptible and resistant apple rootstocks. Fruit Quarterly 32(3):15-20.
Reighard, G.L., L. Cai, A. Calle, J. Adelberg, C. Saski and K. Gasic. 2024. Prunus rootstock breeding, gene discovery and field testing for Armillaria root rot resistance in South Carolina. Vth European Horticulture Congress Online abstract. May 16, 2024.
Extension Publications:
Kahlke, C., Robinson, T., Miranda Sazo, M. and van Zoeren, J. 2024. Phenology Update, March 13. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 24 Issue 4, Mar 13, 2024.
Kahlke, C., Miranda Sazo, M., van Zoeren, J, Robinson, T. and Tee, L. 2024. Spring Has Sprung in Late Winter Yet Again. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 24 Issue 5, Mar 20, 2024.
Miranda Sazo M. and Robinson, T. 2024 Intentional Delay of Dormant Pruning for 'Honeycrisp' & Other Important Biennial Cultivars (Fuji). Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 24 Issue 3, Mar 8, 2024.
Miranda Sazo, M., Lawrence, B., Kahlke, C., van Zoeren, J., Tee, E., and Robinson, T. 2024. First cold damage assessment and some special considerations after two consecutive cold night events experienced late last week. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 24 Issue 7, June 8, 2024.
Robinson, T.L., Miranda Sazo, M. and Kahlke, C. 2024. Harvest Date Prediction & The Use of Plant Growth Regulators Near Harvest. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter-Fruit Notes. Vol 24 Issue 13, Aug 5, 2024.
Wolfe, D., Becker D, Travis V, and Arnoldussen, B. 2023. Rootstock effects apple tree growth and yield, p 6-10. In: Rudolph R (ed). Fruit and vegetable 2019 annual report. Univ Kent Agr Exp Stn Bull PR.
Oral Scientific Presentations:
Evans K.M. 202) WSU pear rootstock breeding program. International Rootstocks Symposium (Macfrut), Rimini, Italy. May 8, 2024
Lawrence, B.T., Gonzalez L., and Robinson, T.L. 2024. Post bloom thinning of apples. NEPGR 2024 Wilkes Barre PA Mar 7, 2024 (35 people).
Lawrence, B.T., Gonzalez L., and Robinson, T.L. 2024. Digital tools for precision crop load management of apples. NEPGR 2024 Wilkes Barre PA Mar 8, 2024 (35 people)
Lawrence, B.T., Gonzales Nieto, L., Robinson, T.L. 2024. Comparison of foliar calcium products to reduce bitter pit incidence in Western New York. ISHS Symposium on Mineral Nutrition of Fruit Crops Wenatchee, WA June 20, 2024. 150 people 15 minutes.
Lawrence, B.T, and Robinson, T.L. 2024. Irrigation management with microtensiometers to measure stem water potential. Great Lakes Fruit Workers Conference. Nov. 20, 2024, Guelph, Ontario Canada. (50 people).
Muehlbauer, M. 2024. Cider apple rootstock trial, ESP Extension Professionals, May 17, 2024.
Musacchi S., 2024. Guidelines for choosing pear rootstocks. International Rootstocks Symposium (Macfrut), Rimini, Italy. May 8, 2024.
Musacchi S., 2024. “Factors Involved in Apple Rootstock Selection” (oral presentation). 67 th IFTA conference, Yakima, WA. February 11-14, 2024.
Musacchi S., 2024. Factors que intervenen en la selecció de portaempelts de poma (Factors Involved in Apple Rootstock Selection) (oral presentation). MAS BADIA February 22, 2024 39a Jornada Fruticola.
Peck, G.M. 2023. It’s about the apples! Supporting hard cider production through pomological research and outreach. University of Minnesota Horticulture Seminar Series. 4 Oct.
Peck, G.M. 2023. It’s about the apples! Supporting hard cider production through pomological research and outreach. Washington State University Horticulture Seminar Series. 28 Sept. Online.
Reighard, G.L. 2024. Cultural Practices and Horticultural Quality: 3a. Identify resistant germplasm that has optimal horticultural characteristics. Armillaria Root Rot Annual Meeting. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. May 29, 2024.