Research Foundation Funded Project Reports
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.
2023 Reports
- Adoption of a Standardized Virus Diagnostic Protocol for Blackberry and Raspberry in Mexico and Later Validation through a Field Survey – Alfredo Diaz-Lara, Tecnologico de Monterrey – CONTACT
- Evaluation of RNA -based biopesticide against Botrytis cinerea, the causative agent of Gray Mold of brambles – Charith Raj Adkar-Purushothama, Department of Biochemistry and Functional Genomics, Université de Sherbrooke – CONTACT
- Genomic and phenomic technologies for evaluating and identifying root lesion nematode (Pratylenchus penetrans) resistance in red raspberry – Savannah Phipps, U.S. Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service – CONTACT
- Determine and optimize the fertility inputs and substrate moisture management of long-cane raspberries grown in coconut coir and pine bark substrates – Dr. Gina Fernandez, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University – CONTACT
2021 Reports
- Enhancing Blackberry Canopy Light Distribution with Reflective Groundcovers (PDF) – Kon et al, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
- Evaluating Impact of Harvest Date on Flavor and Volatile Attributes of Fresh-market Blackberries (PDF), Threlfall et al, University of Arkansas – CONTACT
2020 Reports
- Evaluation of blackberry production using soil-less culture and long-cane techniques (PDF) – Ryan Dickson, Leala Machesney, Amanda McWhirt, and Margaret Worthington, University of Arkansas – CONTACT
- Prevalence and management of fungicide-resistant fungal pathogens of blackberry (PDF) – Jonathan Oliver, University of Georgia – CONTACT
2019 Reports
- Species Identification and Fungicide Resistance Profiling of Botrytis Isolates Affecting Raspberries and Blackberries in the Mid-Atlantic (PDF) – Mengjun Hu, University of Maryland – CONTACT
- Modifying Cane Architecture of Primocane-Fruiting Blackberry with Prohexadione Calcium and Summer Pruning (PDF) – Thomas M. Kon, Gina Fernandez, and Penelope Perkins-Veazie, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
2018 Reports
- Evaluation of fungicides for management of cane blight disease of blackberry (PDF) – Jonathan Oliver, University of Georgia – CONTACT
- Using molecular tools to incorporate spotted wing drosophila host use and movement patterns towards the development of targeted management programs (PDF) – Hannah Burrack and Lauren Diepenbrock, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
2017 Reports
- Substrate Culture of Raspberries (PDF) – Eric Hanson, Michigan State University – CONTACT
- Eleven blackberry cultivar trial, and varietal specific susceptibility to certain pathogens (PDF) – Guido Schnabel, Jeff Hopkins and Jennifer Corbin, Clemson University – CONTACT
- Grit Weeding to Efficiently Control Weed Populations in Primocane-Fruiting Raspberries (PDF) – Steve Poppe, Mary Rogers, University of Minnesota – CONTACT
- Vitamin C content in blackberries during storage (PDF) – Penelope Perkins-Veazie, Gina Fernandez, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
2016 Reports
- Alternative method of primocane management for primocane-fruiting blackberry (PDF) – Fumi Takeda, USDA-ARS – CONTACT
- Manipulating horticultural practices to manage SWD (PDF) – Tracy Leskey and Kevin Rice, USDA-ARS – CONTACT
- Fire Blight: An Emerging Problem for Blackberry Growers in the Mid-South (PDF) – Burt Bluhm, University of Arkansas – CONTACT
- Using bacteria and fungi to develop sustainable control methods for SWD (PDF) – Johanna Elsonsohn and Hannah Burrack, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
- Effects of the mating and reproductive status of SWD females on their attraction to fermentation-based baits and ripe fruits (PDF) – Hannah Burrack and Katie Swoboda Bhattarai, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
2015 Reports
- Double Cropping of primocane fruiting raspberries (PDF) – Eric Hanson, University of Michigan – CONTACT
- Elucidating symbioses between Drosophila suzukii and fungal communities for improved insect and disease management in raspberry production (PDF) – Kelly A. Hamby and Cassandra L. Swett, University of Maryland – CONTACT
- Tracking the movement of spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) over space and through time to improve management programs (PDF) – Hannah J. Burrack and Katharine Swoboda Bhattarai, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
- Electronic Labeling for the USDA Rubus Genebank, Part 2: Blackberries (PDF) – Joseph Postman and Kim Hummer, USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository – CONTACT
- Evaluation of Algicides for Management of Orange Felt and Fungicides for Control of Cane Blight Diseases of Blackberry (PDF) – Phil Brannen, University of Georgia – CONTACT
- Developing the Genomic Infrastructure for Breeding Improved Black Raspberries (PDF) – Chad E. Finn, Nahla V. Bassil, Jungmin Lee, and Jill Bushrakra, USDA-ARS – CONTACT
2014 Reports
- Evaluation of algicides for management of orange felt and fungicides for control of cane blight diseases of blackberry (PDF) – Phil Brannen, University of Georgia – CONTACT
- Identification of effective toxicants for inclusion in attracticidal spheres for management of Drosophila suzukii (PDF) – Tracy Leskey, USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station – CONTACT
- Developing the genomic infrastructure for breeding improved black raspberries (PDF) – Chad Finn, Nahla Bassil, Jungmin Lee, Jill Bushakra, USDA-ARS – CONTACT
- Effects of non-crop habitat and patterns of movement by Drosophila suzukii on fruit infestation in commercial blackberry fields (PDF) – Hannah Burrack, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
- Innovative packaging technologies to enhance the safety and the quality of fresh raspberry (PDF) – Thomas Gianfagna and Kit Yam, Rutgers University – CONTACT
- Electronic data collection/labeling for the USDA rubus genebank (PDF) – Kim Hummer and Joseph Postman, USDA-ARS Germplasm Repository – CONTACT
2013 Reports
- Early Detection & Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Raspberry in NY (PDF), Greg Loeb, Cornell University – CONTACT
- The Effects of Temperature and Light in High Tunnel Primocane Red Raspberry Production – Year 2 of 2 (PDF), Gail Nonnecke, Iowa State University – CONTACT
- Improved Monitoring, Basic Biology, and Control of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Southern Bramble Culture (PDF), Blair Sampson/Eric Stafne/Steve Stringer, USDA-ARS / Mississippi University – CONTACT
- Postharvest Kit for Small Acreage Growers – Phase 2 (PDF) – Penny Perkins and Gina Fernandez, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
- Tunnel-growing Systems for Raspberries: Development of germplasm with two-spotted spider mite resistance, and adaptation of reflective mulches for increased yield (PDF) — Drs. Adam Dale, Becky Hughes, et al., University of Guelph, Ontario – CONTACT
- Developing the Genomic Infrastructure for Breeding Improved Black Raspberries (PDF) – Chad Finn, USDA-ARS – CONTACT
2012 Reports
- Laboratory and Semi-Field Evaluations of Attracticidal Spheres as a Tool for Control of Drosophila suzukii (PDF) — Tracy Leskey, USDA-ARS – CONTACT
- Seasonal Phenology and Management of Spotted Wing Drosophila in Raspberry Crops in NY (PDF)— Greg Loeb, Cornell – CONTACT
- Vegetation-Free Strip Width in Young and Established Blackberry (PDF) Katie Jennings et al., North Carolina State University – CONTACT
- A Postharvest Kit and Training for Small Acreage Raspberry and Blackberry Growers: Phase 1: beta testing of kit and training (PDF) — Penny Perkins, Reza Rafie, and Gina Fernandez, North Carolina State University and Virginia State University – CONTACT
- The Effects of Temperature and Light in High Tunnel Primocane Red Raspberry Production (PDF) — Dr. Gail R. Nonnecke and Ms. Leah Riesselman, Iowa State University – CONTACT
- Tunnel-growing Systems for Raspberries: Development of germplasm with two-spotted spider mite resistance, and adaptation of reflective mulches forincreased yield (PDF) — Drs. Adam Dale, Becky Hughes, et al., University of Guelph, Ontario – CONTACT
2011 Reports
- Vegetation-Free Strip Width in Young and Established Blackberry (PDF) – Katie Jennings, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
- Variability and Host Range of Blackberry Chlorotic Ring Spot Virus (PDF) – Mohamed Hassan and Ioannis Tzanetakis, University of Arkansas – CONTACT
- Screening of Raspberry Fruit for Carotenoids: Impact on Flavor and Color (PDF) – Penelope Perkins-Veazie, Gina Fernandez, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
2010 Reports
- Alternative tactics to prevent bramble damage by borers (PDF) – Donn T. Johnson, University of Arkansas – CONTACT
- Variability of Blackberry Yellow Vein Associated Virus and Blackberry Virus (PDF) – Ioannis Tzanetakis, University of Arkansas – CONTACT
- Post-harvest Treatments for Shelf Life Extension and Antioxidant Promotion of Caneberries (PDF) – Penelope Perkins-Veazie, North Carolina State University – CONTACT
- Blackberry Varieties for Tunnel Production in Northern Areas- Year 3 of 3 (PDF) – Eric Hanson, Michigan State University – CONTACT
- Developing and Mapping Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) from the Red Raspberry Genome Sequence (PDF) – Courtney Weber, Cornell University – CONTACT
2009 Reports
- Establishment of a raspberry research planting at Michigan State University for fungicide efficacy and disease biology research (PDF) – Annemiek Schilder, Michigan State University – CONTACT
- Survey for the presence of 10 new viruses in blackberry (PDF) – Ioannis Tzanetakis, University of Arkansas – CONTACT
- High Tunnel Primocane-fruiting Blackberry Production in Cold Region of Midwest (PDF) – Yao and Luby, University of Minnesota – CONTACT
- Tag-Profiling of Differentially Expressed cDNA for Developing Phytophthora Root Rot Resistant Raspberry Cultivars (PDF) – Courtney Weber, Cornell University – CONTACT
- Establishment of a Blackberry Cultivar Trial to Assess Important Attributes of Fresh Fruit, Juice, and Wine for Promotion of Name Recognition in the Marketplace (PDF) – Eric Stafne, Oklahoma State University – CONTACT
2008 Reports
- Establishment of a Blackberry Cultivar Trial to Assess Important Attributes of Fresh Fruit, Juice, and Wine for Promotion of Name Recognition in the Marketplace (PDF) – Eric Stafne, Oklahoma State University – CONTACT
- Evaluation of reduced-risk fungicides for disease control in raspberries (PDF) – Annemiek Schilder, Michigan State University – CONTACT
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