Apr 16, 2024
Dear Colleagues,
The California Apple Commission has released their 2024 request for proposals for research.
CAC Research Priorities for 2024-2025
- Methods of increasing varietal size [Gala]
- Mechanical harvesting for fresh apples
- Packing house automation techniques
- Mechanical pruning
- Thinning methods
- Fire Blight management
- GPS Fresh Apple Acreage Mapping
- Frost detection/prevention technology
- Development of Apple Varieties well suited for California conditions
- Any other topic related to cost reduction/increasing the effectiveness of California apple production.
Applications Due: June 3, 2024
Please see the RFA for specific details: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/396665.pdf
Thank you.
Kathleen Nolan, Director, ANR Office of Contracts & Grants (OCG)