Hand thinning, a common practice employed by growers to produce larger, healthier fruit, is among the most labor-intensive of orchard practices. Researchers are investigating the impacts of a ...
GETTYSBURG, PA—As consumer demand for premium fruit increases, growers are being challenged to bring consistently high-quality fruit to market. And to boost their bottom line, orchard owners are ...
The horizontal prototype of a string thinner is designed to thin peach blossoms in orchards trained to open-center or vase systems. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...