ISHS Acta Horticulturae 585: VIII International Rubus and Ribes Symposium
FROM PLANT TO PLATE: HOW CAN WE REDESIGN RUBUS PRODUCTION SYSTEMS TO MEET FUTURE EXPECTATIONS? |
| Author: | M.P. Pritts |
| Keywords: | Biological control, greenhouses, heat tolerance, trellis, pruning, rhizosphere, shade tolerance |
| Abstract:
The production of Rubus is associated with many expectations from different interest groups. Consumers expect flavorful products with health-enhancing benefits at reasonable costs. They want fresh products at any time, and they expect the quality to be high. Growers want productive plants that yield high quality fruit with minimal labor inputs. Both groups want the production of Rubus to have a minimal impact on the environment. Over the last century, production systems have evolved incrementally, with progressive modifications to what was done before. However, what may be required to meet ever-increasing demands and expectations is a complete redesign of plants and production systems. Seven areas of research are suggested for Rubus workers, each of which could significantly impact production systems and help retain the strong, positive image that these fruits enjoy. New advances will require the cooperation of breeders, physiologists, agronomists, engineers and ecologists working together at the interface of their overlapping fields. | |
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