The Southern Fruitcast

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The Southern Fruitcast

The Southern Fruitcast covers the people, technology and latest developments in small fruit production in the Southeast.

  1. 23/07/2024

    Ep. 020 - PGRs and other Techniques to Manage Blackberry Growth with Dr. Tom Kon (7/17/2024)

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Tom Kon, associate professor and extension specialist in the Department of Horticulture at North Carolina State University. Tom serves the southeastern apple industry across three states, NC, SC, and GA and has an integrated research and extension program which addresses the technological needs of apple production. Tom also conducts physiological research on blackberry. We brought Tom on the podcast to discuss his research in trying to improve blackberry ...

    34min

  2. 17/07/2024

    Ep. 019 - Blackberry Fusarium Wilt with Dr. Sara Villani (7/15/2024)

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Sara Villani, Plant Pathologist and Extension Specialist at North Carolina State University who focuses on apples, blackberries, and woody ornamental plants. Sara’s research and extension program aims to incorporate basic and applied research methods to develop novel and improved disease management practices for several commodities including blackberry. We brought Sara on the podcast to discuss an emerging disease of blackberry that was recently found in N...

    36min

  3. 19/10/2023

    EP. 018 – Post Harvest Handling of Blackberry and Other Small Fruits with Penny Perkins-Veazie (9/28/2023)

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Penny Perkins-Veazie, professor of postharvest physiology and technology at North Carolina State University and the Plants for Human Health institute. Penny’s research focuses on storage methods to extend shelf life of fruit crops, and studies to determine the role fruit and vegetables have in human health. Penny also evaluates food safety, quality, and consumer-appeal characteristics of fruit crops such as flavor, color, antioxidants, and texture to make ...

    32min

  4. 07/09/2023

    Ep. 017 - Cane Blight and Other Blackberry Diseases with Dr. Jonathan Oliver (9/7/2023)

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jonathan Oliver, Assistant Professor and Fruit Pathologist at the University of Georgia. Jonathan’s research and extension program focuses on pathogen biology and disease management in fruit crops including small fruit crops such as blueberries and blackberries. We brought Jonathan on the podcast to discuss one of the most damaging caneberry diseases in Georgia and other parts of the Southeast, cane blight. We talked about the biology of the pathogen, sign...

    32min

  5. 08/09/2022

    Ep. 016 - All about Muscadines with Dr. Margaret Worthington (8/31/2022)

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Margaret Worthington, Associate Professor in Fruit Breeding and Genetics at the University of Arkansas. Margaret directs the applied peach and muscadine grape cultivar development programs at the University of Arkansas, and is soon to take over the blackberry breeding program. Margaret came on the podcast to discuss the value of muscadines and how they can compliment other small fruit crops on diversified farms. We also discussed cultivar selection for bot...

    35min

  6. 10/12/2021

    Ep. 015 – Mating Disruption and other Chlorpyrifos Alternatives with Dr. Doug Pfeiffer (12/10/2021)

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Doug Pfeiffer, Professor and Fruit Entomologist from the Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech. Doug’s focus is primarily with fruit IPM and ecological interactions in vineyard, orchard, and small fruit systems. His research has focused on several invasive fruit insect pests, as well as mating disruption of lepidopteran pests such as grape root borer. Doug joined us on the podcast to discuss alternative pest management strategies to the recently banned...

    35min

  7. 30/07/2021

    Ep. 014 - Arkansas Quality Wine with Dr. Renee Threlfall and Amanda Fleming (7/30/2021)

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Renee Threlfall and Amanda Fleming from the University of Arkansas. Renee is a Research Scientist in the Food Science Department at the University of Arkansas, and Amanda is a former winemaker at Post Winery and current graduate student working with Renee. Renee has been working with Arkansas grape growers and winemakers in Arkansas for over 25 years and is currently the director of the Arkansas Quality Wine Program. Renee and Amanda provide excellent insi...

    31min

  8. 19/05/2021

    Ep. 013 - Strawberry Fertility and Disease Management with Dr. Jayesh Samtani

    In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jayesh Samtani, Assistant Professor and Small Fruit Extension Specialist in the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, at Virginia Tech. Jayesh conducts research and extension outreach on strawberries and other small fruit crops and joined us to talk a bit about his research relating to strawberries. Topics covered in this episode include pre-plant nitrogen rates, using the SAS fungicide scheduling system in a new growing region, alternatives to fumig...

    32min
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The Southern Fruitcast covers the people, technology and latest developments in small fruit production in the Southeast.

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    southernfruitcast
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2024
  • Episódios
    20
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