Publications

Publications from UVM Fruit Program Faculty and Staff

Peer-Reviewed Scientific Publications –Journal Articles and Proceedings

Bradshaw, T.L., Berkett, L.P., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., and Foster, J.A. 2018. Horticultural Performance and Juice Quality of Cold-Climate Grapes in Vermont, U.S.A. European Journal of Horticultural Science 83:1, 42-48.

Hazelrigg, A., Bradshaw, T.L., Berkett, L.P., Maia, G., and Kingsley-Richards, S.L. 2016. Disease Susceptibility of Cold-Climate Grapes in Vermont, U.S.A. Acta Hortic. 1205, 477-482. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1205.58

Bradshaw, T.L., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., and Foster, J.A. 2016. Apple Cultivar Evaluations for Cider Making in Vermont, U.S.A. Acta Hortic. 1205, 453-460. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1205.55

Bradshaw, T.L., Hazelrigg, A., and Berkett, L.P.. 2016. Characteristics of the cold-climate winegrape industry in Vermont, U.S.A. Acta Hortic. 1205, 469-476. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1205.57

Becot, F.A., Bradshaw, T.L., and Conner, D.S. 2016. Growing apples for the cider industry in the U.S. Northern Climate of Vermont: Does the math add up? Acta Hortic. 1205, 461-468. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1205.56

Bradshaw, T.L., Hazelrigg, A., Kingsley-Richards S.L., and Foster, J.A. 2016. Field assessment of salicylic acid to aid in reduction of sulfur to manage apple scab. Plant Dis. Manag. Rep. 10:PF031. pdf

Bradshaw, T.L., Hazelrigg, A., Kingsley-Richards S.L., and Foster, J.A. 2016. Biological disease management of Vf-gene scab resistant organic apples, 2015. Plant Dis. Manag. Rep. 10:PF032. pdf

Becot, F.A., Bradshaw, T.L., and Conner, D.S. 2016. Apple Market Optimization and Expansion through Value-Added Hard Cider Production. HortTechnology 26:220-229. link

Bradshaw, T.L., Berkett, L.P., Moran, R.E., Garcia, M.E., Darby, H.M., Parsons, R.L., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., Griffith, M.C., Bosworth, S.C. and Gorres, J.H. 2016. Disease and arthropod pest incidence in two organic apple orchard systems in Vermont, USA, 2008-2013. Acta Hortic. 1137, 129-136. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1137.18

Bradshaw, T.L., Berkett, L.P., Moran, R.E., Garcia, M.E., Darby, H.M., Parsons, R.L., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., Griffith, M.C., Bosworth, S.C. and Gorres, J.H. 2016. Tree growth and crop yield of five cultivars in two organic apple orchard systems in Vermont, USA, 2006-2013. Acta Hortic. 1137, 299-306. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1137.42

Bradshaw, T.L., Berkett, L.P., Moran, R.E., Garcia, M.E., Darby, H.M., Parsons, R.L., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., Griffith, M.C., Bosworth, S.C. and Gorres, J.H. 2016. Long-term economic evaluation of five cultivars in two organic apple orchard systems in Vermont, USA, 2006-2013. Acta Hortic. 1137, 315-322. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1137.44

Noel, Z.A., Bradshaw, T.L., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., and L.P. Berkett. 2014. Evaluation of the efficacy of natural resistance in ‘Honeycrisp’ to reduce fungicide applications for Venturia inaequalis, 2012-2013. Plant Dis. Manag. Rep. 9:PF004. pdf

Berkett, L.P, Bradshaw, T.L., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., and M.C. Griffith. 2013. Disease evaluation of selected cold climate wine grape cultivars in Vermont, USA. IOBC-WPRS Bulletin 105:29-33. pdf

Bradshaw, T.L., Berkett, L.P., Griffith, M.C., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., Darby, H.M., Parsons, R.L., Moran, R.E. and Garcia, M.E. 2013. Assessment of Kelp Extract Biostimulants on Arthropod Incidence and Damage in a Certified Organic Apple Orchard. Acta Hortic. 1001:139-145. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.1001.14

Garcia, M.E., Moran, R.E., Berkett, L.P., Bradshaw, T.L., Darby, H.M., Kingsley-Richards, S.L. and Parsons, R.L. 2013. Performance in the Early Production Years of Two Organic Orchards Established By Different Methods: Newly-Planted and Top-Grafted. Acta Hortic. 1001:161-165. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.1001.17

Bradshaw, T.L., Berkett, L.P., Griffith, M.C., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., Darby, H.M., Parsons, R.L., Moran, R.E. and Garcia, M.E. 2013. Assessment of Kelp Extract Biostimulants on Tree Growth, Yield, and Fruit Quality in a Certified Organic Apple Orchard. Acta Hortic. 1001:191-198. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.1001.21

Berkett, L.P., Bradshaw, T.L., Griffith, M.C., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., Darby, H.M., Parsons, R.L., Moran, R.E. and Garcia, M.E. 2013. Disease and Arthropod Evaluation of Five Apple Cultivars under Organic Management in Vermont, USA. Acta Hortic. 1001:235-248. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.1001.26

Bradshaw, T.L., Berkett, L.P., Griffith, M.C., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., Darby, H.M., Parsons, R.L., Moran, R.E. and Garcia, M.E. 2013. Assessment of Kelp Extract Biostimulants on Disease Incidence and Damage in a Certified Organic Apple Orchard. Acta Hortic. 1001:265-271. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2013.1001.30

Autio, W., T. Robinson, B. Black, T. Bradshaw, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, E. Hoover, S. Hoying, K. Iungerman, R. Johnson, G. Lang, M. Parker, G. Reighard, J. Schupp, M. Stasiak, M. Warmund, and D. Wolfe. 2011. Performance of Fuji and McIntosh apple trees after 10 years as affected by several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Apple Rootstock Trial. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 65(2):2-20. http://www.pubhort.org/aps/65/v65_n2_a1.htm

Autio, W., T. Robinson, B. Black, T. Bradshaw, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, E. Hoover, S. Hoying, K. Iungerman, R. Johnson, G. Lang, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, M. Stasiak, M. Warmund, and D. Wolfe. Performance of Fuji and McIntosh apple trees after 10 years as affected by several semidwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Apple Rootstock Trial. 2011. J. Amer. Pomol. Soc. 65(2):21-38. http://www.pubhort.org/aps/65/v65_n2_a2.htm

Garcia, M.E., Berkett, L.P., Bradshaw, T.L., Kingsley-Richards S.L., Moran, R.E., and B. Parsons. 2010. Horticultural options when starting an organic orchard. Acta Hortic. 873:277-282. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2010.873.30

Autio, W., Robinson, T., Bradshaw, T., Cline, J., Crassweller, R., Embree, C., Hoover, E., Lang, G., Masabni, J. and Parker, M. 2008. Performance of several dwarfing rootstocks with 'Fuji' and 'McIntosh' as scion cultivars in the 1999 NC-140 dwarf apple rootstock trials. Acta Hortic. (903):319-326. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2011.903.41

Berkett, L.P., Garcia, M. E., Moran, R.E., Parsons, R.L., Darby, H.M., Hayden, J.P., Bradshaw, T.L., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., and M. L. Cromwell. 2008. Apple cultivar disease evaluation under organic management in Vermont, 2006. Plant Dis. Manag. Rep. 02:PF049. pdf

Cromwell, M.L., Berkett, L.P., Ashikaga, T., Darby, H.M., Bradshaw, T.L., and S.L. Kingsley-Richards. 2008. Evaluation of alternative fungicides for organic apple production in Vermont, 2007. Plant Dis. Manag. Rep. 02:PF048. pdf

Garcia, M.E., Berkett, L.P., and T.L. Bradshaw. 2005. Preliminary results on the application of Surround WP on apple productivity and fruit quality. HortScience 39(4): 876. link

Berkett, L.P., Garcia, M.E., Eddy, M.E., Kingsley-Richards, S.L., and T.L. Bradshaw. 2005. Evaluation of disease susceptibility of two ‘new’ cold-hardy wine grapes. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Disease. Vol. 20: N002. pdf

Garcia, M.E., Berkett, L.P. and Bradshaw, T. 2004. First year results of the impact of a novel pest management technology on apple fruit quality. Acta Hortic. 638:85-88. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2004.638.9

Berkett, L.P., M.E. Garcia, and T.L. Bradshaw. 2003. Non-target impact of an organic alternative in apple disease management. Phytopathology 93: 8.

Berkett, L.P., Garcia, M.E., Bradshaw, T.L. and C. Benedict. 2003. Green pug moth management. Arthropod management tests. Entomological Society of America. Vol. 28: A2. pdf

Curriculum and Policy Development White Papers

Bradshaw, T.L. and Hazelrigg, A. 2018. Status of IPM Practice Adoption in Vermont Apple Orchards, 2017. http://www.uvm.edu/~fruit/2017AppleIPMstatus.pdf

VT Pollinator Protection Committee, Bradshaw, T.L., Chair. 2017. Report to the Vermont Legislature as Required by Act 83 of the 2016 Session. http://agriculture.vermont.gov/sites/ag/files/pdf/apiary/Pollinator%20Protection%20Report-FINAL.pdf

Bradshaw, T.L. 2013. Coordinated Teaching, Research and Outreach Programs at the University of Vermont Horticulture Research Center: A Proposal to Improve Student Experiential Learning in Applied Farm Management.http://www.uvm.edu/~tbradsha/UVM_SummerFarmCurriculumSpring2013.pdf

Bradshaw, T.L., Vermont Tree Fruit Growers Association. 2013. Strategic Planning for the Vermont Apple Industry: Planning for Success in the 21st Century. http://www.uvm.edu/~orchard/2013VermontAppleIndustryStrategicPlan.pdf

Articles in Industry Trade Journals

Bradshaw, T. 2017. A Moving Target: Growers seek best way to supply fruit to the cidery market. Fruit Growers News. June 2017, 56:6, front page. https://fruitgrowersnews.com/article/growers-seek-best-way-supply-fruit-cidery-market/

Bradshaw, T. Cider Apple Evaluations in Vermont. 2016. 2016-17 Scott Laboratories Cider Handbook. http://www.scottlab.com/pdf/2016CiderHB.pdf

Abstracts and Conference Posters

Hazelrigg, A., Bradshaw, T., Darby, H., Skinner, M., Bosworth, S., and Kingsley-Richards, S. 2018. Vermont's Extension IPM program addresses diverse stakeholder needs. National IPM Meeting, Baltimore, MD. March 21, 2018. https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/media/pdc-poster-ipm-national.pdf.

Research Reports

Bradshaw, T.L. and Kingsley-Richards, S. 2018. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Assessment for Apples and Wine Grapes, Pilot Program 2016-2017. http://www.uvm.edu/~fruit/20162017IPMassessmentpilot.pdf