Innovation for Washington’s signature industry
WSU created a brand new apple variety called Cosmic Crisp™, known for its excellent flavor, good texture, and superior storage. Cosmic Crisp™ is a cross between Enterprise and Honeycrisp. More […]
Food Production
Conserving water, improving Washington’s white wine
WSU researchers inform irrigation strategies Washington is a leading producer of Riesling and Chardonnay wine grapes. In fact, these two grapes account for 75 percent of the white wine grape […]
Managing nitrogen to save money and the environment
Researchers seek ways to precisely target fertilizer application Nitrogen is a nutrient required for crops to grow. When soils lack a natural supply, synthetic nitrogen fertilizers provide a quick fix, […]
Creating long-lasting, healthful food oils
New soybean oils omit dangerous trans fats For more than a century, food manufacturers have preserved unstable food oils by converting them into shortenings and margarines through the Nobel Prize-winning […]
Improving fruit cultivars online
Database houses genomic, genetic, and breeding information to help tree fruit growers Washington, of course, is famous for its apples. Together with citrus, apples and related tree fruits comprise a […]
Fueling the future
Drought-tolerant plants could supply fuel in the wake of climate change Why do some plants tolerate drought better than others? The answer could help ensure adequate supplies of food and […]