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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]