Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Walnut Propagation | Rootstock & Scion Selection | Cultivar Table | Orchard Establishment | Flower, Fruit & Cultivar Photo Gallery | Deficiencies & Pests | Harvesting & Processing | Reviewers & Credits | References & Links Walnut orchards are typically arranged in one of two planting systems that ha...

Cherry Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Orchard Establishment | Flower, Fruit & Cultivar Photo Gallery | Deficiencies & Pests | Reviewers & Credits | References & Links When planning an orchard, it is essential that growers carefully evaluate local conditions in their orchards, including...

Plum Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Orchard Management | Flower & Fruit Photo Gallery | Deficiencies & Pests | Reviewers & Credits | References & Links Pruning: Plums grown for fresh market require annual pruning to renew the fruit wood, remove water sprouts (vigorous shoots) and mainta...

(These will be posted as they become available) Jacobs - Flower Anatomy and Pollination (pdf) DeJong - How trees work (pdf) DeJong - Tree bearing habits (pdf) DeJong - Tree architecture and pruning (pdf) Shackel - Tree water use and irrigation (pdf) Shackel - Extra slides (pdf) Shackel - Pressure ch...

Persimmons in California > Photo Gallery > cv. Fuyu Persimmon Photo Gallery Photos of flower and fruit development for Fuyu, Izo and Sugara cultivars were taken by Michelle Kong, Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center staff.

Persimmons in California > Photo Gallery > cv. Izu Persimmon Photo Gallery Photos of flower and fruit development for Fuyu, Izo and Sugara cultivars were taken by Michelle Kong, Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center staff.

Persimmons in California > Photo Gallery > cv. Sugara Persimmon Photo Gallery Photos of flower and fruit development for Fuyu, Izo and Sugara cultivars were taken by Michelle Kong, Fruit & Nut Research and Information Center staff.

Quince Propagation | Scion & Rootstock Selection | Orchard Management | Deficiencies & Pests | Reviewers & Credits | Resources & Links Growing Conditions Quince orchard. source: anon. Fotolia.comQuince grows in a wide range of soil types, though light soils and dry conditions should be avoided.

Allan Fulton's Water/Irrigation Program Allan Fulton, UCCE Irrigation Farm Advisor, Glenn, Colusa, Shasta & Tehama Co. The focus of this website is on-farm irrigation technologies, protection of water resources and efforts in irrigated agriculture to maintain surface water quality.

Introduction | Using the Pressure Bomb | Use in Prunes Kenneth Shackel Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis Principle of operation Factors that influence the measurement of water potential There are different types of pressure chambers, some using a tank of high pressure gas, some using a hand-pum...