Publications
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Apple Dwarfing Rootstock Cold Hardiness: Comparing Performance of The Geneva® Series Rootstocks in Cold and Mild Winter Conditions
Buck, K., L. Gonzalez, T. Robinson and J.P. Londo. 2025. Apple Dwarfing Rootstock Cold Hardiness: Comparing Performance of The Geneva® Series Rootstocks in Cold and Mild Winter Conditions. Fruit Quarterly. 32(3): 4-9. https://repositori.irta.cat/bitstream/20.500.12327/4818/1/Buck_AppleDwarfing_FQ_2025.pdf
Overexpression of a Tonoplast Malate Transporter Gene Leads to Enhanced Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Apple
Zhang, M. Zhao, J, Wang, N, Hu, DG, Borejsza-Wysocka, E, Cheng, L. . 2026. Overexpression of a Tonoplast Malate Transporter Gene Leads to Enhanced Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Apple. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 24: 620-638 https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.70368
Freeze Damage in Peaches and Apples and Other Fruit
Shanthanu Krishna Kumar, Lindsay Brown, Devansh Gupta, Michael Evans, Melanie Schupp, Jim Schupp, Daniel Weber, Don Seifrit. 2025. Freeze Damage in Peaches and Apples and Other Fruit. Penn State Extension. https://extension.psu.edu/freeze-damage-in-peaches-and-apples-and-other-fruit
Low Temperature Damage to Peaches, Nectarines in Rock Springs, PA
Shanthanu Krishna Kumar, Devansh Gupta. 2025. Low Temperature Damage to Peaches, Nectarines in Rock Springs, PA. Penn State Extension , https://extension.psu.edu/low-temperature-damage-to-peaches-nectarines-in-rock-springs-pa
Changing climate risks for high-value tree fruit production across the United States
Preston S, Rajagopalan K, Yourek M, Kalcsits L, Singh D. 2024. Changing climate risks for high-value tree fruit production across the United States. Environ Res Lett. 19(12):124092. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ad90f4.
Managing Heat Stress in Apple Orchards
Campbell T, Moyer M, Kalcsits L. 2024. Managing Heat Stress in Apple Orchards TB103E. WSU Extension. https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/managing-heat-stress-in-apple-orchards
Trade Magazine Articles
Protecting Apples & Pears in Extreme Temperatures; California Fruit and Vegetable; October 28, 2024.
Newsletters
Managing Honeycrisp Nutrition for Fruit Quality and Mitigation of Bitter Pit; Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter – Fruit Notes
The Use of Reflective Materials and Other Technologies for Improving Fruit Color on High Value Apple Cultivars in New York; Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter – Fruit Notes