Recently added articles from Journal of the American Pomological Society:
Total Phenolics and Antioxidant Properties of Cider Apple Cultivars
Jul 01, 2007; al-Turki, Saleh M; Stushnoff, Cecil ... Abstract Fresh apple (Malus spp.) juice potentially contains similar phenolic compounds as the fruits from which it is derived, although some phenolic compounds may be lost or changed in quality during juice production, especially during pasteurization, which is necessary because apple ...
Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa Michx.): A Semi-Edible Fruit with No Pests
Jul 01, 2007; Scott, Robert W; Skirvin, Robert M ... Abstract Black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa Michx.) has several potential uses as a cultivated horticultural crop. Cultivars have been bred for larger edible fruits and ornamental value. The fruits are high in pectin and anthocyanins, and have no known pest problems. The somewhat ...
Introduction to the Workshop "Blueberries - Now and the Future"
Jul 01, 2007; Hummer, Kim E; Layne, Des ... Abstract This introduction provides a lead-in to the workshop entitled: Blueberries - Now and the Future. This workshop consisted of four excellent speakers summarizing the latest in nursery production, horticultural practices, breeding and development and the nutraceutical benefits of ...
Blueberry Breeding: Improving the Unwild Blueberry
Jul 01, 2007; Draper, Arlen ... Abstract The history, present status, and future challenges of blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) breeding are summarized, including breeding of highbush, rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries. The blueberry has become an important small fruit noted for its many health benefits and ...
Perspective on the U.S. and Global Blueberry Industry
Jul 01, 2007; Brazelton, Dave; Strik, Bernadine C ... Abstract Total worldwide blueberry area in 2005 was 69,948 ha for lowbush (all in North America) and 43,765 ha for highbush. Only half of the lowbush area is harvested annually. Highbush blueberry area increased about 21% in the last two years. North America accounted for about 69% of ...
Horticultural Practices of Growing Highbush Blueberries in the Ever-Expanding U.S. and Global Scene
Jul 01, 2007; Strik, Bernadine C ... Abstract Blueberries have become a major crop worldwide. Strong markets for processed and fresh fruit have resulted in good returns for growers and an increase in planted area. New cultivars, better adapted to "non-traditional" growing areas, have expanded production worldwide. Common ...
Blueberries and Human Health: A Review of Current Reseach
Jul 01, 2007; Kalt, Wilhelmina; Joseph, James A; Shukitt-Hale, Barbara ... Abstract Renewed interest in the health functionality of blueberry (i.e., Vaccinium species with blue surface color) has led to research in several areas including neuroscience, cardiovascular health, cancer chemoprevention and aging. This article reviews these new directions in ...
Erratum
Jul 01, 2007; Anonymous ... An author's name was inadvertently omitted from an article in the April 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Pomological Society. The correct citation should be as follows: Greene, D., R. Crassweller, C. Hampson, R. McNew, S. Miller, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, L. Berkett, S. Brown, J ....