Plum Production Management Resources

Physiological Disorder Fact Sheets: Apple, Grape, Olive, Pear, Persimmon, Pomegranate, Stonefruit

Carlos Crisosto, (ed.) Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis, UC Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center

Using Spring Weather Data to Predict Harvest Date for “Improved French” Prune (pdf)

Ted DeJong, Carolyn DeBuse and Gerardo Lopez, Dept. Plant Sciences, UC Davis. 2007 (3 pp.)

Relationship between Accumulated Growing Degree Hours 30 Days after Full Bloom and Harvest Date for “Improved French” Prune (pdf)

Ted DeJong, Gerardo Lopez, and Carolyn DeBuse, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis (2 pp.)

Recommendations for Maintaining Postharvest Quality: Plum

Carlos H. Crisosto, Elizabeth J. Mitcham, and Adel A. Kader Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis

Introduction to Brown Rot of Stone Fruits

UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center

Postharvest Publications and Presentations

A database containing over 1,400 articles and presentations authored by UC postharvest specialists, USDA postharvest researchers, and others. The database is organized by topic and searchable.

Integrated Prune Farming Practices Orchard Monitoring Calendar (pdf)

excerpt (1 p.) from: Integrated Prune Farming Practices (IPFP) Decision Guide, 2004

Seasonal Guide to Environmentally Responsible Pest Management Practices in Prunes

Carolyn Pickel, W. H. Olson, Richard P. Buchner, William Krueger, Franz J. Niederholzer, and Maxwell V. Norton. 2006 (12 pp.) UC ANR Pub. 21624. Link to ANR Catalog for purchase

Reduced-Risk Fungicides Help Manage Brown Rot

J. E. Adaskaveg, H. Förster, Plant Pathology Dept. UC Riverside, W. D. Gubler, B. L. Teviotdale, UCCE Plant Sciences, UC Davis, and D. F. Thompson, UC Riverside. in California Agriculture 2005 (6 pp)

Fruit, Nut and Grape Varieties for Home Orchards (pdf)

Ken R. Churches, UCCE Calaveras Co., and Lynn Wunderlich, UCCE El Dorado Co.2002 (5 pp.) UC Pub.EDA-1-02

Dormant Spray Alternatives Calculator

UC IPM Online

Muir Beauty Dried Plum/Prune Description (pdf)

Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis. 2005 (2 pp.)

Decision Support System for IPM of Prune Brown Rot

UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center

UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Plum

UC IPM Online

IPM-Based Guidelines for Replanting Prunus Orchards in 2002 without Methyl Bromide (pdf)

Michael McKenry, Nematology Dept., UC Riverside. 2002 (5 pp.)

Sutter Prune/Dried Plum Description (new cultivar) (pdf)

Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis. 2006 (3 pp.)

The Fastrack Approach to Specialty Crop Breeding

UC Research: A breeding system which integrates the Fastrack methodology into conventional programs, to produce improved tree varieties. Ralph Scorza, Ted DeJong, et al.

Using Spring Weather Data to Predict Harvest Date and Sizing Potential for Peaches Nectarines and Plums (pdf)

Ted DeJong, Kevin Day, Gerardo Lopez, and Scott Johnson, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis. 2007 (6 pp.)

Using the Pressure Chamber for Irrigation Management in Walnut, Almond & Prune - ANR Publ 8623 (pdf)

by UCCE Farm Advisors Allan Fulton, Tehama Co., Joe Grant, San Joaquin Co., Richard Buchner, Tehama Co., and Joe Connell, Butte Co.

Tulare Giant Sweet Plum Description (new cultivar) (pdf)

Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis. 2005 (2 pp.)

Growth Regulators in Orchard Mgt: Technical Reports for Prune: 2003 to 2011

Kitren Glozer, Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis. Topics include use of the Dynamic Model to time applications of defoliants, dormant oil and RBAs and impact of growth regulators on fruit quality

Plum Pox Virus

UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center