Call for Proposals: Research 2016
The BCCA Research Committee is accepting research project proposals until January 15th, 2016. Limited, secure funding is available to established and new projects.
The research priorities of the Cherry Association are:
1) Optimizing Fruit Quality – Shelf-life indicators, increasing storage potential and pre/postharvest fruit and stem physiology
2) Pest Management – Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) tier one ranking; Bacterial canker tier two ranking and Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) tier three ranking.
3) New Cultivars, Rootstocks and Systems
4) Value Added Opportunities
5) Market Intelligence in coordination with Market Access Committee
To apply, fill in the application form available here: Proposal Guidelines December 2015
See more at: https://bccherry.com/call-for-proposals-research-2016/
