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Fruit Research Station
Heading west on I-40, take Exit 64, the Lamar exit. Go right on Hwy. 64 West toward Lamar and Clarksville. Go through Lamar to the city limits of Clarksville to the junction of Hwy. 21. Right before one gets to this junction, there is a green "U.A. DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE FRUIT RESEARCH STA." sign pointing to the right onto Hwy. 21. Take a right onto Hwy. 21 and head north. Follow it about three miles to Hwy. 292 (Hunter's Junction on the right) (another green sign) and take a right. Proceed approximately 1.5 miles to Hwy. 818 (another green sign) and turn left heading north. The Station is another 1.5 miles on the right. Heading east on I-40, take Exit 58, the third Clarksville exit. Cross over the Interstate towards town and stay on Rodgers Street through four traffic lights. At the 4th light (Main Street/Hwy. 64) take a right and head east. Follow this road to the junction with Hwy. 21. Just before getting to this junction there will be a green sign for "U.A. DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE FRUIT RESEARCH STA." pointing towards the Fruit station. Take a left onto Hwy. 21 and head north. Follow it for approximately three miles to Hwy. 292 (Hunter's Junction on the right) (another green sign) and take a right. Proceed approximately 1.5 miles to Hwy. 818 (another green sign) and turn left heading north. The Station is another 1.5 miles on the right. Muscadine Shortcourse Jan. 15; Register by Jan. 8
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John
Clark examines grapes at the Fruit station in Clarksville. |
The mission of the Fruit Research Station is to carry out project activities of the research faculty from the Fayetteville campus. The station provides a site for research on a number of fruit crops due to its location within a unique microclimate. The range of research which this allows is exemplified by simultaneous studies on both rabbiteye and highbush blueberries and on both bunch and muscadine grapes.
The station provides information to the public
through consultations with prospective or current growers, filling
requests for information on production of fruit crops and hosting
field days and grower meetings. Research covers peaches, apples,
nectarines, grapes, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and
pecans.
The station's facilities include a new
office/laboratory building for seed and pollen extraction, fruit
sample measurements and data recording. The station maintains two
greenhouses for seedling growth and production and a shadehouse for
plant growth and propagation. It also has a modern pesticide and
fertilizer storage building, a shop and equipment storage shed and
three cold storage rooms. Research is directed by project leaders
located at Fayetteville and managed locally by a Resident Director.
A Research Specialist and support staff are also housed at the
Fruit station.
Research Projects and
Investigators
Principal research on the station is conducted by
the following:
John R. Clark (Ph.D., University of Arkansas),
Professor. Teaching culture and production of small fruits.
Research in breeding, physiology and culture of small fruits and
grapes.
General Areas of Interest -- Plant improvement
through classical plant breeding methods is of primary interest
both in teaching and research. Additionally, incorporation of
molecular technologies in a classic plant breeding program is
underway.
Specific Areas of Research -- Cultivar development
of blackberry, blueberry, grape, peach and nectarine are specific
areas of interest in current research activities. Additionally, the
development of breeding methodology and germplasm enhancement of
these crops is a component of this program.
Research Projects --
Breeding small fruits and grapes; Breeding tree fruits
Curt R. Rom (Ph.D., The Ohio State University),
Professor. Teaching in pomology, horticulture and plant science.
Research in tree fruit physiology, culture and management, and
cooperation in tree fruit breeding.
Donn Johnson (Ph.D., Michigan State University),
Professor. Fruit and Rice Entomology At the Clarksville location:
Pheromone testing and insect trapping.
Maria Elena Garcia. (Ph.D., University of Arkansas).
Associate Professor. Extension Fruit Specialist. Research in fruit
establishment and management; sustainable and organic horticulture.
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01/4/2006
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