Workgroup directory/information

Workgroup Information Cling Peach
Summary	Coordinate and target research and educational programs in areas of integrated orchard systems management.
Workgroup Chair Information
Name	Roger Duncan (Chair)
Phone	(209) 525-6800
E-Mail	raduncan@ucanr.edu
Unit:	Stanislaus County
Location:	University of California Cooperative Extension, Suite A. Corner of Service and Crows Landing 3800 Cornucopia Way Suite A Modesto, 95358

Membership List
AES Scientist
Adaskaveg, James		Plant Pathology
	Full Professor   Full Plant Pathologist	Mycology, plant pathology, ecology and epidimiology of fungi
Bostock, Richard		Plant Pathology - CAES
	Professor   Plant Pathologist-AES	Physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology of host-pathogen interaction; diseases of fruit and nut crops
DeJong, Theodore		Department of Plant Sciences
	Professor   CE Pomologist-AES   Plant Physiologist-AES	Environmental physiology; tree crop physiology; carbon partitioning and crop modeling; pomology; physiology and management of fruit tree crops; peach rootstock development and physiology; dried plum breeding
Ferris, Howard		Nematology CAES
	Professor   Nematologist-AES	Nematode biology and pest management, population biology, population assessment, ecology, integrated pest management
Gradziel, Thomas		Department of Plant Sciences
	Professor   Geneticist-AES	Genetics and breeding of peach and almond
Kirkpatrick, Bruce		Plant Pathology - CAES
	Associate Plant Pathologist-AES
Mitchell, Alyson		Food Science & Technology
	Professor	Food chemistry and toxicology; impact of dietary exposures on metabolism; application of LC/MS to isolate and identify bioactive food constituents.
Rosa, Uriel		Biological & Agricultural Engineering
	Assistant Professor	Engineering integration of electro-mechanical systems, sensing and control techniques for use in bio-production systems.
Slaughter, David		Biological & Agricultural Engineering
	Professor	Instrumentation and postharvest engineering for biological materials; packaging, handling, storage and transportation of agricultural commodities; nondestructive measurement of quality and composition of biological materials; robotics, control and vision systems
CE Advisor
Andris, Harry		Fresno County
	Farm Advisor emeritus	Pomology, tree fruits, plums, nectarines, peaches, fig, apples, apricots, cherries, kiwis, pears, persimmons, pomegranates, prunes
Beede, Robert		Kings County
	Farm Advisor	Tree fruit, nuts, grapes
Bentley, Walter		Kearney Agricultural Research & Extension Center
	Integrated Pest Management Entomologist – Emeritus	Entomology
Coates, Emeritus, William		San Benito County
	Farm Advisor Emeritus (retired) - Pomology (San Benito, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey Counties)	Pomology - Tree Fruit and Nut Crops
Day, Kevin		Tulare County
	Farm Advisor	Fresh-shipping deciduous tree fruits. Cultural practices and production, fruit growth and development, pruning and training systems
Duncan, Roger		Stanislaus County
	Pomology & Viticulture Farm Advisor	Almonds, Peaches, Grapes, misc. tree fruit
Grant, Joseph		San Joaquin County
	Farm Advisor	walnuts, cherries, olives, miscellaneous fruits; fruit crops, integrated pest management
Hasey, Janine		Sutter-Yuba Counties
	Farm Advisor	Pomology, Horticulture, Master Gardener Program
Holtz, Brent		San Joaquin County
	County Director and Farm Advisor	Pomology, deciduous tree fruits and nuts, plant pathology
Norton, Maxwell		Merced County
	Farm Advisor - Merced & Mariposa Counties	Specialties: Tree fruit, winegrapes, farmland preservation, figs, pomegranates, peaches
Pickel, Carolyn		Sutter-Yuba Counties
	Area IPM Advisor, Emeritus	IPM programs
CE Specialist
Barrett, Diane		Food Science & Technology
	CE Specialist	Fruit and vegetable quality as affected by handling, storage, and processing conditions; role of enzymes in flavor, texture, and color
Crisosto, Carlos		Kearney Agricultural Research & Extension Center
	CE Postharvest Physiologist	Extension and research on postharvest biology and technology of fruits; fruit quality and deterioration and handling systems
Daane, Kent		ESPM - Organisms and the Environment
	CE Specialist	Biological control and IPM of insect pests in perennial crops (almond, grape, stone fruit, olives, pistachios), annual crops (lettuce) and ornamentals (eucalyptus, ornamental).
McKenry, Michael		Nematology Department
	Nematologist and CE Nematology Specialist	Field pathogenicity and practical control of nematodes in perennial crops
Mitcham, Elizabeth		Department of Plant Sciences
	CE & AES Postharvest Pomologist	Postharvest physiology and technology of fruit and nut crops; emphasis on developing postharvest treatments which would extend shelf-life by reducing the rate of senescence and reducing decay development; development of alternatives to postharvest chemicals for disease control, physiological disorders, and insect quarantine treatments
Other ANR
Almehdi, Ali		UCD Pomology
	Staff Research Associate	Rootstocks
(info only) Ohlendorf, Barbara		Integrated Pest Management
	Pest Management Guidelines Coordinator – Retired 6/29/10
Rice, Dick		UCD Entomology - KAC
	Entomologist	Entomology
(info only) Yaeger, Jim		UCD, Pomology
	Staff Research Associate Emeritus	Pomology
Non-UC
(info only) Ramning, Dave		USDA-ARS
	Research Horticulturalist	Plant breeder
Other UC
Glozer, Kitren		Department of Plant Sciences
	Associate Project Scientist	Tree crops physiology, growth and development
Sudarshana, Mysore		USDA ARS CPGRU
	Research Plant Pathologist
Membership Totals
Number of Members		32
ANR Members		31
Non-ANR		1
Info Only		4