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  1. Reighard, G., T. Beckman, R. Belding, P. Byers, J. Cline, W. Cowgill, R. Godin, R.S. Johnson, J. Kamas, H. Larsen, T. Lindstrm, M. Newell, D. Ouellette, R. Pokharel, L. Stein, IK. Taylor, C. Walsh, D. Ward, and M. Whiting. 2011. Six-year performance of 14 rootstocks at 11 sites in the 2011 NC-140 Peach Trial. Journal American Pomological Society 65(1):26-41. (Download PDF)
  2. Johnson, S. R. Anderson, W. Autio, B. Black, P. Byers, J. Cline, W. Cowgill, C. Chavex-Gonzales, W. Cowgill, R. Godin, G. Greene, M. Kaps, H. Larsen, T. Lindstrm, D. Miller, M. Newell, D. Ophardt, D. Ouellette, R. Parra-Quezada, R. Pokharel, G. Reighard, T. Robinson, J. Schupp, L. Stein, K. Taylor, C. Walsh, D. Ward, M. Warmund, and M. Whiting. 2011. Performance of the 2002 NC-140 Cooperative Peach Rootstock Planting. Journal American Pomological Society 65(1):17-25.(Download PDF)
  3. Autio, W.R., T.L. Robinson, B. Black, T. Bradshaw, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, E.E. Hoover, R.S. Johnson, G. Lang, M.L. Parker, G.L. Reighard, J.R. Schupp, M. Stasiak, M. Warmund, and D. Wolfe. 2010. Performance of 'Fuji' and 'McIntosh' Apple Trees After 10 Years as Affected by Several Dwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Apple Rootstock Trial. Journal American Pomological Society 65(2):2-20 (Download PDF)
  4. Autio, W.R., T.L. Robinson, B. Black, T. Bradshaw, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, E.E. Hoover, R.S. Johnson, G. Lang, M.L. Parker, R.L. Perry, G.L. Reighard, J.R. Schupp, M. Stasiak, M. Warmund, and D. Wolfe. 2010. Performance of 'Fuji' and 'McIntosh' Apple Trees After 10 Years as Affected by Several Semi-Dwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Apple Rootstock Trial. Journal American Pomological Society 65(2):21-38. (Download PDF)
  5. Taheri, A., J. Subramanian, J. Cline, M. N. Raizada, and P. K. Pauls. 2011. A WD-repeat gene from peach (Prunus persica L.) is a functional ortholog of Arabidopsis thaliana TRANSPARENT TESTA GLABRA1. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology – Plant. Published Online. 30 September 2011. DOI 10.1007/s11627-011-9390-3 (Download PDF)
  6. Cline, J. A., G. Neilsen, E. J. Hogue, S, Kuchta, and D. Neilsen. 2011. Spray-on-Mulch Technology for Intensively Grown Irrigated Apple Orchards: Influence on Tree Establishment, Early Yields, and Soil Physical Properties. HortTechnology 21:398-411 (Download PDF [1103 KB])
  7. Hogue, E, J.A. Cline, G. Neilsen, and D. Neilsen. 2010. Growth and Yield Responses to Mulches and Cover Crops under Low Potassium Conditions in Drip-irrigated Apple Orchards on Coarse Soils . HortScience 45:1866-1871 (Download PDF [502 KB])
  8. Cline, J. D. Norton, C. Embree, and J.P. Prive. 2010. Performance of ‘Jonagold’, ‘McIntosh’ and ‘Nova Spy’ on six size- controlling apple rootstocks in Eastern Canada. Can. J. Plant Science. 90:877-883 (Download PDF [502 KB])
  9. Hampson, C.R., R. McNew, J.A. Cline, C.G. Embree, J. Zandstra, K. Wilson. 2009. Regional differences in performance of Canadian-bred apple cultivars and implications for breeding. Canadian Journal Plant Science 89:81-91 (Download PDF [189 KB])
  10. Cline, J.A., C.G. Embree, J. Hebb, D.S. Nichols. 2008. Performance of Prohexadione-calcium on Shoot Growth of Apple: I. Effect of Spray Adjuvants. Canadian Journal Plant Science 88:165-174 (Download PDF [189 KB])
  11. Greene, D., Crassweller, R., C. Hampson, R. McNew, S. Miller, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, L. Berkett, S. Brown, J. Clements, J. Cline, C. Embree, E. Fallahi, E. Garcia, G. Greene, T. Lindstrom, I. Merwin, J.D. Obermiller, D. Rosenburgerm and M. Stasiak. Multidisciplinary Evaluation of new apple cultivars: The NE-183 Regional Project 1999 Planting. Journal of the American Pomological Society 61(2):78-83.
  12. Crassweller, R., R. McNew, D. Greene, S. Miller, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, L. Berkett, S. Brown, J. Clements, J. Cline, W. Cowgill, C. Embree, E. Fallahi, B. Fallahi, E. Garcia, G. Greene, T. Lindstrom, I. Merwin, J. Obermiller, D. Rosenburger, and M. Stasiak. I. Growth and Yield Characteristics of Apple Cultivars in the 1999 NE-183 Regional Project Planting. Journal of the American Pomological Society 61(2):84-96.
  13. Miller, S., R. McNew, R. Crassweller, D. Greene, C. Hampson, A. Azarenko, L. Berkett, W. Cowgill, E. Garcia, T. Lindstrom, M. Stasiak, J. Cline, E. Fallahi, and G. Greene II. Xxxx. Performance of Apple Cultivars in the 1999 NE-183 Regional Project Planting: II. Fruit Quality Characteristics. Fruit Varieties Journal 61(2):97-114.
  14. Cline, J.A. and M.C.T Trought. 2007. Effect of Gibberellic Acid (GA3) on Fruit Cracking and Quality of 'Bing' and 'Sam' Sweet Cherries. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 87(3):545-550. (Download PDF [89 KB])
  15. Robinston, T., L. Anderson, W. Autio, B.H. Barritt, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, W. Cowgill, C. Embree, D. C. Ferree, E. Garcia, G.M. Greene, C. Hampson, K. Kosola, M. Parker, R. Perry, T. Roper, and M. Warmund. 2007. A multi-comparison of Geneva 16, Geneva 41, and M.9 apple rootstocks across North America. Acta Horticulturae xx:xx-xx. (in press)
  16. Autio, W.R., J.L. Anderson, B.H. Barritt, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, D.C. Ferree, M.E. Garcia, G.M. Greene, E.E. Hoover, S. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M.L. Parker, R.L. Perry, G.L. Reighard, T.L. Robinson, and M. Warmund. 2007. Early Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ Apple Trees on Several Semidwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. Acta Horticulturae 732 p. 127-133. (Download PDF [24 KB])
  17. Autio, W.R., J.L. Anderson, B.H. Barritt, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, D.C. Ferree, M.E. Garcia, G.M. Greene, E.E. Hoover, S. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M.L. Parker, R.L. Perry, G.L. Reighard, T.L. Robinson, and M. Warmund. 2007. Early Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ Apple Trees on Several Dwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. Acta Horticulturae 732 p. 119-125. (Download PDF [26 KB])
  18. Reighard, G.L., T. Beckman, R. Belding, B. Black, J. Cline, W. Cowgill, R. Godin, M. Kaps, T. Lindstrom, D. Ouellette, L. Stein, K. Taylor, C. Walsh, M. Whitting, and T. Robinson. 2006. Performance of Prunus Rootstocks in the 2001 NC-140 Peach Trial. Scientific Works of the Lithuanian Institute of Horticulture and Lithuanian University of Agriculture 25(3):327-333.
  19. Marini, R.P., B.H. Barritt, G.R. Brown, J. A. Cline, W.P. Cowgill, Jr., R.M. Crassweller, P.A. Domoto, D.C. Ferree. J. Garner, G.M. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M. M. Kushad, J. Masabni, E. Mielke, C.A. Mullins, M. Parker, R.L. Perry, J.P. Prive, G.L. Reighard, T. Robinson, C.R. Rom, T. Roper, J.R. Schupp, E. Stover, R. Unrath. 2006. Performance of ‘Gala’ apple on four semi-dwarf rootstocks: A ten year summary of the 1994 NC-140 semi-dwarf rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 60(2):58-68.
  20. Marini, R.P., B.H. Barritt, G.R. Brown, J. A. Cline, W.P. Cowgill, Jr., R.M. Crassweller, P.A. Domoto, D.C. Ferree. J. Garner, G.M. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M. M. Kushad, J. Masabni, E. Mielke, C.A. Mullins, M. Parker, R.L. Perry, J.P. Prive, G.L. Reighard, T. Robinson, C.R. Rom, T. Roper, J.R. Schupp, E. Stover, R. Unrath. 2006. Performance of ‘Gala’ apple on 18 dwarf rootstocks: A ten year summary of the 1994 NC-140 semi-dwarf rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 60(2):69-83.
  21. Coneva, E. and J.A. Cline, 2006. Blossom thinners reduce crop load and increase fruit size and quality of peaches. HortScience 41(5):1253-1258 (Download PDF [156 KB])
  22. Coneva, E. and J.A. Cline, 2006. Gibberellin inhibits flower bud formation, reduces hand thinning, and increases fruit size of ‘Redhaven’ peach. HortScience 41(7):1596-1601. (Download PDF [194 KB])
  23. Cline, J.A. 2006. Effect of Aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG) and Surfactants on Pre-harvest Drop, Maturity, and Fruit Quality of Two Processing Peach Cultivars. HortScience 41(2):377-383. Hort Science. (Download PDF [288 KB])
  24. Autio, W., B. Robinson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, M. Garcia, G. Green, E. Hoover, R. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, S. Seeley, and M, Warmund. 2005. Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ apple trees after five years as affected by several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 apple rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 59(4):202-214.
  25. Autio, W., B. Robinson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, M. Garcia, G. Green, E. Hoover, R. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, S. Seeley, and M, Warmund. 2005. Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ apple trees after five years as affected by several semi-dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 apple rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 59(4):192-201.
  26. Prive, J.-P, E. Fava, and J. Cline. 2006. Influence of Prohexadione Calcium (Apogee®) on Shoot Growth of Non-Bearing Mature Apple Trees in Two Different Growing Regions. Can. J. Plant Science 86(1):227-233 (Download PDF [335 KB])
  27. Miller, S. S., R.W. McNew, B.H. Barritt, L. Berkett, S.K. Brown, J.A. Cline, J.M. Clements, W.P. Cowgill, R.M. Crassweller, M.E. Garcia, D.W. Greene, G.M. Greene, C.R. Hampson, I. Merwin, D.D. Miller, R.E. Moran, C.R. Rom, T.R. Roper, J.R. Schupp, and E. Stover. 2005. Effect of Cultivar and Site on Fruit Quality as Demonstrated by the NE-183 Regional Project on Apple Cultivars. HortTechnology 15(4):886-895.
  28. S. Miller, R. McNew, R. Belding, S. Brown, J. Clements, J. Cline, W. Cowgill, R. Crassweller, E. Garcia, D. Greene, G. Greene, C. Hampson, I. Merwin, R. Moran, T. Roper, J. Schupp, and E. Stover. 2003. Performance of Apple Cultivars in the 1995 NE-183 Regional Project Planting: I. Growth and Yield Characteristics. Journal American Pomological Society. 59(1):18-27.
  29. D.S. Nichols, C. Embree, J. A. Cline, H. Ju. 2004. Blossom and Fruitlet thinners affect Crop-Load, Fruit Weight, Seed Number and Return Bloom of 'Northern Spy' Apple. HortScience 39(6):1309-1312.
  30. Greene, D., A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, R. Belding, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, W. Cowgill, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, D. Greene, G. Greene, C. Hampson, I. Merwin, D. Miller, S. Miller, R. Moran, M. Parker, D. Rosenberger, C. Rom, T. Roper, J. Schupp, E. Stover. 2003. Five Year Summary of NE-183 Apple Cultivar Trial I. Multidisciplinary Evaluation of New Apple Cultivars: The NE-183 Regional Project. J. American Pomological Society 58(2):61-64.
  31. S. Miller, R. McNew, R. Belding, S. Brown, J. Clements, J. Cline, W. Cowgill, R. Crassweller, E. Garcia, D. Greene, G. Greene, C. Hampson, I. Merwin, R. Moran, T.
  32. Hampson, C., R. McKnew, C. Rom, D. Greene, R. Moran, M. Parker, B. Belding, W. Cowgill, S. Brown, E. Stover, J. Schupp, I. Merwin, D. Miller, J.A. Cline, A. Azarenko, A. G. Greene, R. Crassweller, E. Garcia, B. Barritt, T. Roper, S. Miller, A. Biggs. 2003. Performance of 'Braeburn', 'Golden Delicious' and 'Yataka' Apple on Mark and M.9 Rootstocks at Multiple Locations Across North America, J. American Pomological Society 58(2):78-89.
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[+] Archived papers (older than 5 years)

 

  1. Barden, J.A., J. A. Cline, M.M. Kushad, and M.L. Parker. 2002. Various measures of tree vigor and yield efficiency of apple trees in the 19990 NC-140 systems trial as influence by location, cultivar, and orchard system. J. American Pomological Association 56(4):208-214.
  2. Marini, R.P, J.A. Barden, J.A. Cline, R.L. Perry, and T. Robinson. 2002. Effect of Apple Rootstocks on Average 'Gala' Fruit Weight at Four Locations after Adjusting for Crop Load. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 127(5) 749-743.
  3. Cline, J.A. and M. Bijl. 2002. Effect of Diurnal Spray Timing on the Thinning of Apples with Carbaryl, Accel and NAA. Can. J. Plant Science 82:437-441.
  4. Hampson, C., K. Sanford, and J. Cline. 2002. Fruit size preference of Canadian consumer for McIntosh applies. Can. J. Plant Sci. 82(1):165-167.
  5. Cline, J.A., D. M. Hunter, W. G. Bonn, and M. Bijl. 2001. Resistance of the Vineland Series of Apple Rootstocks to Fire Blight caused by Erwinia amylovora. J. American Pomological Association 55(4):218-221.
  6. Marini, R.P., B. H. Barritt, J. A. Barden, J. Cline, R. L. Granger, M. M. Kushad, M. Parker, R. L. Perry, T. Robinson, S. Khanizadeh, and C. R. Unrath. 2001. Performance of ‘Gala’ Apple on Eight Dwarf Rootstocks:Ten-Year Summary of The 1990 NC-140 Rootstock Trial 55(4):197-203.
  7. Marini, R.P. B. H. Barritt, J. A. Barden, J. Cline, E. E. Hoover, R. L. Granger, M. M. Kushad, M. Parker, R. L. Perry, T. Robinson, S. Khanizadeh, and C. R. Unrath. 2001 Performance of Ten Apple Orchard Systems: Ten-Year Summary of the 1990 NC-140 Systems Trial 55(4): 222-238.
  8. Derkacz, M. and J. A. Cline. 2001. Effectiveness of irrigation methods in fruit production of North American orchards: Highlights of Current Research. Akademia Ttechniczno-rolnicza im. Jana i Jdrzeja Śniadeckich w Bydgoszczy. Zeszyty Naukowe 226 (45) 12-23.
  9. Cline, J.A. and A Torrenueva. 2000. Benefits of coal fly ash as a soil conditioner and liming agent for field crops in southern Ontario. Journal of Environmental Quality 29(Nov-Dec):1982-1989.
  10. Marini, R.P., J.L Anderson, J.A. Barden, B.H. Barritt, G.R. Brown, J. A. Cline, W.P. Cowgill, Jr., P.A. Domoto, D.C. Ferree. J. Garner, G.M. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M. M. Kushad, E. Mielke, C.A. Mullins, M. Parker, R.L. Perry, J.P. Prive, G.L. Reighard, T. Robinson, C.R. Rom, J.R. Schupp, E. Stover, R. Unrath. 2000. Performance of ‘Gala’ apple on four semi-dwarf rootstocks: A five year summary of the 1994 NC-140 semi-dwarf rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 54:84-91.
  11. Marini, R.P., J.L Anderson, J.A. Barden, B.H. Barritt, G.R. Brown, J. A. Cline, W.P. Cowgill, Jr., R.M. Crassweller, P.A. Domoto, D.C. Ferree. J. Garner, A. Gaus, G.M. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M. M. Kushad, E. Mielke, C.A. Mullins, M. Parker, R.L. Perry, J.P. Prive, G.L. Reighard, T. Robinson, C.R. Rom, T, Roper, J.R. Schupp, E. Stover, R. Unrath. 2000. Performance of ‘Gala’ apple on 18 dwarf rootstocks: A five year summary of the 1994 NC-140 semi-dwarf rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 54:92-107.
  12. Cline, J.A., M. Meland, L. Sekse, and A.D. Webster. 1995. Rain-induced fruit cracking of sweet cherries: I. Influence of Cultivar and Rootstock on fruit water absorption, cracking and quality. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. 45:213-223
  13. Cline, J.A., M. Meland, L. Sekse, and A.D. Webster. 1995. Rain-induced fruit cracking of sweet cherries: II. Influence of rain covers and rootstocks on cracking and fruit quality. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. 45:224-230
  14. Cline, J.A. and E.J. Hanson. 1992. Relative humidity around apple fruit influences its accumulation of calcium. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 117(4):542-546.
  15. Cline, J.A, E.J. Hanson, W.J. Bramlage, R.A. Cline, and M.M. Kushad. 1991. Calcium accumulation in Delicious apple fruit. Journal of Plant Nutrition 14(11):1213-1222.
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Papers Read at Conferences

[+] Recent papers read at conferences

 

  1. Celetti, M., J. Gardner, and J. Cline, 2007. The effect of timing and rate of chemical thinners on the incidence and severity of black rot of cv. Royal Gala. 21-22 February, 2007. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario [Poster].
  2. Cline, J. A. and D. Norton. Preliminary Results on Various Approaches to Thinning Peaches Chemically. . 21-22 February, 2007. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario (Invited)
  3. Celetti, M., J. Gardner, and J. Cline, 2006. The effect of timing and rate of chemical thinners on the incidence and severity of Black rot of apple fruit. Great Lakes Fruit Workers Conference, Nov 9-11, Ithaca, New York.
  4. Coneva, E. and J. A. Cline. 2006. Ethephon delays blossoming, reduces fruit set, and increases fruit size of ‘Baby Gold 5’ peaches. Abstract. Annual Meeting of the Plant Growth Regulation Society of America. 9-13 July 2006, Quebec City, Canada
  5. Cline, J.A and P. Schwallier, 2006. Optimizing return bloom in tree fruit species. Intensive Workshop on Plant Growth Regulators, International Tree Fruit Association, Hershey Pennsylvania, 26 February 2006 (Invited)
  6. Cline J.A and D. Norton, 2006. Apogee – A New Plant Bioregulator for Apples. 15-16 February, 2006. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario (Invited).
  7. Taheri, A., J. Cline, J. Subramanian, and K.P. Pauls. 2006. An Alternative Method to Thin Peaches. 15-16 February, 2006. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario (Poster)
  8. Coneva, E. and J.A. Cline. 2006. Ethrel Delays Blossoming, Reduces Fruit Set, and Increases Fruit Size of ‘Baby Gold 5’ Peaches. 15-16 February, 2006. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario (Poster)
  9. Cline, J.A. 2006. Protected Production Technologies. Art Mitchell International Cherry Symposium, 19-21 January 2006. Traverse City, Michigan, USA (Invited).
  10. Cline, J.A. 2006. Protective Covers to Prevent Sweet Cherry Cracking: A Worldwide Review. International Orchard Show, 17-18 January, 2006. Traverse City, Michigan, USA. (Invited).
  11. G. Lang, F. Kappel, R. Andersen, J. Cline, G. Greene, K. Kosola, R. Perry, T. Robinson, and S. Seeley. 2005. Mid-trial report of the NC-140 regional sour cherry rootstock trial (1998) in North America. International Cherry Symposium, Bursa, Turkey. June 6-10, 2005.
  12. Kappel, F. R. Andersen, J. Cline, G. Greene, G. Lang, K. Kosola, R. Perry, T. Robinson, and S. Seeley. 2005. 186 Performance of the NC-140 Regional Sweet Cherry Rootstock Trial (1998) in North America. International Cherry Symposium, Bursa, Turkey. June 6-10, 2005.
  13. Cline, J. 2005. Plant Bioregulators used in Tree Fruit Production. Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, Spring Annual Meeting. March 23, 2005, Horticultural Experiment Station, Simcoe.
  14. Cline, J.A. 2005. Advances in Plant Bioregulators for Apples. 16-17 February, 2005. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario (Invited).
  15. Coneva, E. and J.A. Cline. 2006. Surfactants Applied as Blossom Thinners Reduce Fruit Set and Increase Fruit Size and Quality of ‘Harrow Diamond’ Peaches. 16-17 February, 2005. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario (Invited).
  16. Cline, J.A. 2005. Research and Rain-Induced Cracking of Sweet Cherries. 16-17 February, 2005. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario (Invited).
  17. Coneva, E., and J. A. Cline. 2004. Effect of Surfactants Applied as Blossom Thinners on Fruit Set and Fruit Size of ‘Harrow Diamond’ Peaches. Great Lakes Fruit Workers Conference, Nov 10-12, Guelph, Ontario.
  18. Cline, J.A. and D. Norton. 2004. New Initiatives in Orchard Physiology and Management Systems for Peach, Cherry and Plum. 18-19 February, 2004. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario.
  19. Cline, J.A, A. Eggink, and D. Norton. 2004. Orchard Management and Physiology - Research Based Recommendations to Guide the Apple Industry. 18-19 February, 2004. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario.
  20. Cline, J.A. 2003. Moisture Management for Tree Fruit Crops (invited). 18-19 February, 2003. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario.
  21. Cline, J.A. 2003. Apogee and its interaction with various chemical thinners. Annual Meeting of the Northeast Plant Growth Regulator Working Group, March 4-6, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
  22. Cline, J.A. 2003. Growth control of Apples with Apogee. Annual Meeting of the Northeast Plant Growth Regulator Working Group, March 4-6, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
  23. Cline, J.A. 2003. ReTain on Honeycrisp. Annual Meeting of the Northeast Plant Growth Regulator Working Group, March 4-6, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
  24. Cline, J.A. 2003. ReTain on Venture Peaches. Annual Meeting of the Northeast Plant Growth Regulator Working Group, March 4-6, Wilkes-Barre, PA.
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[+] Archived conference papers (older than 5 years)

 

  1. Cline, J.A and D. Hunter. 2002. Growth regulation effects on apples and pears for sustainable management of fire blight. Ontario Crop Protection Conference. Nov 7, 2002. Guelph, Ontario.
  2. Cline, J. A. 2002. Japanese and European Plum Orchard Systems Results. Great Lakes Fruit Workers Meeting, Nov 13-15th, Port Huron, Michigan.
  3. Cline, J. A. 2002. Peach Orchard Management and Physiology Research. Great Lakes Fruit Workers Meeting, Nov 13-15th, Port Huron, Michigan.
  4. Prive, J-P, E. Fava, J. Cline, C Embree, D. Nichols, M. Byl. 2004. Preliminary results on the efficacy of apple trees treated with prohexadione-calcium (Apogee®) in Eastern Canada. Acta Hort XXVIth International Horticultural Congress, August 11-17th, Toronto, Ontario. Acta Hort 636: 137-144.
  5. Cline, J. A, M. Bijl, and D.M. Hunter.. Fire blight and vegetative growth responses of several Malus rootstocks and cultivars treated with prohexadione calcium (Apogee). International Society for Horticulture Science, International Horticultural Conference, 12-17 Aug. 2002, Toronto, Canada (Poster S-13 P42).
  6. Cline, J.A. 2002. Fireblight and Vegetative Growth Control Response of Several Malus Rootstock and Cultivars Treated with Prohexadione Calcium (Apogee). XXVIth International Horticultural Congress, August 11-17th, Toronto, Ontario. (Poster).
  7. Cline, J. A. 2002. Producing Gala Apples in Ontario - A Panel Discussion. Horticultural Crops Conference, Hamilton, Ontario. Proceedings for the Ontario Horticultural Crops Conference, February 28th, 2002. (Invited speaker).
  8. Cline, J., K. Slingerland, H. Fraser. 2002. Tree Covers Provide Superior Protection Against Rain-Induced Fruit Cracking in Comparison with Intermittent Calcium Chloride Misting during Rain Events. 20-21 February, 2002. Annual meetings of the Niagara Peninsula Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Brock University, Ontario.
  9. Cline, J.A and R.A. Cline. 2002. Orchard Management, Physiology and Plant Nutrition of Tree Fruits - An Advanced Workshop for Quebec Professional Horticulturalist/Consultants. Feb 11-13, St. Jean, Quebec (Invited Speaker).
  10. Cline, J. Plant Bioregulators in Temperate Tree Fruit Production. April 3, 2001. Nova Scotia Agriculture College, Truro, N.S. (Invited Speaker)
  11. Appleby, M. and J.A. Cline. Apogee® research in Ontario. Michigan Spring Horticultural Meetings. March 9th, 2001. Flint, Michigan. (Invited speaker)
  12. Cline, J.A. Apogee® research in Ontario. West Central Michigan Spring Horticultural Meetings. March 7th, 2001. Ludington, Michigan. (Invited speaker)
  13. Cline, J. A and M. Byl. Insight into Apogee®. Horticultural Crops Conference, Hamilton, Ontario. Proceedings for the Ontario Horticultural Crops Conference, February 13, 2001. (Invited speaker)
  14. Cline, J.A. 2000. The Future of New Apple Cultivars in Ontario - Taking Stock.. Northumberland, Durham & Quinte Fruit & Vegetable Growers Assoc. - 90th Annual Meeting. Brighton, Ontario. November 20, 2000. (Invited speaker)
  15. Cline, J.A. and M. Byl. Influence of source, method and timing of boron application to quality and yeild of empire apples. P. xx-xx. In G. Neilson and D. Neilson (eds). 4th International Symposium on Mineral Nutrition of Deciduous Fruit Crops, Penticton, B.C. 13-18 Aug. 2000. International Society Horticultural Science. Acta Horticulturae xx:xx-xx.
  16. Cline, J.A. 2000. Honeycrisp Panel. 49th Annual Benzie-Manistee Horticultural Show. March 14-15, 2000. Thompsonville, MI. (Invited speaker)
  17. Cline, J.A. 2000. New Apple Varieties for Ontario. 49th Annual Benzie-Manistee Horticultural Show. March 14-15, 2000. Thompsonville, MI. (Invited speaker)
  18. Cline, J.A. 2000. Thinners and Other Plant Growth Regulators for Apples. 49th Annual Benzie-Manistee Horticultural Show. March 14-15, 2000. Thompsonville, MI. (Invited speaker)
  19. Cline, J.A. 2000. Irrigation for Tree Fruit Crops - A Panel Presentation and Discussion. . __th Annual Niagara Peninsula Fruit and Vegetable Growers Annual Convention. February 24th.(Invited speaker)
  20. Cline, J.A., 1999. Prohexadione-calcium (Apogee) - An Experimental Growth Control Agent for Tree Fruits. Horticultural Crops Conference, Toronto. February 16-17th. Proceedings for the Ontario Horticultural Crops Conference 26:43-48.
  21. Cline, R.A. and J.A. Cline. 2000. Irrigation for Better and More Consistent Crops. Peach and Nectarine Production in Northern Climates Conference. January 5-7, 2000. Niagara College, Glendale Campus, St. Catharines, Ontario.
  22. Cline, J.A. and M. Byl. 1999. Effect of Diurnal Spray Timing on the Thinning of Apples with Carbaryl, Accel and NAA. Canadian Society for Hort. Science Annual Meeting, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. August 8-11, 1999
  23. Cline, J.A. and G. McKenna. Beneficial Use of Zebra Mussel Shells as a Soil Conditioner, Liming agent, and Mulch. The Ninth International Zebra Mussel and Aquatic Nuisance Species Conference. April 26-30, 1999 Duluth, Minnesota. Abstract
  24. Cline, J.A. 1999. Basis of yield and fruit quality of 'Empire' and 'Jonagold' in three orchard systems. International Dwarf Fruit Tree Association Meetings, February 20-24th, Hamilton, Ontario
  25. Cline, J.A., 1999. Steps to Enhance the Return Bloom of Apple Trees. Ontario Horticultural Crops Conference, Toronto. February 17-18th. Proceedings for the Ontario Horticultural Crops Conference 25:30-41
  26. Cline, J.A. and A. Torrenueva. 1998. Utilization of Coal Fly Ash as a Soil Conditioner and Liming Agent for Agricultural Soils in Southern Ontario. American Coal Ash Symposium.. Ontario Hydro Environmental Managers Conference, October 7, Toronto.
  27. Cline, J.A., 1997. Research of New Chemical Thinners and Stop Drops for Apples. Horticultural Crops Conference, Toronto. 20 February, 1997
  28. Cline, J.A., Bom., M, and D.C. Elfving. 1995. Thinning and Diametric Fruit Growth Response of Apple Trees Treated with Benzyladenine and GA4+7 (Accel), Carbaryl, and NAA. Hortscience 30(4):787. Annual Meetings of the American Society for Horticultural Science, Montreal.
  29. Cline, J.A. and A.D. Webster. 1995. Protective Rain Covers Influence the Rain-Induced Cracking and Quality of Sweet Cherries. HortScience 30(4): 845. Annual Meetings of the American Society for Horticultural Science, Montreal.
  30. Webster, A.D. & J.A. Cline. 1994. Cultural Methods of Alleviating Rain-induced cracking of sweet cherries. International Conference on the Cracking of Cherries. Feb 4-5, 1994. Traverse City, Michigan, United States.(Invited Presentation)
  31. Cline, J.A., A.D. Webster. 1994. Water uptake and cracking susceptibility of sweet cherries in relation to stage of maturity and water temperature. International Conference on the Cracking of Cherries. Feb 4-5, 1994. Traverse City, Michigan, United States(Invited Presentation)
  32. Cline, J.A and E.J. Hanson. 1989. Effect of relative humidity, modified on the tree, on apple fruit calcium levels (Abstract) Annual meetings of the American Society of Horticultural Science, Tulsa Oklahoma
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Other Conference Abstracts

[+] Recent other conference abstracts

 

  1. Kappel, F., G. Lang, R. Andersen, A. Azarenko, J. A. Cline, R. Godin, R. Nunez-Elisea, & M. Whiting. 2005. Performance of the NC-140 Regional Sweet Cherry Rootstock Trial (1998) in North America. International Cherry Symposium, Bursa, Turkey. June 6-10, 2005.
  2. Autio, W., J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, E. Garcia, E. Hoover, K. Kosola, R. Perry, and T. 2004. Early Performance of ‘McIntosh’ Apple Trees on Several Dwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. Annual International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 17-20, Austin, Texas.
  3. Autio, W., J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, E. Garcia, E. Hoover, K. Kosola, R. Perry, and T. 2004. Early Performance of ‘McIntosh’ Apple Trees on Several Semi-Dwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. Annual International Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 17-20, Austin, Texas.
  4. Coneva, E., and J.A. Cline. 2004. Alternate Methods for Thinning Peaches for Quality Fruit (invited ). 18-19 February, 2004. Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, Ontario.
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[+] Archived other conference abstracts (older than 5 years)

 

  1. Jean-Pierre Prive, John Cline, Charlie Embree, Erica Fava, Doug Nichols. 2002. Physiology and efficacy of apple trees treated with prohexadione calcium in three Canadian provinces. XXVIth International Horticultural Congress, August 11-17th, Toronto, Ontario. (Poster S12-P-??).
  2. Robinson, T., l. Anderson, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, G Brown, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, C. Embree, A. Fennell, E. Garcia, A. Gaus, G. Greene, P. Hirst, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, M. Kushad, R. Moran, C. Mullins, R. Perry, C. Rom, J. Schupp, and M. Warmund. xxxx. Performance of 25 Cornell-Geneva rootstocks with ‘Liberty’ as the scion across North America. International Society for Horticulture Science, International Horticultural Conference, 12-17 Aug. 2002, Toronto, Canada. (Poster S12-P-85).
  3. Barden, J.A., J. A. Cline, M. M. Kushad, R.P. Marini, M. Parker. 2002. Various measures of tree vigor, yield, and yield efficiency of apple trees in the 1990 NC-140 Systems Trial as influenced by location, cultivar, and orchard system.. Journal of the American Pomological Society 56 (4):208-214.
  4. Marini, R.P., B. H. Barrit, J.A. Barden, J. A. Cline, E.E. Hoover, R. L. Granger, M. M. Kushad, M. Parker, R.L. Perry, T. Robinson, S. Khanizadeh, and C.R. Unrath. 2001. Performance of ten apple orchard systems: ten-year summary of the 1990 NC-140 systems trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 55 (4):222-238.
  5. Robinson, T., l. Anderson, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, G Brown, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, C. Embree, A. Fennell, E. Garcia, A. Gaus, G. Greene, P. Hirst, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, M. Kushad, R. Moran, C. Mullins, R. Perry, C. Rom, J. Schupp, and M. Warmund. 2002. Performance of 25 Cornell-Geneva rootstocks with ‘Liberty’ as the scion across North America. International Society for Horticulture Science, International Horticultural Conference, 12-17 Aug. 2002, Toronto, Canada.
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Technical Reports

[+] Recent technical reports

 

  1. Robinson, T., L. Anderson, W. Autio, B. Barritt, J. Cline, W. Cowgill, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, E. Gar\cia, G. Greene, C. Hampson, K. Kosola, M. Parker, R. Perry, T. Roper, and M. Warmund. 2006. A Multi-location comparison of Geneva® 16, Geneve ® 41 and M.9 Apple Roostocks in North-America. The Compact Fruit Tree 39(2):22-23.
  2. Autio, W.R. T.L. Robinson, T., B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, E. Garcia, E.E. Hoover, R.S. Johnson, K. Kosola, M. Parker, J. Masabni, R. Perry, G.L. Reighard, S.D. Seeley, and M. Warmund. 2006. Comparison of several dwarf rootstocks with Fuji and McIntosh as scion cultivars: 1999 Nc-140 semi-dwarf apple rootstock trials. The Compact Fruit Tree 39(2):24-27.
  3. Autio, W.R. T.L. Robinson, T., B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, E. Garcia, G.M. Greene, E.E. Hoover, R.S. Johnson, K. Kosola, M. Parker, J. Masabni, R. Perry, G.L. Reighard, S.D. Seeley, and M. Warmund. 2006. Comparison of several dwarf rootstocks with Fuji and McIntosh as scion cultivars: 1999 Nc-140 dwarf apple rootstock trials. The Compact Fruit Tree 39(2):24-27.
  4. Cline, J.A. 2006. Apogee® – A New Plant Bioregulator for Apples. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food, and Rural Affairs. Agdex 24/211. Order No. 06-045. http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/06-045.htm [August 2006]
  5. Autio, W.R., T.L. Robinson, B.H. Barritt, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, M.E. Garcia, E.E. Hoover, R.S. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M.L. Parker, R.L. Perry, G.L. Reighard, S.D. Seeley, and M. Warmund. 2006. Comparison of Several Semidwarf Rootstocks with Fuji and McIntosh as Scion Cultivars: 1999 NC-140 Semidwarf Apple Rootstock Trials. Report to the International Fruit Tree Association.
  6. Autio, W.R., T.L. Robinson, B.H. Barritt, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, M.E. Garcia, E.E. Hoover, R.S. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M.L. Parker, R.L. Perry, G.L. Reighard, S.D. Seeley, and M. Warmund. 2006. ultivars: 1999 NC-140 Dwarf Apple Rootstock Trials. Report to the International Fruit Tree Association.
  7. Cline, J.A. 2005 (ed.) Tree and Small Fruit Open House Research Guide. June 23, 2005. Simcoe Experiment Station.
  8. Cline, J.A. and J. Gardner. 2005. Commercial Production of Honeycrisp Apples in Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food. Agdex 211/32. Order No. 05-04
  9. Cline, J.A. and D. Norton. 2004. Chemical Thinning Experiments with Benzyladenine Carbaryl, and other Blossom thinners on Empire, Royal Gala, and Red Delicious Apples in 2002. . Technical report # 04-01 to Valent BioScience Inc., USA. 16p.
  10. Cline, J.A. 2003. The influence of timing and concentration of prohexadione-calcium (apogee) applied in combination with summer and dormant pruning on the growth and productivity of empire apples. Technical report # 03-01 to BASF. 24p.
  11. Cline, J.A. 2003. Influence of Prohexadione Calcium (Apogee) on the Vegetative Growth of Six Apple Cultivars. Technical report # 03-02 to BASF. 12p.
  12. Gardener, J. and J. Cline. 2003. Pruning of Fruit Trees. Publication 814. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Queen’s Printer for Ontario, Toronto. 34p.
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[+] Archived technical reports (older than 5 years)

 

  1. Robinson, T., L. Anderson, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, G. Brown, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, C. Embree, A. Fennel, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, A. Gaus, G. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst,, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, M. Kushad, R. Marini, R.Moran, C. Mullins, M. Parker, R. Perry, J.P. Privé, G. Reighard. 2002.
  2. Performance of Cornell-Geneva rootstocks in the North American NC-140 rootstock trials. Compact Fruit Tree 35(4): 99-102
  3. Cline, J.A., N. Miles, D. Hunter, G. Chu, and D. Hilborn. 2002. 2002 Tree Fruit Research, University of Guelph, Vineland Campus. 19 p.
  4. Cline, J.A. and K.R. Wilson. 2000. Bitter Pit Control in Apples. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food. Agdex 211/690. Order No. 00-009
  5. Cline, J.A. and K.R. Wilson. 2000. Apple Rootstocks. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food. Agdex 211/690. Order No. 00-007
  6. Cline, J.A. J. Warner, K.R. Wilson, and J. Zandstra. 1998. Disease Resistant Apple Cultivars. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food. Agdex 211/30. Order No. 98-013
  7. Cline, J. 1998. Evaluation of ABG-3168 (ReTain™) to reduce the Preharvest Fruit Drop and Enhance the Storage Potential of Empire, McIntosh and Red Delicious Apples. 25 p.
  8. Cline, J.A. 1997. Ontario Pome Fruit Research and Services Annual Report to the Ontario Horticultural Research and Services Committee. 30 p.
  9. Cline, J.A. and M. Byl. 1997. Annual Report of Cooperative Regional Project NC-140 Rootstock Effects on Pome Fruit Trees. 7 p. Presented at the NC-140 Annual Meeting, Fayetteville, Arkansas
  10. Cline, J.A. and M. Byl. 1997 Annual Report of Cooperative Regional Project NE-183 Multidisciplinary Evaluation of New Apple Cultivars. 6p. Presented at the Annual Meeting, Fayetteville, Arkansas
  11. Cline, J.A. and M. Byl. 1997. Blossom Thinning of Apples with Endothallic Acid. 30 p.
  12. Cline, J.A., 1997. Research of New Chemical Thinners and Stop Drops for Apples. Horticultural Crops Conference, Toronto. 20 February, 1997
  13. Cline, J.A. and M. Byl. 1997 Selected Apple Research Trials at the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario, Simcoe. 24p.
  14. Cline, J.A. 1996. Ontario Pome Fruit Research and Services Annual Report to the Ontario Horticultural Research and Services Committee. 30 p.
  15. Cline, J.A. and M. Byl. 1996. Annual Report of Cooperative Regional Project NC-140 Rootstock Effects on Pome Fruit Trees. 7 p. Presented at the Annual Meeting, Syracuse, New York
  16. Cline, J.A. andM. Byl. 1996 Annual Report of Cooperative Regional Project NE-183 Multidisciplinary Evaluation of New Apple Cultivars. 3p. Presented at the Annual Meeting, Syracuse, New York
  17. Cline, J. and M. Byl. 1996. Evaluation of TD 2337-03 0.4 S (Endothal) as a Blossom Thinner for Empire Apples
  18. Cline, J. 1996. Chemically thinning apples with Accel®. 3 p.
  19. Cline, J.A. and M. Byl 1996 Efficacy of Fruit Fix Concentrate in Comparison with Sevin, Accel, and Fruitone-N for Chemically Thinning Apples. 13 p.
  20. Cline, J.A. and M. Bom. 1996 Provincial Chemical Thinning Trials with Accel, Ammonium Thiosulphate, Fruitone-NAA and Sevin. 32 p.
  21. Cline, J.A. and M. Bom. 1995. Annual Report of Cooperative Regional Project NC-140 Rootstock Effects on Pome Fruit Trees. 7 p. Presented at the Annual Meeting, Battlecreek, Michigan
  22. Cline, J.A. and M. Bom. 1994. Annual Report of Cooperative Regional Project NC-140 Rootstock Effects on Pome Fruit Trees. 7 p. Presented at the Annual Meeting, Battle Creek, Michigan
  23. Cline, J.A. 1994. Effect of Petro-Canada Dormant Spray Oil (Emulsifiable Oil) used as a Spray Adjuvant for Chemically Thinning Apples with Carbaryl, Accel, and Napthalene Acetic Acid. 23 p.
  24. Cline, J.A. 1994. Evaluation of Petro-Canada Dormant Spray Oil and Superior 70 Dormant Oil in Controlling European Red Mite in Apple. 18 p.
  25. Cline, J. 1994. Production of ‘Northern Spy’ Apples in Ontario: Statistics and Trends. 4 p.
  26. Cline, J.A. and A.D. Webster. 1992. Tree covers to reduce water-induced cracking of sweet cherries. 1991-1992 Ann. Rpt. Horticulture Research International, pg 57.
  27. Riekels, J.W., and J.A. Cline. 1987. Plant nutrition in vegetables. University of Guelph, Dept. of Horticulture Publication.
  28. Cline, J.A. and E.B. Beauchamp. 1987. The effect of DCD, a nitrification inhibitor, on nitrogen uptake in corn (Zea mays L.). Ann. Rpt. Department of Land Resource Science, University of Guelph.
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Chapters in Books

[+] Recent book chapters

 

  1. Andersen, E.T. and J. A. Cline. 2006. Apples. In Celebrating a Century of Success 1906-2006, the Horticultural Experiment Station, Vineland and the University of Guelph. A. Loughton, R. Chudyk and J. Wanner (eds). Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph.
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