Tree Biology & Orchard Management
These new educational sections have been reviewed by University of California experts in orchard management
This section presents the details of floral anatomy, pollination, fertilization, seed and fruit development. A chart of floral and pollination chart of common crops is included. The relationship between the reproductive and vegetative structures of the tree is discussed.
This section covers the basic biology of tree growth and structure necessary to understand how, and why, to prune a tree.
Irrigation & Water
Irrigation & Water Management Strategies by UC Irrigation Farm Advisors & Experts
California Sources of Fruit & Nut Trees
A partial listing of nurseries for commercial growers and home orchardists
Soil Resources
UC soil publications for download; links to UC and USDA soil surveys and our video series on sampling your soils.
Frost Protection
Principles and procedures for frost protection of tree crops and vines by R. L. Snyder, Biometeorology Specialist, UC Davis.
A website with a focus on the establishment and management of fresh market stonefruit orchards, developed by UC scientists for California growers.
This project addresses current management issues in deciduous tree crops, to optimize resource use. Nitrogen management for almond and pistachio.
A website addressing aspects of spray application technology, provided by Franz Niederholzer, Orchard Systems Farm Advisor, Sutter-Yuba counties.
Integrating the FasTrack Breeding system into convention breeding programs will result in more rapid and less costly development of improved tree fruit varieties. Plum breeding program.