UGA Blueberry Breeding: Developing and Sustaining an Industry

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UGA Blueberry Breeding: Developing and Sustaining an Industry D. Scott NeSmith Dept. of Horticulture Univ. of Georgia Griffin, GA

UGA Blueberry Breeding Program Has Rich History Program got small start in 1930’s Dr. W. Thomas Brightwell 1945, a visionary. Great example of long term impact of Ag research!!

Today Today, program has research farms at Alapaha and Griffin.

Blueberry acreage explosive growth

Georgia Blueberry Farm-gate Value Year Value (million $) 2000 22 2002 30 2004 48 2006 60 2008 75-80 2010 90-110 2012 150 <

Georgia blueberry commercial industry

Breeding Program Overview

Breeding Program Overview

Blueberry Cultivar Development Timeline

BAD NEWS Takes 12 or more Years

GOOD NEWS HAVE PROGRAM CONTINUITY

Breeding to meet commercial industry challenges Increased fruit size for blueberries increased consumer acceptance increased harvest efficiency

Breeding to meet commercial industry challenges Early ripening varieties higher market prices

Breeding to meet commercial industry challenges Short ripening periods and later flowering times decreases frost risk, reducing usage of overhead irrigation, saving water and energy

Breeding to meet commercial industry challenges Increase fruit firmness increases shelf life, long distant shipping potential for mechanical harvest, saving labor

New products, new businesses

Ornamental Blueberries: Surround yourself with flavorful beauty!!

Support staff, facilities, and equipment

On-Farm Trials

Blueberry Field Day

Visitors from around the world

Recent Georgia Blueberry Variety Releases Year Released Patent Alapaha 2001 USPP 16,266 Ochlockonee 2002 USPP 17,300 Palmetto 2003 USPP 16,756 Rebel 2004 USPP 18,138 Camellia 2005 USPP 18,151 Vernon 2006 USPP 18,291 Blue SuedeTM 2007 USPP 21,222 Suziblue 2008 USPP 21,167 Southern Splendour 2009 USPP 22,692 Summer SunsetTM USPP 23,374 TitanTM 2010 USPPAF Georgia DawnTM 2011

Summary UGA blueberry breeding program is rich in history. Blueberry variety development is a long term process. Our breeding goals are aimed at solving ever-changing grower needs. In addition to commercial blueberries, and program has expanded to include an ornamental component too. Varieties are having significant and immediate impact in Georgia, across the U.S. and around the world.

Thanks for your support!!!!