Research
Faculty in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) currently conduct several fruit research projects, along with applied research projects through UConn Extension that align with the UConn Fruit Orchard. These include aronia berry research, pest monitoring, the NEWA Weather Station projects, and ongoing precision agriculture development.
The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture in CAHNR conducts research in commercial fruit orchards and commercialized innovations related to fruit research. This benefits Connecticut agriculture as it includes the community in the research process and brings new knowledge into practice.
With the establishment of the UConn Fruit Orchard, opportunities for increased and expanded research can be conducted right on campus. Additional research will be added as the Fruit Orchard is built and expands.
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