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www.goodfruit.com FEATURES SUMMER FRUITS 18 20 THE TOP FIVE Five ways to make sure people eat fewer peaches Mistakes to avoid if you want to succeed. Undercover production in China Greenhouses or high tunnels can advance the ripening of peaches and nectarines. 22 24 The path to commercialization Adams County Nursery brings Rutgers-bred varieties to fruition. Winning orchard designs Hex and quad V systems produce more, better-colored peaches. 22 6 8 10 20 8 Marked for progress Key genes labeled "jewels in the genome" set the stage for faster, cheaper plant breeding. Performance report Solid-set canopy spray delivery system looks good in first year of tests. OPTIMIZING PRODUCTION: Part V Risky business As apple growers' risk of loss rises, they need to consider more protective measures. 16 17 26 27 California growers worry about fireblight Lack of antibiotics will limit where pears can be grown. What risk do antibiotics pose? China could become big pear market Europe is an increasingly difficult destination for Northwest pears. Groups consider merging GOOD GRAPE GROWER 28 30 Wine industry matures Dick Boushey is premier grower. Trellis enhances grape quality GOOD FRUIT GROWER JULY 2013 3