Figure 1. The research team and the associated advisory board leading efforts for the USDA NIFA "Trees for the Future" grant attended the annual collaborator Scientific and Advisory Board meeting that took place in College Station, TX hosted by Texas A&M University.

A Bright Future Ahead: The USDA NIFA SCRI “Trees for the Future” Grant

Pecan trees are native to a vast range—from Oaxaca, Mexico to Illinois, USA. This wide native range means that pecans are exposed to a variety of environmental and ecological conditions, presenting unique and veritably challenging issues for growers across different regions. Thus, it is increasingly important for growers to select resilient pecan varieties that will...

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