Washington State University will launch a fundraising campaign this fall to create a state-of-the-art space for tree fruit research: the new Plant Growth Facility at the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (TFREC).
Sharing the impact and need for the future facility, tree fruit scientists and college leaders host a campaign kick-off, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Wenatchee TFREC. This event is open to the public.
The modern Plant Growth Facility will replace a 70-year-old structure, enhancing WSU scientists' ability to conduct research vital to Washington's $10 billion tree fruit industry. A new facility will enable sophisticated environmental stress experiments, year-round disease research, root health tests, and pest-free plant growth, ensuring ongoing innovation serving Washington tree fruit. The modern space will also help attract and retain top scientists and students.
"This facility will make projects possible that we simply can't do now," said Lee Kalcsits, endowed chair in Environmental Tree Fruit Physiology and Management. "It's a leveraging opportunity: it opens a whole set of doors for impact on industry."
Read more at WSU News.