WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center

Apple Breeding Program

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

WSU Apple Cultivar Commercialization Plan:

A unique Washington State grower opportunity


The goals of the commercialization plan are to

  • Ensure fair access to all selections by all growers of Washington State
  • Protect WSU Intellectual Property (IP)
  • Ensure accessibility of WSU Apple Breeding Program (WSUABP)


Note: It is absolutely critical that you participate as phase 4 selection evaluator in order to participate in the phase 5 commercialization of WA 2

Grower evaluation (Phase 4)

Open to all commercial growers in Washington State paying Washington Apple Commission assessments

Evaluation sign up period: December 1 to March 31 annually for each of the 5 evaluation period years

Application forms to evaluate WA 2 are available for download at www.treefruitresearch.com

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Commercialization (Phase 5)

Evaluation contracts are converted to non-exclusive Commercial License. Stepped royalty, one time payment at time of planting…NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS

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Grower Participation

Phase 4

Phase 5

Application Form

Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center, 1100 N Western Ave, Washington State University, Wenatchee WA 98801, 509-663-8181, Contact Us