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Terence L. Robinson

Terence L. Robinson
Associate Professor
Department of Horticultural Sciences

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E-Mail: tlr1@cornell.edu

B.S. 1978 Brigham Young University
M.S. 1982 Washington State University
Ph.D. 1984 Washington State University

Areas of Expertise:
Tree Fruit Crop Management and Applied Physiology of apple, pear, cherry, peach, plim, and apricot.

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   Publications

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS:

Refereed Publications:

  • Lakso, A.N., T.L. Robinson and D.W. Greene.  2006.  Integration of environment, physiology, and fruit abscission via carbon balance modeling – Implications for understanding growth regulator response. Acta Hort.. (in press).
  • Osborne, J.L., T.L Robinson, R. Parra-Quezada.  2006. Chemical blossom thinning increases fruit size and crop value of 'Rising Star' peach. . Acta Hort.. (in press)
  • Parra-Quezada, R.A., T.L Robinson, J.L. Osborne, L.B. Parra-Bujanda and A.N Lakso,.  2006. Temperature and chemical thinner affect fruit set and growth of 'Empire' apple.  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Reginato, M. G., V. G. García de Cortázar, J. Varela and T. L. Robinson.  2006.  Fruit size comparisons must consider the effect of crop load. HortScience (in press)
  • Robinson, T.L., C.B. Watkins, S.A. Hoying, J.F. Nock and K.I. Iungerman. 2006. Aminoethoxyvinylglycine and 1-Methylcyclopropene effects on 'McIntosh' preharvest drop, fruit maturation and fruit quality after storage.  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Robinson, T.L.  2006. Interaction of Benzyladenine and Naphtaleneacetic Acid on fruit set, fruit size and crop value of twelve apple varieties. Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Autio W., L. Anderson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, G. Greene, E, Hoover, S, Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, T. Robinson. 2006.  Early performance of 'Fuji' and 'McIntosh' apple trees on several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 rootstock trial.  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Autio W., L. Anderson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, G. Greene, E, Hoover, S, Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, T. Robinson. 2006.  Early performance of 'Fuji' and 'McIntosh' apple trees on several semidwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 rootstock trial.  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Marini, R.P., J.L. Anderson, J.A. Barden, B.H. Barritt, G.R. Brown, J. Cline, W.P. Cowgill, Jr., P.A. Domoto, D.C. Ferree, R.M. Garner, G.M. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M.M. Kushad, J. Masabni, E. Mielke, R. Moran, C.A. Mullins, M. Parker, R.L. Perry, J.P. Privé, G.L. Reighart, T. Robinson, C.R. rom, T. Roper, J.R. Schupp, E. Stover, and R. Unrath.  2006.  Performance of ‘Gala’ on 4 semi-dwarf rootstocks: A ten-year summary of the 1994 NC-140 semi-dwarf rootstock trial.  Journal of the American Pomological Society (in press)
  • Marini, R.P., J.L. Anderson, W.R. Autio, B.H. Barritt, J. Cline, W.P. Cowgill, Jr., R.M. Garner, A. Gauss, R. Godin, G.M. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M.M. Kushad, E. Mielke, R. Moran, C.A. Mullins, M. Parker, R.L. Perry, J.P. Privé, G.L. Reighart, T. Robinson, C.R. rom, T. Roper, J.R. Schupp, E. Stover, and R. Unrath.  2006.  Performance of ‘Gala’ on 18 dwarfing rootstocks:  Ten-year summary of the 1994 NC-140 rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society (in press)Robinson, T.  2006.  Recent advances and future directions in orchard planting systems.  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Robinson, T.  2006.  Effect of tree density and tree shape on light interception, tree growth, yield and economic performance of apples.  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen and S.A. Hoying.  2006.  Performance of six high density cherry training systems in the northeastern United States.  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Robinson, T.L., A.M. DeMarree and S.A. Hoying.  2006.  An economic comparison of five high density apple planting systems.  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Robinson, T.. L. Anderson, W. Autio, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, W. Cowgill, C. Embree, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, G. Greene, C. Hampson, K. Kosola, M. Parker, R. Perry, T. Roper and M. Warmund  2006.  A mulit-location comparison of Geneva® 16, Geneva® 41 and M.9 apple rootstocks across North America.  Acta Hort. (in press)Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen and S.A. Hoying.  2006. Performance of six high-density peach training systems in the northeastern United States..  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Robinson, T.L.  2006. Interaction of fertilization, rootstock and irrigation on growth, thinning efficiency, yield and fruit quality of 'Empire' apple. Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen and S.A. Hoying.  2006. Performance of Gisela rootstocks in six high-density sweet cherry training systems in the northeastern United States..  Acta Hort. (in press)
  • Autio, W.R., T.L. Robinson, B.H. Barritt, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, D.C. Ferree, M.E. Garcia, G.M. Greene, E.E. Hoover, R.S. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M.L. Parker, R.L Perry, G.L. Reighard, S.D. Seeley, and M. Warmund.  2005.  Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ apple trees after 5 tears as affected by several semidwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 apple rootstock trial.  Journal of the American Pomological Society 59:192-201.
  • Autio, W.R.,  T.L. Robinson, B.H. Barritt, J.A. Cline, R.M. Crassweller, C.G. Embree, D.C. Ferree, M.E. Garcia, G.M. Greene, E.E. Hoover, R.S. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M.L. Parker, R.L, Perry, G.L. Reighard, S.D. Seeley, and M. Warmund.  2005.  Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ apple trees after 5 years as affected by several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 apple rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 59:202-214.
  • Robinson, T.L. 2005. Developments in high density sweet cherry pruning and training systems around the world. Acta Hort. 667:269-272.
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2004.  Which high-density orchard planting system for replant sites in NY is the most productive and profitable. Acta Hort. 636:701-709.
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2004. Performance of elite Cornell Geneva apple rootstocks in long-term orchard trials on growers farms.  Acta Hort. 658:221-229.
  • Robinson, T.L. and A.N. Lakso.  2004.  Variation between years and within years on chemical fruit thinning efficacy of apple during cool springs. Acta Hort. 636:283-294.
  • Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen, and S.A. Hoying.  2004. Performance of Gisela cherry rootstocks in the Northeastern United States.  Acta Hort. 658:231-240.
  • Robinson, T., L. Anderson, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, G. Brown, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, C. Embree, A. Fennell, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, A. Gaus, G. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, M. Kushad, R. Marini, R. Moran, C. Mullins, M. Parker, G. Reighard, R. Perry, J.P. Privé, C. Rom, T. Roper, J. Schupp, M.Warmund,W. Autio, W. Cowgil, K. Taylor, D. Wolfe.  2004.  Performance Of Cornell-Geneva Rootstocks in Multi Location NC-140 Rootstock Trials Across North America. Acta Hort. 658:241-245.
  • Li, K.-T., A.N. Lakso, R. Piccioni and T. Robinson.  2003.  Summer pruning reduces whole-canopy carbon fixation and transpiration in apple trees.  J. of Hort. Sci and Biotech. 78:749-754.
  • Li, K.-T., A.N. Lakso, R. Piccioni and T. Robinson.  2003.  Summer pruning effects on fruit size, fruit quality, return bloom and fine root survival in apple trees.  J. of Hort. Sci and Biotech. 78:755-761.
  • Norelli, J.L., H.T. Holleran, W.C. Johnson, T.L. Robinson, and H.S. Aldwinckle.  2003. Resistance of Geneva and other apple rootstocks to Erwinia amylovora.  Plant Disease. 8(1):26-32.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  Apple orchard systems.  In:  D.C. Ferree and I.J. Warrington (eds.).  Apples:  Physiology, production and uses.  CABI Publishing.  Wallingford, Oxon, United Kingdom.
  • Robinson, T.L., H.S. Aldwinckle, G. Fazio and T. Holleran.  2003.  The Geneva series of apple rootstocks from Cornell: Performance, disease resistance, and commercialization. Acta Hort. 622:513-520.
  • Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen, and  S.A. Hoying.  2003.  Comportamiento de los patrones de cerezo 'Gisela' en el noreste de Estados Unidos.  ITEA 99:101-111.
  • Robinson, T, L. Anderson, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, T. Baugher, G. Brown, G. Couvillon, W. Cowgill, R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, C. Embree, A. Fennell, E. Garcia, A. Gaus, R. Granger, G. Greene, P. Hirst, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, M. Kushad, R. Moran, C. Mullins, S. Myers, R. Perry, C. Rom, J. Schupp, K. Taylor, M. Warmund, J. Warner, and D. Wolfe.  2003.  Performance of Cornell-Geneva apple rootstocks with ‘Liberty’ as the scion in NC-140 trials across North America. Acta Hort. 622:521-530.
  • Rosenberger, D.A., T.L. Robinson, J.R. Schupp, C.A. Engle-Ahlers, and F.W. Meyer.  2003.  Effect of sterol-demethylation inhibiting fungicides on apple fruit set, fruit size, total yield and gross returns.. HortScience 38:601-604.
  • Schupp, J.R., T.L. Robinson, W.P. Cowgill and J.M. Compton.  2003.  Water conditioners and surfactants increase vegetative growth control and fruit cracking of 'Empire' apple caused by Prohexadione-calcium.  HortScience  38:1205-1209.
  • Marini, R.P.,  J.A. Barden, J.A. Cline, R.L. Perry, and T. Robinson.  2002.  Effect of apple rootstocks on average 'Gala' fruit weight at four locations after adjusting for crop load.  J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 127:749-753.
  • Norelli J.L., H.S. Aldwinckle, H.T. Holleran, T.L. Robinson and W.C. Johnson.  2002. Resistance of 'Geneva" apple rootstocks to Erwinia amylovora when grown as potted plants and orchard trees.  Acta Hort. 590:369-363.
  • Schupp, J.R., D.A. Rosenberger, T.L. Robinson, H. Aldwinckle, J. Norelli, and P.J. Porpiglia.  2002.  Post-symptom sprays of Prohexadione-calcium affect fire blight infection of ‘Gala’ apple on susceptible and resistant rootstocks.  HortScience  37:903-905.
  • Hirst, P.M., C. R. Rom, C. R. Hampson, A. Gaus, S. C. Myers, J. Garner, P. A. Domoto, M. M. Kushad, G. R. Brown, J. R. Schupp, W. A. Autio, R. L. Perry, J. P. Privé, W. P. Cowgill Jr., M. L. Parker, R. Unrath, T. L. Robinson, E. Stover, D. C. Ferree, J. A. Cline, E. Mielke, R. M. Crassweller, G. M. Greene, G. L. Reighard, C. A. Mullins, J. L. Anderson, J. Barden, R. P. Marini, B. H. Barritt, T. Roper.  2001.  Early performance of ‘Gala’ on 18 dwarf and 4 semi-dwarf rootstocks growing at 24 sites in North America.  Acta Hort. 557:199-205.
  • Johnson W. C., H. S. Aldwinckle, J. N. Cummins, P. L. Forsline, H. T. Holleran, J. J. Norelli, and T. L. Robinson.  2001.  The USDA-ARS/Cornell University apple rootstock breeding and evaluation program. Acta Hort. 557:35-40.
  • Johnson W.C., J.N. Cummins, H.T. Holleran, S.A. Hoying and T. L. Robinson.  2001.  Orchard trial performance of elite Geneva series rootstocks. Acta Hort. 557:63-68.
  • Lakso, A.N., T. L. Robinson, M.C. Goffinet and M.D. White.  2001.  Apple fruit growth responses to varying thinning methods and timing. Acta Hort. 557:407-412.
  • Marini, R. P., B. H. Barritt, J. A. Barden, J. Cline, R. L. Granger, M. M..Kushad, M. Parker, R. L. Perry, T. Robinson, S. Khanizadek, and C. R. Unrath.  2001.  Performance of ‘Gala’ apple on eight dwarf rootstocks:  Ten-year summary of the 1990 NC-140 rootstock trail. Journal of the American Pomological Society 55(4): 197-204.
  • Marini, R. P., B. H. Barritt, J. A. Barden, J. Cline, E. E. Hoover, R. L. Granger, M. M..Kushad, M. Parker, R. L. Perry, T. Robinson, S. Khanizadek, and C. R. Unrath.  2001.  Performance of ten apple orchard systems:  Ten-year summary of the 1990 NC-140 systems trail. Journal of the American Pomological Society 55(4): 222-204.
  • Stover, E., F. Wirth, and T. Robinson.  2001.  A method of assessing the relationship between cropload and crop value following fruit thinning. HortScience 36:157-161.
  • Stover, E., M. Fargione, R. Risio, X. Yang, and T. Robinson.  2001.  Fruit weight, cropload, and return bloom of ‘Empire’ apple following thinning with 6-Benzyladenine and NAA at several phenological stages.  HortScience 36:1077-1081.
  • Hoying, S.A, and T. L. Robinson.  2000.  The orchard planting systems puzzle.  Acta Hort. 513:257-260.
  • Marini, R. P., J. L. Anderson, B. H. Barritt, G. R. Brown, J. Cline, W. P. Cowgill Jr., P. A. Domoto, D. C. Ferree, J. Garner, G. M. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M. M. Kushad, E. Mielke, C. A. Mullins, M. Parker, R. L. Perry, J. P. Privé, T. Robinson, C. R. Rom, T. Roper, J. R. Schupp, E. Stover, R. Unrath.  2000.  Performance of ‘Gala’ apple on Four Semi-dwarf rootstocks;  A five year summary of the 1994 NC-140 Semi-dwarf rootstock trial.  Journal of the American Pomological Society 54(2): 84-91.
  • Marini, R. P., J. L. Anderson, B. H. Barritt, G. R. Brown, J. Cline, W. P. Cowgill Jr., P. A. Domoto, D. C. Ferree, J. Garner, G. M. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M. M. Kushad, E. Mielke, C. A. Mullins, M. Parker, R. L. Perry, J. P. Privé, T. Robinson, C. R. Rom, T. Roper, J. R. Schupp, E. Stover, R. Unrath.  2000.  Performance of ‘Gala’ apple on Four Semi-dwarf rootstocks;  A five year summary of the 1994 NC-140 Semi-dwarf rootstock trial.  Journal of the American Pomological Society 54(2): 92-107.
  • Robinson, T. L.  2000.  V-shaped apple planting systems.  Acta Hort. 513:337-347.
  • Robinson, T.L (ed.).  2000.   Developments in high density pruning and training systems for apple.  pp. 253-363.  In: N.J Fokkema, M. A. Beek, N. A. M van Steekelenberg,, G. Samyn, J. L. Maas, T. L. Robinson.  2000.  Proceedings of the XXV International Hort. Congress Part 3:  Cultural Techniques with Special Emphasis on Environmental Implications.  International Society for Horticultural Science Acta Hort. 513.
  • Robinson, T.L, J.N. Cummins, S. Hoying, , W. Johnson, H.S. Aldwinckle and J.N. Norelli.  1998. Orchard performance of fire blight-resistant Geneva apple rootstocks. Acta Hort..  489:287-294.
  • Barritt, B.H. J. A. Barden, J. Cline, R. C. Granger, M.M. Kushad, R. P. Marini, M. Parker, R. L. Perry, T. L. Robinson, C. R. Unrath, and M. A. Dilley.  1997.  Performance of Gala at year 5 with eight apple rootstocks in an 8-location NC-140 trial.  Acta Hort. 451:129-135.
  • Barritt, B. H., J. A. Barden, J. Cline, R.C. Granger, M.M. Kushad, R. P. Marini, M. Parker, R. L. Perry, T. L. Robinson, C. R. Unrath and M. A. Dilley.  1997.  North American NC-140 apple orchard systems trial.  Acta Hort. 451:443-452.
  • Lakso, A.N. and T. L. Robinson.  1997.  Principles of orchard systems management--Optimizing supply, demand and partitioning in tree fruits.  Acta Hort  451:405-415.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1997.  Interaction of tree from and rootstock on light interception, yield, and yield efficiency of 'Empire' and 'Jonagold' trained to 4 systems.  Acta Hort. 415:427-436
  • Robinson, T. L., J.N. Cummins, and S.A. Hoying.  1997.  Commercial orchard evaluation of the new Cornell-Geneva rootstocks.  Acta Hort. 451:113-119
  • Tustin, S., D. Ferree, S. Myers, L. Corelli-Grappadelli, A. Lakso, T. Robinson, J. Flore, R. Perry, S. Breitdreutz, B. Barritt, B. Konishi, C. Rom, A. Webster, C. Atkinson, J. Palmer and W. Cashmore.  1997.  The international apple growth study.  Acta Hort. 451:693-699. NC-140 (T.L. Robinson one of 39 authors).  1996a.  Performance of the NC-140 cooperative apple rootstock planting.  I.  Survival, tree size, yield and fruit size.  Fruit Varieties Journal.  50:6-11.NC-140 (T.L. Robinson one of 39 authors).  1996b.  Performance of the NC-140 cooperative apple rootstock planting.  II.  A 10-year summary of tca, yield, and yield efficiency at 31 sites.  Fruit Varieties Journal.  50:11-18.
  • Wünsche, J. N., A. N. Lakso, T. L. Robinson, F. Lenz, and S. S. Denning.  1996.  The bases of productivity in apple production systems:  the role of light interception by different shoot types.  J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.  121:886-893.
  • Goffinet, M.C., T. L. Robinson, and A.N. Lakso, 1995.  A comparison of 'Empire' apple fruit size and anatomy in unthinned and hand-thinned trees.  J. Hort. Sci. 70:375-387.
  • Wünsche, J. N., A. N. Lakso, and T. L. Robinson.  1995.  Comparison of four methods for estimating total light interception by apple trees of varying forms.  HortScience  30:272-276.
  • Robinson, T. L., J. Wünsche, and A. N. Lakso.  1993.  The influence of orchard system and pruning severity on yield, light interception, conversion efficiency, partitioning index and leaf area index.  Acta Hort. 349:123-127.
  • Hoying, S. A. and T. L. Robinson.  1992.  Effects of chainsaw girdling and root pruning of apple trees.  Acta Hort. 322:167-172.
  • Robinson, T. L. 1992.  Performance of Y-shaped apple canopies at various angles in comparison with central leader trained trees.  Acta Hort. 322:79-86.
  • Robinson, T. L., and A. N. Lakso. 1991.  Bases of yield and production efficiency in apple orchard systems.  J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 116:188-194.
  • Robinson, T. L., A. N. Lakso and S. G. Carpenter. 1991.  Canopy development, yield, and fruit quality of 'Empire' and 'Delicious' apple trees grown in four orchard production systems for ten years.  J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 116:179-187.
  • Robinson, T. L., A. N. Lakso and Z. Ren. 1991.  Modifying apple tree canopies for improved production efficiency.  HortScience 26:1005-1012.
  • Robinson, T. L. and B. H. Barritt.  1990.  Endogenous abscisic acid concentrations, vegetative growth and water relations of apple seedlings following PEG-induced water stress.  J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 115:991-999.
  • Robinson, T. L., W. F. Millier, J. A. Throop, S. G. Carpenter and A. N. Lakso.  1990.  Mechanical harvestability of Y-shaped and pyramid-shaped 'Empire' and 'Delicious' apple trees.  J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 115:368-374.
  • Lakso, A. N., T. L. Robinson and S. G. Carpenter.  1989.  The Palmette Leader:  A tree design for improved light distribution.  HortScience 24:271-275.
  • Robinson, T. L. and  A. N. Lakso.  1989.  Light interception, yield and fruit quality of 'Empire' and 'Delicious' apple trees grown in four orchard systems.  Acta Hort.  243:175-184.
  • Robinson, T. L., E. J. Seeley and B. H. Barritt.  1983.  Effect of light environment and spur age on 'Delicious' apple fruit size and quality.  J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci.  108:855-861.

 

Published Abstracts of Papers given at Scientific Meetings:

  • Fazio, G., H.S. Aldwinckle, T.L. Robinson, and J. Cummins.  2005. Geneva 41:  A new fire blight resistant, dwarf apple rootstock. HortScience  40: 1027 (Abstr.).
  • Fazio, G., H.S. Aldwinckle, T.L. Robinson, and J. Cummins.  2005. Geneva 935:  A new fire blight resistant, semi-dwarfing apple rootstock. HortScience  40: 1027 (Abstr.).
  • Lakso, A.N., D.W. Greene, and T.L Robinson.  2005. Integration of environment, physiology and fruit abscission via carbon balance modeling – Implications for understanding growth regulator response.  10th International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production Abstracts p.80.
  • Lakso, A.N., D.W. Greene, and T.L. Robinson.  2005. Interactions of environment and tree physiology with post bloom fruit thinners:  A carbon modeling approach. HortScience  40: 960 (Abstr.).
  • Lakso, A.N., D.W. Greene, and T.L. Robinson.  2005.  Integration of environment, physiology, and fruit abscission via carbon balance modeling – Implications for understanding growth regulator response. 10th International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production Abstracts p.80.
  • Lang, G., F. Kappel, R. Andersen, J. Cline, G. Greene, K. Kosola, R. Perry, T. Robinson, and S. Seeley.  2005. Mid-trial report of the NC-140 regional sour cherry rootstock (1998) in North America..  5th International Cherry Symposium Abstracts p.90.
  • Osborne, J.L., T.L Robinson, R. Parra-Quezada.  2005. Chemical blossom thinning increases fruit size and crop value of 'Rising Star' peach.  10th International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production Abstracts p.92.
  • Parra-Quezada, R.A., T.L Robinson, A.N Lakso, J.L. Osborne and L.B. Parra-Bujanda.  2005. Temperature and chemical thinners affect fruit growth and fruit set on 'Empire' apple.  10th International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production Abstracts p.81.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2005. Interaction of BA and NAA on cropload, fruit size and crop value.  10th International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production Abstracts p.72.
  • Robinson, T.L and C.B. Watkins.  2005. Effect of Retain and MCP on McIntosh fruit maturation and fruit quality after storage.  10th International Symposium on Plant Bioregulators in Fruit Production Abstracts p.88.
  • Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen and S.A. Hoying.  2005. Performance of Gisela rootstocks in six high-density sweet cherry training systems in Northeastern United States.  5th International Cherry Symposium Abstracts p.21.
  • Robinson, T.L, A.M. DeMarree and S.A. Hoying.  2005. Economic comparison of five high-density apple planting systems. HortScience  40: 1128 (Abstr.).
  • Schupp, J.R., J.R. Mcferson, and  T.L. Robinson.  2005. Alternatives to fish oil for thinning apples with lime sulfur. HortScience  40: 1117 (Abstr.).
  • Autio W., L. Andersen, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, G. Greene, E, Hoover, S, Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, T. Robinson. 2004.  Early performance of 'Fuji' and 'McIntosh' apple trees on several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 rootstock trial.  8th International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems. Program and Abstracts p.93 (Abstr.)
  • Autio W., L. Andersen, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, G. Greene, E, Hoover, S, Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, T. Robinson. 2004.  Early performance of 'Fuji' and 'McIntosh' apple trees on several semidwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 rootstock trial.  8th International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems. Program and Abstracts p.94 (Abstr.)
  • Autio W., J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, E. Garcia, E, Hoover, K. Kosola, R. Perry, and T. Robinson. 2004.  Early performance of 'Fuji' and 'McIntosh' apple trees on several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 rootstock trial.. HortScience  39: 799 (Abstr.).
  • Autio W., J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, E. Garcia, E, Hoover, K. Kosola, R. Perry, and T. Robinson. 2004.  Early performance of 'Fuji' and 'McIntosh' apple trees on several semidwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 rootstock trial.. HortScience  39: 800 (Abstr.).
  • Greene, D.W., A.N. Lakso, and T.L. Robinson.  2004. Development and testing of a model to rapidly predict apple thinner response. HortScience  39: 793 (Abstr.).
  • Leinfelder, M.M., I.A. Merwin, G. Fazio, and T. Robinson.  2004. Resistant rootstocks, preplant compost amendments, soil fumigation and row repositioning for managing apple replant disease. HortScience  39: 841 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T.  2004.  Recent advances and future directions in orchard planting systems.  8th International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems. Program and Abstracts p.72 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.  2004.  Effect of tree density and tree shape on light interception, tree growth, yield and economic performance of apples.  8th International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems. Program and Abstracts p.79 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L, and C.B. Watkins.  2004. Cropload affects fruit quality of Honeycrisp apple. HortScience  39: 841 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen and S.A. Hoying.  2004.  Performance of six high density cherry training systems in the northeastern United States.  8th International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems. Program and Abstracts p.81 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.. L. Andersen, W. Autio, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, W. Cowgill, C. Embree, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, G. Greene, C. Hampson, K. Kosola, M. Parker, R. Perry, T. Roper and M. Warmund  2004.  A multi-location comparison of Geneva 16, Geneva 41 and M.9 apple rootstocks across North America.  8th International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems. Program and Abstracts p.30 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L., A.M. DeMarree and S.A. Hoying.  2004.  Economic comparison of five high density apple planting systems.  8th International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems. Program and Abstracts p.81 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.  2003.  Effect of apple tree caliper and feathering on yield and orchard economics.  HortScience 38:70 (Abstr.)
  • Aldwinckle, H.S., J.L. Norelli, H.T. Holleran, T.L. Robinson, W.C. Johnson, and G. Fazio.  2002.  Fire blight resistance of the Geneva apple rootstocks. First International Symposium on Rootstocks for Fruit Tree Species.  Abstracts. p. 4-1. (Abstr.)
  • Andersen, R.L., T.L. Robinson, and S.A. Hoying.  2002.  Performance of Gisela cherry rootstocks in the northeast of the United States.  First International Symposium on Rootstocks for Fruit Tree Species.  Abstracts.  p. 2-1. (Abstr.)
  • Fazio, G., H.S. Aldwinckle, and T.L. Robinson.  The USDA-ARS/Cornell apple rootstock breeding program at Geneva. First International Symposium on Rootstocks for Fruit Tree Species.  Abstracts.  p. 5-7. (Abstr.)
  • Fazio, G., T. Robinson,  H. Aldwinckle, and T. Holleran.  The Geneva series of apple rootstocks from Cornell:  Performance, disease resistance and commercialization.  XXVIth International Horticulture Congress and Exhibition.  Abstracts.  p. 344. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L.  2002.  Effect of timing of chemical fruit thinning of apple during cool springs on cropload, fruit size and return bloom. XXVIth International Horticulture Congress and Exhibition.  Abstracts.  p. 366. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2002.  Performance of the elite Cornell Geneva apple rootstocks in long-term orchard trials on growers farms. First International Symposium on Rootstocks for Fruit Tree Species.  Abstracts.   p. P2-27. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L., S.A. Hoying, and A.M. DeMarree.  2002.  Horticultural and economic performance of high density orchard planting systems for production of fresh and processed apples. XXVIth International Horticulture Congress and Exhibition.  Abstracts.  p. 377. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T., L. Anderson, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, G. Brown, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, C. Embree, A. Fennell, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, A. Gaus, G. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, M. Kushad, R. Marini, R. Moran, C. Mullins, M. Parker, R. Perry,  J.P. Privé, G. Reighard, C. Rom, T. Roper, J. Schupp, M. Warmund.  2002.  Performance of Cornell-Geneva rootstocks across North America in multi-location, NC-140 rootstock trials. First International Symposium on Rootstocks for Fruit Tree Species.  Abstracts.  p. 2-6. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T., L. Anderson, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, G. Brown, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, C. Embree, A. Fennell, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, A. Gaus, G. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, M. Kushad, R. Marini, R. Moran, C. Mullins, M. Parker, R. Perry,  J.P. Privé, G. Reighard, C. Rom, T. Roper, J. Schupp, M. Warmund.  2002.  Performance of 25 Cornell-Geneva rootstocks with 'Liberty' as the scion across North America.  XXVIth International Horticulture Congress and Exhibition.  Abstracts.  p. 341. (Abstr.)
  • Schupp, J., H. Noordijk and T. Robinson.  2002.  Organic blossom thinning of apple. XXVIth International Horticulture Congress and Exhibition.  Abstracts.  p. 362. (Abstr.)
  • Andersen,  R. L., S.  A. Hoying,  T.  L. Robinson and S.  A. McKay,.  2001. A communications model - NY Peach News: A collaborative effort to evaluate peach/nectarine cultivars for suitability to New York climates and markets. 5th Int. Peach Symp. Davis, CA.Greene, D.W., T.L. Robinson, and A.N. Lakso.  2001.  Influence of night temperature on fruit set and thinner response on ‘Empire’ apples. HortScience  36:521 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L.  2001.  Apple fruit thinning effectiveness with 6-benzyladenine and accel. HortScience  36:522 (Abstr.)Schupp, J.R. and T.L. Robinson.  2001.  Organic blossom thinning for apple. HortScience  36:497 (Abstr.)
  • Valencia, A. and T. Robinson. 2001.  Effect of nitrogen content, root:shoot ratio, trunk caliper, and number of feathers on canopy development of young apple trees after transplanting from the nursery. HortScience  36:462 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson,T., H.S. Aldwinckle, and J.L. Norelli.  2001.  Effect of Mineral Nutrition on Blossom, Shoot and Rootstock Fire Blight of Young, Dwarf Apple Trees.  9th International Workshop on Fire Blight, Abstracts  p.  .(Abstr.)
  • Johnson W.C., H.S. Aldwinckle, J.N. Cummins, P.L. Forsline, H.T. Holleran, J.J. Norelli, and T.L. Robinson.  2000.  The USDA-ARS/Cornell University apple rootstock breeding and evaluation program. 7th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 3 (Abstr.).
  • Johnson W.C., J.N. Cummins, H.T. Holleran, S.A. Hoying and T.L. Robinson.  2000.  Orchard trial performance of elite Geneva series rootstocks. 7th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 7 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson T.L.  2000.  Long-term performance and economics of high-density apple orchard systems. 7th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 33 (Abstr.).
  • Hoying, S.A., T.L. Robinson and A.DeMarree.  2000.  Production, fruit quality and labor requirements of five high-density apple orchard systems over 10 years. 7th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 35 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson T.L. and J.A. Flore.  2000.  The physiological basis of orchard systems. 7th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts  p.61 (Abstr.).
  • Lakso, A.N., T.L. Robinson, M.C. Goffinet and M.D. White.  2000.  Apple fruit growth responses to varying thinning methods and timing. 7th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts  p.75 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T.L., and W.C. Stiles.  2000.  Effect of source and timing of Potassium fertilizer on ‘Empire’ apple tree growth, yield and fruit quality.  HortScience  35:481 (Abstr.)
  • Merwin, I.A., T.L. Robinson, S.A. Hoying, and R.R. Byard.  2000.  Diagnosis and management strategies for soilborne apple replant problems in New York orchards.  HortScience  35:483 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L., and W.C. Johnson.  1999.  Apple rootstocks for the next century.  HortScience  34:563 (Abstr.)
  • Johnson W.C., H.S. Aldwinckle, P.L. Forsline, H.T. Holleran, J.J. Norelli, and T.L. Robinson.  1999.  The USDA-ARS/Cornell University apple rootstock breeding and evaluation program.  HortScience  34:450 (Abstr.)
  • Johnson W.C., K.J. Niklas, T.L. Robinson, H.T. Holleran, S.A. Hoying, M. Goffinet and M.J. Welser.  1999.  Graft union strength in apple trees.  HortScience  34:450 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L.  1998.  Effect of canopy angle and row spacing on tree growth, yield, light interception, and fruit quality of Y-trellis trained apple trees.  HortScience  33:547. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L.  1998.  The apple orchard planting systems puzzle.  XXVth International Hort. Congress Abstracts. p.134. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L.  1998.  V-shaped apple planting systems.  XXVth International Hort. Congress Abstracts. p.137. (Abstr.)Robinson, T.L., S.A. Hoying, J.N. Cummins, W.C. Johnson, J.L. Norelli and H.S. Aldwinckle.  1998.  Orchard performance of fire blight-resistant Geneva apple rootstocks.  8th International Workshop on Fire Blight, Abstracts  p.58.(Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L.  1997.  Effect of spacing and rectangularity on tree growth, yield, light interception, and fruit quality of Y-trellis trained apple trees.  HortScience 32:506 (Abstr.)
  • Lakso, A.N., T.L. Robinson, E.W. Stover, W.C. Stiles, S. Hoying, K. Iungerman, C. Telgheder, C. Watkins and K. Silsby.  1997.  Multi-site thinning comparisons with 'Empire' and 'McIntosh'.  HortScience 32:524 (Abstr.)
  • Clark, T.E., T.L. Robinson, A.N. Lakso, and W.C. Stiles.  1997.  The effects of different ratios and concentrations of Benzyladenine and GA4+7 on fruit size and yield of apple trees.  HortScience 32:524 (Abstr.)
  • Goffinet, M.C., A.N. Lakso and T.L. Robinson.  1996.  Fruit drop in 'Empire' apple by position within the cluster in unthinned trees vs trees thinned to single fruited clusters.  HortScience. 31:665. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L. and W.C. Stiles.  1996.  Effect of preplant fertilization, annual fertilization, irrigation and fertigation on 'Empire' apple fruit size and yield.  HortScience 31:582. (Abstr.)
  • Stiles, W.C. and T.L. Robinson.  1996.  Fertigation of young apple orchard.  HortScience 21:613. (Abstr.)
  • Barritt, B.H. J.A. Barden, J. Cline, R.C.Granger, M.M. Kushad, R.P. Marini, M. Parker, R.L. Perry, T.L. Robinson, C.R. Unrath, and M. A. Dilley.  1996.  Performance of Gala a year 5 with eight apple rootstocks in an 8-location NC-140 trial.  6th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 18 (Abstr.).
  • Barritt, B. H., J. A. Barden, J. Cline, R.C. Granger, M.M. Kushad, R.P. Marini, M. Parker, R.L. Perry, T.L. Robinson, C.R. Unrath and M.A. Dilley.  1996.  Performance through year 5 of the NC-140 orchard systems trial.  6th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 18 (Abstr.).
  • Lakso, A.N. and T.L. Robinson.  1996.  Principles of orchard systems management--Optimizing supply, demand and partitioning in tree fruits.  6th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 45 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T.L.  1996.  Interaction of tree from and rootstock on light interception, yield, and yield efficiency of 'Empire' and 'Jonagold' trained to 4 systems.  6th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 59 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T.L., J.N. Cummins, and S.A. Hoying.  1996.  Commercial orchard evaluation of the new Cornell-Geneva rootstocks.  6th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 58 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T.L.  1994. Effect of pruning severity on apple tree growth, yield and yield efficiency.  HortScience 29:437. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T.L., S.A. Hoying, and W.H. Smith.  1994.  Does orchard training system influence yield independent of tree spacing?  XXIVth International Hort. Congress Abstracts. p.75. (Abstr.)
  • Choi, C., R. L. Andersen and T. L. Robinson.  1993.  Fruit Growth Responses in 'Hedelfingen' sweet cherry with five rootstock cultivars, blossom thinning, and irrigation. HortScience 28:557 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T. L., and Z. Ren.  1993.  Leaf and fruit development of 'Empire' apple trees as influenced by shading and foliar micronutrients.  HortScience 28:475 (Abstr.)
  • Wünsche, J. N., A. N. Lakso, T. L. Robinson and S.S. Denning.  1993  Comparison of four methods for estimating light interception by trees of varying forms.  HortScience  28:539. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T. L., W. C. Stiles and A. N. Lakso.  1992.  Fertigation effects on apple tree growth, cropping, and dry matter partitioning.  HortScience 27:620 (Abstr.)
  • Wünche, J. N., A. N. Lakso, S. D. Denning and T. L. Robinson.  1992.  Productivity in apple production systems:  The role of light interception by different shoot types.  HortScience 27:619 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T. L., J. Wunsche, and A. N. Lakso.  1992.  The influence of orchard system and pruning severity on yield, light interception, conversion efficiency, partitioning index and leaf area index.  5th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts p. 12 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T. L. 1991.  Performance of Y-shaped apple canopies at various angles in comparison with central leader trained trees.  First Int. Symposium on Training and Pruning of Fruit Trees.Program and Abstracts p6.(Abstr.)
  • Biltonen, M., T. Robinson and W. Stiles.  1991.  Effect of 6-Benzlamino purine on relative growth rate, seed count, and ethylene production of 'Empire' apple fruit.  HortScience 26:758 (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T. L., A. N. Lakso, K. J.. Silsby, and F. C.. Dellamano. 1991. 'Empire' apple thinning and fruit growth studies.  HortScience 26:757 (Abstr.)
  • Lakso, A. N., P. A. Bowen, R. E. Melious, and T. L. Robinson.  1990.  Effects of cropping and light exposure on apple fruit growth.  Proc. XXIII Int. Hort. Cong. 1:610. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T. L. and Z. Ren.  1990.  Light studies in Y-shaped apple canopies.  Proc. XXIII Int. Hort. Cong. 1:546. (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T. L., and Z. Ren. 1990.  Effects of chronic shade and foliar nutrient sprays on apple spur vigor and performance.  HortScience 25:1113. (Abstr.)
  • Lakso, A. N., T. L. Robinson and R. M. Pool.  1989.  Canopy microclimate effects on patterns of fruiting and fruit development in apples and grapes.  pp. 263-274.  In:  C.J. Wright  (ed.), Manipulation of fruiting, 47th Nottingham Easter School, Butterworths, London.
  • Robinson, T. L. and A. N. Lakso.  1989.  Modifying apple tree canopies for improved efficiency.  1989 ASHS Annual Meeting/Program and Abstracts.  p. 143 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T. L. and  A. N. Lakso.  1988.  Light interception, yield and fruit quality of 'Empire' and 'Delicious' apple trees grown in four orchard systems.  4th International Symposium on Orchard and Plantation Systems.  Program and Abstracts  (Abstr.)
  • Robinson, T. L., A. N. Lakso and S. G. Carpenter.  1988.  An apple planting systems trial:  The first ten years.  HortScience 23:791 (Abstr.).
  • Goffinet, M. C. and T. L. Robinson.  1988.  'Empire' apple fruit size and anatomy:  A comparison of fruit form unthinned and hand thinned trees.  HortScience 23:769 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T. L., W. F. Millier, S. G. Carpenter, J. A. Throop and A. N. Lakso.  1987. Mechanical harvest studies with apples grown on a Y-trellis.  HortScience 22:1123 (Abstr.).
  • Robinson, T. L. and A. N. Lakso.  1986.  The Palmette Leader tree:  A new tree form for improved light partitioning.  HortScience  21:751 (Abstr.).

Patents:

  • Cummins, JN.; H.S. Aldwinckle and T.L. Robinson. 2004.  Apple tree rootstock named 'G.202'.  US. Plant Patent Application No. 11/010,982.
  • Cummins, JN.; H.S. Aldwinckle, T.L. Robinson and G. Fazio. 2005.  Apple tree rootstock named 'G.41'.  US. Plant Patent Application Filed.
  • Cummins, JN.; H.S. Aldwinckle, T.L. Robinson and G. Fazio. 2005.  Apple tree rootstock named 'G.935'.  US. Plant Patent Application Filed.

Extension Publications:

  • Agnello, A.M., A. Landers, D.A. Rosenberger, T.L. Robinson, J.E. Carroll, L. Cheng, P.D. Curtis, D.I. Breth, and S.A Hoying. 2005.  Pest management guidelines for commercial tree-fruit production 2005.  Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Andersen, R.L., T.L., Robinson, and J. Freer. 2005.  Sweet cherry rootstock trials at Geneva.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 18.1-18.2.
  • Andersen, R.L., T.L., Robinson, and J. Freer. 2005.  Tart cherry rootstock trials at Geneva.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 18.3.
  • Andersen, R.L., T.L., Robinson, and J. Freer. 2005.  Peach rootstock trials at Geneva.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 18.4.
  • Andersen, R.L., T.L., Robinson, and J. Freer. 2005.  Plum rootstock trials at Geneva.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 18.5.
  • Andersen, R.L., T.L., Robinson, and J. Freer. 2005. Cherry Rootstocks Trials At Geneva. NY Fruit Quarterly 13(3):15-16
  • Andersen, R.L., J. Freer and T.L., Robinson. 2005. Peach Rootstock Trials At Geneva:  A Progress Report. NY Fruit Quarterly 13(4): 29-30.
  • Fazio, G., T. Robinson, H. Aldwinckle, M. Mazzola, M. Leinfelder, and R. Parra.  2005.  Traits of the next wave of Geneva apple rootstocks.  Compact Fruit Tree 38(3):7-11.
  • Greene, D.W., A.N. Lakso, and T.L. Robinson. 2005.  Predicting chemical thinner response on apples. Compact Fruit Tree 38(3):17-20
  • Hrotko, K. and T. Robinson. 2005.  Eighth int'l symposium on integrating canopy, rootstock, and environmental physiology in orchard systems.  Chronica Hort. 45 (2):35-36.
  • Hoying, S.A., T.L., Robinson, and R.L. Andersen.  2005.  Performance of six high-density peach training systems in New York.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 8.1-8.8.
  • Hoying, S.A., T.L., Robinson, and R.L. Andersen.  2005. Training and pruning young sweet cherries.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 17.10.
  • Hoying, S.A., T.L., Robinson, and R.L. Andersen.  2005. Protecting sweet cherries from rain cracking.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 17.12-17-13.
  • Hoying, S.A., T.L., Robinson, and R.L. Andersen.  2005. Should NY Growers Plant Higher-Density Peach Orchards?  NY Fruit Quarterly 13(4): 3-7.
  • Osborne, J.L,  T.L. Robinson, and R. Parra-Quezada.  2005.  Chemical blossom thinning increases fruit size and crop value of 'Rising Star' peach.  Proc. of the 2005 Empire State Fruit and Veg. Expo. p. 23.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2005.  Blossom thinning of apples. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter May 13, 2005.
  • Robinson, T.  2005.  The need for a statewide fruit extension program.  Proceedings of the 56th Annual Finger Lakes Grape Growers Convention.  Pp52-54.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2005.  Should New York apple growers move up to higher tree densities? Part 1. NY Fruit Quarterly.13(1):27-31.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2005.  Getting the most out of Retain on apples. Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter Aug 15, 2005.
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2005. Editorial:  Thank you Bob Andersen. NY Fruit Quarterly 13(3):1.
  • Robinson, T.L. and S. Hoying.  2005.  Initial tree quality affects apple tree yield and orchard economics. Compact Fruit Tree. 38(2):10-14.
  • Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen and S.A. Hoying.  2005.  Performance of high density sweet cherry training systems in New York.  Compact Fruit Tree. 38(special edition):24-28.
  • Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen, and S.A. Hoying.  2005.  Performance of high density sweet cherry training systems in New York.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 7.1-7.10.
  • Robinson, T.L., R.L. Andersen, and S.A. Hoying.  2005.  Performance of high density sweet cherry training systems in New York. NY Fruit Quarterly 13(3):17-23.
  • Robinson, T., R. Andersen, S. Hoying and O. Padilla-Zakour  2005.  The integrated system for producing high quality sweet cherries in NY.  Station Notes Aug. 2005
  • Robinson, T., G. Fazio, and H. Aldwinckle.  2005  High-density orchards, dwarfing rootstocks more popular.  The Fruit Grower News.  42 (2): 24-27.
  • Robinson, T.L., S.A. Hoying and R.L. Andersen.  2005. High density sweet cherry training systems.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 17.1-17.9.
  • Robinson, T.L., S.A. Hoying and R.L. Andersen. 2005. Mature management of sweet cherries.  Proceedings of the Robert L. Andersen Stone Fruit Symposium.  Cornell University, Geneva, NY  pp 17.11.
  • Robinson, T.L., S.A. Hoying and R.L. Andersen.  2005. Management of high density sweet cherry orchards. NY Fruit Quarterly 13(3):24-27.
  • Robinson, T., J. Schupp, M. Fargione, and J. Osborne.  2005.  Maximizing Gala fruit size.  Proc. of the 2005 Empire State Fruit and Veg. Expo. pp.14-17.
  • Robinson, T., J. Schupp, M. Fargione, and J. Osborne.  2005.  Growing large Gala apples. Compact Fruit Tree. 38(2):2-5.
  • Schupp, J., J. McFerson, and T. Robinson.  2005.  Alternative methods for apple thinning. Compact Fruit Tree 38(3):21-22.
  • Agnello, A.M., W.F. Wilcox, D.A. Rosenberger, T.L. Robinson, J.R. Schupp, P.D. Curtis, D.I. Breth, and S.A Hoying. 2004.  Pest management guidelines for commercial tree-fruit production 2004.  Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Carroll, J. and T. Robinson.  2004.  The New York state apple IFP, our "most friendly practices".  NY Fruit Quarterly.12(2):5-8.Cheng, L. and T. Robinson.  2004.  Management of Nitrogen and carbohydrate reserves to improve growth and yield of apple trees.  NY Fruit Quarterly.12(3):19-22.
  • Robinson, T. L. (ed).  2004.  Replanting for success.  Syllabus for 2004 Cornell In-depth Fruit School.  120 pages.  Supplied to Extension field staff and participating growers.
  • Robinson, T. and W. Stiles.  2004.  Fertigation of apple trees in humid climates.  NY Fruit Quarterly.12(1):32-38.
  • Robinson, T.L. and C.B. Watkins.  2004.  Cropload affects fruit quality of Honeycrisp apple.  Proc. of the 2004 Empire State Fruit and Veg. Expo. 2:16-19.
  • Robinson, T., G. Fazio, H. Aldwinckle and S. Hoying.  2004.  Performance of the new Genevaâ apple rootstocks in trials in the US, NZ and Europe. Compact Fruit Tree 37(3): 91-94.
  • Robinson, T., G. Fazio, H. Aldwinckle, S. Hoying, K. Iungerman, and M. Fargione.  2004.  Where do the Genevaâ apple rootstocks fit in New York state? NY Fruit Quarterly.12(4):3-6.
  • Robinson, T., C. Watkins, S. Hoying.  2004.   Summer pruning in 2004 to combat internal browning of Empire.  Lake Ontario Fruit Newsletter Aug 10, 2004.
  • Agnello, A.M., A.J. Landers, W.W. Turechek, D.A. Rosenberger, T.L. Robinson, J.R. Schupp, L. Cheng, P.D. Curtis, D.I. Breth, and Hoying, S.A. 2003.  Pest management guidelines for commercial tree-fruit production 2003.  Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • DeMarree, A., T.L. Robinson. and S.A. Hoying.  2003.  Economics and the orchard system decision.  p.11.1-11.25.  Proc. of orchard systems workshop.  Int. Dwarf Fruit Tree Assoc., Geneva, NY
  • DeMarree, A., T.L. Robinson. and S.A. Hoying.  2003.  Economics and the orchard system decision.  Compact Fruit Tree 36:(special issue)42-49.
  • Hoying, S.A. and T.L.  Robinson.  2003.  Tree quality:  An important part of successful plantings.  p.8.1-8.11.  Proc. of orchard systems workshop.  Int. Dwarf Fruit Tree Assoc., Geneva, NY
  • Hoying, S.A. and T.L.  Robinson.  2003.  Tree quality:  An important part of successful plantings. Compact Fruit Tree 36:(special issue)21-24.
  • Lakso, A., D. Eissenstatt, and T. Robinson.  2003.  Root growth patterns and mineral nutrient uptake.  Proc.  In-depth fruit school on apple mineral nutrition. p. 26. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Robinson, T..  2003. The future of the New York fruit extension team..  New York Fruit Quarterly  11(1):1.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  Rootstocks and production systems for success.  2002.  Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Assoc., 2002 Annual Rpt. p. 31-45. 
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  Rootstock as a key component to high density orchards. Compact Fruit Tree 36:(special issue)9-13.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  Tree density:  The key factor in early production.  Light interception:  The key factor in high mature production. Compact Fruit Tree 36:(special issue)14-20.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  Achieving a balance between vegetative growth and cropping. Compact Fruit Tree 36:(special issue)33-36.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  A comparison of orchard systems with Empire, Jonagold, and Gala on eight rootstocks in New York.  Compact Fruit Tree 36:(special issue)37-40.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  Rootstock as a key component to high density orchards.  p.3.1-3.15.  Proc. of orchard systems workshop.  Int. Dwarf Fruit Tree Assoc., Geneva, NY
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  Tree density:  The key factor in early production.  Light interception:  The key factor in high mature production.  p.4.1-4.19.  Proc. of orchard systems workshop.  Int. Dwarf Fruit Tree Assoc., Geneva, NY
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  Achieving a balance between vegetative growth and cropping.  p.6.1-6.10.  Proc. of orchard systems workshop.  Int. Dwarf Fruit Tree Assoc., Geneva, NY
  • Robinson, T.L.  2003.  A comparison of orchard systems with Empire, Jonagold and Gala on eight rootstocks in New York.  p.6.14-6.32.  Proc. of orchard systems workshop.  Int. Dwarf Fruit Tree Assoc., Geneva, NY
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2003.  Tree support systems:  An investment that pays large dividends.  p.9.1-9.7.  Proc. of orchard systems workshop.  Int. Dwarf Fruit Tree Assoc., Geneva, NY
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2003.  Descriptions of orchard planting systems.  p.12.1-12.48.  Proc. of orchard systems workshop.  Int. Dwarf Fruit Tree Assoc., Geneva, NY
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2003.  Apple orchard planting systems.  Proc. Successful Small-Scale Tree Fruit Production Workshop. p. 1-48,  Ithaca NY.
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2003.  Tree support systems:  An investment that pays large dividends. Compact Fruit Tree 36:(special issue)25-29.
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2003.  Descriptions of orchard planting systems. Compact Fruit Tree 36:(special issue)50-64.
  • Robinson, T.L. and S.A. Hoying.  2003.  Tree support systems:  An investment that pays large dividends.  Nova Scotia Fruit Growers' Assoc., 2002 Annual Rpt. p. 80-89.
  • Robinson, T.L, and S.A. Hoying.  2003. What Tree Density and Training System Should NY Growers Use with New Apple Orchards? New York Fruit Quarterly  11(1): 5-8.
  • Robinson, T. and W. Stiles.  2003.  Fertigation of apple trees in humid climates.  Proc.  In-depth fruit school on apple mineral nutrition. p. 53-63.   Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Robinson, T.L, and C.B. Watkins.  2003. Cropload of Honeycrisp affects not only fruit size but many quality attributes. New York Fruit Quarterly  11(3): 7-10.
  • Robinson, T., A. Agnello, I. Merwin, H. Reissig, D. Rosenberger and J. Schupp.  2003.  An organic apple production system for NY.  2002 New York State Fruit Project Reports relating to IPM.  New York State IPM Program.  Geneva.  IPM Publication No. 220:17-28.
  • Robinson, T.L., S.A. Hoying, M. Fargione, and K. Iungerman.  2003.  On-farm trials of the Cornell-Geneva apple rootstocks in New York.  Compact Fruit Tree 36(3):70-73.
  • Valencia, Alejandro.  2003.  Growth analysis and dry weight partitioning of newly planted apple trees under different pre-plant treatments.  Ph.D. Thesis.  Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
  • Agnello, A.M., A.J. Landers, W.W. Turechek, D.A. Rosenberger, T.L. Robinson, J.R. Schupp, L. Cheng, P.D. Curtis, D.I. Breth, and Hoying, S.A. 2002.  Pest management guidelines for commercial tree-fruit production 2002.  Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Kuo-Tan L., A. Lakso, and T. Robinson.  2002.  Summer pruning:  The good the bad and the ugly. New York Fruit Quarterly  10(4):29-31.Lang, G, R. Andersen and T. Robinson. 2002.  Gaining on Gisela cherries.  Fruit Grower Vol. 121, No. 1, 17-18.
  • Robinson, T..  2002.  The New York state apple research and development program:  Ten years of successful research support for the apple industry. New York Fruit Quarterly  10(2): 3-17.
  • Robinson, T and S. Hoying.  2002.  The New York Fruit Quarterly magazine's 10th anniversary. New York Fruit Quarterly  10(3): 1.
  • Robinson, TL. and S.A. Hoying.  2002.  On-farm trials of the Cornell/Geneva apple rootstocks in NY.  New York Fruit Quarterly  10(4):22-26.
  • Robinson, T. and S. Hoying.  2002.  What we have learned from our latest orchard planting systems trial in New York State.  Compact Fruit Tree 35(4):103-106.
  • Robinson, T., L. Anderson, A. Azarenko, B. Barritt, G. Brown, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, C. Embree, A. Fennell, D. Ferree, E. Garcia, A. Gaus, G. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, M. Kushad, R. Marini, R. Moran, C. Mullins, M. Parker, R. Perry, J.P. Privé, G. Reighard, C. Rom, T. Roper, J. Schupp, M.Warmund. 2002.  Performance Of Cornell-Geneva Rootstocks in the Multi Location NC-140 Rootstock Trials Across North America. Compact Fruit Tree 35(4):99-102.
  • Agnello, A.M., W.F. Wilcox, D. A. Rosenberger, T. L. Robinson, J. R. Schupp, P. D. Curtis, D.I. Breth, and S.A Hoying. 2001.  Pest management guidelines for commercial tree-fruit production 2001.  Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Hoying, S.A., T. L. Robinson and R. L. Andersen. 2001.  Improving sweet cherry branching. New York Fruit Quarterly 9(1): 19-22.
  • Merwin, I.A., R. Byard, T. L. Robinson, S. Carpenter, S.A. Hoying, K.A. Iungerman, and M. Fargione.  2001.  Developing an integrated program for diagnosis and control of replant problems in New York apple orchards. New York Fruit Quarterly  9(1):11-15.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2001.  Principios de manejo de huertos de alta densidad.  IV Enfrute:  Encontro National Sobre Fruticultura de Clima Temperado  p183-196.
  • Robinson, T.L.  2001.  Principios de manejo, de poda y portainjertos de huertos de alta densidad. VII Simposium Internacional Sobre el Manzano y Frutales de Clima Templado, Cuauthemoc, Chih.,  CD-Rom Proceedings.Robinson, T.  2001.  Strategic planning efforts for the New York apple industry. New York Fruit Quarterly  9(1): 1.
  • Robinson, T. and S. Hoying.  2001.  Processing apple planting systems trials. New York Fruit Quarterly  9(4): 17-19.
  • Schupp, J., T. Robinson, J. Norelli, D. Rosenberger and H. Aldwinckle.  2001.  Apogee:  A new plant growth regulator for apples. New York Fruit Quarterly  9(2): 19-21.
  • Turechek, B., D. Rosenberger, H. Aldwinckle, J. Schupp, and T. Robinson.  2001.  Using Apogee to help manage fire blight.   Scaffolds   8:1-4.
  • Agnello, A. M., W. F. Wilcox, D. A. Rosenberger, T. L. Robinson, J. R. Schupp, P. D. Curtis, D. I. Breth, and S. A Hoying. 2000.  Pest management guidelines for commercial tree-fruit production 2000.  Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Aldwinckle, H., T. Robinson, J. Norelli, T. Momol, and M.V.B. Reddy.  2000.  Controlling shoot blight with Apogee. New York Fruit Quarterly  8(1)):19-22.
  • Aldwinckle, H., J. Norelli, S. Brown, T. Robinson, E Borejsza-Wysocka, H. Gustafson, J.P. Reynoird, and M.V.B. Reddy.  2000.  Genetic engineering of apple for resistance to fire blight. New York Fruit Quarterly  8(1)):24-26.
  • Johnson W.C., J.N. Cummins, H.T. Holleran, S.A. Hoying and T. L. Robinson.  2000.  Overview of elite apple rootstocks from USDA-ARS/Cornell University. Compact Fruit Tree. 33(4):105-107.
  • Robinson. T. L.  2000. Pruning, training and planting density to make money. Proc. New England Fruit Meetings 106:73-79
  • Robinson, T. L.  2000.  Keys to success in high density plantings. Journée Pomicole Provinciale  2000:73-80.
  • Robinson, T. L and S. A. Hoying.  2000.  Lessons learned about tree support from the 1998 labor-day storm.  Compact Fruit Tree  33:12-18.
  • Robinson, T. L. and G. White.  2000.  Apple production and marketing in New York state.  Journée Pomicole Provinciale  2000:17-23.
  • Robinson, T. L., H. Aldwinckle, and J. Norelli.  2000.  Experience with ‘Apogee’:  A new growth regulating chemical from BASF.  Proc. of New York State Hort. Society 145th Annual Meeting. p45-46.
  • Agnello, A.M., W.F. Wilcox, D.A. Rosenberger, W.C. Stiles, T.L. Robinson, and P.D. Curtis, 1999.  Pest management guidelines for commercial tree-fruit production 1999.  Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Andersen, R.L, T. L. Robinson and G. A. Lang.  1999.  Managing the Gisela cherry rootstocks.  New York Fruit Quarterly 7(4):19-22.
  • Hoying S.A. and T. L. Robinson.  1999.  The super spindle in New York.  New York Fruit Quarterly 7(1):23-26.
  • Robinson, T. and S. Hoying.  1999.  Thank you, Warren Stiles. New York Fruit Quarterly  7(1):1
  • Robinson, T. L and S. A. Hoying.  1999.  What we learned about tree support from the 1998 Labor-Day storm.  New York Fruit Quarterly 7(2):17-24.Robinson, T. and W. Stiles. 1999.  Trickle irrigation boosts early growth.  Amer. Fruit Grower 119(4):6-7.
  • Agnello, A.M., W.F. Wilcox, D.A. Rosenberger, W.C. Stiles, T.L. Robinson, and P.D. Curtis, 1998.  Pest management guidelines for commercial tree-fruit production 1998.  Cornell University, Ithaca NY
  • Clark, T. E.  1998.  The effects of different ratios and concentrations of Benzlyadenine and Gibberellins A4+7 on fruit size and yield of apple trees.  M.S. Thesis.  Cornell University.  Ithaca, NY.
  • Rahsid Al-Yahai.  1998.  The effect of irrigation on young apple tree growth and yield.  M.S. Thesis.  Cornell University.  Ithaca, NY.
  • Robinson, T. and S. Hoying.  1998.  Editorial. New York Fruit Quarterly  6(1): 1.
  • Rosenberger, D. and T. Robinson.  1998.  A unified approach for marketing new apple varieties. New York Fruit Quarterly  6(2): 1.
  • Robinson, T., A. Lakso, E. Stover, and S. Hoying.  1998.  Practical apple thinning programs for New York.  New York Fruit Quarterly  6(1):14-18.
  • Hoying, S.A. and Robinson, T. L.  1997.  Planting systems trials in western New York.  Compact Fruit Tree 30:41-45.
  • Hoying, S. A. and T. L. Robinson.  1997.  The perfect apple planting system?.  American Agriculturist.  1997.
  • Lakso, A. N., T. L. Robinson, and M. C. Goffinet.  1997.  Influence of fruit competition on size, and the importance of early thinning.  Compact Fruit Tree News.
  • Lakso, A. N, L. Corelli Grappadelli, J. N Wünsche, T. L. Robinson.  1997.  Understanding apple tree productivity: Balancing carbohydrate supply and demand. Compact Fruit Tree 30:18-24.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1997.  Using physiological principles in your apple tree pruning.  Great Lakes Fruit Grower News  36:(12):22-23.
  • Robinson, T. L. and W.C. Stiles  1997.  Trickle irrigation and fertigation of young apple trees.  Proc. New England Fruit Meetings 103: 90-97.
  • Robinson, T. L., J.N. Cummins, S.A. Hoying, and W.H. Smith.  1997.  The new Geneva apple rootstocks.  Compact Fruit Tree 30:1-5.
  • Robinson, T. L., S.A. Hoying, and W.H. Smith.  1997.  Training strategies for high density orchards of the future.  Proc. New England Fruit Meetings. 103:27-36.
  • Robinson, T. L. and W. C. Stiles.  1996.  Maximizing the performance of young apple trees.  Compact Fruit Tree News.
  • Robinson, T. L., J.N. Cummins, S.A. Hoying and W.H. Smith.  1996.  The new Geneva dwarfing apple  rootstocks.  Proc. Utah State Hort. Soc.
  • Robinson, T. L., J. Cummins, S. Hoying and W. Smith.  1996.  Performance of the Cornell-Geneva apple rootstocks in New York.  Compact Fruit Tree 29:7-11.
  • Robinson, T. L., S.A. Hoying, and W.H. Smith.  1996.  Training for early yields.  Amer. Fruit Grower 116(10):12-12, 24.
  • Robinson, T. L., S. A. Hoying, A. DeMarree, and G. White. 1996.  Economics of orchard production systems.  Proc. Virginia State Hort. Soc.
  • Robinson, T. L., S.A. Hoying, and W.H. Smith.  1996.  Orchard production systems for improved light interception and production efficiency.  Proc. Virginia State Hort. Soc.
  • Robinson, T. L., S.A. Hoying and W.H. Smith.  1996.  Tips for success with high density orchards.  Proc. Utah State Hort. Soc.
  • Robinson, T. L., S.A. Hoying and W.H. Smith.  1996.  Apple orchard systems trials in New York.  Compact Fruit Tree 29:107-113.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1995.  A comparison of orchard systems with 'Empire' and 'Jonagold' on various rootstocks in New York.  Compact Fruit Tree 28:5-8.
  • Robinson, T. L. and W. C. Stiles.  1995.  Maximizing the performance of young apple trees.  New York Fruit Quarterly 3(2):10-16.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1995.  High Density orchard design, planting and tree training.  Michigan State University Fruit School.  100p.
  • Stiles, W. C. and T. L. Robinson.  1995.  Fertilization of apple orchards through drip irrigation systems (fertigation).  New York Fruit Quarterly 3(3):7-10.
  • Lakso, A. N., T. L. Robinson, and M. C. Goffinet.  1996.  Influence of fruit competition on size, and the importance of early thinning.  New York Fruit Quarterly 4(1):7-9.
  • Robinson, T. L. (ed.).  1994.  High density apple plantings:  How fast and how far.  Syllabus for 1994 Cornell Indepth Fruit School for Farm Credit Loan Officers.  250 pages.  Supplied to Extension field staff and participating growers.
  • Robinson, T. L., and W.C. Stiles.  1994.  Fertigation of young apple trees to improve growth and cropping.  Proc. N.E. Fruit Meetings 100:68-76.
  • Robinson, T. L., S.A. Hoying, and W.H. Smith.  1994.  On-farm orchard system demonstration projects:  What we have learned so far.  Proc. N.Y. State Hort Soc. 139:18-27.
  • Robinson, T. L., W.C. Stiles, and A.N. Lakso.  1994.  Managing ‘Empire’ orchards for production and fruit size.  Proc N.E. Fruit Meetings 100:50-58.
  • Robinson, T. L., J.N. Cummins, S.A. Hoying, and W.H. Smith.  1994.  The use of dwarfing rootstocks in high-density apple planting systems.  New York Fruit Quarterly 2(2):9-12.
  • Robinson, T. L., S.A. Hoying, and W.H. Smith.  1994.  New York orchard system demonstrations:  What we have learned so far.  Compact Fruit Tree 27:73-77.
  • Hoying, S. A. and T. L. Robinson.  1993  The V-slender spindle:  A promising planting systems.  Amer. Agriculturist.  190(6):14, 15 and 28.
  • Lakso, A.N., J. Wunsche, and T. Robinson. 1993.  Canopy management for orchard productivity:  The importance of sunlight captured by spurs versus shoots. New York Fruit Quarterly  1(2):8-10.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1993.  Light interception and tree efficiency for different orchard production systems.  Proc. for the 1993 Ontario Hort. Crops Conference.  pp. 20-25.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1993.  Thinning to improve 'Empire' apple fruit size.  123 Annual Report of the State Horticultural Society of Michigan.  pp 153-158.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1993.  Similarities and differences among high-density orchard systems.  Proc. NY State Horticultural Society  138:11-18.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1993.  Production technologies to enhance the competitiveness of New York fruit growers.  Proc. of the Governors Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology.
  • Robinson, T. L., and W. C. Stiles.  1993.  Fertigation of young apple trees to improve growth and cropping.  Compact Fruit Tree 26:61-65.
  • Robinson, T. L., S. A. Hoying and W. H. Smith.  1993.  Canopy design and management for improved orchard production efficiency.  Compact Fruit Tree 26:46-49.
  • Robinson, T. L., S. A. Hoying and W. H. Smith.  1993.  Choosing and orchard planting system for improved yield and fruit quality.  New York Fruit Quarterly  1(2):3-6.
  • Kovach, J., A. Agnello, T. J. Burr, J. Nyrop, H. Reissig, T. Robinson, D. Wasson and W. Wilcox, 1992.  A demonstration of integrated biological management of arthropod pests and diseases of apple-1991.  1991 Reports:  IPM research, development and implementation projects. Fruit.  New York State IPM Program, Geneva.  IPM Publication No. 205:21-24.
  • Kovach, J., A. Agnello, J. Nyrop, H. Reissig, T. Robinson, D. Wasson, and W. Wilcox.  1992.  A demonstration of integrated biological management of arthropod pests and diseases of apple 1992.  Proc. 55th Annual New York State Pest Management Conference.  IPM Publication 501:79-82.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1992.  Physiological basis of orchard system performance.  Compact Fruit Tree.  25:24-28.Robinson, T. L. and S. A. Hoying.  1992.  Choosing an orchard planting system.  Proc. of Connecticut Pomological Society 100: 
  • Agnello, A., S. Spangler, R. Derksen, T. Robinson and W. Wilcox.  1991.  Comparison of airblast and boom sprayers in dwarf apple plantings.  Reports from the 1990 IPM research, development and implementation projects in fruit.  New York State IPM Program.  Geneva.  IPM Publication  No. 204:63-70.
  • Robinson, T. L. and A. N. Lakso.  1991.  Thinning strategies to improve 'Empire' apple fruit size.  Proc. New York State Horticultural Society.  136:219-225.
  • Robinson, T. L. and W. C. Stiles.  1991.  Maximizing the performance of newly planted apple trees.  Proc. New York State Horticultural Society.  136:199-205.
  • Robinson, T. L. and W. C. Stiles.  1991.  Fertigation of dwarf apple trees as a substitute for soil fumigation in replant orchard soils.  Reports from the 1990 IPM research, development and implementation projects in fruit.  New York State IPM Program.  Geneva.  IPM Publication No. 204:61-62.
  • Silsby, K. J., T. L. Robinson and F. Dellamano. 1991.  Empire hand thinning study.  Proc. New York State Horticultural Society.  136:175-185.
  • Stiles, W. C. and T. L. Robinson.  1991.  Nutrition studies with Empire apples.  Proc. New York State Horticultural Society.  136:64-70.
  • Robinson, T. L., W. Autio, R. Dressel, J. Minard, D. Oakes, J. Schupp and W. Smith.  1991.  Planting systems for the 90's:  Pro's and con's of high-density systems.  Proc. New York State Horticultural Society.  136:206-218.
  • Agnello, A., T. Robinson, W. Wilcox and C. Smith.  1990.  Concentrated and tree-row volume pesticide application in different apple planting systems.  Reports from the 1989 IPM research, development and implementation projects in fruits.  New York State IPM Program.  Geneva.  IPM Publication No. 202:20-26.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1990.  Train young apple trees in high-density orchards.  Cornell Univ. Ag. News Service. June 1990.
  • Robinson, T. L., and W. C. Stiles.  1990.  Maximizing the performance of newly planted apple trees.  N.Y. State Horticultural Society Newsletter. 2(April):1-8.
  • Agnello, A., T. Robinson, R. Seem, H. Reissig, W. Wilcox, C. Smith, and D. Reinemann.  1989.  Standard and modified tree-row volume pesticide application in different contemporary planting systems.  1988 Reports from IPM research, development and implementation fruit projects.  New York State IPM Program.  Geneva.  IPM Publication 201:   .
  • Robinson, T. L. (ed.).  1989.  Orchard planting systems.  Syllabus for 1989 Cornell Indepth Fruit School.  220 pages.  Supplied to Extension field staff and participating growers.
  • Robinson, T. L. (ed.).  1989.  Financing New Intensive Apple Orchards  Syllabus for 1990 Cornell Indepth Fruit School for Farm Credit Loan Officers.  150 pages.  Supplied to Extension field staff and participating growers.
  • Robinson, T. L., A. N. Lakso and S. A. Hoying.  1989.  Managing the Y-trellis system.  Amer. Fruit Grower.  109(11):14-16, 22-23.
  • Robinson, T.L. 1988. Apple tree training systems. Proc. New England Fruit Meetings 94:104-110.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1988.  Management considerations for Malling 9 plantings.  Eastern and Western NY Extension newsletters.
  • Robinson, T. L. and A. N. Lakso.  1988.  Performance of an apple planting systems trial.  Great Lakes Fruit Grower News.  27(12):30-32.
  • Robinson, T. L. and A. N. Lakso.  1988.  Performance of an apple planting systems trial.  Compact Fruit Tree 21:50-53.
  • Lakso, A. N. and T. L. Robinson.  1987.  Understanding and influencing the effects of climate and microclimate on apple production.  Ann. Report of Michigan State Hort. Soc.  116:63-67.
  • Lakso, A. and T. Robinson.  1987.  Apple trees -- tall, short, Y-shaped -- experts will determine which is best. County Extension newsletters.
  • Lakso, A. N. and T. L. Robinson.  1987.  Tree training system improves yields.  Amer. Fruit Grower.  107(11):6-7.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1987.  Orchard production systems research in NY.  Proc. Maine State Pomological Association for 1987.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1987.  The Palmette Leader tree.  Proc. Maine State Pomological Association for 1987.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1985.  Light, spur age and crop uniformity in spur-type Red Delicious.   Proc. N.Y. State Hort. Soc.  130:169-176.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1985.  Central leader tree training:  A western approach.  Eastern and Western NY Extension newsletters.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1985.  New fruit trees need a good start.  County Extension newsletters.
  • Robinson, T. L. and A. N. Lakso.  1985.  The palmette leader tree form.  County Extension newsletters.
  • Robinson, T. L. and A. N. Lakso.  1985.  Pruning and training for improved light distribution. Eastern and Western NY Extension newsletters.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1984.  Producing high quality apples.  Eastern and Western NY Extension newsletters.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1984.  Influence of water stress on vegetative growth and endogenous abscissic acid levels of apple seedlings (Malus domestica Borkh.).  Ph.D. Thesis.  Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
  • Robinson,  T. L., E. J. Seeley and B. H. Barritt.  1982.  Light intensity, spur age effects on fruit quality.  Goodfruit Grower  33(6):32-36.
  • Robinson, T. L.  1982.  The effect of light environment, spur age, rootstock and pruning on 'Delicious' apple fruit size quality and maturity.  M.S. Thesis.  Washington State University.  Pullman, WA.

 

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