My preliminary interests are work on fungicide resistance in apple scab, the use of gibberellins on apples, and thinning of apples using cytokinins and other plant growth regulators.
In general, my research interests could be said to encompass pomology, apples and apple pathology.
Recent Publications
Authors: Traas, C. 2005. Title: Relationship between fruit number and fruit size, and effects of thinning on apples. IAGA Apple Conference 2005. Carrigdale Hotel, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland.
Authors: Traas, C. 2005. Title: Control of apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) in Irish orchards. Teagasc Apple Growers Conference, 2005. Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland.
Authors: Traas, C. 2005. Title: The effect of exogenous applications of GA4+7 on apples. Sustainable Top Fruit Production: Proceedings of DARDNI Apple Conference 2005. Loughgall, Northern Ireland.
Authors: Traas, C. and M. O’Callaghan. 1999. Title: Attitudes of Irish consumers to genetically modified foods. Irish Botanists Meeting, Queens University of Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Authors: Traas, C. 1997. Title: Fungicide-resistant strains of apple scab: An increasing worry. Food and Horticulture Ireland 2:(2) 22.
Authors: Traas, C. M.J. Hennerty and M.A. Morgan, 1996. Title: Storage performance and nutrient contents of apple fruits of Jonagold clones. Postharvest '96, International Postharvest Science Conference, Taupo, New Zealand.