Mercy A. Olmstead
Assistant Scientist/Extension Viticulture Specialist
(WSU faculty member since 2004)
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Areas of Interest
- Sustainable Production Practices
- Grapevine Physiology
- Vineyard Floor Management
- Grapevine Plant Nutrition
Educational Background
- Ph.D., Michigan State University
"Vascular and Metabolic Impact of Dwarfing Rootstocks on Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.)" - M.Sc., Washington State University
"Evaluation of Potential Cover Crops for Eastern Washington Vineyards" - B.S., Michigan State University
Work Experience
- 2005-present
Viticulture Extension Specialist, Washington State University, Prosser, WA - 2004-2005
Viticulture Extension Educator, Washington State University Extension, Prosser, WA - 2000-2004
Research Associate, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI - 2000-2000
Biological Sciences Technician, USDA-ARS, Prosser, WA
Honors and Awards
- 2008, WAWGG Poster Award, 2nd place, Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers Annual Meeting
- 2007, Fruit Publication Award, American Society for Horticultural Science, Scottsdale, AZ
- 2002, Best Student Poster in Symposium, International Horticultural Congress XXVI, Toronto, CA
- 2002, Michigan State Industry Scholarship, Michigan State Horticulture Society
Selected Publications
Olmstead, M.A. and M. Keller. 2007. Chip Bud Grafting in Washington State Vineyards. EB2023E.
Olmstead, M.A. 2006. Cover Crops as a Floor Management Strategy for Pacific Northwest Vineyards. EB 2010.
M.A. Olmstead, G. Hoheisel, C. Daniels, J. Davenport, G. Grove, R. Parker, N. Rayapati, E. Riga, R. Stevens, and D. Walsh. 2005-8. Pest Management of Grapes. EB 0762. (2005-8)
Olmstead, M.A., N.S. Lang, G. Lang, F. Ewers, and S. Owens. 2006. Examining the Vascular Pathway of Sweet Cherries (Prunus avium) Grafted onto Dwarfing Rootstocks. HortScience 41: 673-679.
Olmstead, M.A., N.S. Lang, F. Ewers, and S. Owens. 2006. Xylem Vessel Anatomy of Sweet Cherries (Prunus avium L.) Grafted Onto Dwarfing and Non-Dwarfing Rootstocks. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 131(5): 577-585.
M.A. Olmstead, J.R. Davenport, and R. Smithyman. 2005. Blackleaf in Grapes. EB 0745.
Olmstead, M.A., R.L. Wample, S. Greene, and J.M. Tarara. 2004. Non-destructive Measurement of Vegetative Cover Using Digital Image Analysis. HortScience 39(1): 55-59 .
Olmstead, M.A., N.S. Lang, G.A. Lang, F. Ewers, and S. Owens. 2004. Characterization of Xylem Vessels in Sweet Cherries (Prunus avium L.) on Dwarfing Rootstocks. Acta Horticulturae 636: 129-135.
Olmstead, M.A., R.L. Wample, S.L. Greene, and J.M. Tarara. 2001. Evaluation of Potential Cover Crops for Inland Pacific Northwest Vineyards. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, 52(4): 293-303.
Olmstead, M. and J.M. Tarara. 2000. Physical Principles of Row Covers and Grow Tubes with Application to Small Fruit Crops. Small Fruits Review, 2(3): 29-46.
Office: V&E Building
WSU-IAREC
24106 N Bunn Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
Phone: 509-786-9203
E-mail: molmstead@wsu.edu