Davidsonia

Daubeny, H. 2006. History of the British Columbia Raspberry Breeding Programme. Davidsonia 17(1):9-22

For more than 100 years, the United States Pacific Northwest (PNW) and the southwestern coastal region of Canada have been recognized as one of the world’s premier red raspberry growing regions. Production extends from the Willamette Valley of Oregon, north through Washington and into the Fraser Valley of British Columbia (BC). The mild maritime climate and sandy loam soils are ideal for producing top quality fruit for both processing and fresh markets. Until recently, public sector agencies throughout the region have supported active research programmes to help realize optimum yields and quality. Among these agencies, the Agri-Food Canada (AFC)-sponsored breeding effort at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre (PARC) in BC has been a major influence in promoting raspberry production throughout the region.