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R. Karina Gallardo

Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University. M.Sc., Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University. Professional Degree, Food Science and Technology Engineering, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Lima, Perú. B.Sc., Food Science and Technology, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Lima, Perú.
R. Karina Gallardo
Professor / Extension Economist 253-445-4584 Kalkus Hall 317B 2606 West Pioneer

Education

  • Ph.D. Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University. December 2007.
  • M.S. Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University. August 2004.
  • Professional Degree. Food Science and Technology Engineering, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Lima, Perú. August 2000.
  • B.S. Food Science and Technology, Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Lima, Perú. December 1997.

Areas of Interest

Dr. Gallardo’s primary research and outreach program goal is to enhance value-added agribusiness opportunities for specialty crops in the state of Washington. As such, her areas of research are focused on consumer demand analysis and economics of technological change. More specifically, Gallardo is conducting research assessing consumers’ preferences for fresh fruit quality, and understanding the profitability and various other factors affecting growers’ adoption of new technologies, such as new cultivars, improved pest management systems, and labor enhancing mechanisms.

  • Consumer demand for food products
  • Technology adoption
  • Tree fruit economics

Publications

  1. Gallardo, R.K. A Review of Agriculture’s Environmental Impacts and Adaptation Strategies. 2024. International Review of Environmental and Resource Economics, 18: 165-235. http://dx.doi.org/10.1561/101.00000166. LINK
  2. Montero, M.L., A.E. Colonna, R.K. Gallardo, and C.F. Ross. 2024. Sensory Profiling of Pears from the Pacific Northwest: Consumers’ Perspective and Descriptive Analysis. Journal of Food Science, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.16913. PDF
  3. Ma, X., R.K. Gallardo, E. Canales, A. Atucha, J. Zalapa, and M. Iorizzo. 2024. Would Consumers Accept CRISPR Fruit Crops if the Benefit Has Health Implications? An Application to Cranberry Products. Agricultural and Resource Economics Review. 1-23. https:// doi:10.1017/age.2023.38. PDF
  4. Gallardo, R.K., X. Ma, A.E. Colonna, M.L. Montero, and C.F. Ross. 2023. Consumers’ Preferences for Novel and Traditional Pear Varieties: Evidence from Sensory Evaluation and Willingness to Pay Elicitation. HortScience 58(12): 1474-1483. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17317-23. PDF
  5. Lim, H., R.K. Gallardo, and M.P. Brady. 2023. “Interactions Between Organic and Conventional Markets from Pest and Disease Outbreaks: The Case of the U.S. Apple Industry.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1017/aae.2023.11. PDF
  6. Uddin, A., R.K. Gallardo, B. Rickard, J.A. Alston, and O. Sambucci. 2023. “Consumers’ Willingness to Accept Gene-Edited Fruit – An Application to Quality Traits for Fresh Table Grapes.” QOpen, 3(1): 1-30. https://doi.org/10.1093/qopen/qoad008. PDF
  7. Uddin, A., R.K. Gallardo, B. Rickard, J.A. Alston, and O. Sambucci. 2022. “Consumer Acceptance of New Plant-Breeding Technologies: An Application to the Use of Gene Editing in Fresh Table Grapes.” PlosOne, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270792. PDF
  8. Zhang, Q. and R.K. Gallardo. 2022. “Measuring Consumers’ Demand for Nutrition Attributes: An Application to Ready-to-Heat Meals.” Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, 51(3): 542-557. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1017/age.2022.14. PDF
  9. Edger, P.P., M. Iorizzo, N.V. Bassil, J. Benevenuto, L.F. Ferrao, L. Giongo, K. Hummer, L.M.F. Lawas, C.P. Leisner, C. Li, P.R. Muñoz, H. Ashrafi, A. Atucha, E.M. Babiker, E. Canales, D. Chagne, L. DeVetter, M. Ehlenfeldt, R.V. Espley, R.K. Gallardo, C.S. Günther, M. Hardigan, A.M. Hulse-Kemp, M.L. Jacobs, M.A. Lila, C. Luby, D. Main, M.F. Mengist, G.L. Owens, P. Perkins-Veazie, J. Polashock, M. Pottorff, L.J. Rowland, C.A. Sims, G. Song, J. Spencer, N. Vorsa, A.E. Yocca, and J. Zalapa. 2022. “There and Back Again: Historical Perspective and Future Directions for Vaccinium Breeding and Research Studies.” Horticulture Research. April. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac083. PDF
  10. Garrido, D. and R.K. Gallardo. 2022. “Are Improvements in Convenience Good Enough for Consumers to Accept New Food Processing Technologies?” Agribusiness An International Journal, 38: 73-92. https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21716. PDF
  11. Zhang, Q., J.J. McCluskey, R.K. Gallardo, and M.P. Brady. 2021. “Avoidance Behaviors Circumventing the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax.” Food Policy, 105: 102166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodpol.2021.102166. PDF
  12. Montero, M.L., D. Garrido, R.K. Gallardo, J. Tang, and C. Ross. 2021. “Consumer Acceptance of a Ready-to-Eat Meal During Storage as Evaluated with a Home-Use Test.” Foods, 10, 1623. PDF
  13. Garrido, D., R.K. Gallardo, C.F. Ross, M.L. Montero, and J. Tang. 2021. “The Effect of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Quality on the Willingness to Pay for a Convenient Meal: A Combination of Home-Use-Test with Online Auctions.” Journal of Sensory Studies, e12682. https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12682. PDF
  14. Garrido, D., R.K. Gallardo, C.F. Ross, M.L. Montero, and J. Tang. 2021. “Does the Order of Presentation of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Quality Attributes Matter when Eliciting Willingness to Pay?” Journal of Food Science: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.15825. PDF
  15. Grant, K.R., R.K. Gallardo, and J.J. McCluskey. 2021. “Consumer Preferences for Foods with Clean Labels and New Processing Technologies.” Agribusiness An International Journal, 21: 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21705. PDF
  16. Uddin, A. and R.K. Gallardo. 2021. “Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Organic, Clean Label, and Processed with a New Food Technology: An Application to Ready Meals.” International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 24(3): 1-18.  https://doi.org/10.22434/IFAMR2020.0127. PDF
  17. Basu, R. and R.K. Gallardo. 2021. “Economic Issues Related to Long-Term Investment in Tree Fruits.” Choices. Quarter 2. Available online: https://www.choicesmagazine.org/choices-magazine/theme-articles/trends-and-challenges-in-fruit-and-tree-nut-sectors/economic-issues-related-to-long-term-investment-in-tree-fruits. PDF
  18. Grant, K.R., R.K. Gallardo, and J.J. McCluskey. 2020. “Factors Influencing Consumers’ Expected Food Waste.” Journal of Food Distribution Research, 51(3): 41-62. PDF
  19. Iezzoni, A., J. McFerson, J. Luby, K. Gasic, V. Whitaker, N. Bassil, C. Yue, R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken, M. Coe, C. Hardner, J. Zurn, S. Hokanson, E. van de Weg, S. Jung, D. Main, C. Linge, S. Vanderzande, T. Davis, L.L. Mahoney, C. Finn, and C. Peace. 2020. “RosBREED: Bridging the Chasm Between Discovery and Application to Enable DNA-Informed Breeding in Rosaceous Crops.” Horticulture Research, 7(177). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-020-00398-7. PDF
  20. Li, Z., R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken, C. Yue, K. Gasic, G. Reighard, and J. McFerson. 2020. “United States Southeastern Peach Growers Preferences for Fruit Size and External Color Versus Resistance to Brown Rot Disease.” HortTechnology, 30(5):576-584. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04667-20. PDF
  21. Wannemuehler, S., C. Yue, W. Hoashi-Erhardt, R.K. Gallardo, and V. McCracken. 2020. “Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of a Strawberry Breeding Program Incorporating DNA-Informed Technology.” HortTechnology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04519-19. PDF
  22. Wannemuehler, S., C. Yue, W. Shane, R.K. Gallardo, and V. McCracken. 2020. “An Estimation of New Technology Implementation Costs in a Peach Breeding Program.” HortTechnology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04499-19. PDF
  23. Li, Z., R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken, C. Yue, V. Whitaker, and J. McFerson. 2020. “Grower Willingness to Pay for Fruit Quality versus Disease Resistance and Welfare Implications: The Case of Florida Strawberry.” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 45(2):199-218. DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.302450 PDF
  24. Akhundjanov, S.B., R.K. Gallardo, J.J. McCluskey, B.J. Rickard. 2020. “Optimal Licensing of Plant Variety Patents: Benefiting both the Public University and the Industry.” Economic Modelling, 86:88-100. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econmod.2019.06.004. PDF
  25. Wannemuehler, S. D., J. Luby, C. Yue, D. S. Bedford, R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken. 2019. “A Cost-Benefit Analysis of DNA Informed Apple Breeding.” HortScience,54(11):1998-2004. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14173-19. PDF
  26. Li, Z., R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken, C. Yue, W. Hoashi-Erhardt, L. DeVetter. 2019. “Supporting Successful Transition to the Fresh Market: Research and Extension Needs of Pacific Northwest Strawberry Growers.” HortTechnology, 29(5):649-658. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04389-19. PDF
  27. Lee, K., R.K. Gallardo, and M. Giacinti. 2019. “Tariff Impacts on Trade and Welfare: The Case of Indian Imports of Fresh Apples.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 1-17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/aae.2019.3. PDF
  28. Hong, Y., R.K. Gallardo, X. Fan, S. Atallah, and M.I. Gomez. 2019. “Modelling the Economic Impact of the Trade Regulation of Invasive Species: A Study of Apple Production under an Apple Maggot Quarantine Program.” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 44(3):646-663. DOI: https://doi: 10.22004/ag.econ.292336. PDF
  29. Galinato, S., R.K. Gallardo, E. Beers, A. Bixby-Brosi. 2019. “Developing a Management Strategy for Little Cherry Disease: The Case of Washington State.” Plant Disease. DOI: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PDIS-12-18-2235-SR
  30. Gallardo, R.K., K.R. Grant, D.J. Brown, J.R. McFerson, K.M. Lewis, T. Einhorn, M. Miranda Sazo. 2019. “U.S. Fresh Apple Industry Perceptions of Precision Agriculture Technologies.” HortTechnology, 29(2): 151-162. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04214-18. PDF.
  31. Grant, K.R., R.K. Gallardo, and J.J. McCluskey. 2019. “Are Consumers Willing to Pay to Reduce Food Waste?” Choices. Quarter 1. Available online: http://www.choicesmagazine.org/choices-magazine/theme-articles/food-waste-reduction-strategies/are-consumers-willing-to-pay-to-reduce-food-waste.
  32. Zhou, R., C. Yue, S. Zhao, R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken, J. Luby, J. McFerson. 2018. “Using Market Segmentation Analysis to Identify Consumer Preferences for Fresh Peach Attributes.” HortScience, 53(11): 1664-1668. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13182-18. PDF
  33. Gallardo, R.K. and J. Sauer. 2018. “Adoption of Labor Saving Technologies in Agriculture.” Annual Review of Resource Economics, 10: 185-206. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-resource-100517-023018. PDF
  34. Galinato, S., R.K. Gallardo, D. Granatstein, M. Willet. 2018. “Economic Impact of a Potential Expansion of Pest Infestation: Apple Maggot in Washington State.” HortTechnology, 28(5): 651-659. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04141-18. PDF
  35. Gallardo, R.K., P. Klingthong, Q. Zhang, J. Polashock, C. Rodriguez-Saona, N. Vorsa, A. Atucha, J. Zalapa, and M. Iorizzo. 2018. “Breeding Trait Priorities of the Cranberry Industry in the United States and Canada.” HortScience, 53(10): 1467-1474. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13219-18. PDF
  36. Hong, Y., R.K. Gallardo, M. Silva Jaimes, and J. Flores Orozco. 2018. “College Students’ Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Fresh Apple Varieties in Peru.” Journal of Food Distribution Research, 49(2): 38-56. DOI: 22004/ag.econ.292175. PDF
  37. Gallardo, R.K., Q. Zhang, M. Dossett, J. Polashock, C. Rodriguez-Saona, N. Vorsa, P.P. Edger, H. Ashrafi, E. Babiker, C.E. Finn, and M. Iorizzo. 2018. “Breeding Trait Priorities of the Blueberry Industry in the United States and Canada.” HortScience, 53(7): 1021-1028. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI12964-18. PDF
  38. Gallardo, R.K., Y. Hong, M. Silva Jaimes, J. Flores Orozco. 2018. “Investigating Consumer Food Choice Behavior: An Application Combining Sensory Evaluation and Experimental Auctions.” Ciencia e Investigacion Agraria, 45(1): 1-10. DOI: https://doi.org/7764/rcia.v45i1.1765. PDF
  39. Gallardo, R.K., E. Stafne, L. Wasko DeVetter, Q. Zhang, C. Li, F. Takeda, J. Williamson, W. Yang, R. Beaudry, W. Cline, and R. Allen. 2018. “Blueberry Producers’ Attitudes toward Harvest Mechanization for Fresh Market.” HortTechnology, 28(1):10-16. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH03872-17. PDF.
  40. Ikiz, D., R.K. Gallardo, A. Dhingra, and S. Hewitt. 2018. “Assessing Consumers’ Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Novel Sliced Packed Fresh Pears: A Latent Class Approach.” Agribusiness: An International Journal, 34(2): 321-337. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21532. PDF.
  41. Gallardo, R.K., I. Hanrahan, J. Luby, C. Yue, V. McCracken, J. McFerson, C. Ross, and L. Carrillo-Rodriguez. 2018. “Combining Sensory Evaluations and Experimental Auctions to Elicit Willingness-to-Pay for Fresh Fruit Quality Characteristics.” Agribusiness: An International Journal, 34(2): 407-425. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21534. PDF.
  42. Choi, J., C. Yue, R.K. Gallardo, McCracken, J. Luby, and J. McFerson. 2017. “Estimation of Market Equilibrium Values for Apple Attributes.” China Agricultural Economic Review, 10(1): 135-151. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/CAER-12-2016-0192
  43. Choi, J.W, C. Yue, J. Luby, S. Zhao, R.K. Gallardo, McCracken, and J. McFerson. 2017. “Estimating Strawberry Attributes’ Market Equilibrium Values.” HortScience, 52(5): 742-748. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI11359-16. PDF
  44. Zhao, S., C. Yue, J. Luby, R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken, J. McFerson, D. Layne. 2017. “U.S. Peach Producer Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Fruit Attributes.” HortScience, 52(1): 116-121. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI10966-16. PDF
  45. Yue, C., S. Zhao, R.K. Gallardo,V. McCracken, J.L. Luby, J.McFerson. 2017. “U.S. Growers’ Willingness to Pay for Improvement in Rosaceous Fruit Traits.” Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, 46(1): 103-122. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/age.2016.31. PDF
  46. Brady, M.P, R.K. Gallardo, S. Badruddozza, and X. Jiang. 2016. “Regional Equilibrium Wage Rate for Hired Farm Workers in the Tree Fruit Industry.” Western Economics Forum, 15(1): 20-31. DOI: https://doi.org/22004/ag.econ.253464. PDF
  47. Wang, J., C. Yue, R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken, J. Luby, and J. McFerson. 2016. “What Consumers are Looking for in Strawberries: Implications from Market Segmentation Analysis.” Agribusiness: An International Journal, 33(1): 56-59. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21473. PDF
  48. Gallardo, R.K., J.F. Brunner, S. Castagnoli. 2016. “Capturing the Economic Value of Biological Control in Western Tree Fruit.” Biological Control, 102(1): 93-100. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2016.05.013. PDF
  49. Gallardo, R.K. and D. Zilberman. 2016. “The Economic Feasibility of Adopting Mechanical Harvesters by the Blueberry Industry.” HortTechnology 26(3): 299-308. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH.26.3.299. PDF
  50. Jones, V., N. Mills, J. Brunner, D. Horton, E. Beers, T. Unruh, P. Shearer, J. Goldberger, E. Milickzy, S. Steffan, K. Amarasekare, U. Chambers, A. Gadino, R.K. Gallardo, and W. Jones. 2016.“From Planning to Execution to the Future: An Overview of a Concerted Effort to Enhance Biological Control in Apple, Pear and Walnut Orchards in the Western U.S. Biological Control.” Biological Control, 102(1): 1-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2016.03.013. PDF
  51. Zheng, X., C. Yue, R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken, J. Luby, and J. McFerson. 2016. “What Attributes Are Consumers Looking for in Sweet Cherries? Evidence from Choice Experiments.” Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, 45(1):124-142. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/age.2016.13. PDF
  52. Gallardo, R.K., H. Li,V. McCracken, C. Yue, J. Luby, and J. McFerson. 2015. “Market Intermediaries’ Ratings of Importance  for Rosaceous Fruits’ Quality Attributes.” International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 18(4):121-154. DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.211657. PDF
  53. Gallardo, R.K. and M. Brady. 2015. “Adoption of Labor-Enhancing Technologies by the Specialty Crop Agriculture: The Case of the Washington Apple Industry.” Agricultural Finance Review 75(4): 514-532. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/AFR-05-2015-0022. PDF
  54. Gallardo, R.K., Hanrahan, I., Hong, Y., and J.Luby. 2015. “Crop Load Management and the Market Profitability of ‘Honeycrisp’.” HortTechnology 25(4): 575-584. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH.25.4.575. PDF
  55. Gallardo, R.K., A. Olanie, R. Ordonez, and M. Ostrom. 2015. “The Use of Wireless Capability at Farmers’ Markets: Results from a Choice Experiment Study.” International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 18(1): 79-104. PDF
  56. Yue, C., R.K. Gallardo, J. Luby, A. Rihn, J. McFerson, V. McCracken, T. Gradziel, K. Gasic, G. Reighard, J. Clark, and A. Iezzoni. 2014. “An Evaluation of U.S. Peach Producers Trait Prioritization-Evidence from Audience Surveys.” HortScience 49(10):1309-1314. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.49.10.1309. PDF
  57. Gallardo, R.K., H. Li, V. McCracken, C. Yue, J. Luby, and J. McFerson. 2014. “Market Intermediaries’ Willingness to Pay for Apple, Peach, Cherry, and Strawberry Quality Attributes.”  Agribusiness: An International Journal. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/agr.21396. PDF
  58. Yue, C., R.K. Gallardo, J.Luby, A. Rihn, J. McFerson, V.McCracken, N. Oraguzie, C. Weebadde, A. Sebolt, A. Iezzoni. 2014. “An Evaluation of U.S. Tart and Sweet Cherry Producers Trait Prioritization-Evidence from Audience Surveys.” HortScience 49(7):931-937. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.49.7.931. PDF
  59. Nakawuka, P., T. Peters, R.K. Gallardo, D. Toro-Gonzalez, R. Okwany, and D. Walsh. 2014. “Effect of Deficit Irrigation on Yield, Quality, and Grower Returns of Native Spearmint.” Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering 140(5):1-9. DOI: https:// 1061/(ASCE)IR.1943-4774.0000719. PDF
  60. Yue, C., R.K. Gallardo, J. Luby, B. Katare, A. Rihn, J. McFerson, V. McCracken, V.M. Whitaker, C.E. Finn, J.F. Hancock, C. Weebadde, A. Sebolt, A. Iezzoni. 2014. “An Evaluation of U.S. Strawberry Producers Trait Prioritization: Evidence from Audience Surveys.” HortScience 49(2): 188-193. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.49.2.188. PDF
  61. Yue, C., R.K. Gallardo, J. Luby, A. Rihn, J. McFerson, V. McCracken, D. Bedford, S. Brown, K. Evans, C. Weebadde, A. Sebolt, and A. Iezzoni. 2013. “An Investigation of United States Apple Producers Trait Prioritization—Evidence from Audience Surveys.” HortScience 48(11): 1378-1384. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.48.11.1378. PDF
  62. Toro-Gonzalez, D., R.K. Gallardo, J. Yan, and J. McCluskey. 2013. “Quality Differentiation with Flavors: Demand Estimation of Unobserved Attributes.” Journal of Agricultural and Food Industrial Organization, 11(1):1-11. DOI: https:// 1515/jafio-2013-0002. PDF
  63. Gallardo, R.K. and Q. Wang. 2013. “Willingness to Pay for Pesticides’ Environmental Features and Social Desirability Bias: The Case of Apple and Pear Growers.” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 38:124-139. DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.148250. PDF
  64. Yue, C., R.K. Gallardo, V. McCracken, J. Luby, J. McFerson, L. Liu, and A. Iezzoni. 2012. “Technical and Socio-Economic Challenges to Setting and Implementing Priorities in North American Rosaceous Fruit Breeding Programs.” HortScience, 47(9): 1320-1327. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.47.9.1320. PDF
  65. Gallardo, R.K., D. Nguyen, V. McCracken, C. Yue, J. Luby, and J. McFerson. 2012. “An Investigation of Trait Prioritization in Rosaceous Fruit Breeding Programs.” HortScience, 47(6): 771-776. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.47.6.771. PDF
  66. Hudson, D. R.K. Gallardo, and T. Hanson.2012. “A Comparison of Choice Experiments and Actual Grocery Store Behavior: An Empirical Application to Seafood Products.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 44(1): 49-62. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S107407080000016X. PDF
  67. Gallardo, R.K., E. Kupferman, R. Beaudry, E. Blankenship, E. Mitcham and C. Watkins. 2011. “Market Quality of Pacific Northwest Pears.” Journal of Food Distribution Research, 42(2):89-99. PDF
  68. Gallardo, R.K. 2011. “Choice Experiments Findings: A Tool for Fruit Agribusiness Managers.” International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 14(3): 95-110. DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.114706. PDF
  69. Gallardo, R.K., E. Kupferman, and A. Colonna. 2011. “Willingness-to-pay for Optimal Anjou Pear Quality.” HortScience, 46(3): 452-456. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.46.3.452 PDF
  70. Gallardo, R.K., W. Brorsen, and J. Lusk. 2010. “Prediction Markets: An Experimental Approach to Forecasting Cattle on Feed.” Agricultural Finance Review, 70(3): 414-426.DOI: 10.1108/00021461011088521. PDF
  71. Zhang, H., R.K. Gallardo, J. McCluskey, and E. Kupferman. 2010. “Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Treatment-Induced Quality Attributes in Anjou Pears.” Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 35(1): 105-117. DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.61062. PDF
  72. Marsh, T. and R.K. Gallardo.  2009. “Adopting Biological Control for Ornamental Crops in Greenhouses.” CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 4(22): 1-9. DOI: 10.1079/PAVSNNR20094022. PDF
  73. Gallardo, R.K., J. Lusk, R. Holcomb, and P. Rayas-Duarte. 2009. “Willingness to Pay for Attribute Level and Variability: The Case of Mexican Millers Demand for Hard Red Winter Wheat.”  Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 41(3): 599-611. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1074070800003096. PDF

Selected Grants

  • USDA-NIFA-SCRI. “Benefits of and Barriers to Dynamic Atmosphere (DCA) Storage: Analyses Needed for Technology Uptake by the U.S. Apple Industry.” PI. C. Watkins. Cornell U. September 2023-August 2027. Award total: $3.65 M. Gallardo’s portion: $84,912.
  • USDA-NIFA-SCRI. “Development of an Automated and Integrated Mobile System (AIMS) for Apple Harvest and In-field Sorting.” PI. R. LU. USDA-ARS. September 2023-August 2027. Award total: $3.5 M. Gallardo’s portion: $146,168.
  • USDA-NIFA-SCRI. “Completing the Grapevine Powdery Mildew Resistance Pipeline: From Genes-on-the-Shelf to Sticks-on-the-Ground.” PI. M. Clark, U. of Minnesota. September 2022-August 2026. Award total: $10 M. Gallardo’s portion: $209,000.
  • USDA-NIFA-SCRI. “Comprehensive Fire Blight Management Systems for the United States.” PI. G. Sundin, Michigan State Univ. September 2020-August 2024. Award total: $5.2 M. Gallardo’s portion: $276,224.
  • USDA-NIFA-SCRI. “Moving from Crisis Response to Long-Term Integrated Management of SWD: A Keystone Pest of Fruit Crops in the United States.” PI. A. Sial, U. of Georgia. September 2020-August 2024. Award total: $5.2 M. Gallardo’s portion: $184,580.