Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Author "Tilt, Kenneth"

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Above-grade improves post-transplant root and shoot growth and physiology of native shrubs

Guckenberger, Julie (2007-12-15)

Morella cerifera (L.) Small (syn. Myrica cerifera L.) (wax myrtle)[11.3 L (3 gal)], Illicium floridanum Ellis (Florida anise tree)[11.3 L (3 gal)], and Kalmia latifolia L. (mountain laurel) [19 L (5 gal)] plants were planted ...

Container Production and Post-harvest Handling of Lotus (Nelumbo) and Micropropagation of Herbaceous Peony (Paeonia)

Tian, Daike (2008-08-15)

Effects of container soil level, fertilization, planting time and disbudding on lotus (Nelumbo) growth were evaluated in container production. Container soil volume influenced EC, pH, plant growth indexes, and plant ...

Cooperative Extension and Propagation for Caño Negro, Costa Rica

Meriwether, Rachel (2010-12-10)

A research relationship was established with colleagues in Costa Rica. These included not only members of academia but also non-profit organization workers, government officials, community members, and private research ...

Effect of Acacia Gum on Bare Root Nursery Crops and in Cutting Propagation

Creel, Sarah (2006-08-15)

The effects of acacia gum on bare root ‘Karl Sax forsythia’ (Forsythia × intermedia ‘Karl Sax’) and ‘Merrill’ magnolia (Magnolia stellata ‘Merrill’) were examined, along with the effects of acacia gum on ‘Merlot’ Virginia ...

Effects of Acacia Gum on Post-harvest Quality of Cut Flowers

Creel, Rachel (2006-08-15)

The U.S. cut flower market has shifted from domestically grown to imported products. Because of the extended time between harvest and reaching the consumer, there is need for improved post-harvest handling methods, ...

Effects of Root Pruning Containers and Traditional Containers on Growth of Roots and Shoots of Selected Landscape Plants

Shevade, Rucha (2011-08-17)

Objectives of this research were to compare the effects of container root pruning technology, RootMaker® containers, traditional containers, and a combination of both production systems on plant growth using a diverse range ...

Effects of Short Interval Cyclic Flooding on Growth and Physiology of Selected Native Shrubs

Werneth, Katie (2009-12-14)

Clethra alnifolia L. ‘Ruby Spice’ (‘Ruby Spice’ summersweet), Ilex glabra ‘Shamrock’ (L.) A. Gray. (‘Shamrock’ inkberry holly), Itea virginica L. ‘Henry’s Garnet’ (‘Henry’s Garnet’ sweetspire), and Viburnum nudum L. ...

Interactive Versus Non-Interactive Platforms for Teaching Plant Morphology

Brown, Brian (2005-12-15)

A study was conducted in the Spring semester at Auburn University involving 46 undergraduate and graduate volunteers. Two learning modules with different formats were developed for the study. Both modules were created ...

Preliminary Assessment of Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) Rhizomes: An Underutilized Aquatic Vegetable Crop

Wang, Xu (2014-08-18)

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) is a perennial aquatic edible plant which offers a wide diversity of potential health benefits including improving learning and cognitive memory, anti-obesity activity, anti-HIV activity, ...

Selected Topics in Alabama’s Environmental Horticulture Industry: The Economic Impact of Alabama's Green Industry and Migrant Labor in Alabama's Horticulture Industry

Bellenger, Moraih (2005-08-15)

The environmental horticulture industry, known as the green industry, constitutes the states highest selling and fastest growing agricultural crop sector. The author, in collaboration with Deacue Fields and Kenneth tilt, ...

Studies on Cercospora Leaf Spot

Conner, Kassie (2006-12-15)

Fresh Pseudocercospora cornicola specimens were compared to an isotype specimen to confirm species identity. The two specimens proved to be the same taxonomic entity. The fungus was then redescribed and illustrated from ...

A Study of Chilling Factors on Taxa of Red Maple (Acer Rubrum L. and Acer X Freemanii E. Murray)

Chesnut, Harlan (2006-08-15)

The objectives of this research were to (1) determine the response on budbreak of red maples to natural (ambient) chilling versus constant (forced) chilling; (2) determine the response on budbreak of red maples of forced ...