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Effect of Fertilizer Rate and Panel Orientation on Growth and Fruit Yield of Sweet ’n’ Neat Cherry Tomato in Greenhouse Vertical Production
(2017-07-28)
This study evaluated container production of Sweet 'n' Neat cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersium L.) using a novel, inexpensive A-frame vertical structure compared to a traditional horizontal bench production system in a ...
Performance of pecan (Carya illinoinensis) cultivars grown in Alabama
(2018-02-01)
Between 1996 and 1999, pecan cultivars were grafted to mature pecan trees at the E.V. Smith Research Center in Shorter, Alabama [E.V. Smith] and Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center in Foley, Alabama [Gulf Coast] in ...
Exploring New Technologies for Sustainable Viticulture in the Southeastern United States
(2016-12-09)
In the southeastern United States, Pierce’s Disease (PD) is the major limiting factor for production of Vitis vinifera L, European wine grapes. Recently bred, PD resistant 87.5% V. vinifera selections (‘U0501-12’, ‘U0502-01’, ...
Evaluation of preemergence herbicides applied pre- and post-crimp in a rye (Secale cereale L.) cover crop system for control of broadleaf weeds in watermelons (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. and Nakai)
(2017-11-17)
Field studies were conducted the spring of 2016 and 2017 at the Old Agronomy Farm (OAF) in Auburn, Alabama, and the Plant Breeding Unit (PBU) in Tallassee, Alabama to evaluate the effect of preemergence herbicide applications ...
Rooting Response of Deciduous Azaleas, Rhododendron Section Pentanthera, Stem Cuttings to Mist Regimes and Media Mixes
(2018-11-15)
Rooting of stem cuttings of Escatawpa azalea, Rhododendron austrinum (Small) Rehder ‘Escatawpa’, was evaluated on four harvest dates in six media mixes under two mist regimes. Data was collected at 2 week intervals from 6 ...
Effective Pollination Period and Influence of Crop Load Management on AU Kiwifruit Cultivars
(2016-04-26)
Kiwifruit size and marketability is closely associated with successful pollination and crop load management. Commercial kiwifruit production often involves much effort to enhance pollination due to the inherent difficulties ...
Impact of Harvest Maturity on Consumer Preference, Fruit Quality, and Postharvest Longevity of Two Kiwifruit Cultivars (Actinidia chinensis Planch.)
(2017-07-22)
Harvest maturity is closely associated with postharvest performance and consumer preference of kiwifruit. This research focused on the impact of harvest maturity on consumer preference and postharvest performance of two ...
Examining Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes of Organically and Conventionally Grown Produce
(2019-09-11)
The purpose of this study was to determine what the average Auburn University student’s
knowledge and attitude was towards USDA organic and conventionally grown produce and if
there was a difference between Auburn students ...
Evaluation of rootstocks for grafted plants as a strategy to manage Southern Blight in tomato (Solanum Lycopersicum)
(2017-07-28)
Sclerotium rolfsii is a soil-borne fungus responsible for the disease Southern blight. With few effective chemical controls, this disease is a continuing problem in the southeastern U.S. Vegetable grafting has gained ...
Combinations of soil dimpling and mulch type to reduce nutsedge (Cyperus spp.) punctures in polyethylene mulched beds
(2018-11-15)
Growers use polyethylene (PE) mulch to maximize vegetable crop yields. Specifically, PE mulch provides earlier and higher yields, a cleaner and higher quality product, a more economical use of water and fertilizers, along ...