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Response of Hydroponic Bibb Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) to Chloride Additives in Integrated Aquaculture Systems
(2011-04-07)
Agricultural managers are continually looking for ways to increase production while at the same time reduce costly inputs. One such way is an integration of two or more crops or production systems. Sustainability is a ...
Effects of Root Pruning Containers and Traditional Containers on Growth of Roots and Shoots of Selected Landscape Plants
(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 ...
A Comparison of Quality Attributes in ‘AU Golden Dragon’, ‘AU Golden Sunshine’, and ‘Hort 16A’ Kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) During Storage
(2011-08-15)
This research focused on the effects of fruit size and cultivar on fruit quality and postharvest storage life of three cultivars of Actinidia chinensis. In the first experiment, the fruit quality attributes of ‘AU Golden ...
Evaluation of PRE and POST Applied Herbicides Along With Cover Crop Residue for Control of Escape Weed Species in Tomato Production Systems
(2014-05-14)
Field studies were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of selected preemergence (PRE-) and postemergence (POST-) applied herbicides in combination with a fall planted rye cover crop and spring planted sunn hemp cover crop ...
Factors Affecting Seed and Stem Cutting Propagation of Stevia rebaudiana (BERT.)
(2014-07-24)
Stevia rebaudiana (BERT.) is a very remarkable plant that is starting to gain ground in the United States. Stevia rebaudiana has been used in numerous countries for thousands of years as a source of sweetener that is all ...
Effect of Trans-Resveratrol on Shelf-Life and Bioactive Compounds in Satsuma Mandarin
(2009-02-23)
Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) is an important citrus commodity grown in the Gulf Coast area of Alabama. Mandarins are regarded as a valued part of a nutritious diet and health benefits are attributed to vitamin ...
Evaluating Ornamental Performance and Public Perceptions of Cool-Season Annual Bedding Plants within Alabama Public Gardens: A Partnership of Green Industry Groups.
(2015-05-11)
This study focused on field evaluations of cool season annual ornamental selections at two Alabama public garden sites and public perceptions of annual color combinations in planters at three separate public gardens ...
Evaluation of White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus Raf.) Browse Preferences and Commercially Available Deer Repellents in Southern Landscapes
(2014-07-24)
Variation exists among landscape plant species browsed by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus Raf.) herds. Two experiments were conducted during February, 2011 and 2012 where browse damage was evaluated for Rhaphiolepis ...
Preliminary Assessment of Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) Rhizomes: An Underutilized Aquatic Vegetable Crop
(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, ...
Effects of Colored Plastic Film on Several Field Grown and Greenhouse Grown Cut Flower Species
(2008-09-09)
The affects of colored plastic film or paints on morphological features of several cut flower species were tested either in the greenhouse or in the field. A Chapter II experiment was performed in a greenhouse using plywood ...