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Integration of Intensive Aquaculture and Horticulture Crop Production
(2009-11-19)
Agricultural sectors can be integrated into mutually beneficial productions
systems. Integration provides improved production sustainability, increased ecosystem
health, increased human health, and polyculture. Horticulture ...
Development of a More Sustainable Sweetpotato Production System in Alabama
(2008-09-09)
Field experiments were conducted from 2003-2005 to evaluate the influence of grass and legume cover crops, no-tillage, and varying rates of nitrogen on commercial sweetpotato production. Cover crops used for the no-till ...
Organic Matter Type Affects Growth and Physiology of Native Plants Planted Above-Grade
(2009-08-13)
Experiments quantified the response of three native taxa to different substrates utilized in above-grade planting. In a greenhouse study, Hydrangea quercifolia Bartr. ‘Alice’ (oakleaf hydrangea), Chionanthus virginicus ...
Post-transplant Irrigation Scheduling of Native Deciduous Shrub Taxa
(2009-08-03)
The effect of irrigation scheduling treatments on root and shoot growth and photosynthesis of Hydrangea quercifolia Bart. ‘Alice’ (‘Alice’ oakleaf hydrangea), Rhododendron austrinum Rehd. (florida flame azalea), and Itea ...
Cyclanilide Promotes Branching of Woody Ornamentals
(2008-09-09)
Woody ornamental shrub production often requires multiple prunings to promote branching and compaction. Pruning, a labor-intensive practice that results in a loss of plant biomass, often lengthens production time but is ...
Combinations of Selected Sulfonylurea Herbicides with S-Metolachlor for Nutsedge Control in Tomatoes
(2008-09-09)
In 2005 and 2006 field studies were conducted at Auburn University’s E.V. Smith Research Station, Chilton County Research and Extension Center, and Wiregrass Research and Extension Center to evaluate combinations of selected ...
The Effects of the Literature in the Garden Curriculum on Life Skills of Children
(2009-02-23)
Contemporary children's gardening began in 1993 when the American Horticultural Society held its first symposium based on youth gardening. It was entitled ""Children, Plants, and Gardens: Educational Opportunities."" ...
Evaluation of Spent Tea Grinds as an Alternative Horticultural Substrate Component
(2009-02-23)
Spent Tea Grinds (STG) is the by-product of the rapidly growing tea brewing industry. Published research to date provides few alternatives for beneficial uses of STG. However, the physical and chemical properties of STG ...
A National Overview of Plant Selection/introduction Programs and a State Survey of Growers and Retailers to Determine the Potential for an Alabama Plant Selection/Introduction Program
(2009-02-23)
Over the past fifteen years, many states have established statewide plant selection/introduction programs for the purpose of promoting and marketing selected plants to consumers to increase sales for the Green Industry. ...
Phylogeny and Biogeography of Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] Based on Chloroplast, Nuclear Sequence and AFLP Molecular Marker Data
(2008-09-09)
Watermelons [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai], together with cucumbers, melons of various sorts, summer squashes, winter squashes and pumpkins are the principal food plants of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). ...