Browsing by Department "Horticulture"
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Evaluation of the Use of Preemergence and Postemergence Herbicides Along With Cover Crop Residue for Control of Broadleaf Weeds in Watermelons
(2012-11-06)
Field studies were conducted in the spring of 2011 and 2012 at Auburn University research facilities (AURF), Auburn, AL to evaluate the effectiveness of labeled herbicides with the addition of winter cover crops for ...
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 ...
Evaluation of WholeTree as an Alternative Substrate Component in Production of Greenhouse Grown Annuals
(2010-04-13)
The physical properties and growth of greenhouse annuals in chipped pine log (CPL) and WholeTree (WT) alternative substrate components were evaluated. Both wood-fiber alternatives have been reported as suitable for the ...
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 ...
Exploring Methods to Enhance Rooting of Vaccinium arboreum Stem Cuttings
(2014-05-15)
Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum Marshall) has great potential in the fruit and ornamental industries, but is very difficult to vegetatively propagate. A series of rooting experiments were run using juvenile cuttings from ...
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’, ...
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 ...
Feasibility of Growing Pierce’s Disease Tolerant American and French-American Hybrid Bunch Grape Cultivars and Advanced Grape Selections in Alabama
(2013-01-09)
Eleven Pierce’s Disease (PD) tolerant American and French-American hybrid bunch grape cultivars including ‘Black Spanish’, ‘Blanc du Bois’, ‘Champanel’, ‘Conquistador’, ‘Cynthiana’, ‘Favorite’, ‘Lake Emerald’, ‘Stover’, ...
Fertilizers Affect Water and Substrate EC, pH, and Nutritional Concentrations for Nelumbo Production
(2012-05-04)
Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) is an aquatic, herbaceous perennial considered to be one of the most valuable plants in the world. Each part of lotus is consumed throughout Asia for food or used for medicinal ...
Flooding Tolerance and Phosphorus Uptake of Southeastern Native Plants in Bioretention Gardens
(2013-08-01)
Bioretention gardens restore hydrologic function of urban landscapes and capture
stormwater runoff pollutants, such as phosphorus, a main pollutant in urban cities and
residential neighborhoods. Monoculture plantings are ...
Flooding Tolerance of Six Native Landscape Plants for Use in Southeastern Rain Gardens
(2016-05-04)
Rain gardens are an effective, attractive, and sustainable stormwater management solution for residential areas and urban green spaces. Although design considerations such as size, susbstrate depth, substrate type, and ...
From Field to Plate: Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Production, Marketing, and the Impact of Consumer Demand
(2012-07-20)
Extensive research has been conducted on the various aspects of the fresh produce supply chain including producers, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. However, there is currently a lack of research regarding consumer ...
Functional Analysis of Two NAC Transcription Factors and Transcriptome Analysis under Drought in Citrullus Colocynthis
(2014-04-23)
Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad, closely related to watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.), belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It can survive arid environments by maintaining its water content without wilting of the leaves ...
High Tunnel Production of Tomatoes and Snapdragons for Season Extension in Southeastern Alabama
(2006-05-15)
Tomato and snapdragon production were evaluated for high tunnel production in southeastern Alabama during the spring and fall production cycles for season extension feasibility. ‘BHN 640’, ‘FLA 91’, ‘Sunleaper’, and ...
Horticultural Uses for Flue Gas Desulfurization Gypsum
(2018-05-08)
Gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4 · 2H2O)) is a naturally occurring colorless and odorless solid mineral, with a very fine particle size. Gypsum is usually mined from natural deposits in the earth, but can also be ...
Ice Formation and the Affects of Cold Acclimation on Cold Hardiness in a Subtropical Fruit Species
(2007-12-15)
Fruit production in the southeastern United States is highly vulnerable to freezes. Understanding the mechanism of damage in various fruit crops leads to methods for mitigation of damage through direct protection, cultural ...
Identifying a Standard Interpretive Symbol for Rain Gardens to Increase Perceived Value by the Public
(2019-11-25)
Members of the American Planning Association (n=132) were surveyed for recommendations on what a standard minimum symbol should contain to adequately represent a rain garden storm water feature. Critiques, comments, and ...
Identifying the distribution, causal pathogens, and potential solutions for managing Botryosphaeria stem blight disease of blueberry in Alabama
(2023-11-28)
In response to the surging global demand for nutritious foods, blueberry production has doubled in the last decade. However, sustainability of blueberry production is challenged by diseases such as Botryosphaeria stem ...
Impact of climate change on schedule irrigation events for organic tomato production
(2023-11-17)
This study aimed to evaluate the use of irrigation scheduling strategies to enhance irrigation management in organic tomato production, and to analyze the effect of climate change on tomato crops in Alabama through the use ...
Impact of grafting on cold responsive gene expression in Citrus unshiu
(2009-05-11)
Commercial citrus, the most economically important fruit crop in the world, is sensitive to low temperatures. Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf., a close relative of Citrus species, has been widely used as a cold hardy rootstock ...