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Evaluation of a High Tunnel Production System as a Means of Enhancing Market Opportunities for Alabama Growers
(2008-09-09)
High tunnels (HT) can reduce negative environmental strains on crop production and have been shown to extend the growing season for many small fruits and vegetables. Because HT’s require relatively low initial investment ...
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 ...
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 ...
Evaluation of Clean Chip Residual as an Alternative Substrate for Container-Grown Plants
(2008-09-09)
Clean chip residual (CCR), a forestry by-product, could become an important replacement for pine bark in containerized nursery and greenhouse crop production. Rising costs of pine bark (PB) due to reduced production, ...
Utilization of Municipal Solid Waste Compost in Horticulture
(2008-09-09)
Composting of municipal solid waste (MSW) has long been considered an attractive waste management tool for effective reduction of waste volume and beneficial utilization of MSW compost (MSWC) can eventually turn waste into ...
Evaluation of Optimal Substrates and Fertilizers for Organic Vegetable Transplant Production in Alabama
(2008-09-09)
Successful organic vegetable production requires a healthy transplant. Presently, there are several certified organic plug substrate blends available; however, the suitability and cost of these substrates are a concern ...
Evaluation of Horticulture Applications of Light Expanded Clay Aggregates
(2008-09-09)
People involved in the nursery industry continue to seek more sustainable options to implement into production regimes. This search has been provoked by environmental and economic reasons. Several areas of popular nursery ...
Visual Miscuing of Thrips to Reduce the Incidence of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus in Tomatoes
(2008-09-09)
Greenhouse studies were conducted evaluating selected tempera paints to determine effects on yield and plant growth of tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum). Tempera paints (ColArt Americas Inc, Piscataway, NJ) evaluated were: ...
Effects of Color to Deter Thrips and Reducing the Incidence of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
(2009-04-20)
A field study was conducted to evaluate the influence of colored mulch plastic on thrips ability to locate tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.). Mulch colors were selected based on ultra violet reflectance which has ...
Industrial Sweetpotato: A viable biofuel crop for Alabama.
(2009-07-02)
Field studies were conducted evaluating selected sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas (L.) Lam.) cultivars for viability as a biofuel crop in Alabama. Industrial sweetpotato cultivars evaluated were: ‘X-1617’, ‘W-328’, and ‘Markham’ ...