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Creator:: Bi, Guihong
Abstract:: The relationships between nitrogen (N), defoliation, and plant growth in nursery plants were studied using almond {Prunus dulcis (Mill) D. A. Webb) trees. In several experiments the effects of N source and availability on tree growth, N uptake, N remobilization, and nonstructural carbohydrates (TNC) were investigated to determine the most...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: members of my committee, Dr. Robert Linderman, Dr. Paul Schreiner and Dr. David Christie for

Creator:: Prado-Tarango, David E.
Abstract:: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are plant symbionts that associate with the vast majority of terrestrial plants species. The AMF colonizes the plant roots by penetrating the root cortical cells, where the fungi exchanges mineral nutrients with the host plant for photosynthates. This association exists as a complex system in which...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: valuable time. To my committee members for their help, advise and support. To Dr. Paul Schreiner for his

Creator:: Almutairi, Khalid F.
Abstract:: Drought and mandatory water restrictions are limiting the availability of irrigation water in many important blueberry growing regions and new strategies are needed to maintain yield and fruit quality with less water. Three potential options for reducing water use, including deficit irrigation, irrigation cut-offs, and crop thinning, were evaluated for...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: extend my appreciation to my committee members: Drs. Paul Schreiner, Allen Milligan, and Molly Engle

Creator:: Yuan, Fang
Abstract:: Wine volatile composition is one of the most important constitutes of wine quality, and it is greatly influenced by number of factors. The studies herein were conducted to evaluate the grape and wine aroma affected by different vine nutrient status, vigor and crop levels of Oregon Pinot noir. In the...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: offer my sincere thanks to Dr. Patricia Skinkis, Dr. Paul Schreiner, Dr. Robert McGorrin, Dr. Michael

Creator:: McDonald, Sarah Finger
Abstract:: Orchard floor management (OFM) practices can improve soil function and alter the soil biological community. Soil function is dependent on soil forming materials and on management practices but little is known about how OFM affect orchard soil quality, fertilizer N uptake, or tree growth and production. Research plots were located...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: like to thank my committee; Drs. Paul Schreiner, Alex Stone, and Elizabeth Sulzman and my gradrep Dr

Creator:: Reeve, Alison L.
Abstract:: Winegrapes are an important crop for Oregon agriculture, ranking amongst the top ten agricultural commodities based on farmgate value. The most widely planted winegrape cultivar in the state is ‘Pinot noir’ (Vitis vinifera L.), and the majority of acreage is produced in the Willamette Valley. Production of quality ‘Pinot noir’...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: , and quick responses, and Dr. R. Paul Schreiner of USDA for allowing me to use his lab and his

Creator:: Lowder, Sarah R.
Abstract:: The scale of pest and disease dispersal is often larger than the scale of individual farms. Therefore, an individual grower’s response to pests and diseases can affect and is affected by their surrounding growing region. Individual growers are also not isolated, and engage in various forms of information gathering, sharing,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Moyer, Jay Pscheidt, Paul Schreiner, and John Bailey, I would like to thank for their support

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