The alternate bearing cycle in the 'Barcelona' cultivar poses a
major problem to the filbert industry. This study was conducted to
alleviate this problem in one of two ways: by (1) increased floral
initiation in the " ...
The filbert is propagated by layerage and a faster method is
needed to keep pace with the rapidly expanding industry and the demand
for new cultivars. Propagation by seedage and graftage were the
two methods selected ...
Oregon State University. Extension Service; Olsen, Jeff L.; Lagerstedt, H. B.([Corvallis, Or.] : Oregon State University, Extension Service, 2002-06)
Most Willamette Valley peaches are sold on the farm directly to consumers for home canning and freezing or at a nearby roadside
market or farmers market. Despite production difficulties,
peaches remain the most popular ...
Nut drop in the filbert is a consequence of the senescence of the
husk. It is possible to accelerate this process by the application of
ethephon (2-chloroethyl)phosphonic acid after the nut has abscised
from the base ...
Oregon State University. Extension Service; Stebbins, Robert L.; Baron, Lloyd C.; Roberts, W. Wayne; Chaplin, M. H.; Gardner, Ernest Hugh; Lagerstedt, H. B.(Corvallis : Oregon State University, Extension Service, 1976-09)