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Alternative orchard floor management practices, soil quality, nitrogen fertilizeruptake, and apple tree growth and yield

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:

Dreeves, Linda White, and Chantalak Tiyayon. Anne Ridlington, our nanny, allowed me to work in peace