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Nutrient management of blackberry cultivars grown in organic production systems

Creator:

Fernandez-Salvador, Javier A.

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The impact of fertilizer source and cultivar on growth, fruit quality, and yield was evaluated in organic blackberry (Rubus L. subgenus Rubus Watson) from 2011-2013 in three studies. In all studies, plants were drip irrigated, and weeds were managed using a woven polypropylene, permeable landscape fabric (weed mat). At a...

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Masters Thesis

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successfully established and maintained using the organic sources of fertilizer studied. Supplemental
Weed, water, and nutrient management practices for organic blackberry during establishment

Creator:

Harkins, Renee H.

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The study was conducted in an organic trailing blackberry (Rubus L. subgenus Rubus, Watson) planting established at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora, OR on 26 May 2010. Three weed management systems were compared for 'Marion' and 'Black Diamond': 1) non-weeded; 2) hand-hoed two to three times...

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Masters Thesis

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, thus presenting management challenges depending on the particular organic fertilizer chosen (Gaskell
Effect of planting method, weed management, and fertilizer on plant growth and yield of newly established organic highbush blueberries

Creator:

Larco, Handell O.

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A 0.4 ha planting of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) was established in Oct. 2006 to evaluate the effects of cultivar (Duke and Liberty), planting method (flat versus raised beds), weed management (sawdust mulch and hand-weed control; compost plus sawdust mulch with acetic acid, flaming, and hand-weeding used as needed; and...

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Masters Thesis

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Management, and Fertilizer on Plant Growth and Yield of Newly Established Organic Highbush Blueberries