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Creator:: Del Moro, Sarah K.
Abstract:: Ammonia (NH₃) volatilization and loss from nitrogen (N) fertilizer in agriculture negatively impacts crops, farm profitability, human health and surrounding ecosystems where it is deposited. A significant source of NH₃ volatilization occurs from surface application of urea on sandy soils with low pH buffering capacity such as those in the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , J.C., D.M. Sullivan, D.A. Horneck, and G.H. Clough. 2011. Effect of irrigation rate on ammonia

Creator:: Holcomb, Jess Charles
Abstract:: Ammonia (NH₃) volatilization can result in a substantial amount of surface applied nitrogen (N) being lost into the atmosphere, making it an environmental pollutant as well as reducing plant-available N. However, N can also be easily lost from the soil through leaching, and nitrous oxide (NO₂). Enhanced efficiency N fertilizers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Oregon Abstract approved: Donald A. Horneck Dan M. Sullivan Ammonia (NH3

Creator:: Zazirska Gabriel, Magdalena
Abstract:: Douglas-fir [Pseudotsuga menziesii (Mirbel) Franco] bark (DFB), sphagnum peat moss, and pumice are the most common substrate components used in the Oregon nursery industry. Despite the widespread use of these three components, little information is available on the effect of physical and hydraulic properties of peat moss and pumice on...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Altland, D.M. Sullivan, D.A. Horneck, and J. Cassidy. 2007. Chemical and physical properties of Douglas

Creator:: Light, Sarah Elizabeth
Abstract:: Although the potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a global crop, few growing regions rival the high yields of the Columbia Basin of Eastern Oregon and Washington. Two research projects were conducted in Hermiston, OR to contribute to best management practices for the region. The first project evaluated the efficacy of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: assisted with the greenhouse trial and with statistical analysis. Dr. Don A. Horneck proposed the

Creator:: Kusonwiriyawong, Charirat
Abstract:: Estimates of nitrogen (N) available from long-term application of organic amendments are required to balance N inputs with crop N requirements. Two studies were conducted to (1) determine N mineralized from organic amendments (manures and composts) during year 2 after application, and (2) compare plant-available N (PAN) determined via in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Costello, Ryan C.
Abstract:: Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) is adapted to soils with high organic matter and acidic pH. Composts provide organic matter and nutrients for growing blueberry in mineral soils, but many composts are high in pH and soluble salts. Acidification with elemental sulfur (S°) can remedy high pH, but the process...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: McQueen, John Paul Gainer
Abstract:: As part of a participatory research project, where farmers and Oregon State University researchers collaborated, aspects of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) growing systems were studied. It was determined through conversations with the farmers that quantification of certain growth parameters of potato was lacking, including dry matter accumulation, crop nitrogen (N)...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: achieve great things. To the rest of the Ospudders: Dr. Jepson, Gwen, Dr. Al, Don Horneck, Jessica

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