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Effects of tillage on emergence of mint root borer, Fumibotys fumalis Guenée, and on other agronomic factors in peppermint, Mentha piperita L.

Creator:

Talkington, Michael Lee

Abstract:

Studies were conducted in the Willamette Valley of western Oregon to evaluate the effects of plowing (7.5-15 cm deep) and disking (5-10 cm deep) in peppermint, Mentha piperita L., on the following factors: 1) emergence of adult "mint root borer", Fumibotys fumalis Guenée; 2) suppression of common groundsel, Senecio vulgaris...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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always be remembered. I would like to thank my other committee members, Dr. Arnold Appleby, Dr. Glenn