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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
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
Effect of organic production system and harvest date on the quality of blackberry fruit for fresh and processed markets

Creator:

Liu, Mingyang

Abstract:

Blackberry (Rubus sp.) fruit are a good source of phenolic compounds and anthocyanins, and are consumed in fresh and processed forms. Though organic products become more popular, limited information is available about how different organic production methods affect the post-harvest quality of blackberry fruit. The objective of this project was...

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Masters Thesis

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important factors affecting organic production. Nitrogen fertilizer provides the necessary N nutrient for