The vast area of sandy soils in Thailand which are low in fertility
and can hardly hold water, prompted this investigation. A greenhouse
study was conducted from December 1978 to April 1980 to find out
the effect of straw on nitrogen availability that could affect dry
matter yield and nitrogen...
Dryland winter wheat in eastern Oregon is usually subjected to
water stress several times during the growing period. Moreover, the
last three months of growth period depend strongly on the available
soil water. The fertility level, stage of growth, availability of
soil water and climatic conditions all interact to determine...
Potash rate and source effects on tuber yield and quality
(hollow heart, size, and processing quality), and nutrient (K, Ca,
Mg, and C1) concentrations in petioles and tubers were evaluated in
three experiments, two in the Columbia Basin in Oregon (McDevitt and
Levy) and one in Central Oregon (Powell Butte)....
Vernalization plays a fundamental role in the adaptation of winter cereals to their growing environment by controlling their growth habit, thereby allowing them to escape cold injury. Because of the climatic conditions of the region, dry summers and wet winters, growers sometimes cannot plant all of their winter wheat in...
The assessment of optimum nitrogen (N) fertilizer need for winter wheat (Triticum
aestivum L.) is important for economic and environmental sustainability. A comprehensive understanding of fertilizer N requirement depends on estimation of the quantity of N needed by the crop versus that supplied by soil.
The objectives of this study...
Chewings fescue [Festuca rubra L. subsp. fallax (Thuill.) Nyman] is a desired turfgrass with dense sod forming capabilities and superior shade tolerance. Thermal residue management (open-field burning) has traditionally been used to remove post-harvest residue and maintain seed yield over the life of the stand. However, alternative non-thermal residue management...