The effects of natural preconditioning (source wood), wood species, and previous
exposure of wood to two types of fungi on the feeding rates and protozoa survival in the
Pacific dampwood termite Zootermopsis angusticollis (Isoptera: Termospidae) were
examined under laboratory conditions. Termites were exposed to four wood species that
had been...
Phytophthora vignae, causal agent of stem and root
rot of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), was reported for the
first time in Sri Lanka. The pathogen was found in cowpea
field soils from 3 of 5 geographic regions sampled. Only
one site however, had plants exhibiting disease symptoms.
Of the eight cowpea...
The effect of defoliation intensity and season on Douglas-fir growth
were studied in three replications in the Siuslaw National Forest during
1988-1990. Four intensities of defoliation were applied once in either spring or
summer 1988. Stem diameter and canopy area were linearly inversely
proportional to the level of defoliation. Defoliation...
In the Pacific Northwest some prune cultivars often exhibit inconsistent fruit set. Several factors have been associated with this characteristic. Temperature, genotype and boron content are among the most frequently mentioned. Studies were conducted to determine the effect of fall ethephon application on flower bud growth and ovule longevity in...
Since harvest levels of many of the world's fisheries are not likely to increase in
the foreseeable future, resource managers and seafood processors need to develop
improved strategies to maximize the utilization and benefits of current catches. In
addition to increasing utilization and benefits, seafood processors are subject to the...
Forest roads constructed in steep mountain landscapes have been associated with a
number of effects on hydrologic and geomorphic processes. This research examined the
effects of forest roads on the flow of water and sediment in drainage basins in the Cascade
range of western Oregon. A study conducted at the...
Green-tree retention is being implemented on state and
federal lands in Oregon. Silvicultural prescriptions with
tree and snag retention are thought to mimic natural
disturbance patterns in the Pacific Northwest more closely
than traditional silvicultural practices, which reduce
structural complexity. The effects of green-tree retention
on native bird species in...
Evaluation of meta-sedimentary bedrock as a source of stored water available
to plants in a mediterranean climate is presented based on: root length distribution
(RLD), root morphology, rock water holding capacity and seasonal pattern of water
depletion. Studies were performed in southwestern Oregon under young stands of
whiteleaf manzanita, ponderosa...