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Conservation of arthropod natural enemies in broccoli with relay strip-cropping

Creator:

McGrath, Daniel M. (Daniel Morton)

Abstract:

Relay strip-cropping combines two vegetation management tactics, under-sowing and strip-management. In this study conducted from 1994 though 1997, a cover crop seed-mixture containing oats (Avena sativa L. var. "Monida"), common vetch (Vicia sativa L.), red clover (Trifolium pratense L.), annual ryegrass (Lolium multflorum Lam.), and buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) was...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Managing 12 spot beetles in snap beans : with fewer chemicals and less risk of crop damage

Creator:

McGrath, Daniel M. (Daniel Morton), Peachey, Ronald Edward, and Oregon State University. Extension Service

Abstract:

Many buyers of processed vegetables are responding to consumer concerns by demanding that producers have an effective environmental stewardship program and reduce pesticide use. Snap bean producers have an opportunity to meet these demands. The snap bean and 12 spot beetle interaction is relatively simple. Methods for determining risk of...

Resource Type:

Technical Report