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Selection for Persistence in Red Clover through Improved Tolerance to Northern Anthracnose [NA; Kabatiella caulivora (Kirch.) Karak.] and Drought

Creator:

Sahin, Muhammet

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Twenty-three red clover cultivars and accessions were grown in Boyd, KY, and Philomath, OR to evaluate their tolerance of northern anthracnose [NA; Kabatiella caulivora (Kirch.) Karak.] and drought, dry matter (DM) production, and their agro-morphological characteristics. The key research questions of this study were the influence of NA on yield...

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Masters Thesis

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most important pollinators are the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) and bumblebee (Bombus spp. L.) (Rao
Elicitors: A Novel Tool for Controlling the Colorado Potato Beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Creator:

Butcher, Alexander M.

Abstract:

Over the last several decades, potato production has increased globally as it has been recognized as an important component to improving food security. However, potato production has been continuously challenged by pests. Current pest management practices rely heavily on chemical pesticides. Unfortunately, the overuse of pesticides can be harmful to...

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Masters Thesis

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resistance. Hence, there is a need for more effective, selective, and less harmful options. Chemical