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Micropropagation of Pyrus rootstocks

Creator:

Yeo, Dennis

Abstract:

The availability of new pear rootstocks could be increased by development of an efficient micropropagation system. Many P. calleryana, P. betulifolia and P. communis rootstocks are resistant to many pear diseases and are graft compatible with leading cultivars. Explains of three potentially useful rootstock selections P. calleryana Decne 'OPR 157',...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Development of a variable-speed, doubly-fed wind power generation system

Creator:

Brune, Christopher S.

Abstract:

Generation of electricity from the wind is becoming increasing popular as an environmentally responsible resource. Current methods for generating electricity from the wind involve the use of fixed-speed generators. However, the use of variable-speed generators increases the amount of energy that can be extracted from the wind. Most variable-speed technologies...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Economic and environmental evaluation of alternative farming systems for row crop and dairy farms in Northern Malheur County

Creator:

Vermilyea, Kathy Jo

Abstract:

Malheur County is located in the southeast corner of Oregon and consists of about 64 million acres of which 260,000 acres is irrigated. Groundwater contamination has been found in a 115,000 acre area in Northeastern Malheur County. The main source of the groundwater contamination is agricultural practices. The overall objective...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis