These studies compared giant hill strains of Russet Norkotah and Umatilla Russet to the parent varieties. Selections were initially based on late maturity and increased vine vigor. Subsequent evaluations emphasized yield and quality parameters in comparison to the parent varieties. Giant hills were collected from the Columbia Basin and Central...
Oregon Master Gardeners were surveyed to identify volunteer demographics, as well as familiarity with and frequency of use of current computer technology. The Oregon State University Master Gardener Program has evolved over the past 25 years, and as such so have the training needs. New demands are presently being made...
Soil CO2 efflux is a major contributor of CO2 to the atmosphere. The rate that CO2 is respired out of the soil is called the soil flux (Fs). Many variables alter Fs. These variables differ drastically in the variety of ecosystems found on the earth. It is important to understand...
