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  • Field and greenhouse studies with Acalymma and Diabrotica : protection of cucurbits with a kaolin-based particle film : feeding damage to cucumbers with and without cucurbitacin

    Creator:
    Reich, Joel A.
    Abstract:
    Research was conducted in the field and greenhouse to determine if a kaolinite-based particle film, Surround®, would reduce colonization and early season feeding damage in cucurbits by the Western Striped Cucumber Beetle, Acalymma trivitattum (Mannerheim). Greenhouse studies were designed to determine effect of particle film on cucumber dry weight production...
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    Masters Thesis
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    unusual circumstances. I also wish to thank the other members of my committee, Dr. Anita Azarenko and

  • Fruit color development in red pears

    Creator:
    Dussi Dehais, Maria Claudi
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    A fruit color descriptive study was conducted on 'Max' and 'Sensation' Red Bartlett, 'Columbia' and 'Gebhard' Red Anjou, 'Rogue Red', 'Rosired', 'Red Clapp' and 'Cascade' red pear varieties. A parallel comparative study was done to test differences between related red strains. 'Max' was compared with 'Sensation' in three different growing...
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    really adopted me). Also to Dr. Anita Azarenko for her suggestions in my research, her support and

  • Farmer perspectives on success and challenges : a study of small farms in Oregon's Willamette Valley

    Creator:
    Pool, Kristin E.
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    This thesis investigates the success of and challenges facing small farmers operating direct marketing farm businesses in Oregon's Willamette Valley. This qualitative study utilizes participatory methods to gain the unique perspectives of small farmers regarding their success and challenges. Small farms are important players in local food systems and ensuring...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Enhancement of biological control with beneficial insectary plantings

    Creator:
    Colley, Micaela Ruth
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    Five field experiments were conducted to evaluate the relative attractiveness of potential beneficial insectary plants to aphidophagous hover flies and parasitic Hymenoptera and the effectiveness of interplanting selected flowering plants in a broccoli field to enhance biocontrol of the cabbage aphid and green peach aphid. In 1996 we established a...
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    to Paul Jepson, Anita Azarenko, and Ralph Berry. In the first year of my research I was fortunate

  • Micropropagation of Pyrus rootstocks

    Creator:
    Yeo, Dennis
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    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',...
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    Dr. Larry Moore as graduate representative. Dr. Walt Ream as a minor professor and Dr. Anita

  • Investigation of novel sources of genetic resistance to eastern filbert blight

    Creator:
    Lunde, China F.
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    To identify novel host genetic resistance to eastern filbert blight, caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Muller, ninety European hazelnut {Corylus avellana L.) varieties and interspecific hybrids (with C. americana Marsh, or C. colurna L.) were screened for response to the eastern filbert blight pathogen after inoculation in...
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    and grafting skills on the trees for my project. My committee, including Drs. Anita Azarenko

  • Water Efficiency for Urban Landscapes in Semi-Arid Environments

    Creator:
    Martinson, Richard W.
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    Urban landscape water use is increasingly a focus of water conservation efforts. This is especially true in the arid and semi-arid regions of the western United States where increased demand, environmental concerns, and extended periods of drought have created chronic water shortages. However, until recently, little attention has been paid...
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    Dissertation
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    the way, and Anita Azarenko for talking me into pursuing this degree. I also couldn’t have done

  • Assessing the impact of garden education programs on motivational engagement and academic achievement

    Creator:
    Gupta, Abha
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    School garden programs have become increasingly popular for their diverse, positive benefits. School gardens are often promoted as a relatively low cost means to offer hands-on learning opportunities that may foster academic achievement, particularly in the sciences, however only six studies have been published on the impact of garden education...
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    Masters Thesis

  • Strategies for machine harvesting of mature coffee (Coffea arabica L.) fruits

    Creator:
    Tongumpai, Peeradet
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    Greenhouse and field grown coffee plants were used to study the synchronization of flowering and fruiting. The purpose of these studies was to develop methods of improving the selective harvesting of mature coffee fruits by machine. The studies were divided into 4 parts: 1) Synchronization of flowering, 2) Synchronization of...
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    Dissertation
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    . Anita Azarenko, who advised me in completing my dissertation. Dr. Mike Nagao, my unofficial

  • Ripening pear flavor volatiles : identification, biosynthesis and sensory perception

    Creator:
    Suwanagul, Anawat
    Abstract:
    Volatile compounds of eight pear varieties were isolated and identified by GC/MS. A total of 112 components were identified from headspace of intact fruits, including 47 compounds reported for the first time in pear. The volatile profiles of these pear varieties were characterized by esters, alcohols, hydrocarbons, aldehydes and ketones....
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    , friendship and understanding during my studies. Sincere thanks are also due to Dr. Anita Azarenko and Dr