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Creator:: Harkins, Renee H.
Abstract:: The study was conducted in an organic trailing blackberry (Rubus L. subgenus Rubus, Watson) planting established at the North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora, OR on 26 May 2010. Three weed management systems were compared for 'Marion' and 'Black Diamond': 1) non-weeded; 2) hand-hoed two to three times...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , 104 pp. Bond, W. and A.C. Grundy, 2001. Non-chemical weed management in organic farming systems

Creator:: Dixon, Emily K.
Abstract:: There is limited information available on production of trailing blackberry, particularly certified organic plantings, which are of interest to growers as there is increased consumer demand and a price premium over conventionally-produced fruit. Various production strategies were evaluated for their effect on yield, biomass production, carbon (C), and nutrient concentrations...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: ) established in western Oregon. The field was planted in 2010 and certified organic in 2012, before the first

Creator:: Fernandez-Salvador, Javier A.
Abstract:: The impact of fertilizer source and cultivar on growth, fruit quality, and yield was evaluated in organic blackberry (Rubus L. subgenus Rubus Watson) from 2011-2013 in three studies. In all studies, plants were drip irrigated, and weeds were managed using a woven polypropylene, permeable landscape fabric (weed mat). At a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . For example, organic ‘Marion’ blackberry fruit in Oregon sold at a ~33% price premium per kg of

Creator:: Garrett, Amy
Abstract:: Legume cover crops can serve as important sources of nitrogen (N) in sustainable agriculture and can be economically beneficial when fertilizer inputs are reduced without a yield reduction. Synchronizing N mineralization from organic materials with the needs of the subsequent crop is a challenge for organic growers. Predicting plant available...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and N effects in organic broccoli production in western Oregon. The specific objectives of this

Creator:: McKenzie, Laurie R.
Abstract:: Organic agriculture is an important and growing sector of U.S. and world food production. Consumers are increasingly aware of and interested in the production practices and impacts associated with agriculture and as such, are showing a preference for sustainably produced, raised, and harvested foods. In order to continue to meet...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: growth and success of organic farming. Meeting the needs of the

Creator:: Larco, Handell O.
Abstract:: A 0.4 ha planting of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) was established in Oct. 2006 to evaluate the effects of cultivar (Duke and Liberty), planting method (flat versus raised beds), weed management (sawdust mulch and hand-weed control; compost plus sawdust mulch with acetic acid, flaming, and hand-weeding used as needed; and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: organic blueberry growers in Oregon. Planting method. Highbush blueberries have shallow roots (Eck and

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