Flavor profiles of canned and frozen whole kernel sweet corn were
obtained by entraining the volatile compounds on Porapak 0 traps and
by subsequent analysis on temperature-programed, 500' by 0.03" ID
capillary columns (SF-96 or Carbowax 20M). Identification was based
on GC/MS data, retention indices (I[subscript E]'s) and retention times....
The inheritance of ten characteristics of sweet corn was studied
by quantitative genetic analysis. Characters studied were tassel
date, silk date, plant height, ear height, shank length, husk extension,
tip blanking, number of kernel rows, ear length, and weight of the
first ear.
Diallel crosses were made between seven inbred...
Laboratory incubation studies and field studies with sweet corn
and onions were undertaken to evaluate interactions of lime,
phosphorus (P), and copper (Cu). Eight soils were incubated at a
constant temperature of 21 °C with combinations of band placed
monocalcium phosphate (MCP), ammonium sulfate (AmS), and copper
sulfate pentahydrate (CSPH)...
Living mulches are vegetative covers that can grow in association with row crops and may prevent soil erosion and suppress weeds. Crop reduction from association with the living mulch is a frequent problem with this cultural practice. The interference between a white clover (Trifolium repens L. "New Zealand") living mulch...
For the past several years vegetable growers in Oregon's Willamette Valley
have experienced reduced yields in their sweet corn plantings. We conducted
studies to 1) describe the symptomology and etiology of the disease, 2) test a root
rot rating system we developed to evaluate factors in the disease syndrome, and...
Sweet corn (Zea mays L.) yields in the Willamette Valley of Oregon have been declining since the early 1990’s. Studies were done to determine if there is a relationship between ear weight and several disease parameters including necrotic crowns or stalk nodes, nodal root rot, radicle root rot, and sub-crown...
