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Creator:: Kimoto, Chiho, DeBano, Sandra J., Thorp, Robbin W., Taylor, Robert V., Schmalz, Heidi, DelCurto, Timothy, Johnson, Tracey, Kennedy, Patricia L., and Rao, Sujaya
Abstract:: Rangelands are significant providers of ecosystem services in agroecosystems world‐wide. Yet few studies have investigated how different intensities of livestock grazing impact one important provider of these ecosystem services—native bees. We conducted the first large‐scale manipulative study on the effect of a gradient of livestock grazing intensities on native bees...
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Creator:: Barros-Parada, Wilson, Knight, Alan L., Basoalto, Esteban, and Fuentes-Contreras, Eduardo
Abstract:: Studies were conducted to evaluate the use of several trap-lure combinations to improve the monitoring of codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in apple, Malus domestica Bordk. The treatments involved the use of clear, orange, and white traps baited with one or more of the following attractants: the major...
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Creator:: Poole, Grant J., Smiley, Richard W., Walker, Carl, Huggins, David, Rupp, Richard, Abatzoglou, John T., Garland-Campbell, Kimberly, and Paulitz, Timothy C.
Abstract:: Fusarium crown rot (FCR) is one of the most widespread root and crown diseases of wheat in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) of the United States. Our objectives were to characterize crown rot severity and distribution throughout the PNW by conducting a survey of 210 fields covering the diverse dryland wheat-producing...
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Creator:: Swisher, Kylie D., Sengoda, Venkatesan G., Dixon, Jacob, Munyaneza, Joseph E., Murphy, Alexzandra F., Rondon, Silvia I., Thompson, Brandon, Karasev, Alexander V., Wenninger, Erik J., Olsen, Nora, and Crosslin, James M.
Abstract:: The potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Šulc), is a vector of the bacterium ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ (Lso) that has been linked to the economically devastating zebra chip disease of potato. To date, four haplotypes of the potato psyllid have been identified and include Central, Western, Northwestern, and Southwestern haplotypes. Zebra chip...
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Creator:: Joyce, Blake L., Zheljazkov, Valtcho D., Sykes, Robert, Cantrell, Charles L., Hamilton, Choo, Mann, David G., Rodriguez, Miguel, Mielenz, Jonathan R., Astatkie, Tess, and Stewart, C. Neal, Jr.
Abstract:: Cymbopogon flexuosus, lemongrass, and C. martinii, palmarosa, are perennial grasses grown to produce essential oils for the fragrance industry. The objectives of this study were (1) to evaluate biomass and oil yields as a function of nitrogen and sulfur fertilization, and (2) to characterize their utility for lignocellulosic ethanol compared...
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Creator:: Shearer, Peter W., West, Jessica D., Walton, Vaughn M., Brown, Preston H., Svetec, Nicolas, and Chiu, Joanna C.
Abstract:: Background: As global climate change and exponential human population growth intensifies pressure on agricultural systems, the need to effectively manage invasive insect pests is becoming increasingly important to global food security. Drosophila suzukii is an invasive pest that drastically expanded its global range in a very short time since 2008,...
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Creator:: Detweiler, Amy Jo and Stephan, Toni
Abstract:: Project Happy Apples began as an effort to assist backyard growers in managing codling moth in their fruit trees. We developed a process using emails and a web page to provide timely information related to the life cycle of codling moth and relevant integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. The content...
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Creator:: López-Cevallos, Daniel F., Young, Amy W., Gómez-Diazgranados, Ana, Reyes, Yuridia, García, José R., Sherman, Jeff, and Galaviz-Yap, Gina
Abstract:: Research has shown that more efforts are needed to increase high school completion and postsecondary enrollment among Latino youths. However, little is known regarding efforts that engage both Latino youths and their parents. To address this gap, we surveyed Juntos Oregon participants to examine the school and community context Latino...
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Creator:: Oregon State University. Extension Service
Abstract:: The Oregon State University Extension Service engages the people of Oregon with research based knowledge and education that strengthen communities and economies, sustain natural resources, and promote healthy families and individuals. This document gives a 100-year history of OSU Extension.
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