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  • Characterization of geohumus for use in turf

    Creator:
    Patton, Ty J.
    Abstract:
    Geohumus is a new, unique hybrid soil amendment made of polyacrylic acid, igneous rock flour, and quartz sand. It is biodegradable and is marketed to increase soil porosity, increase plant yield, and increase plant available water by up to 30%, all while using a low inclusion rate of only 1...
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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: _____________________________________________________________________ John G. Lambrinos

  • Defining agricultural sustainability in the Marys River region of Oregon

    Creator:
    Stanton, Michael
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    This ethnographic study explores the social aspects of agricultural land-use in the Marys River region. The study seeks to understand how farmers define sustainability and how their views on agricultural issues help to define a sense of place and identity in the Marys River region, within the context of the...
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    Dissertation
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    : _________________________________________________ John G. Lambrinos This ethnographic study explores the social aspects of agricultural land

  • Trade-offs between management for fire risk reduction and northern spotted owl habitat protection in the dry conifer forests of southern Oregon

    Creator:
    Comfort, Emily Julia, 1974-
    Abstract:
    There is a perceived trade-off between fire risk reduction and northern spotted owl habitat protection in dry-conifer forests in southwestern Oregon. Management options for balancing this trade-off need to be sought at the landscape level. Applied landscape ecology suggests three important features to consider are (1) patch size and configuration...
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    Dissertation
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ John D. Bailey Matthew G. Betts There is a perceived trade-off between fire risk

  • Patterns of carbon storage within a mature northern highbush blueberry production system

    Creator:
    Nemeth, Denise Alexandra
    Abstract:
    The objectives of this study were to: 1) determine how organic matter (incorporated vs. surface mulch) and nitrogen fertilization rate impact northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) plant biomass, carbon accumulation, plant losses and allocation, and mycorrhizal infection in mature plants, and 2) determine the magnitude of carbon fluxes (carbon...
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    Dissertation
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    John G. Lambrinos The objectives of this study were to: 1) determine how organic matter