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Nutrient management of blackberry cultivars grown in organic production systems

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

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successfully established and maintained using the organic sources of fertilizer studied. Supplemental
Effect of organic production system and harvest date on the quality of blackberry fruit for fresh and processed markets

Creator:

Liu, Mingyang

Abstract:

Blackberry (Rubus sp.) fruit are a good source of phenolic compounds and anthocyanins, and are consumed in fresh and processed forms. Though organic products become more popular, limited information is available about how different organic production methods affect the post-harvest quality of blackberry fruit. The objective of this project was...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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important factors affecting organic production. Nitrogen fertilizer provides the necessary N nutrient for