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The effect of pre-plant incorporation with sawdust, sawdust mulch, and nitrogen fertilizer rate on soil properties and nitrogen uptake and growth of 'Elliott' highbush blueberry

Creator:

White, Linda D. (Linda Dee)

Abstract:

The effect of incorporated sawdust, sawdust mulch and nitrogen (N) fertilizer rate on soil nutrients and other properties, N uptake, and plant growth in a young blueberry planting on a silt loam soil type was studied in 2004 and 2005. ‘Elliott’ highbush blueberry plants were established on raised beds that...

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Masters Thesis

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Suitability of diverse composts as soil amendments for highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)

Creator:

Costello, Ryan C.

Abstract:

Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) is adapted to soils with high organic matter and acidic pH. Composts provide organic matter and nutrients for growing blueberry in mineral soils, but many composts are high in pH and soluble salts. Acidification with elemental sulfur (S°) can remedy high pH, but the process...

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Masters Thesis

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.) Abstract approved: Dan M. Sullivan Bernadine C. Strik