The purpose of this study was to understand the vulnerability and adaptive capacity of shellfish stakeholders in the Pacific Northwest who are adapting to ocean acidification (OA). This study developed a geovisualization tool of existing environmental data for assessing species-specific risk profiles to OA (based on their exposure and sensitivity),...
A model was developed to predict the severity of dwarf mistletoe (Arceuthobium tsugense (Rosendahl) G.N. Jones) in western hemlock trees (Tsuga heterophylla (Raf.) Sarg.) that developed within forests of Southeast Alaska that experienced near-catastrophic windthrow in the late 1800s. The model suggests that the degree of dwarf mistletoe severity on...
Forest vegetation management (FVM) is an important component of reforestation in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). Several studies have demonstrated the benefits of vegetation management on planted conifer growth and survival. However, few reports have been published on the long-term effects of FVM treatments on total ecosystem biomass accumulation and aboveground...
Objective 1: Evaluate sweet corn inbred germplasm for colonization of silks by Fusarium species and subsequent seed infection/contamination.
Objective 2: Evaluate biological applications to silks and subsequent Fusarium presence in ears.
Objective 3: Evaluate seed disinfestation and location of remaining Fusarium on or in seed.
Objective 4: Examine the yield...
Objective 1: Evaluate commercial sweet corn varieties and inbred germplasm in small plots for susceptibility to root rot, stalk node rot, and crown rot. Objective 2: Examine the relationship between Western Spotted Cucumber Beetle reproduction and seed microbial communities.
Blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides Huds.), also known as slender foxtail, ranks, with wild oats and annual ryegrass, among the most important grass weeds in winter cereal production in Europe. It infests other winter crops there as well, including grass seed, rapeseed, and forage legumes.
Describes the requirements for incubating eggs, brooding, rearing, breeding, and feeding ratites; most information is based on grower trial and error and is modified from poultry information. Underscores the importance of overcoming various obstacles, such as checking whether ratites are considered livestock in your area, establishing markets, and eliminating the...
When designing or retrofitting an irrigation
system, one of the key decisions is picking the
proper size pipes and fittings for the system. The
best pipe size or fitting is not always the one with
the lowest initial cost. The important consideration
is the lowest cost of ownership. The objective...
Meat from big game animals (such as deer, antelope, elk, moose, and bear) is a nutritious choice for family meals. You'll enjoy eating it when it's good quality and well-prepared. For best flavor, it's important to handle game carcasses carefully and to butcher and store the meat correctly. This publication...