Graduate Thesis Or Dissertation
 

Improving the Forage Species Selection Process through Research and Teaching Projects

公开 Deposited

可下载的内容

下载PDF文件
https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/concern/graduate_thesis_or_dissertations/gm80hz237

Descriptions

Attribute NameValues
Creator
Abstract
  • Species selection is a complex process that forage producers and land managers face. Accurate tools and educational materials are needed to help make the decision process easier. Crop simulation models are one tool that could be utilized to predict yield and potential financial return of various species. Two crop simulation models, IFSM and ALMANAC, were evaluated and compared using historical variety trial yield data from grass and alfalfa sites of the Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center. Results indicate that additional research is needed to create a crop simulation model that is sufficiently accurate for central Oregon's growing conditions. Extension publications dealing with species selection typically provide generalized guidance rather than location-, intended use-, and management-specific recommendations. Comprehensive, integrated educational materials are needed for the complex process of species selection. Adult learning theories were used to design an educational module about species selection for the International Forage and Grasslands Curriculum. Following the development of learning objectives, content and assessments were created using the learning objectives as a guide. This module will allow forage producers to learn more about the complex process of species selection and become more knowledgeable about which species should be utilized in their operations.
License
Resource Type
Date Available
Date Issued
Degree Level
Degree Name
Degree Field
Degree Grantor
Commencement Year
Advisor
Committee Member
Academic Affiliation
Non-Academic Affiliation
Subject
权利声明
Publisher
Peer Reviewed
Language
Replaces

关联

Parents:

This work has no parents.

属于 Collection:

单件

缩略图 标题 上传日期 公开度 行动
file details RandowBriannaL2015.pdf 2017-08-10 公开 下载