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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Nursery industry"”.
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Influence of Lime and Micronutrient Amendments on Growth of Containerized Landscape Trees Grown in Pine Bark
… trees in containers is a common practice in the nursery industry. In the southeastern United States, pine bark is often used as a container substrate, and two common amendments to pine bark are lime and micronutrients. In this study, three experiments were conducted to determine the effect of …
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Phytophthora nicotianae: Fungicide Sensitivity, Fitness, and Molecular Markers
… compound for Phytophthora disease control in the nursery industry for 30 years. The primary objectives of this research were to examine whether Phytophthora species have developed resistance to this compound and to investigate fungicide resistance management strategies. Phytophthora nicotianae, a …
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Evaluation of eastern redcedar as a substrate for container-grown plant production
The nursery industry in the United States, particularly in the Great Plains region is growing; however, materials used in creation of artificial substrates used to grow ornamental nursery crops continue to increase in price. Eastern Redcedar (Juniperus virginiana L.) is an indigenous plant …
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Understanding Japanese Maple Scale Biology to Inform Sustainable Pest Management Practices in Virginia Nurseries
… escalated, posing a significant threat to the nursery industry, and resulting in economic losses from unsellable infested plants. The limited understanding of JMS hampers the development of effective management strategies, intensifying the financial impact of this destructive pest. To …