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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Small Fruit"”.
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Small Fruit Production in Mountain Areas with the use of Biocontrol Agents: Investigating Farmers' Attitudes and Consumers' Choice in Trentino.
… willingness to pay (WTP) for sustainable grown fruits and vegetables and on evaluating the consumersâ€TM preferences and their willingness to pay for fruit obtained with BCAs. Moreover, it aims to discover whether the consumers choice is influenced by threshold values (cut-offs).
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The effects of geometrical changes on airflow of developing-world solar fruit dryers
Small fruit-drying operations are becoming increasingly prevalent in the developing world. Many of these operations rely on solar thermal dryers with small fans to induce active air flow, which enhances drying capabilities. This thesis examines the effects of changes in dryer geometry on the air …
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Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosphilidae): Risk Assessment For An Invasive Vinegar Fly In Virginia Vineyards
… frugivore and has become a significant pest of small fruit, cherry and grape throughout the United States. It may be possible to determine if a Virginia vineyard is at risk of D. suzukii infestation by analyzing the biotic and abiotic factors around each vineyard. This pest is known to utilize a …
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The bioecology of Dacus ciliatus (Diptera: Tephritidae) in a butternut squash production system within the Western Cape of South Africa
… The most vulnerable crop stage was identified as small, immature butternuts (<200 g), which accounted for over 80% of recorded infestations. These small fruit act as the primary breeding substrate, producing approximately 20 flies per 100 g of infested tissue and fuelling population growth. …
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Heavy Metals in Traditionally Used Fruits Among the Lakota
… for selected traditionally edible berries and small fruits, and the soils in which they grow. Results indicated that the heavy metals are likely of natural origin, and ingestion of these culturally important fruits at levels reported in interviews among the Lakota on nearby Rosebud Reservation …
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A Market Analysis for Berry Crops in Virginia
This thesis analyzes the potential for producers in Virginia to successfully participate in the market for berry crops, which include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and other novelty berries. A survey of current berry crop producers in Virginia is used to gain insight into …
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Effect of Harvest Time on the Incidence of Red Drupelet Reversion and Development of Tetraploid Linkage Maps in Blackberry
… What began as primarily a pick-your-own local fruit found mostly in the wild, has become a commercialized year-round product in most major U.S. grocery retailers. This could not have been achieved without decades of diligent breeding efforts. Although the genetic improvement of fresh-market …