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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"vine growth"”.
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The Role of Host, Environment, and Fungicide Use Patterns in Algorithms for Improving Control of Sclerotinia Blight of Peanut
… indices of moisture, soil temperature, vine growth and canopy density and summing the values for the previous 5 days. Spray thresholds of FDI 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 were compared to a 60, 90, 120 DAP (days after planting) schedule and the standard demand program. Field trials in 1994 …
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Interaction of Kudzu, Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr. var. lobata (Willd.) and Arthropods in North Carolina
… herbivore in the laboratory; 4) compare the growth and development of kudzu from Chinese and North Carolina seed sources; and 5) examine herbivore-induced volatile production and its effects on predation. Larvae of P. includens were successfully reared on kudzu, but had higher mortality, …
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Grape marc biochar as a soil amendment: Potential for improving soil fertility, vine nutrition, and carbon sequestration: A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science at Lincoln University
… amendment to enhance soil fertility, improve vine performance, and increase soil carbon sequestration in vineyard systems. The effects of pyrolysed grape marc biochar (GM-BC) on soil properties and grape vine nutrition were examined through a combination of laboratory incubation and a …
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Sunlight'S Influence On Grapevine Powdery Mildew: Direct Effects On Pathogen Development And Attendant Consequences Of Canopy Management And Vineyard Variability
… Variability of sunlight distribution within vineyards was quantified via the enhanced point quadrat analysis technique (EPQA). Using EPQA the number of canopy shading layers and the fruitzone photon flux within individual vines were shown to have a significant correlation with fruit disease …
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Factors affecting the levels of 3-isobutyl-2-methoxypyrazine and C6 compounds in Vitis vinifera L. Merlot.
… survey were conducted in Vitis vinifera L.Merlot vineyards located in California over several seasons to investigate the effects of weather variables such as rainfall and growing degree days and vineyard management practices, such as irrigation and fertilization, on the main compounds responsible …
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Informing on Crop Water-Use, Stress, and Growth with Integrated Satellite Remote Sensing and Modeling
… gaps and retrieve crop conditions, <em>e.g.</em> growth and health, that can enhance farm management practices.</p> <p>This dissertation examines the ability to monitor and identify crop conditions both spatially and temporally using the synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery, a sensor that …
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Vineyard soil matters: exploring the influence of soil physical and chemical properties on Eastern U.S. grape production
… but has had limited scientific validation. Vineyard soils in the eastern United States are largely unstudied although proper site selection and good soil management have the potential to improve fruit composition for high-quality wine production. Soils that provide excessive plant-available …
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Study of different soil management techniques to improve the cultivation of the vine and encourage its sustainability
The vine is a crop of great economic and social importance in many regions of the world. However, climate change threatens its viability, making adaptation strategies essential to maintain its cultivation and minimize environmental impact. This thesis analyzes the use of organic mulches under the …