Greenhouse Production Information at Oregon State University
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Associations and Government Agencies
USDA-Agricultural Research Service
International Plant Propagators Society
Production and Management
UF-Hydroponic/Greenhouse Crops
Ohio State University Greenhouse Resources
2010
Oregon State University affiliated authors discuss production costs and product pricing which has a great impact on the profitability of a nursery business. Specific topics addressed include identifying plant costs and preparing for the future.
2010
As interest in compost grows, so does the need to better understand what compost is, and to learn about the limitations and advantages of particular composts. Suggestions are provided for how to use compost testing as a tool to get greater value from compost use.
2010
Phytophthora species are some of the most problematic plant pathogens in nursery production systems. The Oregon State University affiliated author provides these top 10 tips which will help prevent this group of pathogens from taking hold.
2010
Comprehensive guide on how to control spider mites in the nursery biologically by using predatory mites. Predatory mites are tiny little animals whose appetite for spider mites makes them a great tool for suppressing and managing mite outbreaks.
Cold Tolerance of Container-grown Green Ash Trees Is Influenced by Nitrogen Fertilizer Type and Rate
2010
Container-grown ‘Summit’ green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) trees were used in a recent study in an effort to determine whether cold tolerance of the tree's buds and stems are related to nitrogen (N) application rate and fertilizer form.
2010
Japanese-cedar (Crytomeria japonica) performs well under a range of soil and environmental conditions but has been underused in landscapes, in part, due to winter browning. In previous studies, chance seedlings that did not exhibit winter browning were identified as tetraploids. This study was conducted to induce polyploidy in Crytomeria japonica.
2010
In this study researchers evaluated the chicoric acid concentrations in dried and fresh basil (Ocimum basilicum) products available to consumers and how these concentrations compare to those from E. purpurea plant and products.
2009
Research was conducted to take advantage of the reduction in plant size and vigor often associated with induced polyploidy. The principle objectives were to induce polyploidy in seedlings from H. acetosella ‘Panama Red’ and to evaluate the effects on growth, morphology, and fecundity.
2009
An experiment was performed to determine a more effective protocol for germinating C. americana seeds. It was hypothesized that scarification with sulfuric acid would aid in breaking seedcoat dormancy, thereby resulting in more rapid and uniform germination.
2008
A discussion about the importance of plant root health in the landscape environment and the factors that can influence root system health. The authors address a variety of topics that influence root health ranging from nursery production methods to landscape practices.
