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Composted dairy manure in foliage plant production
Sep 08, 2009 |
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Peat has been a major component of substrates used in container plant production since the 1960s. Highly porous with the capacity to hold water, peat makes an ideal rooting and growing medium for potted plants. ...
Houseplants cut indoor ozone
Sep 08, 2009 |
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Ozone, the main component of air pollution, or smog, is a highly reactive, colorless gas formed when oxygen reacts with other chemicals. Although ozone pollution is most often associated with outdoor air, ...
Controlling cucumber beetles organically
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Feb 17, 2009 |
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As the popularity of organic produce increases with consumers, growers need more options to manage pests naturally.
New use for human hair
Dec 29, 2008 |
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Agricultural crop production relies on composted waste materials and byproducts, such as animal manure, municipal solid waste composts, and sewage sludge, as a necessary nutrient source. Studies have shown that human hair, ...
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Georgia goes bananas
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Feb 26, 2009 |
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Bananas, known most often as a healthy, convenient food, are also popular ornamental plants in the southern United States. Banana plants are highly prized by many as one of the most beautiful ornamentals used ...
Biodegradable mulch films on the horizon
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Feb 26, 2009 |
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In 1999, more than 30 million acres of agricultural land worldwide were covered with plastic mulch, and those numbers have been increasing significantly since then. With the recent trend toward "going green", ...
Web-based case studies help students develop career skills
Dec 29, 2008 |
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A survey of employers in the landscape industry revealed the importance of arming landscaping and horticulture students with technical knowledge, practical application, and problem-solving skills. Teaching ...
Community gardens don't impact crime rate
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Sep 08, 2009 |
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Urban residents across the United States have dug in to create green spaces in their neighborhoods, transforming vacant lots into colorful and crowd-pleasing community gardens. According to the American Community ...
Measuring nitrate concentrations in leafy green vegetables
Sep 08, 2009 |
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Leafy green vegetables such as lettuce, Asian greens, and spinach can accumulate high concentrations of nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N), which are potentially harmful if consumed by humans. To measure NO3-N concentration in plant ...
Frequent flower buyers seek product variety
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Florists and other retailers who sell flowers and plants can now add another tool to their marketing kit. A recent study of "consumption values" may help them understand what influences consumers' choices in regard to floral ...
Who influences purchases of native plants?
Mar 25, 2009 |
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Native plants are a growing niche market in the southeastern United States. Researchers have documented recent trends toward increased interest in native plants by landscape architects, wholesale and retail ...
Methyl bromide alternatives indicated for North Carolina tomato production
Feb 03, 2009 |
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Methyl bromide (MeBr) is a highly effective broad-spectrum fumigant used extensively in U.S. agriculture to control a wide variety of pests. Under the Montreal protocol of 1991, however, MeBr was defined as one of the chemicals ...
US shiitake market mushrooming
Feb 26, 2009 |
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Shiitake mushrooms are the third most popular mushroom species in the U.S. In addition to taste, shiitake have a multitude of health benefits. Low in calories, glucose and sodium, shiitake are high in potassium, phosphorus, ...
New roadside beautification concept studied
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Jul 17, 2008 |
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Travel America's highways or drive down any city street this summer and you'll probably see them. From small, manicured beds of flowers maintained by community volunteers to extensive landscaping projects ...
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