Agricultural and Forestry Science

April grafting optimal for Fraser fir

Christmas trees provide a significant source of revenue in southern Appalachia, resulting in millions of dollars in sales during the holiday buying season. The…

Improving nitrogen use efficiency lessens environmental impact

Most agricultural crops require large quantities of nitrate-rich fertilizer to realize optimal yields. The dilemma for growers is finding ways to balance the…

Can bedding plants thrive with recyled water?

To conserve dwindling water resources, municipalities are encouraging the use of “recycled water”, municipal wastewater that has been extensively treated and…

Turfgrass fertility, pesticide programs compared

Traditional turfgrass management programs rely heavily on the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. In response to increased public scrutiny and…

New technology improves greenhouse, plant microclimates

A study in HortTechnology featured a new technology that improved greenhouse climates by reducing solar heat radiation and temperatures during the hot summer…

Willow cut-stem growers surveyed

Woody ornamental plants with colorful or unusually shaped stems, buds, flowers, or fruits represent a growing specialty niche in cut flower production markets….

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