Farmers could then spot-spray, using 50 to 70 percent less pesticide than they otherwise would. The bad news is that Paley’s company closed down in 1984, after only three years. Farmers resisted the new technology and long - term backers were hard to find. But with the renewed concern ...
The first record of control of pathogens using fungal endophytes is by Epichloë typhina from Timothy-grass (Phleum pretense). This fungal endophyte was able to reduce susceptibility to disease by the fungus Cladosporium phlei as compared with non-endophytic plants (O'Hanlon et al., 2012). ...
Weed suppressionXXX Improves soil structure and water infiltrationXXXX Inhibits nematodesXX Attracts beneficial insectsXXXXXX Opens up heavy soilsXX Note that the legumes supply new soil N while Brassicas and grasses excel at N retention. This is a simple yes (X) or no (blank) assessment, howev...
Our ancestors could not analyse the seed, but they observed the positive effects that the oil had on people. Every culture using hemp seed oil came to revere it as a ‘fountain of youth’. It was said to rejuvenate the body, slow ageing and even confer immortality upon users. Plant ...
Set eggplants in the garden 2 to 3 weeks after the last frost in spring when the soil has reached 60°F. Start seed indoors 8 weeks before setting plants in the garden; use bottom heat to keep starts at 80°F until they are established. Do not rush setting eggplants in the garden;...
Bumblebees love the Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) that’s rapidly proliferated in the native section of Terrace A after germinating there a couple seasons ago. This month I learned that Milkweeds are high-stakes nectar sources for many pollinators, because their pollination strategy requires...
It is due to the internal conditions of the Plant Physiology & Bio Chemistry 23 seed. It is also described as the inhibition of germination due to internal conditions in an otherwise viable seeds. (4) Secondary Dormancy: The seeds of some plants can germinate immediately after their ripening....
Place the fireweed seeds in a plastic food storage bag in late summer and seal the bag tightly. Mix the fertilizer into the top 5 to 6 inches of the soil using a pitchfork or a shovel. Spread the fireweed seeds onto the surface of the ground, spacing them at three-foot distances. As...
Water the soil well after planting to stimulate further growth. Continue to water the grass plants during the growing season with 1 inch of water per week when the rainfall amounts for the week are less than 1 inch. Apply 1 to 3 inches of mulch around the plants, making sure to not pi...
[95]. DCMU, i.e. 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea, also called diuron, is a commonly used inhibitor in photosynthesis studies. In low application rates, it is used to selectively control grass weeds, while at higher rates, it is a nonselective weed killer [96]. In Arabidopsis,...