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Apple Research and Extension

by fconte on August 23, 2010

See website: http://orchard.uvm.edu/

Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS)

Community Partners: VT Tree Fruit Growers Association & apple growers

Project Timing: May 1, 2010 – April 31, 2011

More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, Lorraine.Berkett@uvm.edu

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Entomopathogenic Fungi and Predators for IPM of Western Flower Thrips

by fconte on August 23, 2010

The efficacy of plant-mediated IPM systems, combining marigold plants with experimental isolates of insect-killing fungi and predatory mites is being tested for use against thrips in greenhouse crops.

Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS)

UVM Partners: Bruce L. Parker, Jae Su Kim, Vladimir Gouli, & Svetlana Gouli, PSS

Community Partners: Local growers who will serve as test sites

Project Timing: October 1, 2009 – September 31, 2012

More Info: Margaret Skinner, Research Associate Professor, PSS, mskinner@uvm.edu

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Novel Approaches to Improve Energy Efficiency in Northern New England Greenhouses

August 23, 2010

Two novel greenhouse insulation systems will be tested for their energy saving capabilities; Energy audits will be conducted and workshops on energy conservation will be held in ME, NH & VT. Lead Department or Center: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Margaret Skinner & Vern Grubinger, UVM Extension Community Partners: Craig Metz, EnSave; P.N.Skinner, [...]

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Compost for Management of Plant Pathogens and Weed Seeds

August 23, 2010

We will demonstrate that compost, properly made, will kill disease early blight inoculum and weed seeds during the composting process, and that the resultant compost can be used to suppress foliar pathogens of vegetable crops in the field. Both weed seeds and plant pathogens present economic and management challenges to growers, and low-input methods for [...]

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Grass Energy Research

August 19, 2010

The plot area will be managed and harvested by PI and research assistants. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) Project Timing: 2009 – 2011 More Info: Sid Bosworth, Extension Associate Professor, PSS, Sid.Bosworth@uvm.edu

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Assessing Fusarium Head Blight of Organic Wheat

August 19, 2010

The plot area will be seeded by PI and graduate student. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) Project Timing: April 2010 – September 2010 More Info: Sid Bosworth, Extension Associate Professor, PSS, Sid.Bosworth@uvm.edu

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American Chestnut Germplasm Conservation Orchard

August 19, 2010

This project is an on-going project which will run for a minimum of 15 years (2009 – 2024). The site is evaluated annually by the PI and his summer interns. The project is a collaboration between the American Chestnut Foundation and UVM. Students in PSS 138 Commercial Plant Propagation learn grafting techniques using American Chestnuts [...]

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Apple Team: Organic Apple Trials

August 19, 2010

Continue Organica Orchard Project, including maintenance of orchards, data collection, spraying, harvest. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) Project Timing: Ongoing More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, lorraine.berkett@uvm.edu

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UVM Apple Extension Program

August 19, 2010

Investigator will provide weekly pest monitoring throughout growing season. Data collected will be used in Extension programs and to develop decision support for orchard maintenance. Farm staff will maintain blocks and will receive proceeds from fruit harvested and sold. Farm staff will provide harvest labor for fruit in excess of research needs. Lead Department or [...]

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Evaluation of a Fungal Biopesticide Using a New and Novel Application Method in Commercial Tart Cherry and Apple Production

July 1, 2010

This project is testing the effect of fungus-treated mats for managing plum curculio in fruit tree crops. Lead Department or Center: Plant & Soil Science (PSS) UVM Partners: Margaret Skinner, Jae- Su Kim, Vladimir Gouli, & Svetlana Gouli, PSS Community Partner: Mark Whalon, Department of Entomology, Michigan State University Project Timing: June 1, 2010 – [...]

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Apple/Grape Team: NE1020 Grape Cultivar Trial

July 1, 2010

This project involves the planting of 0.5 acre grape trial. This is part of a coordinated trial including representations from 23 other US states. Lead Department or Center: Horticulture Research Center UVM Partner: Plant and Soil Science (PSS) Project Timing: 2007 – 2017 More Info: Lorraine Berkett, Extension Professor, PSS, lorraine.berkett@uvm.edu

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