floriculture crops. Recent research investigated the minimum P concentrations required by herbaceous ornamentals ( Borch et al., 1998 ; Hansen and Nielsen, 2000 , 2001 ; Nelson et al., 2012 ). These studies were focused on the potential of using low P
have interesting applications in ornamental shrubs such as roses due to their high market value, wide distribution, and relative phytosanitarian certification ( Krczal, 1998 ). Some potential applications of RFID techniques could include procedures for
The use of ornamental plants in interiorscapes is increasingly being studied for their ability to remove volatile organic compounds, thereby improving the air quality of indoor environments ( Kim et al., 2008 ; Yoo et al., 2006 ). Deterioration of
differences between Si-treated and untreated plants. There is limited evidence that Si supplementation affects the aesthetic qualities of ornamental crops. The objectives of this work were to determine the effects of different Si sources, concentrations, and
sales from edible food crops ( National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2002 ). A survey of Iowa's ornamental horticulture industry has not been completed recently; therefore, this research project was designed to gather and analyze data from members of
143 ORAL SESSION 42 (Abstr. 314–321) Culture and Management/Woody Ornamentals & Landscape
51 POSTER SESSION 2F (Abstr. 115–121) Propagation—Woody Ornamentals/ Landscape/Turf
‘Perpetua’ (U.S. Plant Patent 24,209, PI 674714) is a new ornamental blueberry ( Vaccinium hybrid) targeted for the home gardener and landscape ornamental trade from the U.S. Department of Agriculture—Agricultural Research Service (USDA
‘Red Dragon’ is a new ornamental hazelnut ( Corylus avellana L.) cultivar. It was released by the Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station in Mar. 2008. ‘Red Dragon’ has red leaves, contorted growth habit, and resistance to eastern filbert blight
‘Echo’ (PI 682654, CVAC 2262) is a new ornamental blueberry ( Vaccinium hybrid) that is targeted toward the home gardener and ornamental landscape trade. It is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA