systems increases mitigation capacity and provides efficient N and P removal that is important for small-sized treatment structures in urban areas ( Jayaweera and Kasturiarachchi, 2004 ; Stewart et al., 2008 ). In addition, when ornamental plants are used
‘PP-1’ (PP27536) ornamental perennial Arachis was approved for release by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences in 2012. We established ‘PP-1’ in a test at Tifton, GA, with five perennial peanut cultivars
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Root hardiness is reported for 38 container-grown woody ornamentals taken from commercial nursery storage in mid-winter. Lethal root temperature ranged from −5° to −23.3°C.
space to the landscape plant. Weed occurrence in containers can cause growth reduction of woody ornamentals by nearly 50% in a single growing season ( Fretz, 1972 ) and decrease the aesthetic value of the crop plant. Hand weeding is not an economic
(2018 ) estimated that 75% of farmworkers were foreign-born (69% from Mexico) and 49% of farmworkers were unauthorized. Most farmworkers were employed in labor-intensive production: 37% in vegetables, 32% in fruit and nut crops, and 19% in ornamental
Anthurium has emerged as a popular tropical ornamental in international markets. The cut flower consists of a brilliantly colored modified leaf called the spathe with a protruding, cylindrical inflorescence called the spadix. Spathe color is one of
biomass within the central depth (10–20 cm) of the container than the other three species ( P ≤ 0.001). Fig. 1. Average total root biomass for 2-year-old liners of six ornamental tree species (red maple, honey locust, red oak, birch, redbud, and hornbeam
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We often use the noun “ornamentals” to describe plants used in landscapes, around homes and other buildings, in parks and public gardens, and along streets and highways. However, “ornamentals” can be perceived quite differently by others outside our profession and with serious consequences.
( Cucumis sativus ), and strawberry ( Fragaria × ananassa ) ( Csinos et al., 2000 ; Fennimore et al., 2003 ; Gilreath et al., 2004 ). However, there has been limited research reported for MB alternatives in ornamentals ( Carpenter et al., 2000
study was undertaken to evaluate the potential of additional Kalanchoe spp. as new flowering ornamental plants. Our objectives in this study were to: 1) identify the response of Kalanchoe spp. to photoperiodic treatments and classify them into