85 ORAL SESSION 27 (Abstr. 192-199) Ornamentals: Stress
180 POSTER SESSION 28 Culture & Management/Woody Ornamentals
Poster Session 28—Ornamental/Landscape and Turf 1 19 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
Ornamental grasses have been increasing in popularity for a number of years. These grasses originate from a wide range of habitats ( Davidson and Gobin, 1998 ; Greenlee, 1992 ). The growth of grasses may be influenced greatly by the addition of
-carboxylase, which binds HCO 3 – to concentrate CO 2 within the plant so that photorespiration is reduced even under diminishing ambient CO 2 concentrations. To provide optimal growing conditions for many vegetables and ornamental plants, Mortensen (1987) and
opportunities for nursery growers. Several prior efforts have been undertaken to quantify cost estimates for various ornamental plant production systems in the southeastern U.S. ( Hall et al., 1987 ; Hinson et al., 2007 ; Taylor et al., 1986 , 1990
substantial impact on both the economic and aesthetic value of affected plants ( Balge et al., 1969 ; Rangarajan and Tibbitts, 1994 ). Many of the species most susceptible to this disorder are grown solely for ornamental purposes, and intumescences can
144 POSTER SESSION (Abstr. 547–556) Container Production–Woody Ornamentals/Landscape
85 ORAL SESSION 27 (Abstr. 192-199) Ornamentals: Stress
consumers in the state of Texas, the respondents' mailing list used included a representative sample of the Texas population. From the total sample of 880 individuals, ≈31% were actual consumers of the ornamental industry's products, lowering the final