a garden-related purchase from a home improvement store, nearly 50% had made at least one purchase from a retail garden center, and over a third had purchased a plant- or garden-related supplies from a supermarket/grocery store. Nearly, half of the
Willing Adopters and Reluctant Homeowners ; these were followed by University Extension, family and friends, lawn care companies, and large home centers and retailers. In addition, by conducting the Student’s t test, the P value suggested that
centers ranked significantly higher for these traits than home stores. Gardener's interest by topic ranked annuals, perennials, and containers number one, followed by trees and shrubs. Bacterial Wilt Threatens Edible and Ornamental Gingers in Hawaii The
), berries ( Hoke et al., 2017 ), and vegetables ( Campbell et al., 2016 ). Attribute levels for retail outlet included mass merchandiser (e.g., Walmart, Target), home improvement center (e.g., Home Depot, Lowes), and nursery/greenhouse garden center
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usually shopping in physical stores switched to online platforms ( Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute 2021 ). The frequency of online shopping increased by roughly 10% ( Taiwan Network Information Center 2020 ), reflecting this worldwide trend
ranges from 254 to 508 mm with extended periods of drought ( Western Regional Climate Center, 2012 ). New Mexico ranks fifth in land area (315,200 km 2 ) among U.S. states, but only forty-fifth in population density. To meet the challenge of disseminating
romaine and leaf lettuce is shifting the focus to improvement of these types, primarily for shipping quality and environmental adaptability. Lettuce breeders have access to a tremendous amount of diversity for cultivar improvement. The Center for Genetic
Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov ( Fig. 1 ) was one of the foremost innovators of plant improvement during the first half of the twentieth century. His major achievements include the prescient Law of Homologous Variation, the concept of Centers of Origin
center on the appreciation of growing plants, affordable access to fresh produce, and perceived health benefits, among others ( Kirkpatrick and Davison, 2018 ). Interest in home gardening has increased in recent years as individuals seek to improve