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
Oral Session 32—Ornamental/Landscape/Turf/Plant Breeding/Management 30 July 2006, 2:00–3:15 p.m. Oak Alley Moderator: Timothy Rinehart
Oral Session 6—Ornamental Plant Breeding Moderator: Daniel F. Warnock 18 July 2005, 4:00–6:00 p.m. Room 107
-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
Poster Session 18—Ornamental/Landscape and Turf 2 28 July 2006, 1:15–2:00 p.m.
‘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