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these resources, it may be possible to expand the range of almond cultivation in the future and find genetic material for the improvement of important traits such as disease resistance, cold and drought tolerance, and desirable nut characteristics. Table
, oftentimes placing priority on high fluence rate, low-cost operation, and satisfying the human eye over fine-tuning of conditions to best regulate plant growth. Some of the same fluorescent and incandescent fixtures used in homes and businesses are used to
at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Uvalde, TX (lat. 29°12′57.6″N, long. 99°45′21.6″W) during the fall (October–December) of 2016, winter (January–March) and spring (March–May) of 2017. The hoop house was 29.3-m long × 9.1-m
The global food demand is constantly rising and is expected to increase by 110% in 2050 ( Mc Carthy et al., 2018 ) due to the increase in global population and the improvement of the standard of living around the globe ( Mc Carthy et al., 2018
,478 sweetpotato accessions held in ex situ gene banks globally ( Food and Agriculture Organization, 2010 ). The most important sweetpotato collection is with the International Potato Center (CIP), Lima, Peru ( Huamán and de la Puente, 1988 ) with more than 5500
beginner horticultural consumers, as well as home gardeners. Kelley and Wehry (2006) found that personal acquaintances/family, garden center staff, and gardening books were the sources most used by consumers to obtain gardening knowledge. In comparison
the most unique regions in the world where mild Mediterranean climate meshes with the adjacent Alborz mountain ranges, creating a home to numerous species of edible plants, including wild and domestic apples, medlars, cherries, pomegranates, citrus
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
), 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
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