Carpenter-Boggs, L.
Control of Xanthomonas in Cabbage Seed
Organic vegetable seed production continues to grow along with the demand for product, adding millions of dollars to Washington’s agricultural economy. Production of organic vegetable seeds is hindered by numerous pathogens. Because there is a lack of reliable organic control methods for bacterial black rot (caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris) on crucifers, a biologically […]
Nitrogen Supply and Partitioning in Managed Understories of Organic Apples
Sustainable methods of nitrogen (N) fertility and weed management in organic production systems remain a challenge. Composted animal manures are commonly used to supply N, but only a fraction is in immediately available forms with the remainder released slowly as a result of microbial driven processes. These amendments come at a high cost, and excess […]