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1. Evaluation of the Cucumis sativus yield by direct seeding versus transplanting in warm tropical regions, in open field and greenhouse

Author:
Salcedo, G. A.; Perez-Saiz, M.; Reca-Cardena, J.; Lao-Arenas, M. T.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1151 pp. 169-174
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Cucumis sativus; crop yield; cucumbers; direct seeding; flowers; fruits; germination; greenhouse production; greenhouses; irrigation scheduling; leaves; microirrigation; seedlings; tropics; Ecuador;     Show all 16 Subjects
Abstract:
... The intensive production of cucumber is associated, among other techniques, with transplanting. The aim of this study was to compare the crop response of Cucumis sativus 'Diamante' depending on the planting method used. A split plot design was established: direct seeding or transplanting in a greenhouse and open field in order to evaluate the yield production. The trial was carried out in Vinces L ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1151.27

2. Effect of growing media from agriculture waste onseed germination of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. 'Sida')

Author:
Dittakit, P.; Worada, S.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1152 pp. 131-136
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Solanum lycopersicum var. lycopersicum; Sphagnum; agricultural wastes; agroindustrial byproducts; biofertilizers; germination; growing media; hulls; people; seedlings; seeds; tomatoes;     Show all 13 Subjects
Abstract:
... At present, demand is increasing for pre-started tomato seedlings, so more people are interested in producing tomato seedlings on a commercial scale. There is a need to find a low-priced, high-quality growing medium made from locally sourced materials. This research aimed to test growing media made from agricultural by-products for starting tomato seeds. The experiment was planned in complete rand ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1152.18

3. Micropropagation of mature Juglans hybrids

Author:
Meier-Dinkel, A.; Wenzlitschke, I.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1155 pp. 85-92
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Juglans nigra; Juglans regia; benzyladenine; explants; felling; field experimentation; forest trees; furniture industry; genotype; greenhouses; hybrids; indole acetic acid; indole butyric acid; micropropagation; rooting; scions; seedlings; seeds; shoots; stem form; timber production; vegetative propagation; Europe;     Show all 24 Subjects
Abstract:
... Juglans hybrids (Juglans nigra × J. regia) are valuable forest trees for high value timber production which is highly demanded in furniture industry. However, plant material is rare and therefore expensive since in Europe only a limited amount of hybrid seeds is produced. Vegetative propagation would allow a constant production of hybrid planting material. A micropropagation protocol was developed ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1155.11

4. Adaptability and horticultural characterization of different moringa accessions in Central Philippines

Author:
Patricio, H. G.; Palada, M. C.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1158 pp. 45-54
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Bemisia; Leptoglossus phyllopus; Moringa; Tetranychus urticae; branches; dry matter accumulation; germination; horticulture; leaves; mites; plant damage; pods; seedlings; seeds; stem rot; trees; vegetables; India; Laos; Philippines; Taiwan; Tanzania; Thailand; United States;     Show all 25 Subjects
Abstract:
... Eighteen moringa accessions from AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center were evaluated for their adaptability and horticultural characteristics in an observational trial at Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, Philippines from June 2009 to May 2012. The accessions originated from India, Laos, Philippines, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand and USA. Eight accessions had 100% germination, another eight h ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1158.6

5. Croissance et productivité du Moringa oleifera Lam. en plantation agroforestière au Togo

Author:
Abotsi, K. E.; Fare, Y.; Auzanneau, F.; Villon, F.; Metro, N.; Mawussi, G.; Kokou, et K.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1158 pp. 105-116
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Moringa; biomass; cutting; leaves; pods; profitability; seedlings; seeds;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... Extensive cultivation tests of moringa were conducted on 16 plots of 20×20 m. The plants were grown from seed and were planted at the following three spacings (2.5×2, 3×2 and 4×2 m). Three cutting heights were applied (no cut, 150 and 180 cm). The results showed that moringa grows very rapidly to 2 m high within the 4th month of growth and 6m at the end of its first year. The 4×2 m spacing promote ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1158.13

6. Emergence of the Pacific Northwest sweet cherry breeding program

Author:
Oraguzie, N. C.; Watkins, C. S.; Chavoshi, M. S.; Peace, C.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1161 pp. 73-78
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; DNA; Prunus avium; breeding programs; consumers (people); cost effectiveness; crossing; cultivars; funding; industry; new variety; parents; probability; progeny; seedlings; trees; universities; university programs; Washington (state);     Show all 19 Subjects
Abstract:
... The goal of the sweet cherry breeding program at Washington State University is to develop new high quality cultivars with high consumer appeal suitable for production in the Pacific Northwest growing regions of the USA. The breeding program has five main objectives with the ultimate goal being to produce cultivars fitting into distinct target market classes. There are three phases in the program ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1161.12

7. Results from 13-year study of cultivar-rootstock combinations in sweet cherry

Author:
Sotirov, D. K.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1161 pp. 255-260
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Prunus avium; acids; chemical composition; cultivars; irrigation; mortality; rootstocks; seedlings; spring; sugars; trees; Bulgaria;     Show all 13 Subjects
Abstract:
... The study was carried out during the period 1999-2011 at the Institute of Agriculture - Kyustendil, Bulgaria. The growth, reproductive characteristics and fruit quality of 'Van' sweet cherry trees, grafted on clonal rootstocks: 'P-7', 'Karamy', 'Hybrid 2', 'SL-64' and seedlings from 'Vladimir' and 'Mahaleb 20-86' were studied. The trees on 'SL-64' were used as a control. The trees were planted in ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1161.41

8. Sweet cherry growing in Turkey - a brief overview

Author:
Demirsoy, H.; Demirsoy, L.; Macit, İ; Akçay, M. E.; Bas, M.; Demirtas, I.; Sarisu, C.; Taner, Y.; Kuden, A.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1161 pp. 111-116
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
high density planting,   etc   ; Marmara; Prunus avium; center of origin; cherries; cultivars; exports; genes; industry; irrigation systems; new variety; orchards; pruning; rootstocks; seedlings; trees; Black Sea; Turkey (country); United States;     Show all 19 Subjects
Abstract:
... The sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) is native to some parts of northern Turkey. Turkey is the leading worldwide cherry producer and exporter, followed by USA. Sweet cherry is grown in the Aegean, Marmara, Mediterranean and Black Sea Regions in Turkey. Despite the recent growing interest in high density planting cherry orchards, cherry production is still carried out by using predominantly tradition ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1161.19

9. Activity and bioformulation of Trichoderma harzianum for management of tomato diseases caused by soilborne pathogens

Author:
Yucel, S.; Karacanci, S.; Ay, T.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1164 pp. 339-344
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Fusarium; Pythium; Rhizoctonia; Trichoderma harzianum; damping off; disease incidence; disinfestation; exports; greenhouse experimentation; greenhouses; pathogens; pesticide application; root rot; roots; seedlings; soil; soil solarization; soil-borne diseases; spores; tomatoes; vegetable growing; Mediterranean region; Turkey (country);     Show all 24 Subjects
Abstract:
... Protected vegetable cultivation in Turkey, which is economically important for both domestic consumption and export facilities, is done on around 61696 ha of area with 5.9 million tons of production. Therefore, disease and pest management have become one of the major restricting factors on protected vegetable cultivation in Turkey. Root rot, wilt, damping off diseases caused by soil borne pathogen ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1164.43

10. Bioseedling: a chain approach to the production of healthier seeds and seedlings of Lamb's lettuce Valerianella locusta

Author:
Herforth-Rahme, J.; Fuchs, J. G.; Hofer, V.; Schnueriger, M.; Scharer, H. J.; Koller, M.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1164 pp. 39-46
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Acidovorax; Peronospora; Pythium ultimum; Rhizoctonia; Valerianella locusta; calcium hydroxide; composts; disinfection; downy mildew; ethanol; fungal diseases of plants; germination; plant pathogenic fungi; plant protection; seed size; seedlings; seeds; sodium hypochlorite; soil; sporulation; steam; vegetables;     Show all 23 Subjects
Abstract:
... The project BIOSEEDLING “Robust planting material from seeds to young plants - an implementation oriented chain approach” aims to find improved production procedures for vegetable seedlings of lamb's lettuce. First, the production of lamb's lettuce seeds of a professional seed producer was analyzed and the effect of harvest time and seed size on the germination and disease rate in the seeds was st ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1164.5

11. Effects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on organic lettuce production

Author:
Malkoclu, M. C.; Tuzel, Y.; Oztekin, G. B.; Ozaktan, H.; Yolageldi, L.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1164 pp. 265-272
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Bacillus subtilis; Lactuca sativa var. capitata; Pseudomonas putida; animal manures; crop production; greenhouses; growth chambers; liquids; nutrient content; organic foods; organic production; peat; phytomass; plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria; relative humidity; seed germination; seedlings; seeds;     Show all 19 Subjects
Abstract:
... This study was conducted in order to determine the effects of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on seedling and head production of organically grown iceberg lettuce ('Papiro'). Seeds treated with Bacillus subtilis (strain 66/3), Pseudomonas putida (strain 18/1K), P. fluorescens (strain 112), P. punonensis (strain 56), B. subtilis + P. fluorescens were sown into vermicompost:local peat (1 ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1164.34

12. The response of kamanomano (Cenchrus agrimonioides var. agrimonioides) root and shoot growth to pre-plant hormone soaking and simulated hydromulch establishment procedure

Author:
Baldos, O. C.; DeFrank, J.; Lukas, S. B.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1174 pp. 179-180
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Cenchrus; drought tolerance; indole butyric acid; islands; land restoration; lawns and turf; leaves; naphthaleneacetic acid; perennials; rooting; roots; seedlings; shoots; soaking; stems; tap water; trays; Lanai; Maui; Oahu;     Show all 21 Subjects
Abstract:
... Kamanomano (Cenchrus agrimonioides var. agrimonioides) is a federally endangered, stoloniferous, perennial grass endemic to the islands of Oahu, Lanai, and Maui. Its low-growing habit and drought tolerance make it a recognized species for restoration and a potential species for roadside revegetation. Large scale revegetation with kamanomano requires an efficient means of propagation and planting. ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1174.37

13. Physicochemical characteristics of half-highbush blueberry fruits dependent on genotype and cultivation conditions

Author:
Starast, M.; Koort, A.; Paal, T.; Karp, K.; Vool, E.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1180 pp. 189-196
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Vaccinium angustifolium; Vaccinium corymbosum; anthocyanins; ascorbic acid; bioactive compounds; blueberries; clones; cultivars; dry matter content; fruit puree; fruits; genotype; micropropagation; mineral soils; organic acids and salts; pH; peat; peat soils; phenolic compounds; plantations; plastic film mulches; seedlings; soil quality; taste; total soluble solids; Estonia;     Show all 27 Subjects
Abstract:
... Blueberry cultivation has been developing more in northern parts of Europe where effective management can be assured of primarily suitable cultivars and growing conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of endogenous and exogenous factors on the physical parameters and chemical composition of half-highbush blueberry fruit grown in Estonia. The experimental plantations were e ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1180.25

14. Promising new mango cultivars through natural open-pollinated crosses using polycross nurseries in mango breeding

Author:
Human, C. F.; Willemse, S.; Sippel, A. D.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1183 pp. 69-72
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Mangifera indica; breeding programs; clones; crossing; cultivars; female plants; fruits; mangoes; open pollination; orchards; plant breeding; pollen; pollinators; progeny; seedlings; South Africa;     Show all 17 Subjects
Abstract:
... Although the classical breeding of mango cultivars is a time-consuming process, most of the current mango cultivars were derived from classical breeding or random selection. The mango industry in South Africa is mainly based on five or six commercial cultivars with numerous negative characteristics; therefore, the mango breeding programme of the Agricultural Research Council's Institute for Tropic ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1183.10

15. The establishment of a wildflower meadow "designed" for people to harvest

Author:
Paraskevopoulou, A. T.; Spentzas, A.; Lahaniotis, K.; Karapanos, I.; Perdikis, D.; Londra, P.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2017 no.1189 pp. 119-124
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
planting,   etc   ; Angiospermae; Arthropoda; aboveground biomass; arthropods; biodiversity; diet; food plants; harvesting; herbaceous plants; irrigation rates; landscaping; meadows; people; seedlings; sowing rates; spring; summer; wild flowers; Greece;     Show all 20 Subjects
Abstract:
... Wildflower meadows constitute a sustainable approach in landscape design, receptive by the general public. Their use has been gradually expanding worldwide based on their benefits that include increased biodiversity and reduced maintenance resources compared to other forms of planting. Greece has the highest diversity of plant species in Europe. Wildflower meadows are particularly attractive and h ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1189.24