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Processes, Patterns, And Predictions Of Soil Moisture Variation In Upland And Peatland Cranberry Farms In Massachusetts, Rebecca Brennan Jul 2020

Processes, Patterns, And Predictions Of Soil Moisture Variation In Upland And Peatland Cranberry Farms In Massachusetts, Rebecca Brennan

Masters Theses

The American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) represents a vital sector of the economy of southeastern Massachusetts. Due to the hydrogeological and edaphic characteristics of peatlands, variations in soil drainage and soil moisture represent major management challenges for growers in Massachusetts. An emerging trend of upland (mineral soil) cranberry farms planted with new hybrid cultivars has the potential to enhance the profitability and long-term viability of cranberry production in Massachusetts. However, sparse data exist on soil moisture characteristics of peatland and upland cranberry farms. The purpose of this research was to elucidate the differences in soil moisture between upland and …


Arthropod Fauna Associated With Wild And Cultivated Cranberries In Wisconsin, Shawn A. Steffan, Merritt E. Singleton, Michael L. Draney, Elissa M. Chasen, Kyle E. Johnson, Juan E. Zalapa Feb 2018

Arthropod Fauna Associated With Wild And Cultivated Cranberries In Wisconsin, Shawn A. Steffan, Merritt E. Singleton, Michael L. Draney, Elissa M. Chasen, Kyle E. Johnson, Juan E. Zalapa

The Great Lakes Entomologist

The cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton) is an evergreen, trailing shrub native to North American peatlands. It is cultivated commercially in the US and Canada, with major production centers in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, Québec, and British Columbia. Despite the agricultural importance of cranberry in Wisconsin, relatively little is known of its arthropod associates, particularly the arachnid fauna. Here we report preliminary data on the insect and spider communities associated with wild and cultivated cranberries in Wisconsin. We then compare the insect and spider communities of wild cranberry systems to those of cultivated cranberries, indexed by region. Approximately 7,400 …


2016 Chart Book: Warnings, Martha Sylvia Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Warnings, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Measures And Conversions Chart, Hilary Sandler Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Measures And Conversions Chart, Hilary Sandler

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Index, Carolyn J. Demoranville Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Index, Carolyn J. Demoranville

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Weed Management At-A-Glance, Hilary Sandler, Katherine M. Ghantous Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Weed Management At-A-Glance, Hilary Sandler, Katherine M. Ghantous

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Table Of Contents, Carolyn J. Demoranville Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Table Of Contents, Carolyn J. Demoranville

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Nutrition Management, Carolyn J. Demoranville Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Nutrition Management, Carolyn J. Demoranville

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Pesticide Application Recordkeeping, Martha Sylvia Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Pesticide Application Recordkeeping, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Disease Management, Erika Saalau Rojas, Frank L. Caruso, Martha Sylvia Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Disease Management, Erika Saalau Rojas, Frank L. Caruso, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Disease Management At-A-Glance, Erika Saalau Rojas, Frank Caruso, Martha Sylvia Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Disease Management At-A-Glance, Erika Saalau Rojas, Frank Caruso, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Irrigation Water Managenent, Peter Jeranyama Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Irrigation Water Managenent, Peter Jeranyama

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Late Water And Cranberry Management, Carolyn J. Demoranville, Anne L. Averill, Hilary A. Sandler, Erika Saalau Rojas Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Late Water And Cranberry Management, Carolyn J. Demoranville, Anne L. Averill, Hilary A. Sandler, Erika Saalau Rojas

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Winter Management, Carolyn J. Demoranville Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Winter Management, Carolyn J. Demoranville

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Insect Management At-A-Glance, Anne L. Averill, Martha M. Sylvia Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Insect Management At-A-Glance, Anne L. Averill, Martha M. Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Pesticide Storage Guidelines, Hilary Sandler Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Pesticide Storage Guidelines, Hilary Sandler

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Resistance Management, Martha Sylvia Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Resistance Management, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2016 Chart Book: Cautions, Martha Sylvia Mar 2016

2016 Chart Book: Cautions, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chartbook: Pesticide Storage, Hilary A. Sandler Mar 2015

2015 Chartbook: Pesticide Storage, Hilary A. Sandler

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Late Water, Anne Averill, Carolyn J. Demoranville, Hilary Sandler Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Late Water, Anne Averill, Carolyn J. Demoranville, Hilary Sandler

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Irrigation Water Management, Peter Jeranyama Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Irrigation Water Management, Peter Jeranyama

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chartbook: Winter Management, Carolyn J. Demoranville Mar 2015

2015 Chartbook: Winter Management, Carolyn J. Demoranville

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Insect Management At-A-Glance, Martha Sylvia Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Insect Management At-A-Glance, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Nutrition, Carolyn J. Demoranville Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Nutrition, Carolyn J. Demoranville

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Disease Management At-A-Glance, Erika Saalau Rojas Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Disease Management At-A-Glance, Erika Saalau Rojas

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Weed Management At-A-Glance, Hilary A. Sandler, Katherine M. Ghantous Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Weed Management At-A-Glance, Hilary A. Sandler, Katherine M. Ghantous

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Pesticide Application Recordkeeping, Martha Sylvia Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Pesticide Application Recordkeeping, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Index, Carolyn J. Demoranville Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Index, Carolyn J. Demoranville

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Measures And Conversions, Hilary A. Sandler Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Measures And Conversions, Hilary A. Sandler

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.


2015 Chart Book: Groundwater Protection Regulations & Zone Ii, Martha Sylvia Mar 2015

2015 Chart Book: Groundwater Protection Regulations & Zone Ii, Martha Sylvia

Cranberry Chart Book - Management Guide

No abstract provided.