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Comparisons Of Native And Non-Native Lady Beetles: Habitat Distribution And Interactions With Prey And Competitors, Christy J. L. Finlayson
Comparisons Of Native And Non-Native Lady Beetles: Habitat Distribution And Interactions With Prey And Competitors, Christy J. L. Finlayson
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), as a group, are considered beneficial because they prey on plant pests. A number of studies suggest that non-native species introduced for biological control have replaced native species in agriculture. Agricultural and non-agricultural habitats were thus surveyed in Maine to determine if native species were still dominant in some areas. In 2004 and 2005, 3,487 and 2,903 beetles were collected, respectively, with non-native species dominant in all but one habitat (coniferous forest). Native species were found in very low numbers in all habitats surveyed. Comparisons between species were then conducted to determine if differences exist that …
Performance Of Small-Fruited Pumpkin Cultivars In Maine, David T. Handley, Mark G. Hutton, Gregory J. Koller
Performance Of Small-Fruited Pumpkin Cultivars In Maine, David T. Handley, Mark G. Hutton, Gregory J. Koller
Cooperative Extension - Agriculture
A small-fruited (2-4 lb) or “pie” type pumpkin variety trial was established in the spring of 2009 at Highmoor Farm in Monmouth, ME. Three replications of seven varieties were direct-seeded on 18 June through black plastic mulch. Plots were 18 feet long with three feet between plants and six feet between rows. All fertilizer was applied according to soil test recommendations and incorporated prior to mulch application and seeding. Fruit were harvested on 18 September. Top performing varieties in terms of yield per plot included ‘Chucky’, ‘Small Sugar’, and ‘Field Trip’. ‘Fall Splendor’ produced the largest fruit in the trial, …
B852: Organic Wild Blueberry Production, Frank Drummond, John Smagula, Seanna Annis, David Yarborough
B852: Organic Wild Blueberry Production, Frank Drummond, John Smagula, Seanna Annis, David Yarborough
Bulletins
Recent research carried out under the auspices of a USDA organic transition grant resulted in a better understanding of the interaction of wild blueberry production tactics such as pruning method, soil pH reduction by sulfur (S) application, and organic fertilizer rates on wild blueberry growth, development, and yield. This bulletin is the product of what we have learned over the past four years of this research project.