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Modeling the pecan nut growth and carbohydrate requirement and application of models
(2021-12)
The pecan nut is an important nut fruit in the USA economy, contributing more than $3.5 billion to the country's economy. The optimal time of different orchard activities like irrigation management, pesticide spray, and ...
Physiological and morphological response of warm-season turfgrasses to shade
(2021-07)
Shade affects turfgrass growth and development, lowering the quality and playability of sporting fields and golf courses. The desire for large mature trees in the landscape and modern sports stadiums, are expected to ...
Evaluation of fall traffic tolerance and surface playability of selected bermudagrasses
(2021-05)
Bermudagrass [Cynodon spp. (L.) Rich.] is the most preferred turfgrass species for athletic fields and golf courses in the southern and transition zones of the United States. It is also extensively used turfgrass species ...
Evaluation of turf-type bermudagrass cultivars and experimental genotypes for rooting characteristics and drought performance
(2021-07)
Bermudagrass (Cynodon spp.) is one of the most widely used warm-season turfgrasses in the southern and transition zone areas of the United States. Due to the scarcity of water for turfgrass irrigation, it is necessary to ...
Optimizing proanthocyanidin extraction from grape seeds in winery wastes
(2018-05)
Grape seeds have been reported to be a good source of phenolic compounds accounting for 5% to 8% of total seed weight on a dry basis. There is not an established optimum procedure for phenolics extraction. The main objective ...
Cover crop, seed priming and planting date effects on direct seeded pepper emergence in Oklahoma
(2019-12)
The purpose of this research is to identify and implement more efficient ways to produce bell (Capsicum annuum) and spice peppers by eliminating transplant costs via direct seeding planting methods with the addition of ...
Investigation of Carex: A look at seed dormancy, use as a low input lawn, and local stand characterization
(2022-07)
Carex has been an underutilized genus across multiple industries due, in part, to poor germination resulting from a strong primary dormancy. Dormancy can usually be broken using stratification or plant hormones, but the ...
Colored shade nets effect on growth, flowering, and carbohydrates of vegetable and ornamental plants grown under greenhouse and field conditions
(2022-12)
Light is available to plants throughout the year and plays an important role in germination, phototropism, and reproduction. High light intensities can reduce plant quality and raises temperature above optimum in greenhouses. ...
Extraction and purification of podophyllotoxin from eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana L.) in Oklahoma
(2021-12)
Podophyllotoxin (ptox) is a pharmaceutical derived from plants used in a broad spectrum of medicinal treatments ranging from inflammatory diseases to cancer. Originally sourced from the rhizomes of the now endangered Indian ...
Assessing Sesquiterpene lactone and sugar concentrations as indicators of heat tolerance in field produced lettuce in Oklahoma
(2022-07)
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is a cool season vegetable typically grown in the spring and fall in Oklahoma by small farmers. Lettuce is not typically grown in the heat of the summer because excessive heat stress causes ...