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View article: Synthesizing current knowledge on the ecology, phenology, and cultivation of <scp> <i>Vaccinium membranaceum</i> </scp>
Synthesizing current knowledge on the ecology, phenology, and cultivation of <span> <i>Vaccinium membranaceum</i> </span> Open
Societal Impact Statement More than 100 edible native berries grow across Canada's vast territory and are used by over 600 Indigenous Peoples of Canada as a main component of their diet. This research provides critical insights into the ec…
View article: Organic waste composts improve soil fertility and alter development of pathogenic dagger and pin nematode populations in a crown gall-diseased vineyard
Organic waste composts improve soil fertility and alter development of pathogenic dagger and pin nematode populations in a crown gall-diseased vineyard Open
Compost application has many benefits for soil fertility and grapevine performance. Composts introduce new nutrient sources and exogenous microorganisms that enhance soil nutritional status and diversify microbial populations. This can lea…
View article: Within-farm spatiotemporal variability impacts carrot yield and quality more than preceding cover crop on a Canadian organic farm
Within-farm spatiotemporal variability impacts carrot yield and quality more than preceding cover crop on a Canadian organic farm Open
Carrot ( Daucus carota ) is an important crop grown in Canada and globally. Fresh market carrots have strict cosmetic requirements to command full value at “Grade A” and are frequently downgraded for irregular shape, size, or pest damage. …
View article: Organic mulches and irrigation affect <i>Mesocriconema xenoplax</i> and <i>Pratylenchus penetrans</i> under cherry
Organic mulches and irrigation affect <i>Mesocriconema xenoplax</i> and <i>Pratylenchus penetrans</i> under cherry Open
Mesocriconema xenoplax and Pratylenchus penetrans are important plant parasitic nematodes of cherry trees, but little is known of how soil and water management practices affect the buildup of either species in cherry orchards. A split-plot…
View article: Impact of water stress on <i>Phaeomoniella chlamydospora</i> abundance and Petri disease symptom development in young grapevines
Impact of water stress on <i>Phaeomoniella chlamydospora</i> abundance and Petri disease symptom development in young grapevines Open
Phaeomoniella chlamydospora (Pch) is one of the main pathogens causing Petri disease, a grapevine trunk disease responsible for the decline and mortality of grapevines within a few years after planting. Phaeomoniella chlamydospora has been…
View article: Analysis of Microbial and Nematode Communities in the Apple Replant Disease Complex
Analysis of Microbial and Nematode Communities in the Apple Replant Disease Complex Open
Apple replant disease (ARD) is a complex issue caused by various fungal, oomycetes pathogens and parasites which can differ in their abundance between sites within a geographic region. Knowledge of the specific etiology of ARD at a particu…
View article: Analysis of Microbial and Nematode Communities in the Apple Replant Disease Complex
Analysis of Microbial and Nematode Communities in the Apple Replant Disease Complex Open
Apple replant disease (ARD) is a complex issue caused by various fungal, oomycetes pathogens and parasites which can differ in their abundance between sites within a geographic region. Knowledge of the specific etiology of ARD at a particu…
View article: Population Dynamics of <i>Mesocriconema xenoplax</i> Parasitizing Sweet Cherry Trees in British Columbia, Canada
Population Dynamics of <i>Mesocriconema xenoplax</i> Parasitizing Sweet Cherry Trees in British Columbia, Canada Open
The ring nematode, Mesocriconema xenoplax , has become recognized as a widespread pest of sweet cherry trees in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia (BC). Understanding the cumulative impacts of M. xenoplax on tree health, interpreting …
View article: Using Brassica Cover Crops as Living Mulch in a Vineyard, Changes over One Growing Season
Using Brassica Cover Crops as Living Mulch in a Vineyard, Changes over One Growing Season Open
Farmers hoping to manage cropping systems sustainably are turning to cover crops to help mitigate plant pathogens. Plants with biofumigant properties are used to control soil-borne pathogens in agricultural settings, especially in till sys…
View article: Mulching improved soil fertility, plant growth and productivity, and postharvest deficit irrigation reduced water use in sweet cherry orchards in a semi-arid region
Mulching improved soil fertility, plant growth and productivity, and postharvest deficit irrigation reduced water use in sweet cherry orchards in a semi-arid region Open
In the Okanagan Valley, sweet cherry production has expanded to higher latitudes due to climate change, but the availability of irrigation water is limited in this semi-arid region. Postharvest deficit irrigation (PDI) and organic mulches …
View article: Grapevine trunk disease fungi: their roles as latent pathogens and stress factors that favour disease development and symptom expression
Grapevine trunk disease fungi: their roles as latent pathogens and stress factors that favour disease development and symptom expression Open
Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) are major biotic factors reducing yields and limiting vineyard economic life spans. Fungi in the GTD complex cause a range of symptoms in host plants, although these pathogens are slow wood colonizers and po…
View article: Potential impacts of the ring nematode, <i>Mesocriconema xenoplax</i>, on grapevines in British Columbia: a microplot study
Potential impacts of the ring nematode, <i>Mesocriconema xenoplax</i>, on grapevines in British Columbia: a microplot study Open
The Okanagan Valley of British Columbia hosts a wine grape industry that has grown substantially in the past three decades in terms of both acreage and economic benefit to the region. The ring nematode, Mesocriconema xenoplax , has recentl…
View article: Nitrogen, irrigation, and alley management effects on nitrate leaching from raspberry
Nitrogen, irrigation, and alley management effects on nitrate leaching from raspberry Open
High NO 3 concentrations in the Abbotsford‐Sumas aquifer are linked to raspberry ( Rubus idaeus L.) production. Passive capillary wick samplers were used to quantify the impacts of N, irrigation, and alley managements on drainage and NO 3 …
View article: Influences of nitrogen inputs on nematode populations under highbush blueberry
Influences of nitrogen inputs on nematode populations under highbush blueberry Open
This study examined the effects of nitrogen fertilization on populations of Rotylenchus robustus , Pratylenchus crenatus , and Paratrichodorus renifer , and indices of free-living nematode community structure, in relation to highbush blueb…
View article: Quantification of Groundwater Nitrate Loading after Raspberry Field Renovation Using High‐Resolution Passive Diffusion Sampling
Quantification of Groundwater Nitrate Loading after Raspberry Field Renovation Using High‐Resolution Passive Diffusion Sampling Open
The Abbotsford‐Sumas Aquifer is a permeable, unconfined aquifer in British Columbia, Canada, where raspberry ( Rubus idaeus L.) production is an important source of groundwater NO 3 contamination. Renovation of raspberry fields (i.e., cane…
View article: Nitrogen inputs and irrigation frequency influence population dynamics of <i>Mesocriconema xenoplax</i> under grapevines
Nitrogen inputs and irrigation frequency influence population dynamics of <i>Mesocriconema xenoplax</i> under grapevines Open
Nitrogen (N) fertilization and irrigation are critical for tree fruit and grape production in semi-arid regions of Western North America. Growers are increasingly considering more conservative fertilization and irrigation practices in orde…
View article: Dynamics of the impacts of <i>Pratylenchus penetrans</i> on Gisela® cherry rootstocks
Dynamics of the impacts of <i>Pratylenchus penetrans</i> on Gisela® cherry rootstocks Open
Sweet cherry growers are increasingly using semi-dwarfing rootstocks, including the Gisela® series, when replanting orchards. Little is known of the susceptibility of these new cherry rootstocks to Pratylenchus penetrans , a recognized pes…
View article: Quantifying Nitrate Leaching under Commercial Red Raspberry Using Passive Capillary Wick Samplers
Quantifying Nitrate Leaching under Commercial Red Raspberry Using Passive Capillary Wick Samplers Open
Core Ideas NO 3 leaching was quantified by passive capillary wick samplers over 2 yr. NO 3 leaching was three times greater in Year 1 than Year 2 (240 vs. 80 kg N ha −1 ). Increased Year 1 NO 3 leaching reflected field renovation prior to …
View article: Effect of micro-irrigation type, N-source and mulching on nitrous oxide emissions in a semi-arid climate: An assessment across two years in a Merlot grape vineyard
Effect of micro-irrigation type, N-source and mulching on nitrous oxide emissions in a semi-arid climate: An assessment across two years in a Merlot grape vineyard Open
Micro-irrigation, fertigation, and mulching have been proposed to improve the nutrient and water-use efficiency of crop production. The effect of these management practices on the emission of nitrous oxide (N2O) from vineyards is not well …
View article: Consequences of Deficit Irrigation and Crop Load Reduction on Plant Water Relations, Yield, and Quality of ‘Ambrosia’ Apple
Consequences of Deficit Irrigation and Crop Load Reduction on Plant Water Relations, Yield, and Quality of ‘Ambrosia’ Apple Open
Uncertain water supplies resulting from changing climatic conditions in western North America led to this investigation of the role of crop load reduction in maintaining performance of high-density ‘Ambrosia’ apple ( Malus × domestica) on …