scholarly journals Primocane-fruiting Raspberry Production in High Tunnels in a Cold Region of the Upper Midwestern United States

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 429-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shengrui Yao ◽  
Carl J. Rosen
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Rubus Idaeus ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
High Tunnel ◽  
Grand Rapids ◽  
High Tunnels ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Bare Root ◽  
Plant Hardiness

Five primocane raspberry (Rubus idaeus) cultivars were evaluated in a high tunnel and in the field at Grand Rapids, MN, which is located in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plant hardiness zone 3b. Bare root plants of five cultivars (Autumn Bliss, Autumn Britten, Caroline, Joan J, and Polana) were planted in the high tunnel and in the field, each with a randomized complete block design at 2 × 5.2-ft spacing on 8 May and 14 May 2008, respectively. A propane heater was used periodically for frost protection in the high tunnel. All five cultivars overwintered well and primocanes emerged with minor or no winter damage in the high tunnel in 2009. The high tunnel extended the growing season for ≈4 weeks in both years. Raspberry plants in the high tunnel produced higher yield than those in the field, total 154 lb (6655 lb/acre) from the high tunnel vs. 0.5 lb (43 lb/acre) from the field in 2008 and 379 lb (16,378 lb/acre) vs. 80 lb (3457 lb/acre) in 2009. ‘Caroline’ and ‘Polana’ had higher yields than ‘Autumn Bliss’; ‘Joan J’ and ‘Autumn Britten’ yields were intermediate and not different from ‘Caroline’, ‘Polana’, or ‘Autumn Bliss’ yields. In terms of harvest date, ‘Polana’ was the earliest among the five cultivars tested, followed by ‘Autumn Britten’, ‘Autumn Bliss’, and ‘Joan J’. ‘Caroline’ was the latest. Essential nutrients in leaves for all cultivars both in the field and in the high tunnel were within sufficient ranges. Spider mites (Tetranychidae) and raspberry sawflies (Monophanoides geniculatus) were the major insect problems. In conclusion, primocane-fruiting raspberries can be successfully grown in high tunnels and produce substantially higher yields than in field plantations in northern Minnesota or areas with similar climatic conditions.

scholarly journals Response Of Maize Varieties To Sowing Dates In Inner Terai Region, Dang, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Pukar Khanal ◽  
Rupak Karn ◽  
Pratibha Budhathoki Chhetri ◽  
Samita Karki ◽  
Shrawan Kumar Sah
Keyword(s):  
Unit Area ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Spring Season ◽  
Thousand Grain Weight ◽  
Maize Hybrids ◽  
Sowing Dates ◽  
Maize Varieties ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Hybrid Maize

AbstractSowing dates and varieties affect the productivity of maize. A field experiment was conducted to find out the response of maize hybrids to sowing dates on growth and productivity of maize in spring season at Lamahi, Dang in 2019. The experiment was laid out in two factor factorial Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications. The treatment consisted of combination of three different sowing dates (February 1, February12 and February 23) and two maize varieties (Arun-2 i.e. OPV and hybrid Bioseed-9220).The result revealed that earlier planting on February 1 produced the highest yield (8265 Kg ha-1) which was significantly superior than latter planting of February 12(6099 kg ha-1)and February 23 (5934 kg ha-1).The higher yield in earlier planting was due to significantly higher no of kernel per ear, non-significant but higher number of cob per unit area, thousand grain weight. Similarly, Bioseed 9220 produced higher yield (7798 kg ha-1) compared to Arun-2 (5,734 kg ha-1). The higher yield of hybrid Bioseed 9220 was because of higher number of cob per unit area harvested and more number of kernel per cob. Therefore, earlier planting with hybrid maize is recommended in spring season of Dang and locations with similar climatic conditions for higher productivity of maize.

scholarly journals Growing Organic Heirloom Tomatoes in the Field and High Tunnels in North Carolina: Comparative Economic Analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olha Sydorovych ◽  
Cary L. Rivard ◽  
Suzanne O’Connell ◽  
Chris D. Harlow ◽  
Mary M. Peet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Open Field ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
High Tunnel ◽  
High Tunnels

In this study, we conducted an economic analysis of high tunnel and open-field production systems of heirloom tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) based on a two-year study at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) located in Goldsboro, eastern North Carolina. The research site was transitional organic using organically certified inputs and practices on land not yet certified. Production costs and returns were documented in each system and provide a useful decision tool for growers. Climatic conditions varied dramatically in 2007 compared with 2008 and differentially affected total and marketable yields in each system. Profits were higher in the open-field system and the high tunnels in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Sensitivity analysis was conducted using a range of market prices from $1.60/lb to $3.60/lb and a range of fruit marketability levels from 35% to 80%. Both systems were profitable except at the lowest price point and the lowest percent marketability level in high tunnel in 2007. At $2.60/lb, seasonal average sale price reported by growers for this region, and depending on percent marketability levels, the payback period for high tunnels ranged from two to five years. Presented sensitivity tables will enable decision makers to knowledgably estimate economic potential of open-field and high tunnel systems based on expected local prices and fruit quality parameters.

scholarly journals High Tunnel Apricot Production in Frost-prone Northern New Mexico

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-460
Author(s):  
Shengrui Yao ◽  
Steve Guldan ◽  
Robert Heyduck
Keyword(s):  
New Mexico ◽  
Open Field ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Prunus Armeniaca ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Spindle System ◽  
High Tunnel ◽  
High Tunnels ◽  
High Yields

Late frost is the number one issue challenging fruit production in northern New Mexico. We had apricot (Prunus armeniaca) trees in an open field planting at Alcalde, NM, and not a single fruit was harvested from 2001 through 2014. Apricot trees in surrounding communities produce sporadic crops. In 2012, we planted apricots in two 16 × 40-ft high tunnels (9.5-ft high point). Trees were trained to a spindle system in one high tunnel and an upright fruiting offshoot (UFO) system in the other, and there were identical plantings in the open field for each high tunnel. Supplemental heating was provided starting at blooming time. There were five cultivars planted in each high tunnel at 4 × 8-ft spacing in a randomized complete block design with two replications (rows) and two trees per cultivar in each plot. In 2015, relatively high yields were obtained from all cultivars. The average yields for the spindle system were (lb/tree): ‘Puget Gold’ (29.0), ‘Harcot’ (24.1), ‘Golden Amber’ (19.6), ‘Chinese Apricot’ (18.6), and ‘Katy’ (16.7). Yields for the UFO system were (lb/tree): ‘Golden Amber’ (18.6), ‘Katy’ (14.9), ‘Puget Gold’ (11.3), ‘Chinese Apricot’ (10.2), and ‘Harcot’ (8.6). On average across all cultivars, the UFO system produced 60% of the yield of the spindle system in 2015. A heating device is necessary for high tunnel apricot fruit production in northern New Mexico because trees normally bloom in early to late March, depending on the year, while frosts can continue until mid-May. In years like 2017 and 2018 with temperatures below 10 °F in late February/early March, some of the expanded flower buds were killed before bloom. On those cold nights, one 100-lb tank of propane may or may not be enough for 1 night’s frost protection. Economically, it would not be feasible in those years. Only in years with a cool spring, late-blooming trees, and mild temperatures in April and May can high tunnel apricot production generate positive revenue with high, direct-market prices. High tunnel apricot production with heating devices is still risky and cannot guarantee a reliable crop in northern New Mexico or similar areas.

scholarly journals First evaluation of melon (Cucumis melo. L) landraces under high tunnel condition in Sistan

Genetika ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-130
Author(s):  
Mohammad Naroui Rad ◽  
Gholamali Keikha
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Cultivation Condition ◽  
Research Station ◽  
High Tunnel ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Cucumis Melo L

In order to evaluate a number of agro-morphological characteristics in 10 melon population, an experiment based on randomized complete block design with three replications was carried out in two years (2017-2018) at high tunnel condition at Zahak Agriculture Research Station. The relationships among the related traits evaluated using by statistical methods. The combined analysis of variance revealed highly significant differences among landraces in evaluated traits. A highly and significant correlation was observed between fruit width and yield (0.81**). Mean comparison using Duncan?s multiple rang test revealed that maximum yield belonged to landrace Zardeivanaki with 29160 kg/ha. Factor analysis was used for understanding the data structure and trait relations. The factor analysis showed that five factors explained 84% of the total variation among the traits. Therefore, the selection may be done according to the first component and it was helpful for a good breeding program for development of high yielding genotypes also landraces Dargazi, Zardeivanaki and Sabzsooski were placed very closely indicating that the responses of these landraces to be similar to high tunnel cultivation condition.

scholarly journals Performance evaluation of quality protein maize genotypes across various maize production agro ecologies of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiban Shrestha ◽  
Keshab B Koirala ◽  
Ram B. Katuwal ◽  
Narayan B Dhami ◽  
Bhanu B Pokhrel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Quality Protein Maize ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Maize Genotypes ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Superior Genotypes

To identify superior quality protein maize genotypes for grain yield under different agro climatic conditions of terai and hill districts in Nepal, the coordinated varietal trials (CVT) were conducted at Dailekh, Doti, Salyan, Lumle and Pakhribas in 2013 and Salyan, Pakhribas and Kabre in 2014 during summer season and coordinated farmer’s field trials (CFFT) at Surkhet and Dailekh in 2013 and Salyan, Pakhribas and Khumaltar in 2014 during summer season. The experiment was carried out using randomized complete block design with three replications for CVT and CFFT. Across the locations and years the superior genotypes found under CVT were S01SIYQ, S01SIWQ-2 and Poshilo Makai-1 where as S99TLYQ-HG-AB, S99TLYQ-B and Poshilo Makai-1 were found superior genotypes under CFFT. The superior genotypes derived from CFFT will be promoted further for similar environments across the country.Journal of Maize Research and Development (2015) 1(1):21-27DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.34282

Evaluation of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Genotypes under Allahabad Agro-climatic Conditions in India

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Kamidi Vijaykumar ◽  
Prashant Kumar Rai ◽  
A. Taqui ◽  
Venkata Pavan Kumar Nalluri
Keyword(s):  
Oil Content ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Pod Yield ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Days To Maturity ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Traits ◽  
Field Experimentation ◽  
Kernel Yield

The present investigation was carried out to elucidate the information on the performance of groundnut genotypes for quantitative and qualitative traits. The experimental design consisted of 11 groundnut genotypes (including one check) arranged in Randomized complete Block Design with three replications in the Kharif season 2014 at Field Experimentation Centre of the Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, SHIATS Allahabad, Analysis of variance revealed the presence of considerable variation among the genotypes for all the characters studied. On the basis of mean performance among 11 genotypes ICG 163 was best genotype in growth like primary branches per plant (7.77), days to maturity(107.33), pod yield per plant  (17.89 g), kernel yield (21.12 q ha-1) and oil yield (997 kg  ha-1). ICG 434 and ICG 513 were the best in protein content (23.68%) and oil content (47.73%).

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF VARIOUS SUNFLOWER HYBRIDS FOR YIELD AND ITS RELATED ATTRIBUTES

2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Sarwar ◽  
M.N. Khalil-Ur-Rehman ◽  
H.M.R. Javeed ◽  
W. Ahmad ◽  
M.A. Shehzad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Comparative Performance ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Head Diameter ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Plot Size ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design

ABSTRACT An experiment to evaluate comparative performance of various sunflower hybrids for yield and its related attributes was conducted at the Agronomic Research Area, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan, during autumn 2008. Twelve sunflower hybrids, i.e. G-101 (H1), DK-4040 (H2), SF-187 (H3), S-278 (H4), Hysun-33 (H5), FH-37 (H6), Ausigold-61 (H7), Ausigold-62 (H8), FSS-50 (H9), NX- 00989 (H10), NX-00997 (H11) and XIYU-12 (H12) were included in the trail. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD), having three replicates with plot size of 5m x 3m. Statistical analysis of the data showed significant differences for all the parameters. It was observed that Hysun-33 showed greater plant height (148.47 cm) and achene per head (682.70) than all other hybrids, however in case of yield (3891.0 kg ha-1) and other related traits such as number of plants m-2, leaf area index, head diameter and 1000-achene weight SF-187 displayed better performance by recording values (6.87), (4.33), (18.62) and (49.11g), respectively, following Hysun-33 for most of the traits. From the results of experiment it can be concluded that the hybrids SF-187 and Hysun-33 showed high productivity and are best adapted to the climatic conditions of Faisalabad.

scholarly journals The Effect of Pulverization Tools and Tractor Speed on Some Machinery Performance and Yield of BarleyHoridium vulagri L.

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Saif Ahmed Rawdhan
Keyword(s):  
Field Experiment ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Biological Yield ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Optimum Production

Field experiment has been conducted during autumn season of 2011-2012 at the experimental farm, Department of Agriculture Machines Science, Collage of Agriculture –University of Baghdad. A field study has been carried out to determine the effect of pulverization tools and tractor speed on yield of barley crops for optimum production and some machinery group. Pulverization tools treatments are (rotivator, disk harrow and spring cultivator). Tractor speed is (4 and 5 km hr-1). Randomized complete block design with three replications and LSD (0.05) is used to compare the means of treatments at 0.05.The experiment results show the following: The treatment of pulverization using rotivator+5 km hr-1 tractor speed achieves higher practicalproductivity with mean recorded 0.99 ha hr-1, and lower fuel consumption combined and slippage percentage with mean 28.31 and 7.77% respectively as  compared with disk harrow and spring cultivator The mean values of the pulverization tools and tractor speed show that rotivator+5 km hr-1 tractor speed gives heights value biological yield (t/ha) and seed yield (t/ha) recorder 18.23 and 5.85 Ton ha-1.

scholarly journals Economic Evaluation of Implementing Strawberry Season Extension Production Technologies in the U.S. Intermountain West

HortScience ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiffany L. Maughan ◽  
Kynda R. Curtis ◽  
Brent L. Black ◽  
Daniel T. Drost
Keyword(s):  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Intermountain West ◽  
High Tunnel ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Study Results ◽  
High Tunnels ◽  
Season Extension ◽  
Low Tunnels ◽  
The U.S

Strawberry production in the U.S. Intermountain West is limited by harsh climatic conditions and competition from domestic producers and imports. Using season extension methods to combat climatic conditions may be effective but generally increases production costs. This study evaluates the economic returns to implementing high tunnels, low tunnels, and in-ground supplemental heating to strawberry production (Seascape and Chandler cultivars) in northern Utah. The high tunnel provided a net return of $1,943.57 or $15,548.56 per hectare assuming eight high tunnels per hectare. The addition of low tunnels within the high tunnel led to a positive increase in net returns for ‘Seascape’ but not for ‘Chandler’ production. Supplemental in-ground heating increased net returns by up to 50% for both cultivars, primarily as a result of higher pre-season yield and market pricing. Study results find that season extension technologies can successfully increase net returns to strawberry production through early and increased yields, when strawberries are sold primarily through local direct markets.

scholarly journals DEMANDA DE NUTRIENTES PELO MILHO SAFRINHA EM FUNÇÃO DA ÉPOCA DE SEMEADURA E ADUBAÇÃO

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 481
Author(s):  
EDUARDO DE PAULA SIMAO ◽  
ÁLVARO VILELA RESENDE ◽  
MIGUEL MARQUES GONTIJO NETO ◽  
EMERSON BORGHI ◽  
DENIZE CARVALHO MARTINS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Sowing Date ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Sowing Time ◽  
Central Brazil ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Npk Fertilization

RESUMO - No Brasil Central, a produtividade e a demanda nutricional do milho em sucessão à soja cultivada no verão são dependentes das condições climáticas ao longo do ciclo. Sendo assim, objetivou-se com esse trabalho quantificar a extração e exportação de nutrientes pelo milho, em função da época de semeadura e da adubação fornecida na safrinha de 2014, em Rio Verde-GO. Em cada época de semeadura (29/01/2014 e 25/02/2014) foi conduzido um experimento em delineamento de blocos casualizados, com quatro repetições, num esquema fatorial 4x2, sendo quatro adubações de semeadura (00-00-00, 00-50-50, 25-50-50 e 50-50-50 kg ha-1 de N-P2O5-K2O), com ou sem adubação nitrogenada em cobertura (0 ou 50 kg ha-1 de N). Ao final do ciclo, foram avaliados o rendimento de grãos e o acúmulo de nutrientes nos componentes da parte aérea. Foram determinadas a extração e a exportação de nutrientes. O desenvolvimento e a extração de nutrientes pelo milho safrinha são influenciados pela época de cultivo, assim como pela adubação nitrogenada em cobertura, sem, contudo, ser afetados pela adubação NPK realizada na semeadura. Há maior produção de biomassa seca e produtividade de grãos com a semeadura em janeiro em comparação a fevereiro. O cultivo na primeira época e o nitrogênio em cobertura resultam em maior extração da maioria dos nutrientes, sem necessariamente implicar maiores taxas de exportação com a colheita dos grãos. Em média, a exportação por tonelada de grãos produzida foi de 14,2; 1,5; 2,8; 0,07; 0,7 e 1,0 kg de N, P, K, Ca, Mg e S; e de 2; 12; 4 e 16 g de Cu, Fe, Mn e Zn, respectivamente. Esses valores implicam doses relativamente baixas de fertilizantes na adubação de manutenção para repor a exportação na colheita do milho safrinha.Palavras-chave: sucessão de culturas, extração, exportação, requerimentos nutricionais, Zea mays L.  OFF-SEASON CORN NUTRIENT DEMAND ACCORDING TO THE SOWING DATE AND FERTILIZATION  ABSTRACT - In Central Brazil, productivity and nutritional demand of corn in succession to soybeans grown in summer are dependent on climatic conditions throughout the cycle. Therefore, the objective of this work was to quantify the extraction and exportation of nutrients by off-season corn, according to the sowing date and fertilization in Rio Verde, State of –Goiás, Brazil. In each sowing time (01/29/2014 and 02/25/2014), a randomized complete block design experiment was carried out, with four replications, in a 4x2 factorial scheme, with four sowing fertilizations (00- 00-00, 00 -50-50, 25-50-50 and 50-50-50 kg ha-1 of N-P2O5-K2O), with or without nitrogen fertilization (0 or 50 kg ha-1 N). At the end of the cycle, grain yield and nutrient accumulation in shoot components were evaluated. The extraction and export of nutrients were determined. The growing season and the sidedress nitrogen influence the development and extraction of nutrients by the off-season corn, without, however, being affected by the NPK fertilization at sowing. There is higher production of dry biomass and grain yield with sowing in January compared to February. First-season cultivation and sidedress nitrogen result in greater extraction of most nutrients, without necessarily implying higher export rates with grain harvest. On average, the export per ton of grain produced was 14.2, 1.5, 2.8, 0.07, 0.7, and 1.0 kg for N, P, K, Ca, Mg and S; and 2, 12, 4, and 16 g for Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn, respectively. These values result in relatively low amounts of fertilizers in the maintenance fertilization to replace the nutrients exported by the grain harvest.Keywords: succession crops, extraction, export, nutrient requirements, Zea mays L.

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