2011 ASHS Annual Conference: Organic Horticulture Posters

Influence of Production Practices and Storage On Grapefruit Vitamin C and Flavanones, Poster Board # 339
Kranthi K. Chebrolu, Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center; G.K. Jayaprakasha, PhD, Texas A&M University, Vegetable & Fruit Improvement Center; John L. Jifon, Associate Professor, Texas AgriLife Research, Weslaco; Bhimanagouda S. Patil, Texas A&M University, Vegetable & Fruit Improvement Center

Organic Weed Management Strategies for Apple Trees, Poster Board # 340
Renae Moran, University of Maine; M. Elena Garcia, University of Arkansas; Lorraine Berkett, University of Vermont; Terence Bradshaw, University of Vermont; Sara Kingsley-Richards, University of Vermont; Morgan Cormwell, University of Vermont

Early Performance During the Establishment of An Organic Apple Orchard with Varied Ground Cover Management Treatments and Nutrient Sources, Poster Board # 341
Curt R. Rom, Co-Director, Center for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability, Dale Bumpers College; Jason McAfee; Heather Friedrich, University of Arkansas; M. Elena Garcia, University of Arkansas; Donn T. Johnson, University of Arkansas; Jennie H. Popp, Co-Director, University of Arkansas; Mary Savin, University of Arkansas

Influence of Organic Mulches On Mycorrhizal Colonization of Apple Trees In An Organic Orchard, Poster Board # 342
Raven Anai Bough, University of Arkansas; Curt R. Rom, Co-Director, Center for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability, Dale Bumpers College; Jason McAfee

Unique Winter and Summer Cover Crop Combinations Improve Bean, Broccoli and Sweet Corn Productivity, Poster Board # 343
Dan Drost, Utah State University

Summer Cover Crops for Fall Cabbage Production In Louisiana, Poster Board # 344
Carl E. Motsenbocker, Louisiana State University; William Bruce Evans, Mississippi State Univ.; Robert Williams, Louisiana State University AgCenter; Andrea Morales Cordero, Louisiana State University AgCenter

Rye-Vetch Cover Crop Species Proportion and Polyethylene Mulch Affect Total Biomass Production, Soil Nitrate Accumulation and Bell Pepper Yield, Poster Board # 345
Zachary D. Hayden, Michigan State Univ; Mathieu Ngouajio, Michigan State University; Daniel C. Brainard, Michigan State University

Comparing Weed Barrier Options for Organic Pepper Production, Poster Board # 346
Jeanine M. Davis, North Carolina State University; Emily R. Bernstein, M.S., Mt Hort Crops Res Ext Ctr; Amy C. Hamilton, Mt Hort Crops Res Ext Ctr

Evaluating Nutrient Management Systems for Organically Produced Greenhouse Colored Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.), Poster Board # 347
Allison L. Beyer, University of Florida; Danielle D. Treadwell, University of Florida; Daniel J. Cantliffe, Univ of Florida; Michael A. Gunderson, University of Florida; Michael R. Alligood, University of Florida

Food Safety and Yield of Heirloom Tomatoes Grown On Compost and Mychorrhizae -amended Soil At a Transitioning Organic Site, Poster Board # 348
Lurline Marsh, Univ of Maryland Eastern Shore; Fawzy M. Hashem, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Corrie P. Cotton, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Brett D. Smith, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Pre-Plant Compost and Subsequent Fertigation Rates Alter Landscape Performance of Organically Grown Marigold, Poster Board # 349
Guihong Bi, Mississippi State University; William B. Evans, Mississippi State University; Mengmeng Gu, Mississippi State University; Vasile Cerven, Mississippi State University

Planting Opportunities for Successful Establishment of Summer Cover Crops Integrated Into Organic Vegetable Production Systems in the Great Lakes Region, Poster Board # 350
Thomas Bjorkman, Cornell University; Daniel C. Brainard, Michigan State University; John B. Masiunas, University of Illinois