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Insects, 2019 This 2-year study (2013–2014) assessed the efficacy of an odor-baited “trap bush„ approach to aggregate plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar, adult injury, i.e., number of oviposition-scared fruit, in four commercial highbush blueberry
Cesar Rodriguez-Saona +6 more
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Blueberry Breeding: Improving the Unwild Blueberry
Journal of the American Pomological Society, 2007 The history, present status, and future challenges of blueberry ( Vacciniumspp.) breeding are summarized, including breeding of highbush, rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries.
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Extreme Weather Events and Consumer Food Responses
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates consumer food responses to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which affected a swath of the Southeastern U.S. in 2024. Using representative consumer survey data from six affected states, we analyze 10 distinct food responses classified into ex ante and ex post responses, and examine their associations with food insufficiency
Ahmad Zia Wahdat, Joseph Balagtas
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Leveraging genetic resources and genomic prediction to enhance flavonol content in cranberry fruit
The Plant GenomeAmerican cranberry fruit (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) are rich in flavonols, a subgroup of flavonoids that contribute to human health and plant stress resilience.
Nicolás P. Jiménez +5 more
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Known and New Emerging Viruses Infecting Blueberry
Plants, 2021 Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) plants are exposed to existing and emerging viruses as a result of expanding acreage of blueberry plantations across the world, primarily in North America.
Norsazilawati Saad +4 more
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A Pollination Toolbox for Wild Blueberry Growers
, 2014 A pollination “toolbox” was developed to facilitate workshops for wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton) growers. The purpose of the workshop is to provide “hands-on” education about: 1) reproductive biology of wild blueberry; 2) the major ...
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Low Participation and Risk Reduction Potential of Supplemental Crop Insurance in the United States
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Federally subsidized crop insurance is a cornerstone of U.S. farm risk management, yet policies with the greatest share of participation only trigger indemnities after losses exceed 15%. Supplemental insurance was introduced to cover part of this deductible, but participation remains largely unchanged.
Francis Tsiboe +2 more
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Occurrence of unreduced pollen in diploid blueberry species, Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus [PDF]
, 1992 A total of 1475 individuals belonging to 43 natural populations of seven diploid (2x) blueberry species ( Vaccinium section Cyanococcus ) and two natural interspecific 2x hybrid populations were evaluated for unreduced pollen production.
Ortiz, Rodomiro +7 more
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American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.Abstract Premise Climate change is altering the timing of many plant phenological events, yet most studies focus on flowering, with less attention given to later reproductive stages such as fruit development and ripening. Vaccinium angustifolium (lowbush blueberry) is an important perennial berry species that may be sensitive to these changes.
Jenna Floyd +5 more
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Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2018 Polyploidization is an ancient and recurrent process in plant evolution, impacting the diversification of natural populations and plant breeding strategies.
Luís Felipe V. Ferrão +9 more
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