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Near‐Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy: An Innovative Approach for Detecting Infestation by Ceratitis capitata in Grapes

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
This study assessed the effectiveness of near‐infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to identify Ceratitis capitata infestation in ‘Itália’ grapes. Analyses of infested and non‐infested samples throughout 2–12 days revealed significant differences in titratable acidity and soluble solids.
Thamires F. de Jesus, Mateus P. dos Santos, Daniela R. da Costa, Beatriz S. Coelho, Denilson C. dos Santos, Jessica S. Coqueiro, Joane C. C. Pereira, Amanda B. S. de Lima, Beatriz de O. Matos, Aldenise A. Moreira, Cristiane M. Veloso, Leandro S. Santos, Maria A. Castellani   +12 more
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Plant Parasitic Nematodes Associated with Highbush Blueberry in Arkansas

HortScience, 1987
Abstract Soil samples for a nematode assay were taken in 1983 within the root zone of highbush blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum L.) plants in mature experimental and commercial plantings. Xiphinema americanum Cobb and
John R. Clark, R. D. Riggs, J. N. Moore
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SNAP/WIC‐Participating Mothers' Experiences Navigating Family Nutrition in Greater Boston During Pandemic Recovery

Family Relations, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To examine factors influencing family nutrition decision‐making among mothers participating in nutrition assistance programs. Background During the COVID‐19 pandemic and recovery period, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) were ...
Thanit Vinitchagoon, Ana Maafs‐Rodríguez, Rebecca C. Fauth, Fang Fang Zhang, Erin Hennessy, Christina D. Economos   +5 more
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Photosynthetic Activity in Highbush Blueberry Plants: A Review

HortScience
This comprehensive review examined leaf photosynthetic rates, research methodologies, and existing knowledge gaps in highbush blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum interspecific hybrids) research through a systematic and quantitative analysis of scientific literature spanning the past six decades.
Md Zohurul Kadir Roni, Marlon Retana-Cordero, Sarah da Silva Benevenute, Cecilia Rubert Heller, Lauren Goldsby, Valentina Goles Varela, Gerardo H. Nunez   +6 more
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Blueberry Varieties to Plant or Discard in Northeastern United States

Journal of the American Pomological Society, 1961
A panel discussion on blueberry varieties was conducted by the authors at the Small Fruit Workers' Conference, July 6, 1960. After the panel members had presented their comments on the favorable and unfavorable characteristics of the newer varieties, the desirability of discarding many of the older varieties was discussed.
G. M. Darrow, D. H. Scott, J. N. Moore, Harry Bell, E. M. Meader   +4 more
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New and Emerging Viruses of Blueberry and Cranberry

, 2012
Blueberry and cranberry are fruit crops native to North America and they are well known for containing bioactive compounds that can benefit human health. Cultivation is expanding within North America and other parts of the world raising concern regarding
James J. Polashock, Ioannis E. Tzanetakis, Robert R. Martin   +2 more
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Hydromulches in Organic Strawberry Production: Effects on Densities of Insect Pests and Natural Enemies

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Liquid‐sprayable cellulose hydromulches (HM) are alternatives to plastic polyethylene (PE) mulches for weed suppression in organic agriculture. However, their impact on arthropod pests and natural enemies remains unexplored. Various HMs made of shredded newsprint, water and guar gum were compared against white‐on‐black PE mulch, paper sheet ...
Andres Torres‐Moya, Deirdre A. Prischmann‐Voldseth, Greta Gramig   +2 more
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Tracking Plum Curculio (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Movement in Blueberry and Peach Fields Using Protein Immunomarkers

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbst), is a native fruit pest. Adults emerge from overwintering sites in wooded areas and disperse into crop fields in the spring. However, their movement patterns within fields after this initial dispersal remain poorly understood.
Timothy Lampasona, Cesar Rodriguez‐Saona, Anne L. Nielsen   +2 more
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Split-root Water Application to Highbush Blueberry Plants

HortScience, 1986
Abstract Watered split-root portions of 2-year-old plants of ‘Bluecrop’ blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum L.) exhibited significantly greater shoot dry weight, shoot thickness, shoot length, mean number of shoots, and leaf dry weight than nonwatered portions. Watered portions
John D. Abbott, R. E. Gough
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Attract‐and‐Kill Method Lowers Population Density of Drosophila Suzukii in Grapes and Cherries in Greece

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Drosophila suzukii Matsumura (Diptera: Drosophilidae) is a worldwide invasive pest of soft‐skinned fruits. In this study, we evaluated an attract‐and‐kill (A&K) method using a slow‐release matrix, SPLAT (Specialized Pheromone and Lure Application Technology), formulated with attractants tailored for D.
Anastasia Kokkari, Stefanos Andreadis, Eirini Anastasaki, Teun Dekker, Nikos Kouloussis, Dimitrios Koveos, Panagiotis Milonas, Apostolos Kapranas   +7 more
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