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Extension Economists: Valued in Mission, Penalized in Practice
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As the public engagement arm of the land‐grant mission, we argue that Extension faculty in US agricultural economics departments face an identity crossroads as they struggle for institutional support. Specifically, we argue that Extension economists function as boundary‐spanning professionals within academic structures that often devalue ...
Trey Malone +5 more
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Potato genotypes tolerant to water stress using polyethylene glycol (PEG) [PDF]
Ciência Rural: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an alternative for simulating water stress in vitro. This study developed and validated a methodology for testing water stress tolerance of potato genotypes in vitro.
Cinthia Kutz de Matos +2 more
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MARKETING COLORADO POTATOES AS A VALUE-ADDED PRODUCT: A CASE STUDY [PDF]
Potato producers in Colorado (and nationwide) have been facing a continued downward trend in potato commodity prices. In an attempt to increase demand for potatoes, these growers had Colorado State University (CSU) researchers perform a market study ...
Meyer, Susan E. +2 more
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Food Hygiene Practices of Vendors and Microbiological Quality of Ready to Eat Foods at Night Markets
AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, EarlyView.This study investigates the relationship between food hygiene practices among night market vendors and the microbiological quality of ready to eat (RTE) foods sold at night markets. ABSTRACT Ready to eat (RTE) foods are popular options in night markets due to their convenience, affordability, and accessibility.
Yu Xin Soon +5 more
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Mineral and organic fertilization efficiency in long-term stationary experiments
Plant, Soil and Environment, 2010 In long-term stationary experiments under different soil-climatic conditions, an influence of mineral and organic fertilization on yield of winter wheat, spring barley and potato tubers was evaluated.
J. Černý +4 more
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Relationship of Price and Quality of Potatoes at Retail Level
, 1950 28 pagesKelly, R.A.; et. al. (1950). Relationship of Price and Quality of Potatoes at Retail Level.
Kelly, R.A., et. al
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Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Using a lab‐in‐the‐field experiment, we investigate how providing information about food miles and pesticide residue influences willingness to pay (WTP) for potatoes among 407 shoppers in Taiwan, split between a supermarket and a farmers market.
Chiu‐Lin Huang +3 more
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Plant, Soil and Environment, 2009 In precise field trials in the years 2004-2008 in the Czech Republic the effect of conditions of location, variety and mineral fertilization on ascorbic acid content (AA) in potatoes with different tuber flesh color was investigated.
K. Hamouz +5 more
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, 2011 Using Inspiration mind mapping software with students - How to use Hot Potatoes. Zipped document. Includes word documents on 'How to' guides.
LSN, Q Projects, Varndean College
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Detection of Potato Storage Disease via Gas Analysis: A Pilot Study Using Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry [PDF]
, 2014 Soft rot is a commonly occurring potato tuber disease that each year causes substantial losses to the food industry. Here, we explore the possibility of early detection of the disease via gas/vapor analysis, in a laboratory environment, using a recent ...
Covington, James A. +8 more
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