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Tag: Horticulture

The Road to Plenty

Post author By Nick Houtman
Post date May 11, 2018

New ways to feed the world are emerging through technology and environmental stewardship

Tags Agriculture, College of Agricultural Sciences, Crop and Soil Sciences, Horticulture, technology

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In Praise of Squash

Post author By Nick Houtman
Post date April 30, 2018

Squash in a few of its many forms: squash seeds, roasted squash, spaghetti squash and squash bread. (Photo: Hana Maaiah)

A food lover’s journey from farm to table

Tags Agriculture, Horticulture, Organic

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Arrested Development

Post author By cws_myer
Post date October 10, 2014

Jim Meyers shows his mild Habenero pepper which has an earlier rippening date. This pepper is going to be used in a cook-off up in Portland on September 29, 2014.

Genetic engineering has become a valuable scientific tool. It has enabled us to gain tremendous insight into the mechanisms of plant reproduction, disease resistance and other useful traits. However, commercial use of this technology has not lived up to expectations and has created serious hurdles for plant breeders. That in turn hampers genetic progress and innovation.

Tags genetic engineering, Horticulture, plant breeding

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Breed to Feed

Post author By cws_robi
Post date January 22, 2014

Oregon’s $5 billion-a-year agriculture industry needs new breeds of grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables. Some food crops become vulnerable to disease and pests. Others must evolve to match the changing needs of farmers and consumers.

Tags Agriculture, Extension, food, hazelnuts, Horticulture, potato, purple tomatoes, wheat

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The Secret Life of Honeybees

Post author By schneiam
Post date July 5, 2011
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Ramesh Sagili, Oregon State University entomologist, is investigating bee nutrition and the what pollens honey bees like to eat. His research calls for a tent like enclosure divided into cubicles containing different bee colonies.

Strapped into a small holding device, the honeybee amiably wiggles its antennae. Like a toddler in a highchair, it seems to reach greedily for the dropper with sugar water that appears over its head. As its mouth opens, its tongue darts out for a taste of the sweet liquid.

Tags Agriculture and Animal Science, Colony Collapse Disorder, Extension, Honeybee Research, Horticulture, Sagili

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Green Tower

Post author By Nick Houtman
Post date February 10, 2011

If your taste buds yearn for home-grown tomatoes, spinach, onions, garlic, lettuce, potatoes and cukes, but your garden is the size of a postage stamp, Al Shay has an idea for you.

Tags Environment and Natural Resources, Horticulture, Sustainability