Progress Report FY08

Title: Author:
1) DNA Sequence-based Seed Tests for Rapid Differentiation of Ryegrass Growth Types
and Increased Economic Returns to Growers

L. Cooper
R. Baker

2) Wild Carrot Applied Ecology and Management in Grass Seed Production

C. Mallory-Smith
J. Colquhoun

3)

Control of Grassy Weeds:  Structural Characterization of a Novel, Highly Specific Herbicide of Natural Origin

D. Armstrong
D. Mills

4) Germination-Arrest Factor D. Armstrong
D. Mills
5)

Integrated Disease, Fertilizer, Weed, and Insect Management for Columbia Basin Grass Seed Production

D. Ball
P. Hamm
D. Horneck
S. Rondon
6)

Development of High Yielding Kentucky Bluegrass for Non-burn Seed Production

W. Johnston

7)

Alternative nitrogen sources for grass seed production in the post-ammonium nitrate era

R. Koenig
W. Johnston
C. Shumway
8)

Integrating Conservation practices on Western Oregon Grass Seed Farms to Maintain Farm Profits and Enhance Aquatic Habitat

M. Mellbye
G. Giannico
J. Steiner
9) Cereal Leaf Beetle in Oregon: Potential Impacts on Grass Seed and Sustainable Management S. Rao
10)

Potential Consequences of the Phase-Out of Burning: New Insect Pests in Grass Seed

S. Rao
11)

Integrated Residue Management Systems for Sustained Seed Yield of Kentucky Bluegrass Without Burning - Phase II

D. Thill
J. Holman
J. Reed
J. Johnson-Maynard
K. Umiker
J. McCaffrey
L. Van Tassell
J. Wulfhorst

12)

A Regional Technology Transfer Program for Grass Seed Production Systems

D. Thill
J. Holman
J. Reed
13)

Integrated Residue Management Systems for Sustained Seed Yield of Kentucky Bluegrass Without Burning - Phase II

D. Thill
J. Holman
J. Reed
J. Johnson-Maynard
K. Umiker
J. McCaffrey
L. VanTassell
J. Wulfhorst
14)

A Regional Technology Transfer Program for Grass Seed Production Systems

D. Thill
J. Reed

 

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