Poster Session Abstracts

POSTERS–MONDAY
102nd Annual International Conference of the
American Society for Horticultural Science
Las Vegas, Nevada

Presenting authors are denoted by an astrisk (*) relationships showed a similar pattern for all of the navel varieties.
A hedonic rating of 6 (like slightly) was not reached until the SSC :
TA ratio exceeded the current legal minimum of 8:1, suggesting that
The number preceeding the poster title corresponds to the the standard should be raised. Juice ethanol levels and percent juice
location of the poster in the Poster Hall did not have any apparent influence on the sensory ratings. Fruit that
were run over a packing line and waxed developed higher amounts of
ethanol during storage than control fruit but did not differ substantially
Poster Session 1—Postharvest Quality: Fruit from them in hedonic rating.

18 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall—Ballroom E/F (22) Evaluation of Postharvest Texture and Weight
Loss in Apple Fruits by Destructive and Nondestructive
Measurements
(20) Effect of Fruit Dipping into Germanium Solution Just
After Harvest on Fruit Quality of ‘Niitaka’ Asian Pear Sun Tay Choi*1, Judith Abbott2, Kyu Seob Chang3, Ji Gang Kim1,
Chae Il Lim1
Wol-Soo Kim1, Tae-Hyun Kim1, Soon-Ju Chung1, Hyun Suk Choi*2 1
National Horticultural Research Institute, Postharvest Technology Division, 475 Imok-
1
Chonnam National University, Department of Horticulture, 300 Yongbong-dong, Gwangju, Dong, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Kyeonggi, 440-706, South Korea; 2USDA-ARS, Produce Quality
500-757, Korea; 2University of Arkansas, 316 Plant Science, Fayetteville, AR, 72701 and Safety Laboratory; 3Chungnam National University, Food Science and Technology

Germanium has been reported as a mineral element affecting plant The relation between sensory and instrumental measurements of apple
cell metabolism. Many trials to supply germanium to fruit have been texture was investigated to find an effective postharvest texture measure-
carried out since tests have confirmed germanium’s role as a medical ment method of apple. Then nondestructive evaluation of texture and
substance. Supplying germanium to orchards by soil and foliar ap- weight loss using NIR was conducted. ‘Gala’ and ‘Fuji’ apples were
plication was not effective because of loss from rainfall. Also, tree sampled during storage at 20 °C with 80% to 85% relative humidity.
injection with germanium solution required the insertion of a tube to Instrumental measurements included penetration, compression, and
the tree xylem at each injection site. In order to increase germanium bending tests with a texture analyzer, and sensory attributes were finger
absorption by fruit, this study carried out the postharvest dipping of firmness, hardness, crispness, and mealiness. The penetration test was
fruit into germanium solution. ‘Niitaka’ pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) fruit more effective for postharvest texture measurement than compres-
was treated with two types of germanium, GeO (inorganic type) and sion and bending tests in the correlation between sensory texture and
Ge-132 (organic type), in a concentration of 50 mg·L–1 just after harvest instrumental measurement. As texture evaluation parameters, elastic
in early Oct. 2004. Flesh browning after peeling the fruit was delayed modulus (slope before rupture point) and work (area to penetrate) of
by germanium treatment, and polyphenoloxidase (PPO) activities penetration test were more sensitive than maximum force. Maximum
were lowered. Postharvest potentials were maintained at high levels force, generally used as the parameter for texture evaluation, had a
for fruit firmness, physiological disorders, and decayed fruit during little problem under influence of weight loss in ‘Fuji’; however, elas-
cold storage at 0 to 1 °C for 2 months. Antioxidant and some phenolic tic modulus and work could detect the texture change of apple under
compounds were higher than those of control fruit. influence of weight loss as well as softening. In the investigation of
possibility of nondestructive evaluation using NIR of texture, the
(21) Quality Factors Important to Navel Orange Taste as MLR analysis for elastic modulus determination of penetration test
Influenced by Maturation and Handling showed good correlation (R = 0.82, SEP = 2.66) in combination of two
David Obenland*1, Paul Neipp1, Jim Sievert,2 Sue Collin,2 cultivars. Also, in the weight loss evaluation, MLR analysis showed
Mary Lu Arpaia2 the prediction correlation of 0.79 and SEP 1.08 in combination of
1
two cultivars. These results showed the possibility of nondestructive
USDA-ARS, San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, Parlier, CA, 93648;
2
University of California, Kearney Agricultural Center, Parlier, CA, 93648
evaluation using NIR of postharvest texture and weight loss.

Maturity standards that determine when navel oranges can be harvested (23) Sorbitol Transport, Sorbitol, and Watercore in Apple
in California are currently based upon the ratio of soluble solids content Cultivars Differ in Watercore Susceptibility
(SSC) to titratable acidity (TA) and the rind color of the fruit. These
Wayne Loescher, Tad Johnson, Randolph Beaudry*,
standards may be inadequate to describe the quality of the fruit, which
Sastry Jayanty
is important given the increased competition from other commodities in
the marketplace and declining consumption of fresh citrus. To reevalu- Michigan State University, Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824
ate the basis of the maturity standard, navel oranges were harvested Sorbitol is the major carbohydrate translocated into apple fruit where it
at intervals throughout the season and evaluated for SSC, TA, juice is normally metabolized to fructose. In watercored apple fruit tissues,
ethanol concentration, percent juice, peel coloration, and sensory however, the intercellular spaces become flooded and sorbitol content
characteristics. Three varieties of navel oranges, representing early-, is consistently higher than in nonwatercored apples, suggesting a
mid- and late-season maturities, were used. SSC : TA ratios averaged defect in sugar alcohol metabolism or transport. Our previous results
6.3 at the beginning of the season and steadily increased to 23.4 at have identified and characterized two sorbitol transporters, MsSOT1
the end of the season. Changes in the hedonic rating, or likeability of and MsSOT2, in apple fruit tissues. Sorbitol transporter gene expres-
the fruit taste as rated by the sensory panelists, were closely related sion has been implicated in development of watercore with MsSOT
to the SSC : TA ratio and ratings of sweetness and tartness. These expression diminished or absent in certain watercored fruit tissues. To

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 explore this further, we have investigated the relationships between (26) Commercial Film Coatings Reduce Weight Loss and
watercore, fruit maturation, fruit composition, and MsSOT expression Improve Appearance of ‘Keitt’ Mango Fruits
in a number of apple cultivars that differ in watercore susceptibility. We (Mangifera indica L.)
also compared transporter expression between affected (watercored)
and healthy parts of the same fruit and between watercored and non- Manuel Baez-Sañudo*, Jorge Siller-Cepeda,
watercored fruits throughout the maturation and ripening processes. Rosalba Contreras-Martinez, Laura Contreras-Angulo,
The MsSOT expression was often dramatically reduced in fruit tissues Rosabel Velez, Dolores Muy-Rangel
exhibiting watercore. Thus, in susceptible cultivars, maturing (ripen- CIAD,A.C. Culiacan, Postharvest Physiology, Carretera a Eldorado Km. 5.5. Apdo. Postal
32-A., Culiacan, Sinaloa, 80129, Mexico
ing) fruit parenchyma cells lose the ability to transport sorbitol, and
this in turn leads to sorbitol accumulation in the apoplastic free space Mango ‘Keitt’ is characterized by a poor external color development
and subsequent flooding of these spaces. These results are consistent and a slightly high transpiration rate during ripening, which affect
with a relationship between watercore and sorbitol transport and also external quality. When fruit is ripening, the peel turns from a green to
with a genetic susceptibility to the disorder. yellowish or dull green color, and the peel has no shine. We evaluated
the effectiveness of three film coatings to reduce weight loss, improve
appearance, and maintain quality during ripening of ‘Keitt’ mango
(24) Varietal Apple Wines from Great Plains-grown fruits. Four lots of fruits were obtained from a packinghouse in late
Cultivars September and transported to the laboratory. Each lot was sprayed
at the commercial recommended rates with SemperFresh™, Natural
Patricia Lattrell1, Durward A. Smith1, Paul Read*2, Shine™, TFC 210, and FreshSeal™ coatings. Water sprayed fruits
Susan S. Cuppett1 were used as a control. After applications, fruits were stored for 15
1
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Food Science and Technology, 253 Food Industry days at 22 °C and 85% RH to simulate marketing conditions. Quality
Complex, Lincoln, NE, 68583-0919; 2University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Agronomy and
Horticulture, 377-J Plant Science, Lincoln, NE, 68583 parameters evaluated included weight loss (%), firmness, external and
internal colors (hue, chroma, l), respiration rate (CO2 production), and
There is little information regarding processing methods that result chemical parameters such as pH, titratable acidity and °Brix. After 15
in quality and uniformity in varietal apple wines. The object of this days, fruits coated with Natural Shine reduced 50% of the weight loss
research was to determine if apple cultivars grown in the Great Plains as compared to control fruits, while fruits coated with FreshSeal and
region could be used to produce premium quality single cultivar wines, SemperFresh reduced only 1.7% and 3.5%, respectively. Firmness
and to establish efficient processing methods that optimize quality. declined from 155 N to 10 N during storage, being more evident on
The qualities of single cultivar apple (Malus ×domestica) wines were day 10, when fruits were table ripe. Fruits treated with SemperFresh
investigated, including chemical characteristics of the apple juices, were softer as compared with the other treatments. Titratable acidity
e.g. total soluble solids, acidities, and tannin contents. Analyses were decreased from 0.8% to 0.2% during storage and °Brix increased
performed on the fresh juices, fermenting juices, wines held for 6 from 13 to 17–18 in all treatments. Fruit coated with Natural Shine
months, and the aged wines. Fermentable sugar content was increased had reduced weight and firmness loss. Additionally, fruits developed
either by the addition of sucrose or by the addition of concentrated a better external color, with lower hue values, higher chromaticity and
juice of the same apple cultivar. An optimized method of purge and luminosity, which improve fruit appearance.
cold trapping injection capillary gas chromatography was applied to the
analysis of some volatile constituents. Profiles of the wine volatiles were (27) Peel Browning Development of Bananas Treated
analyzed to determine differences among cultivars. The harsh flavors with SmartFresh™ and Film Coatings Stored under Low
and yeasty odors of the wines diminished after 6 months of storage. Humidity Conditions
Acidity and volatile acidity increased slightly during storage. Tannin
contents, fermentation efficiencies and volatile profiles differed among Manuel Baez-Sañudo, Jorge Siller-Cepeda*,
varieties. This research indicated that some apple cultivars grown in Rosalba Contreras-Martinez, Laura Contreras-Angulo,
the Great Plains produce acceptable single cultivar wines. Rosabel Velez, Dolores Muy-Rangel
CIAD,A.C. Culiacan, Postharvest Physiology, Carretera a Eldorado Km. 5.5. Apdo. Postal
32-A, Culiacan, Sinaloa, 80129, Mexico

(25) Characterization of Volatile Biosynthesis in Bananas are usually harvested at the “all green” maturity stage in the
‘Jonagold’ Apples (Malus ×domestica Borkh.) during the country of origin and exported to main markets. Upon arrival, fruits
Ripening Process are forced to ripen with ethylene and moved to market conditions to
accelerate color change and ripening. Fruits exposed to low relative
Nobuko Sugimoto*, Randy Beaudry humidity conditions at market frequently induce browning of the peel
Michigan State University, Horticulture, Plant and Soil Science Building, East Lansing, and diminish quality. To protect fruits marketed under those conditions
MI, 48824 and to reduce peel browning, SmartFresh™ (1-MCP) alone or combined
The objective of the experiment was to determine developmental with two film coatings was evaluated. Banana Cavendish type fruits
changes in major aroma profiles in ‘Jonagold’ apple (Malus ×domes- obtained from a warehouse at all green color stage were applied with
tica Borkh.) and analyze climacteric fruit characteristics. Changes two film coatings: 1) SemperFresh™ (1.2%); or 2) FreshSeal™ (3 °Brix).
in internal ethylene production, respiration, skin color, texture, and Additionally, a set of fruits were left as a control without coatings.
aroma concentration were measured during maturation and ripening Coated and control fruits were then exposed to 150 ppm of ethylene
of ‘Jonagold’ apple fruit. Patterns for skin color, starch, and internal for 24 hours at 20 °C. When fruits reached color stage 3 (more green
ethylene content were typical for the variety. Volatile compounds and than yellow), 0 and 300 ppb of 1-MCP were applied for 12 hours at
CO2 increased after a rapid increase in ethylene production. Total ester 22 °C. Fruits from all six treatments were stored at 22 °C and 30%
emission peak coincided with fruit softening. Hexyl acetate, 2-methyl- to 40% relative humidity for 5 days to follow quality changes and
butyl acetate, butyl acetate, and hexyl 2-methylbutanoate were found browning development. Weight loss, firmness, color, pH, acidity, °Brix
to be the major volatile compounds detected by GC/MS. Long chain and appearance were evaluated daily. Control fruits, SmartFresh™
esters, such as hexyl acetate and butyl acetate, contributed during the alone, FreshSeal™ + SmartFresh™ and both film coatings alone lost
early stages of ripening and short chain esters such as n-propyl acetate more than 10% of weight after 5 days. Only fruits treated with Sem-
and butyl propanoate increased later. Esters are formed by combining perFresh™ + SmartFresh™ reduced weight loss below 10%. Firmness
alcohol moiety with CoA derivative of fatty acid moiety by the action tests indicated a higher force penetration due to dehydration of peel.
of alcohol acyl transferase (AAT). The alcohols butanol, 2-methyl- Pronounced browning was observed on control fruits. SemperFresh™ +
butanol, propanol, and hexanol increased at an earlier developmental SmartFresh™ delayed yellow color appearance, sugar spot incidence,
stage than the esters for which they acted as substrates. and peel browning development, extending shelf-life. No significant
changes were observed on chemical characteristics.

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 (28) Lenticel Development and Discoloration of Some (135) Planttalk Colorado™: 24-hour Answers for
Mango [Mangifera indica (L.)] Cultivars Gardeners

POSTERS–MONDAY
Jan-Louis Bezuidenhout*, Hannes Robbertse James Klett*
University of Pretoria, Plant Production and Soil Science, South Africa Colorado State University, Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Fort Col-
lins, CO, 80523
Discoloration of the lenticels of some mango cultivars is a serious
problem, affecting the economic value of the fruit. Mango fruit Planttalk Colorado™, established in Fall 1997, is a 24-hour toll-free
lenticels develop from ruptured stomata on fruit from 20 mm in ‘TA’ automated phone service available in English and Spanish and website
and ‘Keitt’ and 30 to 40 mm in ‘Kent’. Lenticels enlarge as the fruit that provides gardening consumers with reliable and timely information
grow due to stretching of the fruit surface. Adult lenticels of ‘TA’ on a variety of horticultural and related areas topics. Planttalk Colorado™
and ‘Keitt’ are larger in size than those of ‘Kent’. ‘Kent’ lenticels are is unique in that it is sponsored by Colorado State University Coopera-
also better insulated than ‘TA’ and ‘Keitt’, having a thick cuticle in tive Extension, Denver Botanic Gardens and the Green Industries of
the lenticel cavity and, in some instances, a phellogen is also present Colorado. Over 450 topics edited and approved by all entities ranging
where ‘TA’ and ‘Keitt’ lack both of the above mentioned. Resin present from general gardening to emerging issues, such as new disease and
in the skin of the fruit play an important role in the discoloration of insect concerns. Recent efforts have included translation of a portion
‘TA’ and ‘Keitt’ lenticels. Resin of both ‘TA’ and ‘Keitt’ fruit contain of the scripts into Spanish to reach a larger audience and the rising
a considerable amount of an aggressive compound termed terpenes. Hispanic population in the state and region. Marketing efforts have
These terpenes are volatile and able to move out of the resin ducts evolved to include a website with photos and illustrations along with
via the sublenticellular cells to the outside of the fruit. The integrity linkages to other university research-based information. Other mar-
of tonoplasts situated in sublenticellular cells are lost due to the pres- keting tools have included: free incentives, mass media marketing,
ence of terpenes, causing vacuolar bound phenols to come into contact and tabletop and banner displays for use at educational functions. A
with polyphenol oxidase, present in the cell walls. The product of the review of phone usage vs. web hits will be discussed. Web hits aver-
resultant reaction is a quinone, accumulating as a brownish deposit aged 92,528 monthly in 2004 vs. phone usage averaged 309 monthly
in the cell walls, the black markings visible from the outside. This is in 2004. Consumers have the ability to post comments on both web
the spontaneous discoloration process. Lenticel discoloration may also and phone systems. They can rank the overall program on the web.
occur due to maltreatment, i.e., rough handling, to high temperatures, Funding is a cooperative effort between all three partners. Planttalk
extended period on brushes on the packline, breaking of the cold chain, Colorado™ has increased visibility to Cooperative Extension and built
and spilling of resin onto the surface of the fruit. partnerships with the Green Industry of Colorado and Denver Botanic
Gardens for delivering reliable and accurate information to all citizens
of Colorado and beyond.

Poster Session 2—Consumer Horticulture and (136) Survey of Landscape Influence on Spider Migration
Master Gardeners
into Homes
Carol O’Meara*
18 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F Colorado State University, BioAgricultural Science and Pest Management, Longmont,
CO, 80501

(134) “Plant Propagation” CD-ROM Claims of disproportionate numbers of spiders in certain homes and
public demand for non-pesticide means of pest control fostered a
Mary Welch-Keesey , B. Rosie Lerner* , Sharon Katz , Joan Crow ,
1 1 2 2
closer look at whether landscaping and the manipulation of yards can
Becky Goetz2, Janie Nordstrom Griffiths3 have an influence on spider migration into homes. Typically, spiders
1
Purdue University, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, 625 Agriculture Mall Drive, are unwanted houseguests, and homeowner concern over potential
West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2010; 2Purdue University, Agricultural Communications,
615 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2053; 3Purdue University, formerly contacts with spiders poses challenges to acceptance of these beneficial
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, 625 Agriculture Mall Drive, West Lafayette, animals. A 2-year survey was conducted to determine if the complexity
IN, 47907-2010 of landscaping surrounding a home influences the diversity and abun-
“Plant Propagation” is a CD-based course that covers seed propaga- dance of spiders entering houses. The survey consisted of simple and
tion, divisions, layering, cuttings, and grafting. It is multimedia at its complex landscapes in a regional area. Complexly planted yards had
best—hundreds of photos, illustrations, and videos show close-up significantly higher numbers of spiders and greater diversity of spider
details of each propagation method and create a fresh and enjoy- taxa in houses, suggesting a correlation between landscape density
able way to test the viewer’s knowledge. Although designed for the and spider invaders. Species data include those that are synanthropic
amateur gardener, it is detailed enough to be used as a supplemental throughout the United States as well as species that are seasonal home
text in college-level plant propagation courses. Additional features invaders. In all, 804 spiders were collected, with 26 species and 31
include: 1) an extensive Resources section that lists additional book genera. Results of this 2-year survey will be presented.
and internet resources, scientific names of all the plants discussed in
the course, and sources for tools; 2) an extensive Glossary, including (137) Cultivar Comparison of Heliconias for Use in Guam
audio of the correct pronunciation of 50 terms; 3) a Basics section James McConnell*
that reviews the different types of plant propagation, plant biology, 1
University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Mangilao, GU, 96923
and horticultural concepts, such as potting media, lighting, and plant
Cultivars of heliconias were evaluated for use in Guam as a cut flower
growth regulators; and 4) a short discussion of the use of tissue culture
and in the landscape. Forty-five cultivars were planted at three loca-
for plant propagation. “Plant Propagation” is available for $40 from
tions in Guam. Due to insufficient plant material, the evaluation was
Purdue Extension’s online education store at http://www.ces.purdue.
preliminary. Noteworthy differences were observed among the cultivars.
edu/new/. It’s also available by calling (888) EXT-INFO or e-mail-
Differences were noted in time to establish, frequency of flowering, and
ing [email protected]. The product code is CD-HO-3.A free
resistance to wind damage. Establishment required large quantities of
preview of the course is available online at http://www.hort.purdue.
water. Once established, some cultivars appeared to be drought-toler-
edu/plantprop/webversion/Intro.html. If you have questions about
ant; however, feral pigs and carabao became a problem due to massive
the course content, please contact the authors directly: Mary Welch
mechanical damage. Typhoons also caused severe damage to the foliage.
Keesey ([email protected]) or (317) 630-3257 and B. Rosie Lerner
Rhizomes did not suffer obvious damage, resulting in recovery within 1
([email protected]) or (765) 494-1311.
year. Heliconias as a cut flower does not appear feasible. As a landscape
plant, heliconias should be given further consideration.

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 (138) Guam Native Trees and Shrubs for the Landscape listed or as a control and were transplanted into an experimental field
James McConnell* and grown for two full seasons. After two seasons, the trees were har-
1 vested and the number and size of roots escaping from the pot-bound
University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Mangilao, GU, 96923
region were recorded. None of the treatments allowed roots of any size
Plants native to Guam are being evaluated for use in the Guam land- to escape the pot-bound mass more effectively than the control.
scape. The selected plants are being propagated by seed and/or cutting.
The genera currently being evaluated and propagated include Scaevola, (56) Transpiration and Photosynthesis of Grafted
Eleaocarpus, Ochrosia, Guamia, Pemphis, and Bikkia. Variation in Watermelon Transplants as Affected by Environmental
flower color and floral fragrance were observed in Scaevola and se- Factors during Graft Union Formation
lections have been made. There has been some difficulty establishing Sung Kyeom Kim*1, Duk Jun Yu1, Ro Na Bae2, Hee Jae Lee1,
some of the plants in the landscape environment. There have been some Changhoo Chun1
significant insect problems occurring on established plants. 1
Seoul National University, Dept. of Plant Sciences, Seoul, 151-921, Korea; 2Seoul
National University, National Instrumentation Center for Environmental Management,
Poster Session 3—Nursery Crops 1 Seoul, 151-921, Korea
Grafted transplants are widely used for watermelon culture in Korea
18 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F mainly to reduce the yield and quality losses caused by soil-borne
diseases. It is normal practice to cure the grafted transplants under
high relative humidity (RH) and low photosynthetic photon flux (PPF)
(54) Response of Betula nigra ‘BNMTF’ to Foliar and
conditions for a few days after grafting to prevent the wilting of the
Drench Applications of Nickel transplants. Transpiration rate (TR) and net photosynthetic rate (NPR),
John M. Ruter* however, could be suppressed under those environmental conditions. In
University of Georgia, Horticulture, Tifton, GA, 31794 the present study, TR and NPR of the grafted watermelon transplants
were compared during graft union formation under 18 environmental
Mouse ear disorder on container-grown river birch (Betula nigra L.)
conditions combining two air temperatures (20 and 28 °C), three RHs
is a national problem caused by a deficiency of nickel. Symptomatic
(60%, 80%, and 100%), and three PPFs (0, 100, and 200 μmol·m-2·s-1).
plants have leaves which are small, wrinkled, darker green, cupped,
Percentages of graft union formation and survival were also evaluated.
and have necrotic margins. Research showed that mouse ear could be
TR and NPR dramatically decreased just after grafting but slowly re-
cured by applications of nickel sulfate (Ruter, 2004). Further research
covered 2 to 3 days after grafting at 28 °C. The recovery was clearer at
was needed to determine optimal rates of application for sprays and
higher PPF and lower RH. On the other hand, the recovery of TR and
drenches and to determine if phytotoxicity occurs at high rates. A study
NPR was not observed in 7 days after grafting at 20 °C. Differences in
was initiated at a nursery in South Georgia on 25 June 2003, using river
TR and NPR affected by RH were nonsignificant. Percentage of graft
birch in their second growing season in #15 containers. Plants were
union formation was 98% when air temperature, RH, and PPF were
selected for uniformity of mouse ear disorder. Treatments included a
28 °C, 100%, and 100 μmol·m-2·s-1, respectively, which was the highest
control, urea (0.24 g·L-1) + surfactant (1.0 mL·L-1), 250, 500, 750, and
among all the treatments. Percentage of survival was over 90% when
1000 mg·L-1 nickel sulfate sprays, and substrate drenches applied at
air temperature was 28 °C and RH was higher than 80% (when vapor
150 and 300 mg of Ni/pot. After 30 days, all plants treated with nickel
pressure deficit was lower than 0.76 kPa). In addition, higher PPF
sulfate had 100% normal growth, except the 150 mg of Ni/pot drench,
enhanced TR and NPR and promoted rooting and subsequent growth
which had 79% of the canopy showing normal growth. No phytotoxicity
of grafted transplants. Results suggest that the acclimation process for
was noted. Plants receiving foliar sprays had a 66% to 72% increase
grafted watermelon transplants can be omitted by properly manipulating
in leaf area, a 64% to 68% increase in leaf dry mass, a 31% to 44%
environmental factors during graft union formation.
increase in stem length, and a 9% to 17% increase in specific leaf area
compared to nontreated plants. Drench treatments increased leaf area up (57) Bioassays and Small-scale Greenhouse Experiments
to 62%, leaf dry mass to 55% and stem length up to 29% over control
plants. Nickel in the foliage of nontreated plants was 2.3 mg·kg-1. For the
Conducted to Evaluate the Suppression of Phytophthora
spray treatments, foliar Ni ranged from 5.5 mg·kg-1 for the 250 mg·L-1 cinnamomi Activity on Rhododendron × PJM ‘Elite’ by
treatment to 9.3 mg·kg-1 for the 1000 mg·L-1 treatment. Though plants Different Composts Incorporated into Growing Media
at the high rate of drench treatment resumed normal growth, foliar Ni Jae H. Han1, George L. Good*1, Eric B. Nelson2, Harold M. Van Es2
levels were not different from control plants. In general, if plants were 1
Cornell University, Horticulture, Ithaca, NY, 14853; 2Cornell University, Plant Pathology,
treated with Ni, then foliar B, Fe, and Zn decreased. Ithaca, NY, 14853; 3Cornell University, Crop and Soil Science, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Composts vary in their ability to suppress disease activity when incor-
(55) Root Pruning Techniques Do Not Help Pot-bound porated into growing media. Bioassays that enable a reliable and quick
Plants assessment of compost’s ability to suppress disease activity can save
Jeffrey H. Gillman*1, Chad P. Giblin1, Gary R. Johnson2 time, funds and space. A bioassay using Lupinus × ‘Russell Hybrid’
1
University of Minnesota, Dept. of Horticultural Science, St. Paul, MN, 55108; 2University seedlings was evaluated as a short-term test for gauging the ability of
of Minnesota, Forest Resources, St. Paul, MN, 55108 three composts to suppress activity of P. cinnamomi. Colonized millet
Plants that have been grown in containers for a long period of time seeds were prepared via the V-8 agar method. The colonized millet
frequently develop roots that grow in circles, following the contour of seed were incorporated into the potting media at 0, 50, 100, 200, and
the container in which they have been planted. This condition is com- 400 colonized millet seed/200 cc of the media used. Three composts,
monly referred to as “pot-bound.” It is considered common knowledge including composted sewage sludge, brewer’s waste and cow manure,
that if a pot-bound plant is transplanted without any treatment, its roots were incorporated into the media (50% sand : 50% sphagnum peat, by
will continue to follow the contour of the now-removed container. volume) at rates of 0%, 10%, 25%, and 50%, by volume. The media,
There are, however, a number of transplanting techniques that are including the inoculated millet seed, were placed in small plastic pots
intended to reorient the roots in a direction that will be conducive to (7.6-cm-diameter and 6.7 cm high), after which 10 Lupine seeds were
helping roots to grow out of this potentially harmful situation. These sowed in each pot. Percentage of seedling loss was determined after
techniques include: butterflying, or slicing the rootball into two halves 43 days of observation. The composted sewage sludge and the cow
before planting; scoring, or making inch-deep slices around the rootball manure proved suppressive at the 50% incorporation rate and the
at 90° increments and an X-shaped slice across the bottom; or teasing, 10% and 25% rate of the latter compost. The brewer’s waste compost
where roots are manually pulled out of the shape of the container in a proved ineffective in this regard; thus, research with this product was
direction perpendicular to the stem. Severely pot bound Salix alba and discontinued. In a greenhouse study the same inoculation and compost
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disease activity by the composts was significant 2 and 4 months after Anaerobic Digestion Wastewater

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initiation of treatments. Significance in disease suppression noted be- C. Chong*1, J. Yang1, B.E. Holbein2, R.P. Voroney3, H. Zhou4,
tween these treatments decreased significantly during the fifth month H.-W. Liu2
of the experiment. 1
University of Guelph, Dept. of Plant Agriculture, Guelph, Ont., N1G 2W1, Canada; 2Super
Blue Box Recycling Corporation, Etobicoke, Ont., M8V 3Y3, Canada; 3University of
(58) Suppression of Phytophthora cinnamomi Activity on Guelph, Dept. of Land Resource Science, Guelph, Ont., N1G 2W1, Canada; 4University
Rhododendron × PJM ‘Elite’ by Two Compost-amended of Guelph, School of Engineering, Guelph, Ont., N1G 2W1, Canada
Container Media under Two Irrigation Regimes and Cuttings of sage (Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’), currant (Ribes aureum),
Nursery Conditions euonymus (Euonymus fortunei var. vegetus), and weigela (Weigela
Jae H. Han1, George L. Good*1, Eric B. Nelson2, Harold M. Van Es3 florida ‘Nana Variegata’) were rooted under greenhouse conditions
1
Cornell University, Horticulture, Ithaca, NY, 14853; 2Cornell University, Plant Pathology, (40% shade) and mist in aerated hydroponic solutions consisting of
Ithaca, NY, 14853; 3Cornell University, Crop and Soil Science, Ithaca, NY, 14853 deionized water, or mixtures of deionized water and nutrients with
various levels of electrical conductivity (EC, 0.0625, 0.125, 0.25, and
Composted municipal biosolids were incorporated into a potting mix
0.5 dS·m-1) from each of three sources: compost tea from municipal
containing sphagnum peat and sand (1:1 by volume) at rates of 0%,
solid waste; wastewater from anaerobic digestion of municipal solid
25%, and 50%, by volume. A second medium was prepared by mix-
waste; and Hoagland’s (control) nutrient solution. Despite differences
ing cow manure compost in the same basic mix at rates of 0%, 10%,
in species response, rooting tended to be similar with the three nutri-
and 25% by volume. Each mix was inoculated with P. cinnamomi
ent sources. Euonymus rooting percentage increased linearly with
colonized millet seed at a rate of 200/200 cc of compost-amended
increasing EC and was similar with all three nutrient sources (common
media. The potted plants were placed outdoors under nursery condi-
regression curve, 61% rooting at 0.5 dS·m-1), as did root length (1.4
tions 14 July 2003. One half of the plants were irrigated every day,
cm at 0.5 dS·m-1), but root number was unresponsive. Currant rooting
except when natural precipitation occurred; the other half was watered
percent increased curvilinearly and similarly with nutrient sources
once each week. Soil water potential of all treatments was measured
(87% calculated maximum rooting at 0.25 dS·m-1), but root number and
daily with tensiometers. Plants were harvested on 18 Aug. and 21 Oct.
length were unresponsive. Sage rooting percentage and root number
2003, when the experiment was terminated. Frequent rainfall during
also increased curvilinearly and similarly with nutrient sources (com-
the period prior to the first harvest masked any impact that the irriga-
mon regression curve, 100% rooting at 0.34 dS·m-1, and 4.1 roots at
tion treatments may have had on disease suppression. Even so, three
0.38 dS·m-1, respectively), as did also root length with the compost tea
compost treatments proved successful in suppressing disease activity.
and Hoagland’s (common curve for these two nutrient sources, 11.0
Between the first and second harvest dates rainfall was significantly
cm at 0.30 dS·m-1), but was unresponsive to wastewater. Weigela was
less frequent; thus, differences in P. cinnamomi activity between the
unresponsive to EC or nutrient sources (mean percentage of rooting,
wet and dry regimes was noted at the 21 Oct. harvest. Under the dry
73; root number, 6.5; and root length, 1.9 cm).
regime, all inoculated compost treatments, except the 25% municipal
biosolid compost, exhibited disease suppression based on root symp- (61) Pot-in-pot Production of Intermountain West Native
tom severity and percentage of root infection. Suppression based on
shoot symptoms and percentage of shoot loss was evident only in the
Herbaceous Perennials
50% and 25% biosolid and cow manure composts, respectively. Under Guillermo Cardoso1, Roger Kjelgren*1, Teresa Cerny-Koenig2,
the wet regime, only one treatment exhibited suppression of disease Rich Koenig3
activity. All compost treatments held more water particularly at lower 1
Utah State University, Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology, Logan, UT, 84322; 2Washington
moisture tensions. The presence of more water would tend to favor State University, Horticulture; 3Washington State University, Agronomy
more disease activity and not suppression. Low water landscapes are increasing popular and important in the urban
areas of the Intermountain West (IMW). Perennial wildflowers are an
(59) An Examination of Irrigation Volumes and essential part of low water landscapes, and are a dominant plant type in
Controlled-release Fertilizer Application Methods IMW native habitats. We compared pot-in-pot (PIP) vs. conventional
and Rates to Reduce Nursery Container Leachate and above-ground (CAG) production of six IMW native wildflower species,
Fertilizer Use Mirabilis multiflora, Aquilegia caerulea, Penstemon palmeri, Polemo-
nium foliosissimum, Sphaeralcea grossularifolia, and Penstemon strictus
Peter Purvis, Calvin Chong*, Glen Lumis
in #1 (4-L) containers. Media temperature, container-plant water loss,
University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
stomatal conductance, and growth were measured during two produc-
Plug-rooted liners of common ninebark [Physocarpus opulifolius tion cycles per year over 2 years. Growing medium temperatures in the
(L.) Maxim.] were grown in 6-L nursery containers filled with 73% PIP system averaged 10 °C cooler than in the CAG system. Consistent
composted pine bark, 22% sphagnum peat moss, and 5% pea gravel with cooler growing media, overall water loss of PIP-grown plants
(by volume). Plants were fertilized with Polyon (Nutryon) 17–5–12 averaged 10% lower than plants grown in the CAG production system.
(17N–2P–5K) 6-month controlled-release fertilizer at various rates Lower growing media temperatures apparently affected transpiration,
(2.5, 4.5, 6.5, and 8.5 kg·m-3) pre-incorporated, topdressed, or dibbled as stomatal conductance was about 60% higher in the PIP system as
(placed under the liner at potting). Plants were trickle-irrigated daily compared to the CAG-grown plants. The integrated effect of lower
with low (0.4-L), middle (0.8-L), or high (2.0-L) volumes of water to growing media temperatures on plant performance resulted in about
maintain leaching fractions of <0.15, 0.25–0.35, or >0.60, respectively. one-third greater top and root growth for plants growing in the PIP sys-
Regression analysis indicated that growth of ninebark increased from tem compared to those in the CAG system. Pot-in-pot production may
30 to 109 g/plant with increasing rates of incorporated fertilizer (mean be an economically suitable nursery system for producing IMW native
over irrigation volumes), from 27 to 71 g/plant with topdress and from perennial wildflowers by reducing water loss and enhancing growth.
59 to 103 g/plant with dibble. Electrical conductivity (EC, mean over
five dates) of the leachate throughout the season was highest with (62) Field Evaluation of Various Herbicide and Mulch
dibble (0.85 dS·m-3), intermediate with incorporated (0.81 dS·m-3), Combinations for Ornamental Weed Control
and least with topdressed (0.76 dS·m-3). With low irrigation volumes, Hannah M. Mathers*, Luke T. Case
growth of ninebark increased from 42 to 81 g/plant with increasing
The Ohio State University, Horticulture and Crop Science, Columbus, OH, 43210-1096
rates of fertilizer (mean over methods), and from 39 to 105 g/plant
with middle or high volumes (common regression curve). With low Two experiments were conducted at the The Ohio State University Wa-
irrigation volumes, leachate EC increased from 0.74 to 0.94 dS·m-3 terman Farm, Columbus, on efficacy and phytotoxicity with evalautions
with increasing rates of fertilizer, and from 0.75 to 0.81 dS·m-3 with at 30, 60, 90, and 120 DAT using dry weights and visual ratings 0–10
middle or high volumes. with >7 being commercially acceptable for efficacy, and 1–10 with <3

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 being commercially acceptable for phytotoxicity. The herbicide-treated of 2x (1EBN) germplasm into cultivated potato. Synteny between
mulches and herbicide–mulch application methods were compared to late-blight resistance loci from Solanum species of disparate ploidies
sprays of the five chemicals applied directly to the surfaces of the plots and EBNs may facilitate the identification of unique resistance alleles
[oryzalin (oryzalin), (AS) Surflan (aqueous solution) 2 lb/acre (a.i.), and loci. Isolate MSU96 (US8/A2) of P. infestans revealed a late-blight
flumioxazin (SureGuard WDG), 0.34 lb/acre (a.i.), acetochlor 76% resistance locus (Rpi1) from 2x(1EBN) S. pinnatisectum (PI 253214)
(Harness 2.5 lb/acre (a.i.), dichlobenil (Casoron CS) 4 lb/acre (a.i.) and a that mapped to chromosome seven (MGG 265:977-985). MSU96 was
combination of oryzalin and flumioxazin], two untreated mulches (pine also avirulent on the late-blight differential R9-Hodgson 2573 (LB3),
and hardwood) and a weedy. Mulches were applied untreated, over the revealing the presence of the avirulence gene for R9 originating from S.
top of soil surfaces sprayed with the different herbicides. Mulches were demissum. To test the relationship between Rpi1 and R9, we evaluated
also applied untreated to untreated soil surfaces and then sprayed with a family segregating for R9 and revealed that it does not map to chro-
the different herbicides. Pretreated bark mulches were also evaluated mosome seven. The independent inheritance of R9 and Rpi1 indicates
and prepared by placing the mulches on a sheet of plastic, as a single that Rpi1 is a unique resistance locus. We are conducting a variety of
layer thick and sprayed and allowed to dry for 48 hours. Twenty of 38 crossing schemes to introgress Rpi1 into cultivated potato.
treatments gave efficacy rating of >7, pooled over all evaluation dates.
One was a direct spray, Surflan + SureGuard (7.6). Three were pretreated (3) Seed Regeneration of Short-day Onion Accessions in
mulches, Surflan + SureGuard (8.2), Harness (7.8) and Surflan (7.4) the U.S. Collection
treated pine. None of the pretreated hardwood barks provided ratings Christopher S. Cramer*1, Larry D. Robertson2
of >7. Nine were treatments with the herbicides applied under the 1
New Mexico State University, Dept. of Agronomy and Horticulture, Las Cruces, NM,
bark. Seven of the nine provided ratings of >8 and only one involved
88003; 2ARS, USDA, Plant Genetic Resources Unit, Geneva, NY, 14456-0462
hardwood bark, Surflan + SureGuard under pine (9.1), Casoron under
pine (8.9), Surflan under pine (8.7), Harness under pine (8.3), Harness Numerous short-day onion accessions maintained at the Plant Genetic
under pine (8.0) and SureGuard under hardwood (8.0). Resources Unit (PGRU) of Geneva, N.Y., were in danger of being lost
from the U.S. germplasm collection due to sub-standard viability and
low seed supply of those accessions. Seed regeneration of short-day
Poster Session 4—Genetics and Germplasm 1 onions at Geneva, N.Y., has been difficult because of improper daylengths
18 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F and environmental conditions. A project was initiated in Sept. 2001
between PGRU and the onion breeding program at New Mexico State
University to regenerate 75 accessions that were in the most danger of
(1) Genetic Diversity of Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata being lost from the collection. Even though germination rates were low
(L.) Walp.] Breeding Lines from Different Countries for most accessions, plants were recovered from 72 accessions. Two
Determined by AFLP Markers accessions did not produce bulbs as it was likely they were long-day
accessions. Of the remaining accessions, two accessions produced
Jinggui Fang1, Panchanoor S. Devanand1, ChihCheng T. Chao*1, bulbs but did not produce seed. Several accessions bolted during bulb
Philip A. Roberts2, Jeff D. Ehlers1 production and plants were covered with crossing cages, crosses were
1
University of California-Riverside, Botany and Plant Sciences, Dept. BPS, Riverside, made, and seed was collected. Seed of 54 accessions were sent to
CA, 92521-0124; 2University of California-Riverside, Nematology, Riverside, CA,
92521-0124 PGRU to be incorporated back into the collection and to become avail-
able for distribution. Seventeen accessions produced less than 35 g of
Cowpea (2n=2x=22) is a high protein, short-cycle, and essential legume seed and were retained in order to produce additional seed in a second
food crop of the tropics, especially in the low input agricultural areas of regeneration step. Some of the short-day accessions that have become
sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and South America. Lack of genetic diversity available include ‘Amarela Globular Rio Grande’, ‘Babosa’, ‘Baia
within breeding programs can limit long-term gains from selection. The Performe Sintese No. 22’, ‘Beth Alpha’, ‘Burgundy’, ‘California Early
cowpea gene pool is thought to be narrow and the genetic diversity Red’, ‘Dehydrator No. 5’, ‘Early Crystal’, ‘Eclipse L303’, ‘Imperial
within breeding programs could be even less diverse. Genetic relation- 48’, ‘New Mexico Yellow Grano’, ‘Pusa Red’, ‘Red Bermuda’, ‘Red
ships among 87 cowpea accessions, including 60 advanced breeding Creole’, ‘Red Grano’, ‘Red Patna’, and ‘Rio Grande’.
lines from six breeding programs in Africa and the United States, and
27 accessions from Africa, Asia, and South America were examined (4) Genotypic Variability of Iron and Zinc in Sweetpotato
using amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers with
Don La Bonte, Michael Courtney*
six near-infrared fluorescence labeled EcoR I + 3/Mse I + 3 primer
sets. A total of 382 bands were scored among the accessions with 207 Louisiana Stata University, Horticulture Department, Julian C. Miller Hall, Baton Rouge,
LA, 70803
polymorphic bands (54.2%). Overall, the 87 cowpea accessions have
narrow genetic basis and they shared minimum 86% genetic similari- Sweetpotato [Ipomma batatas (L.) Lam.] is a major subsistence crop
ties. The data also show that the advanced breeding lines of different in southern Africa, where iron and zinc deficiency in humans is an
programs have higher genetic affinities with lines from the same important health problem. A cultivar of sweetpotato that is suited for
program but not with lines from other programs. The results suggest subsistence farming in this region and that is high in iron and zinc could
that there is a need to incorporate additional germplasm of different be an important means of combatting these deficiencies. As part of a
genetic background into these breeding lines and to ensure the long- program of the International Potato Center (CIP) to develop such a
term genetic gains of the programs. cultivar, we are working to identify the high and low range of iron and
zinc in sweetpotato cultivars grown throughout the world by testing a
(2) A Unique Late-blight Resistance Locus from Solanum number of cultivars for these nutrients. Subsidiary objectives include
pinnatisectum determining the heritability of iron and zinc levels and surveying the
Monica J. Norby*, Michael J. Havey variability in the levels of these nutrients from root to root on the same
plant, from plant to plant of the same cultivar, from the proximal to the
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Horticulture, Madison, WI, 53706
distal end of a given root, and from cambium to cortex.
Phytophthora infestans is the casual agent of late blight and is a major
threat to potato production worldwide. There are no curative control (5) A Comparative Study of SRAP, AFLP, and SSR
agents available and resistance genes offer promise in controlling late Markers for Detecting Genetic Differences among Elite
blight. To date, the primary source of late-blight resistance has been Broccoli Inbreds
from hexaploid (6x) [4 Endosperm Balance Number (EBN)] Solanum Anna Hale*, Mark W. Farnham
demissum. Mexican diploid (2x) (1EBN) Solanum species possess a
USDA/ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, Charleston, SC, 29414
wealth of late-blight resistances, but have been neglected due to crossing
barriers. Manipulation of EBN and ploidies should allow integration Private and public vegetable breeders are interested in using current

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 and emerging PCR-based marker systems in their respective im- income from fresh vegetable exportations to the United States, fresh
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replace existing ones, the new systems must prove to be efficient and growing summer vegetables for exportation during the wintertime in
cost-effective alternatives. Sequence related amplified polymorphisms Sonora, Mexico, is a good business.
(SRAPs), amplified fragment length polymorphisms (AFLPs), and
simple sequence repeats (SSRs) were compared for their ability to (180) Effects of Plant Density on Pickling Cucumber Fruit
differentiate individuals of a diverse group of 24 elite broccoli (Bras- Quality
sica oleracea L. italica) inbreds. Genomic DNA was assayed using 24 Mathieu Ngouajio*, Erin C. Hill, William Chase
AFLP, 24 SRAP, and 44 SSR primer pairs. In this assessment, SSRs
Michigan State University, Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824
produced an average of only two bands per primer, with 25% of these
bands being monomorphic, and the remaining bands detecting very few Cucumber is an important vegetable in Michigan, where it is grown for
differences among the inbreds. Although the AFLP method resulted in slicing (fresh) or processing. Michigan is the top producer of pickling
a lower rate (63%) of polymorphism than the SSRs, it produced about cucumbers in the United States, with over 27% of the total national
20 bands per primer. SRAPs produced an average of 14 bands per production. Studies were conducted in 2004 to test the effects of plant
primer, with 82% of these bands being polymorphic. Since AFLP and density on cucumber fruit quality. Cucumber var. ‘Vlaspik’ was seeded
SRAP markers had a higher multiplex ratio and SSRs were frequently in 30.5, 45.7, 61.0, and 76.2 cm rows with 12.7 cm spacing between
monomorphic, AFLP and SRAPs were more effective in differentiating plants inside the row, corresponding to final plant populations of 258,
the elite broccoli inbreds examined in this study. Similarity matrices 172, 129, and 103 thousand plants/ha, respectively. The experiment used
were generated from the AFLP and SRAP data, and resulting dendo- a randomized complete-block design with 4 replications and four rows
graphs were compared. per plot. At harvest, 10 fruits of grade 2 were randomly selected from
each plot for measurement of specific gravity, firmness, soluble solids,
(6) Highly Polymorphic Genes in Cultivated Tomato color, and seed size. Cucumber fruit specific gravity, soluble solids, and
Angela Baldo*, Larry Robertson, Joanne Labate seed size were not affected by plant population size. However, fruit
firmness and color varied with plant density. Low plant populations,
USDA ARS, Plant Genetic Resources Unit, Cornell University, Geneva, NY, 14456
when compared to high populations, produced darker green fruits, a
Cultivated tomato varieties are genetically extremely similar. We iden- desired trait in pickling cucumber production. On a scale of 0 (yellow-
tified 764 Unigenes with potential single nucleotide polymorphisms ish) to 5 (dark green), plants grown under a population of 258 thousand
(SNPs) among more than 15 cultivars from public expressed tomato plants/ha scored an average of 2.8. The score was 4.6 for fruits produced
data. By sequencing regions from 53 of these Unigenes in two to three in plots with 103 thousand plants/ha. Low plant populations increased
cultivars, we discovered an unexpected wealth of nucleotide polymor- fruit firmness as measured by a puncture test. Fruit firmness was 89,
phism (62 SNPs and 12 indels in 21 Unigenes). This included a high 93, 97, and 95 g·mm-2 for 258, 172, 129, and 103 thousand plants/ha,
proportion of predicted nonsynonymous nucleotide (17 of 33 SNPs respectively. Results suggest that cultural practices may affect pickling
in exons) and nonconservative amino acid (6 of 16 nonsynonymous cucumber fruit quality.
SNPs) changes. We hypothesize that five of these regions are associ-
ated with introgressions from wild relatives. Identifying polymorphic, (181) Effect of Mulch, Mycorrhizal Inoculation, and
expressed genes in the tomato genome will be useful for both tomato Surround on Late Fall Pepper Production
improvement and germplasm conservation. Donald J. Makus*
1
USDA, ARS, Integrated Farming and Natural Resources Unit, Weslaco, TX, 78596
Poster Session 5—Vegetable Crops Management–
Four week-old pepper (Capsicum annuum) cultivars Sonora Anaheim
Cropping Systems 1
and Capistrano were transplanted on 7 Oct. 2004 into a sandy loam soil
18 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F near Weslaco, Texas (lat. 26°08’N). Plants were subject to eight treat-
ments consisting of sweet sorghum mulch, mycorrhizal (Bio Organics)
inoculation, kaolin (Surround) application and their factorial combina-
(179) An Overview of the Sonoran Vegetable Industry tions. Mulch was applied at 2.4 kg·m-2 and kaolin weekly at 25 kg·ha-1.
Everardo Zamora*, Jose Cosme Guerrero, Santiago Ayala Mulch applications reduced soil temperatures at 5 cm typically 8 °C
during the 1200–1800 HR period of the day during the first 14 days after
Universidad de Sonora, Agricultura y Ganadería, Luis Encinas, Hermosillo, Sonora,
83000, Mexico
planting, but decreased soil temperatures to less than 2 °C by 22 Dec.
Volumetric soil moisture content at 0–20 cm was initially 4% (absolute)
Sonora, Mexico, is an outstanding area for growing good quality and higher in the mulch treatments during the first week after planting but
high-yield vegetables, fruits, and nuts for year-round exportation. deceased with time as the mulch deteriorated. Mulching increased root
Each year, Sonora produces important, large quantities of fruits and dry weight 70 days after transplanting. Mycorrhizal association was
nuts for exportation, including table grape, citrus, pecan, and olive evaluated in four treatments, where incidence of mycorrhizal infection
fruit. Also, fresh vegetable production in Sonora is very important. was “mulch + mycorrhizae” > “mycorrhizae only” = ‘“mulch only”
Annually, large volumes of melon, pumpkin, summer squash, chili, >> “control.” Kaolin reduced plant height, plant top fresh weight, and
husk tomato, tomato, and asparagus are produced for exportation to the improved yield in both cultivars by increasing earlier flowering and,
United States, Europe, and Japan. Throughout the year, two important in the case of ‘Sonora Anaheim’, reducing fruit drop caused by pepper
growing seasons for vegetable production have been established in weevil (Anthonomus eugenii). In both cultivars, mulch reduced yields
Sonora. The most important growing season for vegetable exportation and mycorrhizal inoculation gave no agronomic benefit.
in Sonora is the autumn-winter season, when higher prices are reached
for summer vegetables in the U.S. markets. The autumn–winter sea- (182) Delayed Planting and Plug Cell Volume Effects on
son begins in August and finishes in December. In Sonora, during the Growth, Development, and Yield of Transplanted Sweet
2002–03 agricultural cycle, 39,666 ha (89,000 acres) of vegetables Corn
were established in the field. Many growers in Sonora are investing
in imported high technologies for protected cropping from several Sandra Menasha, Milton Tignor*, David Heleba
developed countries, such as the United States, Canada, Israel, and The University of Vermont, Plant and Soil Science, Burlington, VT, 05405-0082
some European countries. Currently in Sonora, high technology is ap- Transplanting sweet corn is commonly practiced in the northeast U.S.
plied by growers for vegetable production, i.e., plastic mulching, low to improve stand establishment and promote early harvest. However,
and high tunnels, greenhouses, and shadow frames, which have been early spring storms and labor constraints can delay transplanting when
frequently used on fresh vegetable commercial production to improve establishment is most desirable. ‘Temptation’ sugary enhanced (se)
both quality and yield. Because of a large labor force and the attractive sweet corn transplants 0-, 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-days-old beyond the “grower”

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 2-week growth period were field planted to explore the effects delayed (185) Response of Vegetable Crops to Mycorrhizal
planting combined with plug cell volume differences would have on Inoculation in a Calcareous Soil in the Tropics
transplant ear quality and early yields. The transplant treatments were
Mari Marutani, Joseph Tuquero, Robert Schlub, James McConnell*
evaluated in a two-way factorial (five delayed planting dates × three
plug volumes) arranged in a split-plot design with five replications. University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, UOG Station, Mangilao,
GU, 96923
Field sites were the whole plot treatment and the factorial treatments
were the split-plots. All transplants were planted on 24 May 2004 at the The effects of a vesicular–arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus, Glomus
two field sites. The final density was ≈22,000 plants/acre. Transplant aggregatum inoculation were examined on growth of vegetable crops
cell volume (15, 19, and 29 mL) had no significant effect on ear qual- in pot culture and field experiments with Guam cobbly clay loam soil
ity and total marketable yield. Ear length was significantly affected by (clayey, gibbsitic, nonacid, isohyperthermic Lithic Ustorthents). In pot
field site (P ≤ 0.0001) and ear diameter was significantly affected by experiments, the growth response of yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata
planting delay (P = 0.0145). Field site (P ≤ 0.0001) and planting delay subs. sesquipendalis), sweet corn (Zea mays), watermelon (Citrullus
(P = 0.0090) both significantly affected the number of early marketable lanatus), cucumber (Cucumis sativus), okra (Abelmoschus esculentus),
ears/acre. The results indicate that transplants can remain in the plug green onion (Allium fistulosum), eggplant (Solanum melongena), and
cells up to 20 days (2 weeks + 6 day delay) before the delay negatively papaya (Carica papaya) were significantly improved with mycorrhizal
impacts ear diameter, tip fill, and early marketable yield. inoculation. A pot experiment was also conducted to evaluate effects
of G. aggregatum inoculation on the growth of corn seedlings at four
(183) Effects of Colored Plastic Mulches on Tomato different water regimes. Seedlings inoculated with G. aggregatum
Growth and Yield significantly improved the plant growth and the mineral uptake at all
Maurice Ogutu* levels of water treatments. In the first field trial, prior to seed sowing
the media in seedling trays were either inoculated or not inoculated
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Extension, Countryside, IL, 60525
with G. aggregatum. Treated watermelon and eggplant seedlings were
Different colored plastic mulches can influence tomato (Lycopersicon transplanted in field. It was found that inoculating seedlings did not
esculentum L.) growth and yield. A study was carried out to compare the improve the harvest yield of two fruit-bearing crops. The second field
effects of different colored plastic mulches and bare ground on growth experiment was conducted to study G. aggregatum inoculation and
and yield of tomato. Ten treatments, namely, control (bare ground), different levels of inorganic fertilizer application on growth of corn.
and plastic mulches (black smooth, red, black embossed, blue, olive, Mycorrhizal colonization had positive effects on corn development and
yellow, clear, white, and reflective) were replicated four times in a ran- uptake of some minerals such as Fe. Experiments in the study suggested
domized complete-block design. Tomato variety ‘Sunstart’ seeds were potential uses of a mycorrhizal fungus in an alkaline soil in the tropics.
planted in flats filled with Jiffy Mix in a greenhouse in late Apr. 2004
and seedlings transplanted in early June 2004. The seedlings planted in (186) Vegetable Yields under Sustainable Production Systems
white and reflective plastic mulches were taller than seedlings planted Greg D. Hoyt*
in black smooth, black embossed, clear, blue, red, and olive mulches 1
North Carolina State University, Dept. of Soil Science, Mtn. Hort. Crops Res.& Ext.
by 24 July 2004. Weeds were growing underneath clear, yellow, and Center, Fletcher, NC, 28732
red plastic mulches, and squash bugs were observed in yellow plastic
mulch treatment on 2 July. Cumulative marketable tomato yield was This experiment was designed to compare best management practices
highest in plants grown in reflective and white plastic mulches, and for conventional and conservation tillage systems, chemical IPM vs.
lowest in plants grown in yellow plastic mulch. Marketable fruits from organic vegetable production, and rotation effect on tomatoes. Four
plants grown in reflective and white mulches were larger than fruits vegetables were grown under these management practices with pep-
from other treatments. In comparison with black embossed plastic pers (first year), yellow squash and fall broccoli (second year) on half
mulch, plants grown in reflective and white plastic mulches had 2 and of the field plots and tomatoes on the other half. For the third year,
1.2 tons/acre higher marketable yields, respectively, than plants grown both sections of the field plots were tomatoes. The treatments were: 1)
in black embossed plastic mulch. conventional-tillage with chemical-based IPM; 2) conventional-tillage
with organic-based IPM; 3) conservation-tillage with chemical-based
(184) Effects of Colored Plastic Mulches on Muskmelon IPM; 4) conservation-tillage with organic-based IPM; and 5) conven-
Growth and Yield tional-tillage with no fertilizer or pest management (control). This poster
describes pepper, yellow squash, fall broccoli, and tomato yields from
Maurice Ogutu* the various treatments over the 3-year rotation. These results are for
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Extension, Countryside, IL, 60525 the third rotation sequence (years 79). Pepper yields were higher in
Colored plastic mulches can influence muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) treatments with chemical fertilizer and pest control. Fall broccoli yields
growth and yield. A study was carried out at the St. Charles Horticulture were in the order: strip-tilled-chemical ≥ strip-till-organic ≥ conven-
Research Center, St. Charles, Ill., to compare the effects of different tional-tilled-chemical ≥ conventional-tilled-organic ≥ control. Yellow
colored plastic mulches on vine length and yield of muskmelons. An summer squash yields were in the order: conventional-tilled-chemical ≥
experiment was carried out with 10 treatments, namely, control (bare conventional-tilled-organic ≥ strip-till-chemical ≥ strip-tilled-organic ≥
ground), and plastic mulches (black smooth, red, black embossed, blue, control. Tomato yields were in the order: conventional-tilled chemical
olive, yellow, clear, white, and reflective) in a complete randomized ≥ strip-till-chemical ≥ conventional-tilled-organic ≥ strip-tilled-organic
block and replicated four times. Muskmelon variety ‘Athena’ seeds ≥ control for each of the 3 years.
were started in the greenhouse in late Apr. 2004 in flats filled with
Jiffy Mix, and transplanted in mid-May 2004. Seedlings planted in Poster Session 6—Propagation 1
black embossed, olive, red, blue, and white plastic mulches had longer
vines than seedlings transplanted in black smooth, reflective, clear, 18 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
and yellow mulches by 24 July. Seedlings planted on the control (bare
ground) had much shorter vines compared to seedlings in other treat-
ments. The cumulative fruit number and weight was higher in blue, (168) Long-term Growth of Live Oak from Seed or Cutting
olive, red, and black embossed plastic mulches than in plants grown Yin-Tung Wang1, Genhua Niu*2
in clear, yellow, and reflective plastic mulch treatments. Plants grown 1
Texas A&M University System, Horticultural Sciences, Texas Agricultural Experiment
in white and reflective mulch treatments had larger fruits than plants Station Weslaco, TX, 78596; 2Texas A&M University System, Horticultural Sciences,
in other treatments. In comparison with black embossed plastic mulch, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, El Paso, TX, 79927
plants grown in blue, olive, and red plastic mulches had higher fruit Live oak trees raised from acorns are highly non-uniform and many
number and yields. produce numerous undesirable rhizomic shoots. The objectives of this

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 study were to 1) compare the growth rates between (Quercus virginiana (171) Auxin Affects Adventitious Rooting of Snowbells
Mill.) trees from seed and cutting in four production systems and 2) (Styrax L.)

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determine if trees from cuttings produce rhizomic shoots. Rhizomic
Jason J. Griffin*1, F. Todd Lasseigne2
shoot cuttings 25–30 cm long were taken from a single tree about 50 1
years old in late Aug. 1990, rooted, and planted in 2.6-L pots after 2 Kansas State University, Dept. Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, John C. Pair
months. During the same week, acorns were collected from the same Horticultural Center, Haysville, KS, 67060; 24325 Pickwick Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27613
tree and germinated. All trees were planted into 13-L pots in July 1991 The snowbells (Styrax L.) are a group of flowering shrubs and trees
and then to a field in July 1992. Trees from both sources were planted distributed throughout the warm-temperate regions of the northern
either directly in the ground, in 36.6- or 45.7-cm-diameter polypro- hemisphere. In all, there are about 120 species, of which only Styrax
pylene fabric bags buried in the ground, or in 13-L pots on the ground. japonicus Sieb. & Zucc. (Japanese snowbell) and its cultivars are
Trunk circumference 10 cm above the soil line was roughly measured currently of commercial significance. Other species may also pos-
yearly between 1992 and 1999. Initially, trees from cuttings grew ses desirable horticultural traits that could be valuable on their own
slightly slower than seedlings, having a smaller trunk circumference, merit, or used in plant improvement programs. Currently there is
diameter, and cross-sectional area. These differences diminished and little information regarding asexual propagation of the lesser known
all trees had similar circumferences after 1996. In 1992, trees in 36.6- species. The results herein show that propagation of a diverse col-
cm bags and pots had more growth than trees in the ground. In 1993, lection of Styrax (15 taxa) is possible by stem cuttings. However,
trees in pots had better growth than those in the ground. After 1993, all species and cultivars within a species do not respond to auxin treat-
trees had similar circumferences until the end of this study, probably ment similarly. The percentage of rooting of many taxa was improved
due to roots extending beyond the bags and pots into the surrounding when cuttings were treated with 3000 or 8000 ppm (0.3% or 0.8%) of
soil. About one-third of the seedling trees produced rhizomic shoots, the potassium salt of indolebutyric acid (K-IBA). However, rooting
whereas none of the trees from cuttings did. The rhizomic shoots of was unaffected by K-IBA treatment in some taxa, while rooting was
trees in pots were contained within the pot and none from the ground. negatively affected by K-IBA in others. Additionally, the number of
Another significance of this research is that the cloned trees from cut- roots produced per rooted cutting were affected by K-IBA treatment.
tings were extremely uniform in growth habit and form. In some instances, K-IBA increased the number of roots per rooted
cutting. However, in most of the taxa, root number was unaffected.
(169) Root Formation on Stem Cuttings of Yellow-
flowered Cultivars of Magnolia Is Influenced by Time- (172) The Influence of Environment, Media, and Zerotol
after-budbreak and IBA on Forcing and In Vitro Establishment of Softwood
Jyotsna Sharma*, Gary Knox, Maria Ishida Shoots from Large Stem Segments of Acer saccharinum
1
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Quincy, FL, 32351 and Fraxinus pennsylvanica
We propagated six yellow-flowered cultivars of Magnolia vegetatively Faheem Aftab1, Katayoun Mansouri2, John E. Preece*2
1
by applying 0, 8, 16, or 30 g·kg-1 indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) in talc University of the Punjab, Department of Botany, Q.A. Campus, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan;
2
Southern Illinois University, Plant, Soil and Agricultural Systems, Carbondale, IL, 62901
to bases of terminal stem cuttings collected 5, 7, 9, or 11 weeks after
budbreak. Mean rooting percentage increased from 12% (in the absence The objectives of this research were to study the effects of three envi-
of IBA) to 34% (after applying 30 g·kg-1 IBA). Rooting percentage also ronments (lab, mist, or fog), four media treatments [perlite, vermiculte,
increased with increasing basal caliper (r2 = 0.25; P < 0.0001) of a cutting. 1 perlite : 1 vermiculite (by volume), or a control (empty flats)] and
For each collection date, more cuttings of ‘Ivory Chalice’ and ‘Yellow zerotol treatments on shoot forcing and subsequent transfer of explants
Lantern’ developed roots than did other cultivars. When data were ana- to in vitro conditions. Stem segments from field-grown trees were cut
lyzed separately for selected cultivars, 63% rooting was observed among to 40-cm lengths before being placed in flats with the media treatments.
cuttings of ‘Ivory Chalice’ collected 7 weeks after budbreak. Rooting Half of the flats under mist and fog were drenched weekly with zerotol
percentage was higher (22%) among cuttings of ‘Hot Flash’ collected (0.18% H2O2). In a separate study, silver maple was forced under mist
5 or 7 weeks after budbreak in comparison to later collection dates, but and drenched weekly with zerotol at 0%, 0.09%, 0.108%, 0.135%,
harvest date did not influence rooting, which ranged from 44% to 59%, 0.18%, 0.27%, or 0.54% H2O2. Shoots (≥5 cm) were harvested and nodal
among cuttings of ‘Yellow Lantern’. Collection of stem cuttings early and shoot tip explants were surface disinfested and placed in vitro on
in the growing season (5 weeks after budbreak) was beneficial (31% DKW medium with 10-8 M thidiazuron plus 1.0 μM indolebutyric acid.
rooting) for inducing root formation among cuttings of ‘Golden Sun’. Species did not interact with environment, media, or zerotol treatment,
We conclude that ‘Ivory Chalice’ and ‘Yellow Lantern’ are promising and silver maple produced a mean of 6 shoots per stem segment, while
choices for growers interested in clonal propagation of yellow-flowered green ash produced a mean of 1.2 shoots. There was a significant interac-
cultivars of Magnolia. To maximize rooting, terminal cuttings should tion among perlite, vermiculite and environment, with the most shoots
be collected within 5 to 11 weeks after budbreak and should be treated (6.7/stem segment) produced under mist in the perlite : vermiculite mix.
with 16 or 30 g·kg-1 IBA in talc. Early collection dates improved rooting Silver maple explants from the lab had only 4% microbial contamina-
frequencies among cuttings of other cultivars but these, particularly tion, whereas 68% of explants from fog and 92.2% of explants from
‘Butterflies’, remain variably recalcitrant and merit further study. mist were contaminated. When forcing was under fog, in perlite, and
drenched with zerotol, explants had a 43% rate of contamination. In a
(170) Scion Bud Removal Delays Leaf Development, But separate study, when silver maple stems were placed under mist and
Decreases Graft Success in Pecan Four-flap Graft drenched weekly with 0.18% H2O2, 46% (18 of 39 explants) estab-
Patrick Conner* lished cleanly in vitro. Contamination was higher with misted explants
1 that were drenched with higher or lower concentrations of zerotol.
University of Georgia, Horticulture Department,Tifton, GA, 31793-0748

Pecan is a highly heterozygous outcrossing species that is normally

propagated by grafting or budding onto seedling rootstocks. The Poster Session 7—Ornamental Plant Breeding
four-flap or banana graft is commonly used by growers or researchers 18 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
because of its high percentage of success, especially when employed by
novice grafters. We removed scion buds before grafting in an attempt
to delay budbreak, thus providing more time for vascular connections (234) Self-incompatibility in Pink Tickseed, Coreopsis
to form before leaf development and its associated demand for water rosea Nutt.
takes place. Removal of buds from the scion wood was successful in Marietta Loehrlein*1, Sandy Siqueira2
delaying bud and leaf development, but did not increase graft success, 1
Western Illinois University, Agriculture, Macomb, IL, 61455; 2Stellenbosch University,
and in one treatment actually lowered graft success. Botany, Matieland, 7602, South Africa
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 tance for restoration of native species. In both situations it is important (237) Hybridization of Hydrangea arborescens and
to understand the breeding system so that the pollination process may H. involucrata
be controlled for optimal seed production. The study of the incompat-
Keri Jones*, Sandra Reed
ibility system is important to seed production. In commercial crops,
seeds may be products of open pollination or F1 hybrids. In the former, USDA-ARS, Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit, McMinnville, TN, 37110
genetic variability exists. In conservation and recovery programs of Hydrangea arborescens L., or smooth hydrangea, is a shrub native to
local flora, seeds with genetic variability are desirable. In development the eastern United States that produces large corymbs of pure white
of commercial crops, uniform seeds and plants are desirable. Regardless flowers in early summer. Rated as hardy to USDA cold hardiness zone
of whether seeds will ultimately be used for commercial crops or for 4, it is one of the most cold-hardy members of the genus. Hydrangea
species restoration, an understanding of self-incompatibility will allow involucrata Sieb. is an Asian species that produces lavender-blue
the pollination process to be manipulated for optimal seed production. flowers in midsummer. This species, which is not widely cultivated in
The purpose of this research was to investigate the sexual reproduction the United States, is only rated as hardy to zone 6 to 7. The objective
mode in Coreopsis rosea. The objectives were to determine whether of this study was to hybridize H. arborescens and H. involucrata for
Coreopsis rosea operates with a self-incompatibility system, and, if the purpose of combining cold hardiness and flower color. Reciprocal
so, to discover whether it is a sporophytic or gametophytic mode. The crosses were made between H. involucrata and H. arborescens during
sporophytic form of self-incompatibility has been found in other plants Summer 2003. No seed were obtained when H. involucrata was used as
in the Asteraceae family, but no one has studied self-incompatibility the maternal parent. Approximately 500 seeds were collected from H.
in Coreopsis rosea. The purpose of this research was to identify the arborescens × H. involucrata hybridizations, 36 of which germinated.
self-incompatibility system in Coreopsis rosea. A series of self- and Several of these seedlings were extremely weak and died at a young
cross-pollinations were made in situ, and in vivo pollinations were age. The remaining eight plants have not flowered and all possess re-
made and the pistils studied under the microscope. Results indicate duced growth rates. Hybridity was verified using RAPD markers and
that Coreopsis rosea is self-incompatible and operates under the morphological comparisons of hybrids and parents.
sporophytic mode.
(238) The Inheritance of Blue Flower Color in
(235) Genetic Diversity Analysis of Five Passiflora Phalaenopsis pulcherrima
Genotypes Robert J. Griesbach*
Eric Stafne*, Jon Lindstrom, John Clark 1
U.S. National Arboretum, Floral & Nursery Plants Research, USDA, ARS, BARC-W,
University of Arkansas, Horticulture, 316 Plant Sciences, Fayetteville, AR, 72701 Beltsville, MD, 20705-2350

Passiflora is an important ornamental genus, mainly within tropical Flower color results from the interaction of a pigment (anthocyanin)
zones. However, two cold-hardy, North American Passiflora species with a co-pigment (usually a flavonone or flavonol) at a specific pH.
exist. Previous work has been done to incorporate these species into At more alkaline pHs (pH 5 to 6), an anthocyanin/co-pigment complex
breeding programs with some success. The intent of this study was to is blue; while at more acidic pHs (pH 3-4), the same anthocyanin/co-
evaluate the extent of genetic diversity among five different Passiflora pigment complex is red. In Phalaenopsis pulcherrima, a mutation in
genotypes, including the two native North American species, P. incar- pH resulted in a bluer flower color. The difference in pH between the
nata L. and P. lutea L. Results indicate low genetic similarity among all normal-colored magenta flowers (pH 5.8) and mutant violet flowers
genotypes with none at 50% or greater. P. incarnata and the ornamental (pH 5.5) was due to a single co-dominantly inherited gene.
cultivar ‘Lady Margaret’ displayed the highest relationship at 49%. P.
incarnata averaged 35.5% similarity with the other genotypes and P. (239) Genetics, Anatomy and Biochemistry of Flower
lutea was 29.5%. Average overall similarity among all genotypes was Color in Anagallis monelli (L.) ‘Pimpernel’
31.1%. These and other results show that the Passiflora genus has a Andrea Quintana*1, Jana Albrechtova2, Tom Davis3, Robert J. Gries-
high degree of genetic variation and breeding efforts could expand bach4, Rosanna Freyre1
interest within North America. 1
Univ. of New Hampshire, Plant Biology, Durham, NH, 03824; 2Charles University, Plant
Physiology, Vinicna 5, Prague 2, 128 44, Prague, Czech Republic; 3Univ. of New Hampshire,
(236) Evaluation of Styrax japonicus for Time of Budbreak Plant Biology, 46, Durham, NH, 03824; 4U.S. National Arboretum, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Floral and Nursery Plant Research, Beltsville,
and Susceptibility to Spring Freeze Damage MD, 20705-2350
Sandra Reed*
Wild Anagallis monelli has blue or orange flowers. Hybrids with red
USDA-ARS, Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit, McMinnville, TN, 37110 flowers were developed at the Univ. of New Hampshire. Orange is due
Japanese snowbell (Styrax japonicus Sieb. & Zucc.) is an outstanding to pelargonidin, but delphinidin and malvidin can also be present; red
small ornamental tree that is underutilized in the United States. Many of is due to delphinidin and malvidin; and blue is due to malvidin only. In
the cultivars of this Asian native frequently suffer spring freeze damage, this study, blue and orange wild diploid accessions were used to develop
especially when grown in the areas of the country that routinely experi- four F2 populations (n = 46 to 81). In three populations, segregation
ence dramatic fluctuations in late winter and early spring temperatures. ratios supported a previously proposed three-gene model for flower color
The objectives of this study were to determine if there was variability in this species (P > 0.01). In the fourth population, white flower color
within S. japonicus for time of budbreak and if this variability could was obtained in addition to blue, orange, and red. Molecular studies
be used for selecting plants with reduced susceptibility to spring freeze of genes in the anthocyanin pathway using a candidate gene approach
damage. In 1998, 224 open-pollinated seedlings were planted in the are in progress. In a separate F2 population, blue, violet, lilac, and red
field. Percent budbreak was evaluated weekly during a 6-week period in flower colors were obtained. One hybrid per color was studied on three
Spring 1999 and 2000. While weather conditions varied greatly between replicate plants. Cells with vacuoles containing anthocyanins in upper
the 2 years, there was good consistency between mean budbreak ratings and lower petal epidermis peels were counted in five flowers per clone
in 1999 and 2000. There was a 4-week difference between the earliest using light microscopy (M = 200×). Blue and red hybrids had mostly
and latest plants to break dormancy. Based on the 1999 and 2000 data, blue and red cells, respectively, on both surfaces. Lilac and violet hybrids
28 plants were selected and propagated. A replicated trial involving these included cells that were blue and intermediate (containing both red and
selections and three cultivars was carried out in 2002, 2003, and 2004. blue) on both surfaces, and also had red cells on the lower epidermis
All of the selections broke bud later and suffered less freeze damage only. Violet hybrids had more blue cells on the upper epidermis than
than ‘Emerald Pagoda’ and ‘Carillon’, but many performed similarly the lilac hybrids. Anthocyanins were determined by HPLC for each
to ‘Pink Chimes’. Variation in height, width, caliper, and canopy shape petal epidermis in the four flower colors. The blue hybrid had only
was observed among the selections. There is an opportunity to utilize malvidin in both upper and lower epidermis, and the red hybrid had
the genetic variability in S. japonicus for developing cultivars with mainly delphinidin in both surfaces. Lilac and violet hybrids had small
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 while lower surfaces had 25% to 33% delphinidin. ornamental applications and affords growers a new crop to add to their
bedding and landscape plant assortment. ‘Black Pearl’ combines black

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(240) Mode of Inheritance for Leaf Shape and Main Vein foliage with erect clusters of small round red-pigmented fruit. The
Color in Caladium vibrant fruit and foliage colors of this new cultivar add interest to the
Zhanao Deng*, Brent Harbaugh summer and fall garden. Black Pearl’ has been trialed extensively for
use as a bedding plant where its compact growth habit, black foliage,
University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL, 33598
and brightly colored fruit provide an attractive ornamental display.
Caladiums (Caladium ×hortulanum) are ornamental aroids often forced Limited evaluations suggest that this cultivar is equally well suited for
in containers or grown in the landscape for their colorful leaves. The pot culture under high light conditions. ‘Black Pearl’ was designated
aesthetic value of caladium plants is largely determined by their leaf a 2006 All America Selection award winner after completion of na-
characteristics. Caladium breeding can be traced back to the mid-1800s tional trials in 2004. ‘Black Pearl’ is a release made available from a
when Gregor Mendel conducted his plant hybridization experiments, cooperative research and development agreement with Pan American
but information on the inheritance of caladium traits has been rather Seed Company. Seed of ‘Black Pearl’ is available from Pan American
scant. To understand the mode of inheritance for three typical leaf Seed Company, 622 Town Road, West Chicago, IL 60185. Plant Variety
shapes and three main vein colors in caladium, controlled crosses were Protection for ‘Black Pearl’ is pending.
made among commercial cultivars and breeding lines, and segregation
of leaf shape and/or main vein color in the progeny was analyzed. The (243) Ovule and Embryo Culture of ×Chitalpa
observed segregation ratios indicated that a single locus with three al- tashkentensis Hybrids
leles seemed to determine the main vein color in caladium. The white Richard T. Olsen*, Thomas G. Ranney, Zenaida Viloria
vein allele was dominant over the green vein allele, but recessive to
N.C. State University, Horticultural Science, Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and
the red vein allele, which was dominant over both white and green Extension Center, Fletcher, NC, 28732-9244
vein alleles. The three leaf shapes (fancy, lance, and strap) in caladium
seemed to be controlled by two co-dominant alleles at one locus. Leaf A series of studies were conducted to determine medium components
shape segregation was skewed in some crosses, which might imply the necessary for ovule and embryo culture of ×Chitalpa tashkentensis Elias
existence of other factors involved in caladium leaf shape development. & Wisura hybrids in order to improve recovery of interploid crosses.
Chi-square tests revealed that leaf shape and main vein color were Ovules were collected at 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 weeks after pollination (WAP)
inherited independently in caladium. from selfed tetraploid ×Chitalpa (S) and tetraploid ×Chitalpa × diploid
Catalpa bignonioides Walt. (3×) hybrids. Excised ovules were placed
(241) Genotyping of Ornamental Flowering Cherry in petri dishes with Schenk and Hildebrandt (SH) medium and 0.7%
Germplasm (Prunus species) using SSR Technology agar, with or without coconut-water (2%) and three sucrose concentra-
tions (20, 40, or 80 g·L-1). No ovules germinated for either cross in any
Hongmei Ma, Margaret Pooler*
treatment at 2, 3, and 4 WAP. Selfed ovules germinated at 5 WAP, in
USDA/ARS U.S. National Arboretum, Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit, Wash- both 20 and 40 g·L-1 sucrose. At 6 WAP, 3× ovules germinated in 20
ington, DC, 20002
g·L-1 sucrose. Coconut water provided no apparent benefit. Embryos
Ornamental flowering cherry trees (Prunus species) are popular land- were apparent at 6 WAP, so a new study was initiated to compare ovule
scape plants that are used in residential and commercial landscapes vs. embryo culture at this sample date. Excised embryos germinated
throughout most temperate regions of the world. Most of the flowering in greater percentages than ovules, in all treatment combinations at 6
cherry trees planted in the United States represent relatively few species. WAP. Germination in 80 g·L-1 sucrose was observed only for S embryos
The U.S. National Arboretum has an ongoing breeding program aimed without coconut water. Greatest 3× germination (16.7%) was observed
at broadening this base by developing new cultivars of ornamental for embryos in 20 g·L-1 sucrose without coconut water. A final study
cherry with disease and pest resistance, tolerance to environmental was conducted to investigate the effect of gibberellic acid (GA3) on
stresses, and superior ornamental characteristics. Knowledge of the embryo germination. Embryos were harvested at 7 WAP for both crosses
genetic relationships among species would be useful in breeding and and grown in SH medium supplemented with 20 g·L-1 sucrose and 0,
germplasm conservation efforts. However, the taxonomy of flowering 1, 2, or 4 μm GA3. The addition of GA3, regardless of concentration,
cherry species and cultivars is complicated by differences in ploidy levels increased germination from 30.6% to 99.1% for S embryos and from
and intercrossing among species. We have used simple sequence repeat 11.1% to 99.1% for 3× embryos.
(SSR) markers developed for other Prunus species to screen a diverse
collection of over 200 ornamental cherry genotypes representing 70 taxa (244) Interspecificic Hybridization of a White-flowered,
in order to determine the genetic relationships among species, cultivars, Cold-hardy Alstroemeria
and accessions. Data were generated from 9–12 primer pairs using an Elizabeth L. Kollman*, Mark P. Bridgen
automated DNA genetic analyzer (ABI3770), and subjected to UPGMA
Cornell University, Horticulture, Ithaca, NY 14853.
cluster analysis. Extremely high levels of polymorphism were exhibited
among the materials studied, thus indicating that ornamental flower- Alstroemeria, the Inca Lily or Lily-of-the-Incas, is becoming a popular
ing cherry germplasm has substantial inherent genetic diversity. This garden plant in the United States. In past years, the primary interest in
information, combined with traditional morphological characteristics, Alstroemeria has been for its cut flowers. However, recent cold-hardy
will be useful in determining genetic relationships among accessions introductions (USDA hardiness zone 5) have expanded the interest of
in our collection and for predicting crossability of taxa. this colorful plant as a garden perennial throughout the United States.
Previously, garden interests were restricted to warmer zones in the
(242) ‘Black Pearl’: A New Ornamental Capsicum southern United States where Alstroemeria could overwinter. This
John R. Stommel*1, Robert J. Griesbach2 research describes a breeding procedure that has been used with the
1
USDA, ARS, Vegetable Laboratory, Beltsville, MD, 20705; 2USDA, ARS, National
objective to develop a cold-hardy, white-flowered Alstroemeria. The
Arboretum, Floral and Nursery Plant Research Unit, Beltsville, MD, 20705 interspecific hybrids were bred with the use of in ovulo embryo rescue.
Reciprocal crosses were made between several white-flowered cultivars
Considerable diversity exists in Capsicum L. germplasm for fruit and and the cold-hardy Chilean species Alstroemeria aurea during Summer
leaf shape, size and color, as well as plant habit. This morphological 2004. Ovaries were collected 10–23 days after hand pollination and
diversity, together with diverse ripe fruit color and varying hues of their ovules were aseptically excised. Ovules were placed in vitro on
green to purple and variegated foliar pigmentation, affords myriad 25% Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium under dark conditions until
opportunities to develop unique cultivars for ornamental applications. germination. Three weeks after germination, they were then placed on
The Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department 100% MS medium, and subcultured every 3–4 weeks thereafter until they
of Agriculture announces the release of a new pepper [Capsicum an- were large enough for rooting. After rooting and acclimation, plants were
nuum (L.)] cultivar named ‘Black Pearl’. ‘Black Pearl’ is intended for transferred to the greenhouse. Successful hybrids that were produced

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 in 2004 were evaluated under greenhouse and field trials during 2005, velopment. Samples from V49 cracked heavily during 8 weeks in freezer
and the number of plants with white-colored flowers was noted. Al- storage compared to the samples from other fields. A significant interaction
though certain morphological characteristics indicate if plants are cold- between field and time was also observed in processed samples, indicat-
hardy, the hybrids will be overwintered outside in Ithaca, N.Y. (USDA ing that CDF is dependent on both field parameters and freezer storage
zone 5), during the next several years to determine winter hardiness. time. Significant differences were observed among different fields in
terms of crack morphology, especially after 8 weeks in freezer storage.
Poster Session 8—Postharvest: MCP/Ethylene/Fresh Cut (31) Quality Changes in Oriental Melon as Affected by
18 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F Washing after Fruit Harvest and 1-MCP Treatment
Yu-Jin Park*, Duk-Hee Cha, Ki-yun Jung, Bong-Hwa Kang,
Jung-Myung Lee
(29) MCP Treatment Makes Delayed Application of KyungHee Univ., Horticulture, KiHeung-up, YongIn-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 449701, Korea
Ethoxyquin Effective in Control of Superficial Scald of
‘d’Anjou’ Pears Washing oriental melon (Cucumis melo var. makuwa Makino) is a stan-
dard procedure because it facilitates the precise elimination of defective
Jinhe Bai* fruit, such as fruit having internal decay symptoms, and also facilitates
Oregon State University, Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center, easier handling of fruit by the elimination of gummy substances on the
Hood River, OR, 97031-9512 fruit surface. In most fresh fruits and vegetables, however, washing has
Superficial scald of ‘d’Anjou’ pears usually develops after storage never been recommended unless it is related to other practices, such
of 2 months or longer. MCP application controls scald; however, as waxing or immediate processing. Harvested oriental melons were
fruit lose their ripening capacity if the dosage is >30 ppb, but lower placed in a big water tank and washed with a brush machine immediately
dosages cannot control scald substantially. In this study, fruit treated before grading, using an automatic grader. Fruit that had sunk down
with or without 25 ppb MCP within 2 d after harvest were stored at to the bottom of the tank were discarded, as they were premature-fer-
–1 °C for up to 5 months. After 1, 7, 30, or 70 d of storage, part of the mented fruit with no commercial value. Fruit, intact or washed, were
fruit were pulled from storage and treated with 1000 ppm ethoxyquin treated with 1-MCP at 0.5–2.0 ppm for 12 hours and stored at room
line spray and immediately returned to the storage, left untreated as temperature for 3 weeks. Flesh firmness, soluble solids contents, fruit
non-ethoxyquin control. Incidence of superficial scald along with the petiole color, and changes of surface suture color were measured to
concentrations of α-farnesene and conjugated trienes (CTs), and the evaluate storability of the fruit. The washed fruit exhibited poor skin
ripening capacity of fruit were investigated after 3, 4, and 5 months color and early suture-browning as compared to the non-washed fruit,
storage. All fruit ripened properly within 7 d of conditioning at room regardless of 1-MCP pretreatment. 1-MCP treatment was also effective
temperature regardless of treatments. Both of MCP or ethoxyquin-1d in maintaining fresh fruit quality as compared to the non-treated fruit.
(ethoxyquin was applied after 1 day storage at –1 °C) alone controlled 1-MCP effects were, however, more pronounced in relatively smaller
scald for only 3 months; however, MCP + ethoxyquin controlled scald and less mature fruit as compared to the fully mature fruit. 1-MCP was
for 5 months, whenever ethoxyquin was applied between 1 to 70 d also effective in maintaining white suture color, the most important
after storage. Thus, with 25 ppb MCP treatment, which is simple, visual factor currently used for quality evaluation in oriental melon.
with rapid and mass treatment available, a delayed application (up to
70 d) of ethoxyquin becomes effective to control scald. Furthermore, (32) Effects of 1-MCP Treatments on Several Major Apple
the later application of ethoxyquin within 70 d after MCP treatment, Cultivars Grown in Korea
the less incidence of scald was observed. Scald is caused by the CTs Seok-Kyu Jung*, Jung-Myung Lee
oxidation products of α-farnesene. MCP and ethoxyquin inhibited ac- Kyunghee University, Horticulture, Seocheon-ri Giheung-eup, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do,
cumulation of CTs of fruit peel by different mechanisms. MCP inhibited 449-701, Korea
the production by influencing ethylene production through control of
α-farnesene synthesis; however, ethoxyquin worked by inhibiting the Fruits of ‘Tsugaru’ (an early maturing cultivar), ‘Hongro’ (mid-season
oxidation of α-farnesene to the CTs. cultivar), and ‘Fuji’ (late cultivar), were harvested at different times
of the year, depending upon their maturity, and treated with 1-MCP
(30) Edaphic Factors on Crack Development of Cut and at 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 ppm for 8-24 hours. Fruits were also treated
Peel Carrots with 1-MCP at different times after harvest. Portions of 1-MCP-treated
apples were also treated with ethylene in order to study the interaction
Phillip Joy*1, Rajasekaran Lada1, Cameron Fullerton2, between 1-MCP and ethylene. In other experiments, fruits were treated
Brian Williams2, Angus Ells3 with ethylene first and then treated again with 1-MCP. Major results
1
Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Plant and Animal Sciences, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N are as follows. Treatment of 1-MCP greatly retarded the senescence
5E3, Canada; 2Oxford Frozen Foods Ltd., Hillaton Foods; 3Oxford Frozen Foods Ltd, of ‘Tsugaru’ apple stored at room temperatures as compared with the
Bragg Lumber
control. The sooner the time of 1-MCP treatment after harvest of fruit,
The quick-frozen (QF) cut and peel processing industry is growing and the greater was the 1-MCP effect. In contrast to the time of 1-MCP treat-
has significant economical importance. Crack development formation ment, the concentration of 1-MCP and duration of 1-MCP infiltration
(CDF) and enhancement is a major obstacle in QF carrot processing in a closed chamber exhibited only a minor effect. Ethylene treatment
since it lowers product quality, profitability and consumer preference. immediately before and/or after the 1-MCP treatment showed only the
Studies were initiated to determine the role of edaphic factors on crack 1-MCP effect, thus clearly showing that 1-MCP treatment could com-
development. Carrot samples (var. Sugarsnax) were collected from nine pletely reverse or counter the ethylene effect in ‘Fuji’ apples. Repeated
different fields before processing, after processing, and after 8 weeks treatments of 1-MCP after a certain period of low temperature storage
of -8 °C freezer storage. Samples were tested for the percent cracked; of ‘Fuji’ apples were more effective than a single treatment. Parameters
the length, width, and depth of cracks; and membrane stability using related with fruit quality will be discussed in detail.
electrical conductivity per gram (EC/g). Membrane injury index (MII)
was also analyzed on freezer-stored samples. Very few cracks and low (33) Effect of Natural Products on Decay and Antioxidant
EC readings were observed in treatments prior to processing, with the Activities of Fresh-cut Papayas
exception of field VC38. Samples taken at the end of the processing line Chien Wang*1, Korakot Chanjirakul2, Shiow Wang3,
had a higher percentage of visual cracks and significant differences were Jingtair Siriphanich2
found between fields in EC/g and length, but not in width or depth of 1
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Produce Quality and Safety Laboratory, BARC-
cracks. Freezer-stored samples had significant differences in all param- W, Beltsville, MD, 20705; 2Kasetsart University, Department of Horticulture;
eters, including EC/g, MII, crack length, width, and depth, indicating that 3
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Fruit Laboratory
the length of freezer storage time can increase the potential for crack de-
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 antioxidant activities in fresh-cut papayas (Carica papaya L.) was (controls) were maintained in identical containers without 1-MCP for
studied. Exposure to methyl jasmonate (MJ), methyl salicylate (MS) or equal time periods at 18 °C. Mean whole fruit firmness in both treatment

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allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) substantially delayed the onset and reduced groups was 140 N and decreased to 15 N (controls) and 30 N (1-MCP)
the severity of decay during and after storage at 5 °C. Treatment with by day 12. Soluble sugars in the pulp of control fruit achieved levels
tea tree oil (TTO) or ethanol (ETOH) was also effective in retarding between 160–180 mg·g-1 fresh weight by day 8, while 1-MCP treated
decay, but to a lesser extent. No beneficial effect was obtained with the fruit required about 12 days to achieve similar soluble sugar levels.
use of vinegar vapor. MJ and MS increased oxygen radical absorbance Total phenolic compounds present in peel tissue of control and 1-MCP
capacity and elevated the activities of several antioxidant enzymes, treated fruit required 10 and 14 days, respectively, to achieve levels
including glutathione reductase, glutathione peroxidase, guaiacol of about 4000 μg·g-1 fresh weight. Chlorogenic acid levels, a subset
peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase, monodehydroascorbate reductase, of total peel phenolic compounds, peaked above 500 μg·g-1 by day 10
dehydroascorbate reductase, and superoxide dismutase. The nonenzyme in control fruit and by day 12 in 1-MCP treated fruit. Maintenance of
components in the ascorbate-glutathione cycle were also increased fruit firmness along with the achievement of acceptable sugar levels
by MJ and MS treatments, including ascorbate and glutathione. It is of 1-MCP treated fruit demonstrate possible benefits of suppression of
possible that MJ and MS treatments enhanced the antioxidant system ethylene action for retail and processing markets for banana fruit.
and increased the resistance of tissue to decay. However, while AITC
also suppressed the development of decay in papaya slices, it had little (36) The Influence of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) on
effect on antioxidant levels and antioxidant enzyme activities. Appar- ‘Athena’ Cantaloupe Fruit Harvested at the Pre-ripe,
ently, AITC exerted its effect through different mechanisms. Studies Half-slip, and Full-slip Development Stages
are in progress to determine if AITC inhibits decay directly via its Jiwon Jeong*, Donald Huber
antimicrobial properties. 1
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Horticultural Sciences Department, University
of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611
(34) Maintaining the Analytical and Microbial Quality of
Fresh-cut Apple Slices using Hot Water Pretreatment and The present study was performed to characterize the physiological
a Low pH Dip Treatment responses of cantaloupe [Cucumis melo (L.) var. reticulates ‘Athena’]
fruit harvested at preripe (1/4 slip), half-slip, and full-slip stages of
Robert Saftner*, Judith Abbott, Arvind Bhagwat development and treated with 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) prior
USDA Agricultural Research Service, Produce Quality and Safety Laboratory, Beltsville, to storage at 13 or 15 °C. Cantaloupe fruit (1/4 to full-slip stage) were
MD, 20705
treated with 1-MCP (0.01 and 1 μL·L-1) for 18 hours at 20 °C and
A calcium ascorbate processing formulation is commercially used to then stored at 15 °C (pre-ripe fruit) or 13 °C (half- and full-slip fruit).
prevent browning on fresh-cut apple slices but has little to no antimicro- The firmness of pre-ripe ‘Athena’ fruit was significantly retained in
bial activity. Intact apples were surface-sanitized with chlorine water at response to 1 μL·L-1 1-MCP, but did not differ greatly from control
20 °C or water at 60 °C, processed into fresh-cut slices, and the slices fruit in response to 0.01 μL·L-1 1-MCP. Control fruit reached an edible
dipped in a calcium ascorbate formulation or a solution of isoascorbic condition (≈70 N) after 6 days of storage at 15 °C and persisted until
acid, calcium, and N-acetylcysteine at pH 2.0. The commercial and day 12 (50 N), whereas 1 μL·L-1 1-MCP-treated fruit reached an edible
experimental dip treatments similarly maintained cut surface color, stage after 17 days and persisted through 21 days (over 60 N). Fruit
Kramer firmness, and aromatic volatile concentrations during 3 weeks treated with 1-MCP exhibited slightly (0.01 μL·L-1) or dramatically (1
of storage at 5 °C in air. Freshly prepared experimental dip treatment μL·L-1) lower electrolyte leakage throughout storage. 1-MCP (1 μL·L-1)
reduced the native bacterial population of the apple slices prepared significantly suppressed ethylene production and respiratory rates of
from sanitized apples better than the calcium ascorbate treatment. pre-ripe cantaloupe during storage at 15 °C. Firmness retention was
With repeated use, the experimental dip solution became adulterated also highly significant for cantaloupe harvested and treated with 1-MCP
with apple tissue and juice and rapidly lost its antibacterial activity. (1 μL·L-1) at the half-slip and full-slip stages of development. 1-MCP
Concomitantly the pH of the dip solution increased to 2.6 or higher. treatment had a significant effect at reducing decay incidence and the
The lost antibacterial activity could be restored in highly contaminated occurrence of depressed or sunken regions of the fruit surface.
experimental dip solutions by back titrating to pH 2.0. The experimen-
tal dip treatment also reduced the overall yeast and mold population, (37) Metabolism of Apple Peel Constituents during
but specifically enhanced growth of Penicillium expansum on slices Ripening is Differently Regulated by Ethylene
prepared from chlorine-sanitized apples. A hot water pretreatment of James Mattheis*, David Rudell
intact apples at 60 °C for 3 min prior to fresh-cut processing essentially 1
USDA, ARS, TFRL, Wenatchee, WA, 98801
eliminated P. expansum contamination on the slices. The results indicate
that the experimental dip treatment is a promising alternative to calcium Metabolism of peel constituents was assessed during ripening of ‘De-
ascorbate treatment for analytical and microbial quality retention of licious’ and ‘Golden Delicious’ apples. The ethylene action inhibitor
fresh-cut apple slices during storage, especially when the apple slices 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and/or controlled atmosphere storage
are processed from hot water-treated apples. (CA) were used to limit ethylene activity during and after storage at
1 °C. ‘Delicious’ apples not exposed to 1-MCP developed a brown-
(35) The Influence of 1-MCP on Firmness, Soluble Sugar ish discoloration (not superficial scald) during the initial 2 months of
Levels, Chlorogenic Acid, and Total Phenolic Compounds storage in air. LC/MS analyses of peel components indicated 1-MCP
in Ripening Banana Fruit and/or CA inhibited the degradation of compounds responsible for red
peel color (i.e., idaein) as well as other flavonoids. Ethylene regulation
Daniel A. Stanley*, Donald J. Huber
of metabolism of other phenolic and related constituents including
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0690 (-)epicatechin and chlorogenic acid appears to be compound specific.
In previous studies, 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) was shown to The (-)epicatechin content is not impacted by 1-MCP or CA, while
significantly suppress peel degreening and appearance of senescent chlorogenic acid accumulation is reduced in fruit exposed to 1-MCP
spotting of banana fruit (Stanley and Huber, 2004). In the present study, and/or stored in CA. β-carotene and lutein content in peel of ‘Deli-
the effect of the ethylene antagonist on banana pulp soluble sugar levels cious’ fruit stored in air was lower compared with untreated controls.
and on peel soluble and total phenolics was measured. One hundred Chlorophyll degradation was enhanced in air-stored fruit previously
and sixty hands (10 boxes) of banana fruit (Musa acuminata cv. Cav- exposed to 1-MCP; however, this result was not observed in 1-MCP
endish) were treated with ethylene (300 μL·L-1, 24 h, 15 °C, 90% RH) exposed fruit from CA. Results for ‘Golden Delicious’ apples also
at a commercial ripening facility in Bradenton, Fla., and transported indicated that exposure to 1-MCP and CA, as well as storage duration,
by truck (15 °C) to the University of Florida. Fruit were sorted and impacts metabolism of peel constituents. Chlorophyll degradation was
placed in 174-L ripening chambers, where 80 hands received 500 delayed in fruit previously exposed to 1-MCP and then stored in CA.
nL·L-1 1-MCP for two 12-h periods at 18 °C, while the other 80 hands Impacts of 1-MCP and storage environment on concentrations of other

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 effect was reported in periwinkle production.
‘Golden Delicious’ peel constituents increased with storage duration.
The results indicate metabolism of apple fruit peel constituents during (162) Edible Fungal Growth and Fruiting on Composted
fruit ripening is differentially regulated by ethylene.
Containerized Inedible Crop Biomass
Poster Session 9—Sustainable/Organic and Water Leopold M. Nyochembeng*, Caula A. Beyl, Rodulfo P. Pacumbaba
Alabama A&M University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Normal, AL, 35762
Utilization in Horticulture
Current goals for space exploration are predicated upon long-term
18 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F manned space flights and colonization of planetary habitats. Long periods
in space without payloads of necessary items from Earth require the
development of a self-sustaining ecosystem that will allow astronauts to
(160) Are All Vermicomposts Created Equal? grow their own food and efficiently recycle the waste products. Crops
Gray R. Bachman* suggested for growth in space include wheat, rice, carrots, soybean,
Illinois State University, Department of Agriculture, Normal, IL, 61790-5020
mushrooms, etc. Optimal and rapid biodegradation of lignin and other
cellulosic material of crop residues by candidate edible white rot fungal
The horticulture industry continues to show interest in using stabilized strains is paramount in the use of these organisms to achieve effective
organic wastes as a component of container media. Vermicompost, biomass recycling in an advanced life support system (ALS). The incor-
also known as worm-worked waste or worm castings, is one of these poration of organic N into the substrate and pairing crop residues may
materials of interest and can be produced from a number of organic enhance growth and fruiting of the edible fungi, thus increasing the rate
wastes, including manure wastes. One issue that has not been addressed of biodegradation of the substrates and biomass recycling. We investi-
is the uniformity of vermicomposts produced from wastes of different gated the mycelial growth of two strains of Pleurotus ostreatus (‘Grey
sources. Are all vermicomposts created equal? The uniformity of vermi- Dover’ and ‘Blue Dolphin’) on processed single vegetative residues of
compost is important for growers to consider when using as a medium soybean, cowpea, tomato, sweetpotato, or their 1:1 combination with
amendment. This research project investigated the physical properties of wheat or rice straw. Growth and fruiting of the two strains including
vermicompost 1) from different sources of wastes and 2) from a single another strain (‘Pohu’) on rice straw mixed with solid thermophilic
waste source sequentially sampled over time. The first stage determined aerobic reactor (STAR) effluent for degradation and recycling were
the physical properties of vermicompost from beef manure, hog ma- also studied. Mycelial growth and fruiting in ‘Grey Dover’ and ‘Blue
nure, and peat-based media used by two earthworm growers. There Dolphin’ were significantly repressed on sweetpotato and basil; however,
were significant differences between the four vermicomposts in bulk growth of the two strains was improved when sweetpotato and basil
density, air volume, percent air volume, percent volumetric moisture, substrates were paired with rice or wheat straw. Fruiting was prolific
total porosity, and water holding capacity. The second stage involved in paired combinations of soybean with wheat or rice straw. High
determining the physical characteristics of vermicompost produced concentration of STAR residue enhanced mycelial growth; however,
from beef manure collected at the Illinois State University Research a relatively lower concentration was required for abundant fruiting.
Farm from cattle receiving a consistent diet through the year. Manure
was collected bimonthly. There was no difference in vermicompost (163) Influence of Single or Mixed Cover Crops on
bulk density among the samples. There were significant differences Biomass Production and Fruit Yields of Eggplant Grown
in air volume, percent air volume, percent volumetric moisture, total with or without Synthetic Nitrogen
porosity, and water holding capacity. These changes in vermicompost
physical characteristics must be quantified for growers to accurately Wayne F. Whitehead*, Bharat P. Singh
1
predict performance as a growth medium amendment. Fort Valley State University, Agricultural Research Station, Fort Valley, GA, 31030-4313

The purpose of this study was to evaluate how leguminous and non-
(161) Use of Food Waste Composts in Ornamental Plant leguminous cover crops alone or in mixture with synthetic nitrogen rates
Production in Florida affect aboveground biomass, fruit number, and yield of eggplant. The
Olivia Riffo, Monica Ozores-Hampton* following fall–spring fertility treatments were applied using random-
1
Universidad de las Americas, Horticulture, Santiago, Chile; 2University of Florida/SW- ized complete-block design with three replications: 1) fall-0 N, fallow;
FREC, Horticulture, Immokalee, FL, 34143-9515 spring-0 N; 2) fall-0 N, abruzzi rye; spring-0 N; 3) fall-0 N, hairy vetch;
spring-0 N; 4) fall-0 N, abruzzi rye+hairy vetch; spring-0 N; 5) fall-0 N,
The nursery industry in Florida relies entirely on peat as a major com-
fallow; spring-70 kg·ha–1 N; 6) fall-0 N, abruzzi rye; spring-70 kg·ha–1
ponent in potting soil. Escalating peat costs are a major concern, so
N; 7) fall-0 N, hairy vetch; spring-70 kg·ha–1 N; 8) fall-0 N, abruzzi
alternative media are attractive in Florida. The objectives of the project
rye+hairy vetch; spring-70 kg·ha–1 Na; 9) fall-0 N, fallow; spring-140
were to study the feasibility of using food waste compost (FWC) to
kg·ha–1 N, 10) fall-0 N, abruzzi rye; spring-140 kg·ha–1 N; 11) fall-0 N,
replace peat in different annual ornamental crops. The experiments
hairy vetch; spring-140 kg·ha–1 N; and 12) fall-0 N, abruzzi rye+hairy
were conducted in Spring 2004 at the University of Florida/SWFREC
vetch; spring-140 kg·ha–1 N. In Spring 2004, ‘Megal’ eggplant seed-
Immokalee, Fla. The crops basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), marigold
lings were transplanted. Total yield and fruit number were compiled
(Calendula officinalis L.), and periwinkle (Vinca rosea L.) were grown
over 7 weeks, while total vegetative dry matter was measured at final
in mixes of FWC. The treatments were: 1) 100% FWC; 2) 60% FWC,
harvest. Maximum aboveground biomass (227.6 g/plant), total yield
25% vermiculite, 15% perlite; 3) 30% FWC, 30% peat, 25% vermiculite,
(28.7 Mg·ha–1) and fruit number (13/plant) were produced by fall-0
15% perlite; and 4) 0% FWC, 60% peat, 25% vermiculite, 15% perlite,
N, hairy vetch; spring-70 kg·ha–1 N. Minimum aboveground biomass
by volume. Basil ‘U.H’ was direct seeded; marigold and periwinkle
(53.0 g/plant) was produced by fall-0 N, abruzzi rye; spring-0 N, while
were transplanted (5 cm tall) in pots (2 inches). All treatments received
minimum total yield (7.8 Mg·ha–1) and fruit number (5/plant) were
4 g per pot of Osmocote (19-6-12) for 4 months. Percentage of basil
produced by fall-0 N, fallow; spring-0 N. Results imply that hairy vetch
germination and biomass were higher in mixes with 60% and 30%
supplemented with N at 70 kg·ha–1 is most effective in supporting fruit
FWC as compared with 100% FWC and the control. Lower basil bio-
number and yield of eggplant.
mass in the control media was due to high weed biomass grown in the
peat control media. There were no differences in biomass and number (164) Effect of a Non-leguminous Cover Crop, Tillage
of flowers per plant among marigold treatments. But, periwinkle dry
Practices, and Inorganic Nitrogen on Aboveground
biomass and number of flowers per plant were higher in the control and
30% FWC than in 60% and 100% FWC, indicating a negative effect Biomass Production and Yields of Southernpea
of FWC in periwinkle. It can be concluded that FWC may become a Wayne F. Whitehead*, Bharat P. Singh
viable alternative to replace peat in basil and marigold when included 1
Fort Valley State University, Agricultural Research Station, Fort Valley, GA, 31030-4313
in potting mixes between 30% and 60% by volume, but a negative
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 cover crop, three tillage practices, and two synthetic nitrogen rates and crop management programs vs. the effect on yield, crop value,
influence aboveground biomass, and yields of southernpea. The fol- value of hand weeding, costs of production and net return, and dollar

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lowing fall–spring fertility treatments were applied using randomized investment from each treatment was determined. Among the crop-
complete-block design with four replications: 1) fall-0 N+abruzzi rye; ping systems tested in 1999, lettuce following the incorporation of
spring-conventional till+0 N; 2) fall-0 N+abruzzi rye; spring-strip till+0 a cowpea cover crop produced the highest yield (1082.43 boxes/ha),
N; 3) fall-0 N+abruzzi rye; spring-No till+0 N; 4) fall-0 N+abruzzi rye; with a net return of $883.04/ha. The return for each dollar invested in
spring-conventional till+30 kg·ha–1 N; 5) fall-0 N+abruzzi rye; spring- the cowpea-incorporated system was an additional $0.65 if cowpea-
strip till+30 kg·ha–1 N; 6) fall-0 N+ abruzzi rye; spring-No till+30 kg·ha–1 incorporated was chosen over cowpea mulch. In 2000, the net return
N. In Spring 2004, ‘Mississippi Purple’ southernpea was drill planted from lettuce following cowpea-incorporated was much higher with
in all plots. Pod yields were harvested at the fresh-market mature green 1294.23 boxes/ha and a net return of $1698.46/ha. In 1999, cantaloupe
stage and dry pod stage, while total vegetative dry matter was collected grown in the cowpea-incorporated system had the highest net return
at the mature green stage. Optimal aboveground biomass (32.7 g/plant) of $973.34/ha, with 874.58 boxes. An additional $0.93 was made for
was produced by fall-0 N+abruzzi rye; spring-strip till+30 kg·ha–1 N choosing cowpea-incorporated over sudangrass. In 2000, cantaloupe
treatment, while maximum fresh-market pod yield (4.9 Mg·ha–1) and grown in the cowpea-incorporated system had even higher yields than
dry pod yield (2.2 Mg·ha–1) were produced by fall-0 N+abruzzi rye; in 1999, producing 1522.89 boxes/ha and returning over $3000.00.
spring-strip till+0 N. Minimum aboveground biomass (15.6 g/plant), And an additional $0.93 was made for choosing cowpea-incorporated
fresh-market pod yield (2.6 Mg·ha–1) and dry pod yield (0.9 Mg·ha–1) over sudangrass cover crop. Overall, the rate of return on investment
were produced by fall-0 N+ abruzzi rye; spring-conventional till+0 N favored cowpea-incorporated over all cover crops.
treatment. Spring-strip till at 0 N produced fresh-market pod yield, dry
pod yield, and plant biomass similar to spring-strip till at 30 kg·ha–1 N. (167) The Effect of Cover Crops and Alternative
Results suggest strip-till provided adequate tilth and nitrogen fertilizer Management Practices for the Management of Soil-borne
was not needed for producing southernpea in middle Georgia. Diseases in Sweet Onions
Hector Valenzuela*, Robin Shimabuku, John Cho
(165) Use of Chicken Manure as Source of Nutrients for
University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Honolulu, HI, 96822
Sweet Corn Production
Muddappa Rangappa* , Harbans Bhardwaj , Harry Dalton
1 1 2 Pink root (Phoma terrestris) is among the major limiting factors for the
1 2 production of sweet onions on Maui, Hawaii. Few management options
Virginia State University, Agricultural Research, Petersburg, VA, 23806; VA Dept. of
Cons. & Rec., Water Conservation & Recreation, Richmond, VA, 23219 exist for the control of pink root in onions. Two split-plot experiments
were conducted in the area of Kula, Maui, over 2 years to evaluate
An on-farm animal manure, such as chicken manure, can be a source of several alternative management practices. In Expt. 1, the main plots
nutrients for the growth and production of agricultural crops. However, were a rotation with cabbage, solarization with a clear plastic mulch,
use of manures at rates that are considered adequate for crop production and a fallow period. Subplots were plus or minus Vapam fumigation.
may cause excessive accumulation of phosphorus (P) and also result in Sub-subplots were biomass application of Sudex or rape, inoculation with
leaching of nitrogen (N), thus leading to potential pollution of ground an EM biostimulant, and control. Each treatment had four replications
and surface water. Composting of manures with a carbon (C) source for a total of 96 plots. In the follow-up experiment, the main plots were
can reduce P and N to manageable levels to support production of Vapam fumigation, rotation with either a Sudex or rape cover crop, and
crops. In order to determine the potential of composted manure for crop controls. The subplots were plus or minus EM biostimulant application.
production, we studied growth and production of sweet corn by using In Expt. 1, three separate treatments: solarization, cabbage rotation, and
poultry manure composted with a carbon source of crimson clover hay Sudex incorporation had a synergistic effect with Vapam fumigation.
or wheat straw. These experiments, conducted during 2002 and 2003, Fumigation and solarization also decreased pink root incidence. Rape
compared six treatments: 1) uncomposted chicken manure alone; 2) contributed to a decreased disease incidence while EM contributed to
composted with wheat straw turned weekly; 3) composted with wheat increased bulb size. In Expt. 2, EM and rape contributed to increased
straw turned bi-weekly; 4) composted with crimson clover hay turned yields. Rape and sorghum rotations contributed to decreased pink root
weekly; 5) composted with crimson clover hay turned bi-weekly; and incidence. EM inoculation had differential effects on several diseases,
6) a control with a commercial recommendation rate of N fertilizer. contributing to reduced bacterial bulb rot levels. The data indicate
These treatments resulted in 9244; 13,866; 15,688; 16,734; and 11,977 that growers may have several alternative management tools at their
marketable ears/acre, respectively, indicating significant superiority of disposal, in addition to proper varietal selection, to improve yields and
treatments 4 and 5 over all others. Similar results were obtained for reduce disease incidence in sweet onions.
ear length, ear fresh weight, and plant height. Results indicated that
composting of poultry litter with wheat straw or crimson clover hay
is a viable way to utilize poultry manure for production of sweet corn Poster Session 10—Fruit and Nut Breeding
and other agricultural crops. This study implies that composting of
on-farm animal manure with organic material, such as hay and straw, 18 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall—Ballroom E/F
could play an important role in development of an environmentally
friendly, economically feasible, and sustainable organic production (228) ‘Golden Hills’ Pistachio—A Replacement for
of agricultural crops.
‘Kerman’
(166) Economic Return in Production of Lettuce and Dan E. Parfitt1, Craig E. Kallsen*2, Joe Maranto2
Cantaloupe Is Affected by Cropping System and Value of 1
Univ. of California, Davis, Dept. of Plant Sciences, Davis, CA, 95616; 2Univ. of California,
Hand Weeding Kern Co. Farm Advisors Office, Bakersfield, CA, 93307

Edmund J. Ogbuchiekwe1, Mathieu Ngouajio2, ‘Golden Hills’ is a new female pistachio cultivar with improved
Milton E. McGiffen*1 performance characteristics compared to the standard female cultivar
1
University of California, Botany and Plant Sciences, Riverside, CA, 92521; 2Michigan
Kerman. ‘Golden Hills’ produces a greater yield and higher percent-
State University, Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824 age of split, edible nuts than ‘Kerman’ while maintaining a similar
low percentage of loose shells and kernels. Harvest date is 2–4 weeks
Field experiments were established at the University of California earlier than ‘Kerman’, which will permit growers to extend their harvest
Desert Station in Coachella Valley from 1998 to 2000. The main period and better utilize their harvesting equipment and personnel.
plot treatments included: 1) summer cowpea used as mulch in the Earlier harvest may reduce disease in the northern production areas
fall; 2) summer cowpea incorporated into soil in the fall; 3) summer of California by permitting an earlier harvest before fall rains, as well
sudangrass incorporated into the soil in the fall; and 4) summer fal- as reducing navel orangeworm infestations. The cultivar requires less
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 nut set, nut fill, and uniformity of nut maturity at harvest in years with frequently consider cluster number. However, selection for increased
insufficient chilling for ‘Kerman’. Based on all of our evaluations, this cluster number requires direct observation, which is only possible once
cultivar appears to be an exceptional producer and has the potential to the vine matures. Clusters and tendrils are developmentally related, so it
increase grower profits by more than 40%. may be that tendril density (tendrils per node) reflects cluster number. In
contrast to cluster number, tendril density can be observed on plants of
(229) ‘Lost Hills’ Pistachio—A New and Improved all ages. The hypothesis that tendril density is related to cluster number
Cultivar was tested here. Cluster numbers and tendril density were assessed
Dan E. Parfitt*1, Craig E. Kallsen2, Joe Maranto2 on 10 primary shoots each of 180 grapevine (Vitis) accessions. The
1 accessions analyzed are cultivars and wild species collections held in
Univ. of California, Davis, Dept. of Plant Sciences, Davis, CA, 95616; 2Univ. of California,
Kern Co. Farm Advisors Office, Bakersfield, CA, 93307 the United States National Plant Germplasm System. The correlation
coefficient of the number of clusters and tendril density was calculated
‘Lost Hills’ is a new female pistachio cultivar that is being released using the means of 10 observations per accession. Tendril density was
as a potential replacement for ‘Kerman’, the industry standard female determined by calculating the mean number of tendrils per node in
cultivar. ‘Lost Hills’ produced substantially higher percentages of split, the nodes beyond the cluster zone. Cluster number and tendril density
edible nuts than ‘Kerman’ in 2003 when split percentages for ‘Kerman’ were positively correlated; the correlation coefficient was 0.35. This
were very poor due to reduced winter chilling, a condition that is likely implies that vines with more tendrils per node also tend to have more
to be more frequent in the future. Nut size for ‘Lost Hills’ is larger than clusters. The positive correlation of cluster number and tendril density
for ‘Kerman’. Harvest date is 2–4 weeks earlier than ‘Kerman’, which has implications for grapevine improvement, pointing to the possibility
will permit growers to extend their harvest period and better utilize of indirect selection for higher cluster number through selection for
their harvesting equipment and personnel. Earlier harvest may reduce higher tendril density. Correlation between juvenile tendril density and
disease in the northern production areas of California by permitting an mature cluster number is yet to be tested.
earlier harvest before fall rains, as well as reducing navel orangeworm
infestations. The cultivar requires less chilling than ‘Kerman’, which (232) ‘Randy’ Pistachio—A New Early Flowering Male
improves uniformity of foliation, bloom, nut set, nut fill, and uniformity Cultivar
of nut maturity at harvest in years with insufficient chilling for ‘Ker-
man’. This cultivar could increase grower profits by more than 20% Dan E. Parfitt1, Craig E. Kallsen*2, Joe Maranto2
1
above that received for ‘Kerman’. Univ. of California, Davis, Dept. of Plant Sciences, Davis, CA, 95616; 2Univ. of California,
Kern Co. Farm Advisors Office, Bakersfield, CA, 93307
(230) Genetic Differences in Sweet Cherry Fruit Size Are ‘Randy’ is an early flowering male pistachio that will be used as a
Determined by Cell Number and Not Cell Size pollenizer for ‘West Hills’ and ‘Lost Hills’. It has excellent flowering
James W. Olmstead*1, Amy F. Iezzoni1, Matthew D. Whiting2 synchrony with ‘West Hills’ and ‘Lost Hills’ and can be used to cover
1 the earlier part of the ‘Kerman’ flowering period during seasons in which
Michigan State University, Department of Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824;
2
Washington State University, Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center, ‘Kerman’ flowering is extended. This generally occurs during seasons
Prosser, WA, 99350 of low chill, which are expected to become more frequent in the future
due to continued global warming. ‘Peters’, the standard male used to
Although maximizing fruit size is critical for profitable sweet cherry
pollenize ‘Kerman’, often flowers too late to cover the earlier part of
(Prunus avium L.) production, little is known about the cellular differ-
the ‘Kerman’ bloom period under these conditions or to serve as an
ences among and between cultivars that contribute to fruit size differ-
effective pollenizer for the new female cultivars. ‘Randy’ was selected
ences. A wide range of fruit size exists among sweet cherries, and, due
for high pollen viability, pollen durability, and a high level of pollen
to cultural and environmental differences, significant variation exists
production (based on visual evaluation). ‘Randy’ flowers 1–3 weeks
among genetically identical fruit from the same cultivar. To determine
earlier than ‘Peters’, the standard pollenizer for ‘Kerman’.
the relative contributions of flesh cell number and cell size to final fruit
size in sweet cherry, equatorial sections of three cultivars with a wide (233) Relationship of European Persimmon Cultivars to
range in final average fruit size [‘New York 54’ (NY54; 1.4 g fresh
weight, 11.8 mm diameter), ‘Emperor Francis’ (EF; 6.1 g, 21.0 mm),
Asian Cultivars Is Characterized using AFLPs
and ‘Selah’ (12.8 g, 25.5 mm)] were created from mature fruit. Cells Keizo Yonemori1, Chitose Honshu2, Malli Aradhya3,
intersecting a transverse line were counted and average cell length Edgardo Giordani4, Elvio Bellini4, Dan E. Parfitt*5
was calculated. The average cell numbers were significantly different 1
Kyoto University, Graduate School of Agriculture, Sakyo-ku, 606-8502, Kyoto, 606-
(P ≤ 0.05) between ‘NY54’, ‘EF’, and ‘Selah’ (26.7, 47.4, and 83.2, 8502, Japan; 2University of Miyazaki, Facuty of Agriculture, Miyazaki, 889-2192, Japan;
3
USDA-ARS, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Univ. of California, Davis, CA,
respectively), indicating that flesh cell number is the major contribu- 95616; 4University of Florence, Department of Horticulture, Polo Scientifico, Viale delle
tor to differences in fruit size between cultivars. Flesh cell numbers of Idee, 30, 50019, Sesto Fiorentino (FI), 30, 50019, Italy; 5Univ. of California, Davis, Dept.
‘NY54’, ‘EF’, and ‘Selah’ were similar at bloom and increased rapidly of Plant Sciences, Davis, CA, 95616
for a short duration after fertilization, suggesting a key developmental Sixty-two persimmon selections, including 16 Italian, 9 Spanish, 16
period for fruit size differences. To determine the contribution of cell Japanese, 6 Korean, and 5 Chinese cultivars, were evaluated for ge-
number differences to variation in fruit size within a cultivar, fruit from netic differences by AFLP analysis. Four-hundred-seventy characters
‘Bing’ and ‘Regina’ trees exhibiting a range of size due to cultural and were scored. Similarities were calculated by the method of Nei and
environmental differences were measured. In both cases, average cell Li. Relationships among cultivars were evaluated by UPGMA cluster-
number was not significantly different (P = 0.9, P = 0.3, respectively), ing and neighbor joining. Most cultivars were quite diverse (0.60 to
while average cell size was (P ≤ 0.05), further indicating fruit flesh cell 0.80 similarity between cultivars), while similarities among groups
number is a genetically controlled trait. were generally less than 0.60. Both UPGMA and neighbor joining
produced clusters for the European and Asian cultivars. Spanish and
(231) Correlation of Cluster Number and Tendril Density Italian cultivars did not cluster, while Chinese and Korean cultivars
in Grapevines formed distinct groups. The diversity within groups was greater than
Peter Cousins* the diversity between groups. In addition, the presence of several
1
USDA-ARS, Plant Genetic Resources Unit, New York State Agricultural Experiment Japanese cultivars in the European group and Spanish cultivars in the
Station, Cornell University, Geneva, NY, 14456 Asian group suggest that similar, but diverse progenitors were used in
The grapevine shoot has a zone in which leaf-opposed clusters are found the development of the current cultivars. Duplicate accessions of ‘Kaki
at the nodes. Beyond the cluster zone, leaf-opposed tendrils are borne at Tipo’ from different sources were clearly different by AFLP pattern
the nodes in a patterned distribution. Cluster number is a primary yield (similarity less than 0.85).
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fluorescent (CWF) lamps with light intensities of 8.6, 17.2, or 26 mol·m-
18 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
·d , with a constant air temperature of 25 °C, 65% relative humidity,
2 -1

and CO2 supplementation of 1200 μmol·mol-1 in order to duplicate

(294) Radiation Cycle Affects Biomass Production and conditions plants might be subjected to in an open environment of a
Carotenoid Accumulation in Kale space cabin. Following 105 days of growth, edible and total mass for
both tomato and pepper increased with increasing light levels. Fruit
Mark G. Lefsrud*, Dean A. Kopsell development and time to ripening was also affected by light treatments.
University of Tennessee, 252 Plant Sciences Building, Knoxville, TN, 37996-4561 The effects of lighting when combined with other environmental fac-
Plant growing systems have consistently utilized the standard Earth day tors typical of spaceflight systems will help define crop production for
as the radiation cycle for plant growth. However, the radiation cycle future missions that incorporate plant-based life support technologies.
can easily be controlled by using automated systems to regulate the
exact amount of time plants are exposed to irradiation (and darkness). (297) Continuous Fogging using a Nozzle with an Upward
This experiment investigated the influence of different radiation cycles Air Stream Contributes to Steady Air Temperature
on plant growth, chlorophyll and carotenoid pigment accumulation during Greenhouse Cooling
in kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala D.C). Kale plants were Hiromi Toida*1, Toyoki Kozai1, Handarto 1, Katsumi Ohyama2
grown in growth chambers in nutrient solution culture under radiation 1
Chiba University, Faculty of Horticulture, Matsudo, Chiba, 271-8510, Japan; 2Tottori
cycle treatments of 2, 12, 24, and 48 h, with 50% irradiance and 50% University, Arid Land Reserch Center, Tottori, 680-0001, Japan
darkness during each time period. Total irradiation throughout the ex-
Fogging systems are still not widely used for greenhouse cooling,
periment was the same for each treatment. Radiation cycle treatments
primarily due to their low fog : evaporation ratio, resulting in a low
significantly affected kale fresh mass, dry mass, chlorophyll a and b,
cooling efficiency and a high risk of pathogen expansion caused by
lutein, and beta-carotene. Maximum fresh mass occurred under the 2-h
excess wetness of plant foliage. The fogging is operated intermittently
radiation cycle treatment. The maximum dry mass occurred under the
because of these problems. Consequently, the air temperature and
12-h radiation cycle treatment, which coincided with the maximum
relative humidity fluctuates inside the greenhouse. If nozzles with a
accumulation of lutein, beta-carotene, and chlorophyll a, expressed on
high fog : evaporation ratio are employed, the fogging can be operated
a fresh mass basis. The minimum fresh mass occurred during the 24 h
continuously. By continuous fogging, steady air temperature and relative
radiation cycle treatment, which coincided with the largest chlorophyll b
humidity can be achieved inside the greenhouse. In our previous study
accumulation. Increased levels of chlorophyll, lutein and beta-carotene
under indoor conditions, a high fog : evaporation ratio was achieved
were not required to achieve maximum fresh mass production. Envi-
by installing two small fans close to a conventional upright nozzle in
ronmental manipulation of carotenoid production in kale is possible.
order to obtain an upward air stream. The objective of this study was
Increases in carotenoid concentrations would be expected to increase
to draw a comparison between the environmental conditions inside a
their nutritional contribution to the diet.
greenhouse with the continuous fogging with small fans and that with
(295) Measuring and Reporting Growing Conditions in the conventional intermittent fogging without fans. Reduced fluctua-
tion of the air temperature and relative humidity inside the greenhouse
Controlled Environments
were observed in the case of continuous fogging as compared with that
Marc W. van Iersel* observed in the case of intermittent fogging. The air temperature inside
University of Georgia, Department of Horticulture, Athens, GA, 30602 the greenhouse during cooling was lower than that before cooling in
Do you accurately measure and report the growing conditions of both methods. In the case of continuous fogging, the adjustment of
your controlled environment experiments? Conditions in controlled the amount of fogged water will provide the desired environmental
environment plant growth rooms and chambers should be reported conditions inside the greenhouse.
in detail. This is important to allow replication of experiments on
plants, to compare results among facilities, and to avoid artefacts due
(298) Lighting Intensity and Temperature: How They
to uncontrolled variables. The International Committee for Controlled Affect the Yield of Salad Crops Grown under ISS Baseline
Environment Guidelines, with representatives from the U.K. Con- Environmental Conditions
trolled Environment Users’ Group, the North American Committee Jeffrey Richards1, Sharon Edney1, Neil Yorio*1, Gary Stutte1,
on Controlled Environment Technology and Use (NCR-101), and Matthew Sisko,1 Raymond Wheeler2
Australasian Controlled Environment Working Group (ACEWG), has 1
Dynamac Corporation, Food and Crop Systems, Kennedy Space Center, FL, 32899;
developed guidlines to report environmental conditions in controlled 2
NASA Biological Sciences, Kennedy Space Center, FL, 32899
environment experiments. These guidelines include measurements of Environmental factors such as light intensity (PPF) and/or air temperature
light, temperature, humidity, CO2, air speed, and fertility. A brochure may be limiting engineering constraints in near or long-term space mis-
with these guidelines and a sample paragraph on how to include this sions. This will potentially affect NASA’s ability to provide either dietary
information in a manuscript will be available. augmentation to the crew or maintain a large-scale bioregenerative life
support system. Crops being considered by NASA to provide supplemen-
(296) Effects of Lighting Intensity on the Yield of Tomato
tal food for crew consumption during such missions consist primarily
and Pepper Crops Grown under Space Station (ISS) of minimally processed “salad” species. Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. cv.
Environmental Conditions Flandria), radish (Raphanus sativus L. cv. Cherry Bomb II), and green
Matthew Sisko*1, Jeffrey Richards1, Sharon Edney1, Neil Yorio1, onion (Allium fistulosum L. cv. Kinka) are being evaluated under a range
Gary Stutte1, Raymond Wheeler2 of PPF and temperature environments likely to be encountered in space
1
Dynamac Corporation, Food and Crop Systems, Kennedy Space Center, FL, 32899; systems. Plants were grown for 35 days under cool-white fluorescent
2
NASA Biological Sciences, Kennedy Space Center, FL, 32899 (CWF) lamps with light intensities of 8.6, 17.2, or 26 μmol·m-2·d-1, at
Of the many environmental variables, light intensity (PPF) has primary air temperatures of 25 and 28 °C, and 50% relative humidity, and 1200
effect on photosynthesis and significantly influences crop yield. With μmol·mol-1 CO2. Regardless of temperature, all three species showed
the eventual use of a crop production system on the International Space an increase in edible mass with increasing light levels. When grown at
Station (ISS), Mars transit vehicle, or in a lunar/Martian habitat, there 28 °C, edible mass of radish was significantly reduced at all lighting
exists certain engineering constraints that will likely affect the lighting intensities compared to 25 °C, indicating a lower optimal temperature
intensity available to plants. Tomato and pepper are candidate crops being for radish. Understanding the interactions of these environmental factors
considered by NASA that were selected based on their applicability to on crop performance is a critical element to defining future missions
such mission scenarios. To study the effects of lighting intensity, tomato that incorporate plant-based life support technologies.

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 (299) Comparison of Growth of Salad Crops under ISS the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) goal of
Baseline Environmental Conditions in Mixed Crop versus supporting humans on near-term space missions, such as on the Inter-
Monoculture Hydroponic Systems national Space Station. Small areas of salad crops are ideal candidates
for growing in limited volumes, and would provide a source of fresh
Sharon Edney*, Jeffrey Richards1, Matthew Sisko1, Neil Yorio1, food to enhance the crew’s nutrition. Baseline controlled environment
Gary Stutte1, Raymond Wheeler2 studies were initiated to evaluate the response of eight carrot cultivars
1
Dynamac Corporation, Food and Crop Systems, Kennedy Space Center, FL32899; 2NASA (‘Baby Mini’, ‘Nantes Touchan’, ‘Danvers 126’, ‘Kundulus’, ‘Nanco
Biological Sciences, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
Hybrid’, ‘Thumbelina’, ‘Early Nantes’, and ‘Juwarot’) to growth
Development of a crop production system that can be used on the and yield in hydroponics. Seeds were sown in moist arcillite and
International Space Station, long duration transit missions, and a lu- transplanted into growth troughs (0.15 × 0.15 × 1.2 m) after 18 days
nar/Mars habitat, is a part of NASA’s Advanced Life Support (ALS) in reach-in growth chambers, and nutrients continuously supplied by
research efforts. Selected crops require the capability to be grown a half-Hoagland solution. Growth chambers conditions included 300
under environmental conditions that might be encountered in the open μmol·m-2·s-1 photosynthetic photon flux, 16/8 photoperiod, a constant
cabin of a space vehicle. It is also likely that the crops will be grown 25 °C and relative humidity of 50%. Plants were harvested at about
in a mixed-cropping system to increase the production efficiency and 80 days. All eight cultivars grew well in the hydroponic system. Seven
variety for the crew’s dietary supplementation. Three candidate ALS cultivars produced greater shoot fresh than root mass except ‘Baby Mini’,
salad crops, radish (Raphanus sativus L. cv. Cherry Bomb II), lettuce which showed the reverse. ‘Danvers 126’, followed by ‘Nanco Hybrid’
(Lactuca sativa L. cv. Flandria) and bunching onion (Allium fistulo- and ‘Nantes Touchan’, produced highest root yields. The β-carotene
sum L. cv. Kinka) were grown hydroponically as either monoculture content varied by cultivars. The highest level of 10,400 IU/100 g was
(control) or mixed-crop within a walk-in growth chamber with baseline obtained for ‘Thumbelina’, followed by ‘Baby Mini’ (8040 IU/100 g),
environments maintained at 50% relative humidity, 300 μmol·m-2·s-1 ‘Juwarot’ (6160 IU/100g), and ‘Early Nantes’ (5210 IU/100 g), and
PPF and a 16-hour light/8-hour dark photoperiod under cool-white the lowest by ‘Nantes Touchan’ (3510 IU/100 g). These results show
fluorescent lamps. Environmental treatments in separate tests were that while carrots adapted well to growth in hydroponics, carotene, a
performed with either 400, 1200, or 4000 μmol·mol-1 CO2 combined major nutrient, was at relatively low levels.
with temperature treatments of 25 °C or 28 °C. Weekly time-course
harvests were taken over 28 days of growth. Results showed that none (302) Photoautotrophic Micropropagation Systems
of the species experienced negative effects when grown together under Demonstrate Rooting Stage Improvement of Laelia
mixed-crop conditions compared to monoculture growth conditions. purpurata var. alba
Hope Jones*, Chieri Kubota
(300) Effect of Planting Density, CO2, and Harvest
The University of Arizona, Department of Plant Sciences, Tucson, AZ, 85721
Intervals on Biomass of Three Allium Species
Amanda L. Broome*, Ellen B. Peffley In vitro culture of orchid plantlets within conventional photomixotro-
phic micropropagation (PMM) systems (sucrose containing media in
Texas Tech Univeristy, Plant & Soil Science, Lubbock, TX, 79409
a non-enriched CO2 environment) often induces vigorous growth and
This research evaluated, for the NASA ALS program, the effect of multiplication. However, transition to ex vitro conditions frequently
spacing and harvest intervals on edible biomass of green salad on- results in significant plantlet loss during the acclimatization process.
ions grown at two CO2 levels. Shoot biomass of Japanese bunching Recent studies investigating micropropagation within photoautotrophic
onion (Allium fistulosum), bulbing onion (A. cepa), and chives (A. (PAM) systems (sucrose-free media in enriched CO2 conditions) have
schoenoprasum) grown at 10-, 15-, and 20-mm spacings harvested at demonstrated improved plantlet survival during the acclimatization
7- and 14-day intervals, seven and four harvests, respectively, over 70 period due to greater root growth and stomata adaptation. Laelia
days were compared. Onions were grown hydroponically in growth purpurata var. alba, an orchid with many endangered relatives, was
chambers, 16-hour light/8-hour dark, 24/20 °C, 75/99% at ~450 and chosen as a model orchid species to investigate if plantlet culture within
1200 ppm CO2. The design was a completely randomized block with PAM in vitro systems has the potential to improve propagation success
repeated measures; subsamples were plants completely surrounded by and ex vitro survival of endangered Laelia species. Protocorm-like
neighboring plants. Weekly shoot removal began 28 days after planting bodies with developed two fully extended leaves were transferred
(dap); destructive harvest was 70 dap. Length and diameter of longest into PMM (photosynthetic photon flux 50 μmol·m-2·s-1 under non-
leaf, weight, and number of leaves/tillers were taken at each harvest; enriched CO2 conditions) and PAM (photosynthetic photon flux 150
bulb caliper and weight were taken 70 dap. Bunching and bulbing μmol·m-2·s-1, CO2 level enriched to 1500 μmol·mol-1) systems. After
onion leaves were longest at 28 dap and decreased over time; chives 6 weeks, plantlet rooting within the PMM system was variable and
were slow to establish but 70 dap had longest leaves. Leaf diameter inconsistent, while all PAM plantlets produced healthy robust root
of all species increased as spacing increased. At 56 through 70 dap systems. Average fresh weights and percent shoot development were
chives at all three spacings produced more leaves. Mean weight of not significantly different between treatments. Induction of improved
shoots differed significantly at 20-mm spacing: chives the least, bulbing root growth by PAM systems may improve orchid plantlet survival
onion the most. Bulb weight for bulbing onion and chives increased rates during acclimatization and advance our ability to increase en-
with increased spacing; bulbing onion weighed significantly more at dangered orchid populations.
15- and 20-mm spacings compared to the other species and spacings.
Chives grown at 20-mm spacing had tillering clumps of rhizomes. Total (303) Challenges of Organic Hydroponic Production of
edible biomass weight (bulb, pseudostem, and shoots) of bulbing onion Strawberries (Fragaria ×ananassa)
grown at 10-mm spacing exhibited similar ontogeny to chives grown at Brandon Jewell*, Chieri Kubota
10- and 15-mm spacings; bulbing onion grown at 20-mm spacing had
The University of Arizona, Department of Plant Sciences, Tucson, AZ, 85721
the most edible biomass. On average, biomass was greatest in plants
grown at 1200 ppm CO2. Feasible protocols for organic hydroponic production of strawberry
are necessary and this study compares the yield and fruit quality of
(301) Screening Carrot Cultivars for Adaptability to organic and conventional inorganic hydroponic production. Some
Growth in a Nutrient Film Hydroponics System issues identified with organic hydroponic strawberry production are:
Desmond Mortley*1, Jill Hill2, Conrad Bonsi2, Walter Hill2, 1) dominant ammonium nitrogen form; 2) solution alkalinity; and
Carlton Morris2 3) dissolved oxygen level of nutrient solution. Eighty bare-rooted
1 ‘Diamante’ plantlets were planted in coconut fiber pots with a mixture
Tuskegee University, Agricultural Sciences, Tuskegee, Alabama, 36088; 2Tuskegee
University, Agricultural Experiment Station, Tuskegee, AL, 36088 of coconut coir (30%) and perlite (70%) and grown in a modified
nutrient film technique system inside a polycarbonate greenhouse.
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ent solution reservoir. A similar system was also introduced for stock
solution pre-conditioning where nitrification and pH stabilization were (306) NFT versus Subirrigation: I. Yield and Water Use
achieved before application to the strawberry plantlets. The organic Efficiency of Tomato Grown in Closed Soilless Systems
nutrient solution prior to pre-conditioning had only 1.53 mg·L-1 nitrate under Salinity or Water Stress
nitrogen, although the nitrate nitrogen level increased to 63.2 mg·L-1 Francesco Montesano*1, Gianfranco Favuzzi1, Angelo Parente2,
after pre-conditioning. The organic nutrient solution pH was 4.5 ini- Francesco Serio2, Pietro Santamaria1
tially, 8.5 after 24 hours of pre-conditioning, and finally, shifted to and 1
University of Bari, Department of Crop Science, via Amendola 165/A, Bari, 70126, Italy;
stabilized at 5.7–5.9 after 3 days. Dissolved oxygen level is critical for 2
CNR, Institute of Science of Food Production, via Amendola 122/o, Bari, 70126, Italy
both nitrifying bacteria activities and plantlet root growth; therefore,
oxygen enrichment was achieved by constantly aerating the nutrient Sustainability of the soilless greenhouse system is under discussion
solution in the reservoir, which raised the oxygen level from 2.5 to 7.4 in open cycle systems, where excess nutrient solution (NS) draining
mg·L-1. Comparisons of yield and quality of strawberry fruits between from the substrate is released into the environment. Closed growing
organic and inorganic nutrient solutions will be presented and further systems (CGS) lead to the saving of water and fertilizers. The aim
improvements of hydroponic systems will be discussed. of this research was to compare two CGS: nutrient film technique
(NFT) and trough-bench technique [Subirrigation (SUB)]. We report
(304) Effects of Supporting Material and Nutrient Supply the results of yield and water use efficiency (WUE) of tomato (Lyco-
Cycle on the Growth of Potato Plantlets in a Nutrient- persicon esculentum Mill. cv. Kabiria) plants. NFT plants were grown
with two electrical conductivity (EC) levels (2-4 and 6-8 dS·m-1) of
circulated Micropropagation System NS (its highest EC was obtained by increasing all the ions therein).
Jung Eek Son*, Yil Jang, Jung Hyuk Seo In the SUB system, two water tensions (-4 and –8 kPa) of susbtrate
Seoul National University, Plant Science, Silim 9-dong, Seoul, 151-921, Republic of were compared; a NS with an electrical conductivity level of 2 dS·m-1
Korea was used. The tensions were measured through tensiometers. Tomato
Supporting materials for rooting have a considerable influence on the plants were transplanted at the fourth to fifth true-leaf stage into pots
growth and quality of in vitro plantlets. Various supporting materials containing 8 L of perlite for SUB. In both CGS, the plants were placed
(rockwool, perlite, vermiculite, and polyurethane) and nutrient supply on steel gullies (slope of 2%). Six clusters per plant were harvested.
cycles (12, 24, 36, and 48 hours) were examined to find the optimum Total and commercial yield were not influenced by the CGS (on
conditions for photoautotrophic micropropagation of potato plantlets in average, 1959 and 1853 g/plant, respectively). The average weight
the nutrient-circulated micropropagation (NCM) system. In the NCM of the fruit was lower in the SUB system’s plants (40 vs. 43 g/fruit,
system, nutrient solution was circulated between the culture vessel and respectively, for SUB and NFT). Salinity and water stresses resulted
the nutrient reservoir. A plug cell tray with 70 plantlets was placed inside. in a reduction of 26% of the yield and 16% of the average weight of
The number of air exchanges was 10 hours under forced ventilation. fruits. The WUE was higher in SUB than NFT (30.7 vs. 26.0 g·L-1,
Nodal leafy cuttings of plantlets were cultured at CO2 concentrations respectively). Salinity stress reduced WUE (29.4 v.s 22.6 g·L-1 with
(mol·mol-1)/PPFs (mol·m-2·s-1) of 350/80, 700/120, and 1500/250 on 2–4 and 6–8 dS·m-1, respectively), whereas water stress did not.
day 5-11, 12-18, and 19-28, respectively, for all treatments. All growth
factors of in vitro plantlets grown for 28 days using rockwool, perlite (307) NFT versus Subirrigation: II. Tomato Fruit Quality
and vermiculite were greater than those grown using polyurethane. Dry Grown in Closed Soilless Systems under Salinity or
weight of plantlets grown using rockwool was eight times greater than Water Stress
those grown using polyurethane. The same results were obtained in Francesco Montesano*1, Cristina Ferulli,1 Angelo Parente2,
the growth and survival percentages 14 days after transplanting to ex Francesco Serio2, Pietro Santamaria1
vitro conditions. Optimum nutrient supply cycles were 12, 24, and 48 1
University of Bari, Department of Crop Science, via Amendola 165/A, Bari, 70126, Italy;
hours when perlite, rockwool, and vermiculite were used as supporting 2
CNR, Institute of Science of Food Production, via Amendola 122/O, Bari, 70126, Italy
materials, respectively. It was considered that the range of optimum Nutrient solutions (NS) containing moderate to high concentrations
nutrient supply cycle was affected by water retention characteristics of salts are frequently supplied to improve the taste of tomato fruits
of supporting materials. This study proved that the supporting mate- grown in soilless systems. The aim of this study was to determine
rial and the nutrient supply cycle were very important environmental whether salinity and water stress affect the tomato fruit quality
factors in photoautotrophic mass propagation. similarly. The research was conducted in Mola di Bari, Italy, during
Autumn 2004, and compared the nutrient film technique (NFT) with
(305) Influence of Hypobaria on Gas Exchange and the trough-bench technique [Subirrigation (SUB)] in terms of tomato
Growth of Lettuce for Advanced Life Support Systems (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. cv. Kabiria) fruit quality. In the NFT,
(ALS) the plants were grown with two electrical conductivity (EC) levels (2–4
Chuanjiu He1, Fred T. Davies*1, Ronald Lacey2 and 6–8 dS·m-1) of NS. The highest EC was obtained by increasing all
1
Texas A&M University, Dept. of Horticultural Sciences, College Station, TX, 77843- the ions in the NS. In the SUB system, two water tensions (-4 and -8
2133; 2Texas A&M University, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, College Station, kPa) of substrate (perlite) were examinated. At harvest, in each cluster
TX, 77843-2133 (six/plant), fruit dry matter (DM) and total soluble solids (TSS) were
There are advantages in growing plants under hypobaric (reduced determinated. In the fourth and sixth cluster, vitamin C content and
atmospheric pressure) conditions in biomass production for extrater- titratable acidity were determined. Total yield was not influenced by
restrial base or space-flight environments. Elevated levels of the plant either soilless system, while the average weight of the fruit was lower
hormone ethylene occur in enclosed crop production systems and in in the SUB. The DM and TTS were influenced by soilless system
space-flight environments—leading to adverse plant growth and steril- (on average, 6.6 vs 7.3 g/100 g of fresh matter and 5.3 vs. 5.9 °Brix,
ity. Objectives of this research were to characterize the influence of with NFT and SUB, respectively). Both of the stresses resulted in the
hypobaria on growth and ethylene evolution of lettuce (Lactuca sativa increase of DM and TSS, principally in SUB (water stress) in respect
L. cv. Buttercrunch). Growth was comparable in lettuce grown under to NFT (salinity stress), while vitamin C and titratable acidity were
low (25 kPa) and ambient (101 kPa) total gas pressures. However, tip not influenced by soilless system or water/salinity stress (25.2 mg/100
burn occurred under ambient, but not low pressure—in part because g fresh matter and 0.45 g/100 mL of citric acid juice, respectively).
of adverse ethylene levels. Under ambient pressure, there were higher Results of NFT with the highest EC of NS exceeded 9 dS·m-1, with-
CO2 assimilation rates and dark respiration rates (higher night con- out any stress symptoms in the plants, while EC in the SUB system
sumption of metabolites) compared to low pressure. This could lead remained unchanged (about 2.5 dS·m-1).

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 (308) Irrigation Strategies for Rockwool-grown (64) Effect of Plug Flats on Posttransplant Growth and
Greenhouse Tomatoes Prevention of Stunting
Athanasios Papadopoulos1, Uttam Saha*1, Xuiming Hao1, Aliya Donnell*, John Dole
Shalin Khosla2 North Carolina State University, Horticultural Science, Raleigh, NC, 27695
1
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre,
Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada; 42 Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Harrow,
Plug production is an integral part of today’s floriculture industry.
Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada However, if seedlings are held in plug flats for too long, they may not
return to a normal growth rate after transplanting. Stunting may render
In rockwool-grown greenhouse vegetables, unsatisfactory spatial root plants unsuitable for sale. Common bedding plant and cut flower spe-
development, rapid root collapse, and increased incidence of root dis- cies were grown in 288-plug flats to determine how long plugs could
eases are very common. Improved water management could alleviate be held in the flats and still regain a normal growth rate and desirable
these problems to some extent, because this could favorably modify growth form after transplanting. Species surveyed included: Antirrhi-
water-air distribution in the slab, thereby improving greenhouse veg- num, Begonia, Brassica, Callistephus, Celosia, Consolida, Dianthus,
etable yield and quality. The present study tested six irrigation strategies Eustoma, Gazania, Helianthus, Impatiens, Lycopersicon, Matthiola,
on the productivity of rockwool-grown tomatoes (cv. Rapsodie) during Tagetes, and Viola. Ten randomly selected plugs were transplanted to
Jan.º–Aug. 2004. The four treatments, based on electronic Grodan? 15- or 17-cm pots every 1 or 2 weeks for 10 weeks, when root balls
water content meters (WCMs), received irrigations when the slab were sufficiently developed to hold together after removal from the flat.
water content (SWC) was ≈60%, 70%, 80%, and 90% while the other Overall plant height was recorded for all species every 1 or 2 weeks.
two treatments, based on balances, applied irrigations after a 700- or Plant diameter was recorded every 2 weeks for Begonia, Celosia,
500-g loss in the daily-adjusted slab weight (LDASW). Initially, we Eustoma, Helianthus, Impatiens, Lycopersicon, and Tagetes. A plug
noticed a heterogeneous EC build-up in the slabs across various treat- was considered to be stunted if it died after transplanting or did not
ments, which probably distorted the expression of treatment effects (if resume a normal growth rate. Species that exhibited stunting included
any) on plant growth, yield, and water use. To minimize this problem, Brassica, Callistephus, Celosia, Consolida, Dianthus, and Tagetes. For
an EC control strategy of applying extra irrigation was devised and example, Consolida seedlings held in the plug flat for 7 weeks after
adopted in two sequential phases: 1) application of a 30-minute-long optimal transplanting time were six times smaller than those that were
extra irrigation twice a week (for 7 weeks); and 2) extra irrigation(s) transplanted at the optimal time. Several factors were investigated to
using the irrigation control routine of an Argus computer when the determine how they affected the degree of stunting, including: light
slab EC was ≈3.5 mS/cm (for 5 weeks). Slab EC was well controlled quality, root obstruction, nitrogen enrichment prior to transplanting,
in both these phases and we observed significant treatment effects on gibberellic acid addition prior to transplanting, teasing of the root ball
root growth and marketable yield. Analyzing the results, we concluded prior to transplanting, and length of drainage column.
that irrigating at 70% to 80% SWC was best for maximum root growth
as well as marketable yield. The two irrigation treatments based on the (69) Effects of Photoselective Shadecloths on Growth and
700- and 500-g LDASW were well maintained and performed equally Flowering of Potted Chrysanthemum
well, producing marketable yields comparable to those produced by
irrigating at 70% and 80% SWC. Kent D. Kobayashi*
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences, Honolulu, HI, 96822

Controlling plant height is an important practice in the ornamental

plant industry. Though commonly used, growth regulators are ex-
Poster Session 12—Floriculture Production pensive, and there are concerns about environmental consequences
18 July 2005, 1:15–02:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F and safety of workers. Alternative ways of controlling growth may
be advantageous. The objective of this study was to determine the
effects of photoselective shadecloths on the growth and flowering of
(63) Production Systems for Celosia in a Tobacco ‘Arezzo’ chrysanthemum. One-month-old potted ‘Arezzo’ chrysanthe-
Transplant Greenhouse mum plants were grown in a saranhouse in chambers built with PVC
(polyvinyl chloride) pipe covered with 30% shadecloths—red, blue,
Carl E. Niedziela, Jr.*, Guochen Yang gray, and black (control). The blue shadecloth was more effective in
North Carolina A&T State University, Natural Resources and Environmental Design, reducing plant height, with no differences among the other shadecloths.
Greensboro, NC, 27411
Plant canopy dimensions—greatest canopy width and average canopy
Plug seedlings of Celosia cristata L. ‘Persimmon Chief’ were planted width—did not show any differences among the shadecloths. The red
in four production systems (harvest lugs, lay-flat bags, pots, and poly- shadecloth was more effective in hastening flowering, followed by the
styrene trays) on 7 May 2004. Production systems were randomized blue shadecloth. This was evident by flowering first occurring with
in a Latin-square design with four replications of each system. Each the red shadecloth and initially the greatest number of buds showing
treatment plot was 0.7 m × 1.1 m. Planting density was 31 plants/m2. color. Additionally, the red shadecloth had the highest proportion of
The harvest lugs were 55 cm × 37 cm × 16 cm. The lay-flat bags were the number of flowers to the combined number of flowers and buds
114 cm × 30 cm × 3 cm. The pots were 25 cm bulb pans. The polysty- showing color. Specifically, the total number of flowers was similar
rene trays were 67 cm × 34 cm × 5 cm and contained 32 square cells. to the total number of buds showing color. In contrast with the other
All of the containers were filled with the same tobacco germination shadecloths, there was a greater number of buds showing color than the
media. The plants in the harvest lugs, lay-flat bags and pots were ir- number of flowers. The most buds showing color occurred with the gray
rigated daily with 150 mg·g-1 N from 20N–4.4P–16.6K. The plants in shadecloth. The three shadecloths resulted in a greater number of the
the polystyrene trays were floated on a solution of 150 mg·g-1 N from combined buds showing color and flowers than the black shadecloth.
20N–4.4P–16.6K. Float solutions were monitored and adjusted weekly In conclusion, photoselective shadecloths may provide an alternative
for volume and fertilizer concentration. Individual stems were harvested to controlling plant height and altering the flowering pattern of potted
at the appropriate stage of development for market. The fresh weight, chrysanthemums.
stem length and flower diameter of individual stems were recorded.
Stems produced in float trays had the lowest fresh weight (162.2 g). (65) Evaluation of Curcuma as Potted Plant and Cut
Stems grown in harvest lugs (363.5 g) weighed more than those in pots Flower
(298.4 g) but not lay-flat bags (338.4 g, LSD0.05 = 42.7). Stems grown Mark Roh*1, Roger Lawson2, Jong Suk Lee3, Jeung Keun Suh,4
in float trays (88.8 g) were shorter than lay-flat bags (121.5 g), harvest Richard A. Criley5, Pimchai Apavatjrut6
lugs (120.5 g), and pots (113.5 cm, LSD0.05 = 10.5). Flower diameter did 1
Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit, USDA, ARS, National Arboretum, B-010A,
not differ between production systems (mean diameter = 7.2 cm). Beltsville, MD, 20705; 2Retired; 3Dept. of Horticulture, Chungnam National University,

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 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Daejeon, 305-764, Korea; 4 College of Bio- preferred. Most of the respondents indicated that they purchased red
Resources Science, Laboratory of Floriculture, Dankook University, Cheonan, 330-714, plants, and color was the most important selection criterion. Results
Korea; 5 Department of Horticulture, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 96822; 6

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Department of Horticulture, H.M. the King’s Initiative Center, Chiang Mai University,
suggest that although most consumers prefer traditional red cultivars,
Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand women prefer some alternative inflorescence colors and unique bract
shapes more than men.
Sixteen accessions of Curcuma germplasm and several selected ac-
cessions of Curcuma were evaluated for use as potted plants or as (68) Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Is an Intermediate-day
cut flowers. Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. and C. thorelii Gagnep. Plant
‘Chiang Mai Snow’ met standards for cut flower and pot plant use,
respectively. Furthermore, C. parviflora Will. ‘White Angel’ proved Ki Sun Kim*1, Arthur C. Cameron2, Erik S. Runkle2
1
to be a good selection for potted plant production. Optimum storage Seoul National University, Horticulture, Seoul, 151-921, Korea; 2Michigan State University,
temperatures of rhizomes were studied in relation to greenhouse forcing Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824
and carbohydrate changes. It is recommended to store rhizomes at 25 We performed experiments to determine the photoperiodic response of
to 30 °C after harvest for 2 to 3 months to break dormancy. Plants of Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Bunge., or leadwort, which is a low-grow-
C. parviflora ‘White Angel’ flowered in 50 to 89 days and C. ‘CMU ing hardy herbaceous perennial native to China with deep gentian-blue
Pride’ flowered in 104 days after potting, and were acceptable as flowers. Tip cuttings were rooted in 72-cell trays and grown under a
potted plants. Plants of C. alismatifolia flowered 96 to 133 days after 24-hour photoperiod for 2 weeks and then transplanted into 11.4-cm
potting with floral stem length suitable for use as a cut flower. A high pots and grown for one more week. Plants were then placed under dif-
level of boron or manganese may cause the burn at the margin of the ferent primary photoperiods (10, 16, or 24 hours) for 4, 6, or 8 weeks,
leaves (marginal leaf burn) observed on old leaves of ‘CMU Pride’ at then transferred to secondary photoperiods (10, 14, 16, or 24 hours) at
flowering. The level of ethanol-soluble fructose, glucose, and sucrose a constant 20 °C. Pots were also placed under continuous 10, 14, 16, or
in elongated rhizomes with emerged short shoots of Curcuma was 24 hours. Nearly all plants flowered under all treatments except under
higher than the level in rhizomes and increased as storage tempera- continuous 10- or 24-hour photoperiods, in which no plants flowered.
tures increased. Accelerated leaf emergence may be associated with Plants grown under 14 hours flowered earliest (50 days), followed by
the increase in the glucose and fructose content. Based on the similar plants under the 16-hour primary treatment. The 10-hour primary treat-
morphological characters between C. thorelli ‘Chiang Mai Snow’ and ment delayed flowering for as long as its duration, whereas the 16-hour
C. parviflora ‘White Angel’, identification of Curcuma accessions is primary photoperiod initiated rapid flowering, regardless of duration and
required in future studies. subsequent secondary photoperiod. Flowering was also delayed when
the primary photoperiod was 24 hours. Collectively, these responses
(66) Modeling Flower Bud Development of Impatiens indicate that Ceratostigma is an intermediate-day plant.
hawkeri and I. walleriana
James E. Faust*, Kelly P. Lewis (70) Hydroponic Sunflower Production as Influenced by
Clemson University, Horticulture, Clemson, SC, 29634
Cultivar, Nitrogen Fertilization, and Root-knot Nematode
Infestation
Three cultivars of New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) and two
cultivars of double impatiens (I. walleriana) were grown in greenhouses Yan Chen*1, Donald Merhaut2, J. Ole Becker3
1
maintained at 15, 20, and 25 °C. Bud diameter was measured twice LSU AgCenter, Hammond Research Station, Hammond, LA, 70403; 2UC Riverside,
Botany and Plant Sciences; 3UC Riverside, College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
weekly on five plants per cultivar from the time of visible bud to open Nematology
flower. The experiment was repeated twice. For New Guinea impatiens,
the time from visible bud (1-mm diameter) to open flower was 31, 43, Nitrogen (N) fertilization is critical for successful production of cut
and 72 days at 25, 20 and 15 °C, respectively. Flower bud diameter flowers in a hydroponic system. In this study, two sunflower cultivars:
increased linearly as the bud expanded from 1 to 9 mm. For double single-stand ‘Mezzulah’ and multi-stand ‘Golden Cheer’ were grown
impatiens, the time from visible bud (1-mm diameter) to open flower under two N fertilization rates: 50 mg·L-1 and 100 mg·L-1 in a recircu-
was 25, 30, and 58 days at 25, 20 and 15 °C, respectively. Flower bud lating hydroponic system. At the same time, ‘Mezzulah’ sunflowers
diameter increased at an increasing rate (curvilinear response) as the were biologically stressed by exposing each plant to 2000 second-stage
bud expanded from 1 to 8 mm. These models are currently in com- juveniles of the plant parasitic nematode Meloidogyne incognita, race 1.
mercial use to aid greenhouse growers in accurately timing crops for The experiment was conducted in May and repeated in Sept. 2004, and
specific market dates. plant growth and flower quality between control and nematode-infested
plants were compared at the two N rates. The two cultivars responded
(67) Survey at Poinsettia Open House Reveals Preferred differently to fertilization treatments. With increasing N rate, the dry
Cultivars weight of ‘Mezzulah’ increased, while that of ‘Golden Cheer’ decreased.
Flower size and harvest time were significantly different between the
C. Catanzaro, S. Bhatti*, S. Muhammad, S. Abdullah
two cultivars. However, N had no effect on flower quality and harvest
Tennessee State University, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research, Nash- time. Flower quality rating suggests that quality cut stems can be
ville, TN, 37209
obtained with 50 mg·L-1 N nutrient solution. Nematode egg count sug-
A high quality finished plant from each of 22 cultivars was displayed at gests that plants in the nematode treatment were successfully infested
a poinsettia [Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch] open house at with Meloidogyne incognita, however, no significant root galling was
Tennessee State University in Dec. 2004. The cultivars represented the observed, and plant growth and flower quality were not affected by
range of flower colors, flower traits, and plant vigor available through the nematode infestation.
major suppliers Dummen USA, Ecke, Fischer, and Oglevee. Attendees
of the open house completed a written survey (n = 101) in which they (71) Day Length Controls Flowering and Height of
were asked to rate their cultivar preferences. Cultivars (identified only Sunflower
by an alphabetic letter) were rated by respondents on a Likert-type Meriam Karlsson*, Jeffrey Werner
scale (1 = strongly dislike to 5 = strongly like). Highly rated cultivars
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Department of Plant, Animal and Soil Sciences, Fairbanks,
(mean ≥4) included ‘Freedom Red’, ‘Premium Red’, ‘Nutcracker AK, 99775-7200
White’, ‘Early Orion’, ‘Cortez Electric Fire’, and the new cultivars
‘Visions of Grandeur’ and ‘Kris Krinkle’. Cultivars were also rated Flowering in response to day length was identified for sunflower (He-
on the price range potential consumers were willing to pay. Respon- lianthus annuus L. ‘Pacino Gold’). Germination and seedling develop-
dents were willing to pay the most to purchase ‘Visions of Grandeur’, ment occurred at 20 °C and long days (LD, 16 hours) following direct
which is a vigorous cultivar with large, pillowy, peach-colored bracts. seeding into 10-cm pots. Sixteen days after seeding, plants were placed
Overall, traditional red cultivars and large, non-red cultivars were at LD or short days (SD, 8 hours), 20 °C and 8 mol·d-1·m-2. Flowering

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 was recorded at the stage of reflexed petals after 48 SD. At the time within cultivars over the 10-week planting period. Degree days and
of flowering in SD, flower buds were of minute size under LD. Plants solar integrals will be presented for the 10 growing periods.
started at LD, and moved to SD after 1, 2, or 3 weeks, flowered at similar
times as those grown under uninterrupted SD conditions. Four initial (74) Effect of Temperature on Axillary Bud
weeks of LD delayed flower development with 7 days, compared to a Formation and Polyamine Contents of Nonbranching
continuous SD environment. On the other hand, 2 to 3 weeks of initial Chrysanthemum
SD followed by LD hastened flowering with 5 to 10 days. With increas-
Yeun Joo Huh*1, Seoung Youl Choi1, Hak Ki Shin,1 Chun Ho Pak2
ing number of early LD from 1 to 4 weeks, plant height at flowering 1
National Horticultural Research Institute, Dept. of Floriculture, Top Dong 540-41, Suwon,
doubled from 20 to 40 cm. Average plant height in continuous SD was Kyungkido, 441-440, Korea; 2Korea Univ, Division of Bioindustrial Science
18 cm. Plants grown exclusively or moved to LD after 1 to 4 weeks of
SD were similar in height to plants finished at SD with 4 initial weeks
Nonbranching chrysanthemums [Dendranthema × grandiflorum
of LD. Combinations of SD and LD may be used to manage height and (Ramat.) Kitamura] are preferred because they require less labor
rate of development in the sunflower ‘Pacino Gold’. in disbudding. High temperature is responsible for this phenotype
of not having axillary buds or poor lateral shoot development. This
(72) Effects of Photoselective Shadecloths on Growth of study attempted to find out the effect of temperature and identify
Potted Orchids the involvement of endogenous polyamine contents in axillary bud
formation of nonbranching chrysanthemum cv. Iwanohakusen. Plants
Kent D. Kobayashi*1, Edwin F. Mersino2 were treated at 22, 26, 30, 34, and 38 °C for 9 hours midday for 2
1
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences, Honolulu, HI, 96822; months. Polyamine content [putrescine (Put), spermidine (Spd),
2
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Plant & Environmental Protection Sciences, Honolulu,
HI, 96822 spermine (Spm)] was analyzed 1 month after treatment and axillary
buds were counted when the flowers opened. Results revealed that
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of photoselective viable axillary buds decreased remarkably at 30 and 34°C. It was also
shadecloths on the growth of potted orchids. At an orchid nursery in found out that not only low temperature, but also the excessively high
Waianae (Oahu), 10 kinds of orchids were grown under four 30% temperature of 38 °C induced axillary bud formation. Exposure to 38
shadecloths—red, blue, gray, and black (control). At the University of °C increased the Put contents and resulted in high Put/(Spd + Spm)
Hawaii Magoon Facilities (Oahu), two kinds of orchids were grown in ratio as 22 °C, 26 °C. Temperature of 30, 34 °C lowered Put/(Spd +
a saranhouse in chambers built with PVC pipe and covered with the Spm) ratio. Results further showed that not polyamine contents, but
four 30% shadecloths. At the orchid nursery, for the two orchids that polyamine ratio (Put/Spd + Spm) or transformation of Put to Spd and
plant height measurements were taken, 11055 (Epi. Joseph Glow-Star Spm may be involved in the axillary bud formation in nonbranching
Valley) × Epc. Pele’s Flame ‘Orange Star’ had the greatest percentage chrysanthemum.
of increase in height under the gray shadecloth. For M-11347 Epiden-
drum Pompon ‘Pink Ruby’, the three shadecloths resulted in greater (75) Quantifying the Vernalization Response of Dianthus
height increases than the control, with the blue shadecloth having the gratianopolitanus ‘Bath’s Pink’
greatest increase. At the Magoon Facilities, for M-10973 Rhv. Herbert
Kurihara ‘Flori’, the red shadecloth resulted in the largest increase in Sonali Padhye*, Erik S. Runkle, Arthur C. Cameron
plant height compared to the black shadecloth. The gray shadecloth Michigan State University, Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824
and blue shadecloth resulted in a smaller increase in plant height. The Two experiments were conducted to quantify the effect of vernalization
black shadecloth had the largest increase in leaf number compared to temperature and duration on flowering of Dianthus gratianopolitanus
the other treatments. Slight leaf loss occurred with the red shadecloth. ‘Bath’s Pink’. In Expt. 1, plants were vernalized at 5 °C for 0, 3, 6,
For M-10878 Colmanara Sphacetante ‘Evelyn’ AM/AOS, the smallest 9, 12, or 15 weeks and in Expt. 2, plants were vernalized at 0, 5 or
increase in plant height was under the blue shadecloth compared to the 10 °C for 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks. After treatments, plants were forced
black shadecloth, which was similar to the other two shadecloths. Leaf in a greenhouse at 20 °C. Node development, days to first visible
loss occurred for all treatments, with the three shadecloths having less bud (DVB), days to first open flower (DFLW), number of buds and
leaf loss than the black shadecloth. All treatments had similar numbers height at FLW were recorded. In Expt. 1, 10% of nonvernalized plants
of new shoots. Thus, photoselective shadecloths influenced vegetative flowered and 100% of vernalized plants flowered. As vernalization
growth, but their effects varied with the orchid. duration increased from 3 to 15 weeks, DTVB decreased from 24 to
13. Average DFLW were 114, 41, 34, 33, 33, and 28 for 0-, 3-, 6-, 9-,
(73) Is the Shorter Time to Flower for Late-planted 12-, and 15-week treatments, respectively. In Expt. 2, 40% of plants
Curcuma alismatifolia Real? flowered without vernalization. Following 2 weeks of vernalization
Richard A. Criley*1, Jeff S. Kuehny2 at 0 °C, 80% of plants flowered and as the duration of vernalization
1
University of Hawaii, Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, Honolulu, HI, 96822; 2Louisiana increased to ≥4 weeks, all plants flowered. Average DFLW decreased
State University, Dept. of Horticulture, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803-2120 from 38 to 28 following 2 or 4 weeks of vernalization at 0 °C. Longer
Several reports suggest that late-planted rhizomes of Curcuma alis- vernalization did not further reduce DFLW. All plants cooled at 5 °C
matifolia produce their inflorescences in less time than those that have flowered and vernalization duration did not affect DFLW. Percent
been planted earlier in the forcing season. Two cultivars of this ginger flowering after vernalization at 10 °C for 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks was
species were removed from the ground in late February following a 20%, 60%, 90%, and 100%, respectively, and average DFLW were 46,
lengthy dormancy period in the field. About 6 weeks later, after air 45, 35, and 33, respectively. In conclusion, vernalization is required to
drying, weekly plantings were initiated through the end of June. Five force D. ‘Bath’s Pink’. To achieve complete flowering, plants should be
rhizomes per cultivar were planted singly in 15-cm pots in ProMix vernalized at 5 °C for ≥2 weeks or at 0 °C for 4 weeks or at 10 °C for 8
BX medium. All plants were forced outdoors under full sun conditions weeks. Qualitative effects of vernalization such as node development
and an overhead spray stake irrigation system that delivered 200 ppm and number of buds and height at FLW will be discussed.
each of nitrogen and potassium with each watering. Cultivar differ-
ences were apparent. Plant-to-sprout days for the DP and LP cultivars (76) Thermal Effects on Vegetative Growth and
ranged from 20–51 and 21–57 days, respectively, with means of 3 8 ± Reproductive Behavior of Phalaenopsis Orchids
9.2 and 44 ± 11.9 days, respectively, over the 10-week planting cycle. Yin-Tung Wang*
Sprout-to-flower days showed much less difference with ranges of Texas A&M University System, Horticultural Sciences, Texas Agricultural Experiment
61–75 and 58–72 days for DP and LP and means of 69 ± 4.3 and 66 ± Station, Weslaco, TX, 78596
4.0 days, respectively. Plant to flower times differed largely because Since Phalaenopsis orchids are CAM plants, learning how they re-
of the length of time required for the rhizomes to sprout rather than for spond to night temperature warmer than the day would help regulate
the amount of time spent in inflorescence initiation and development. their production. On 1 Apr. 2003, P. amabilis plants were subjected to
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 day/night temperatures at 30/25, 25/30, 25/20, 20/25, 20/15, or 15/20 for 12 weeks and evaluated relative to root ball condition by linear
°C under 140 μmol·m-2·s-1 PPF. After 4 months, the total length of new regression analysis. Nonroot-bound plants had significantly greater

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leaves was shorter as a result of fewer and shorter new leaves when biomass, growth indices, height, and root dry weights than the other
nights were cooler than the days and as the average daily temperature treatments tested. No significant differences were found between
declined. More spikes were produced at 25/20 and 20/25 °C than at root-bound and manipulated root-bound plants for any parameter
20/15 or 15/20 °C. In another experiment, P. amabilis plants were examined. The data indicate that the practice of disrupting root-bound
moved to the above conditions on 12 Aug. Plants exposed to 30/25 plants has no benefit on establishment or growth of annual bedding
or 25/30 °C had more leaf growth than at lower temperatures, but no plants in the landscape.
flowering. Plants that were exposed to 25/20 or 20/25 °C spiked in 2
weeks; but plants took 20 and 18 d to spike under 20/15 or 15/20 °C,
Poster Session 13—Plant Biotechnology 1
respectively. Again, as average daily temperature decreased, there
was less leaf growth. Cooler day than the night reduced vegetative 18 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
growth, regardless of temperature. Plants at 25/20 or 20/25 ºC had
higher flower count (12) than those at 20/15 or 15/20 °C (8). In a third
experiment, plants of a large-flowered Doritaenopsis hybrid spiked at (262) Transgenic Tomato Lines Expressing Plant Defense
22–24 d when exposed to 25/20 or 20/25 °C, whereas 30-33 d were Genes Show Resistance to Early Blight Disease
needed to spike under 20/15 or 15/20 °C. In a fourth experiment, a
Scott C. Schaefer, Ksenija Gasic, Schuyler S. Korban*
Doritaenopsis hybrid spiked after 22, 21, or 25 d under 25/25, 25/20,
University of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences,
or 20/20 °C. However, 37 d was required to spike under 20/15 °C. Urbana, IL, 61801
These results suggest that the best temperature range for spiking these
orchids is 25 to 20 °C and a day/night temperature differential is not Several plant defense genes, including an iris ribosomal-inactivating
needed for spiking when temperature is at or below 25 °C. protein (I-RIP) and a maize β-glucanase (M-GLU) as well as a small
antimicrobial peptide (5 kd) from Mirabilis jalapa (Mj-AMP) were
(77) Tolerance to Rhizoctonia solani and Garden separately introduced into tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) cv. Sweet
Performance of Wax Begonia Cultivars Chelsea using Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation.
Transgenic lines carrying each of the transgenes were confirmed for
Carlos E. Bogran1, H. Brent Pemberton*2, Thomas Isakeit3, integration into the tomato genome using Southern blot hybridiza-
William R. Roberson2 tion. Transcription of I-RIP, M-GLU, and Mj-AMP genes in various
1
Texas A&M University, Entomology, College Station, TX, 77843; 2Texas A&M University,
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Overton, TX, 75684; 3Texas A&M University,
transgenic lines was determined using Northern blot analysis. Plants of
Plant Pathology and Microbiology, College Station, TX, 77843 some transgenic lines were inoculated with a 2 × 104 to 3 × 104 conidial
spores/mL suspension of the fungal pathogen Alternaria solani, the
A strain of Rhizoctonia solani was isolated from wax begonia (Be- causal agent of tomato early blight disease. Several transgenic lines
gonia Semperflorens-Cultorum hybrids) plants in garden evaluation carrying either a M-GLU or Mj-AMP transgene showed a higher level
trial plots. This strain was then used to test for disease tolerance in a of resistance to early blight than control (nontransgenic) plants. The
controlled environment experiment. Inoculated plants of 12 cultivars implications of this approach on developing disease resistance in
were evaluated for disease development and the area under the disease tomato will be discussed.
progress curve was calculated. No plants were disease free, but ‘Stara
White’, ‘Stara Pink’, and three colors from the Party series exhibited (263) Temperature Effects on Meristem Identity
greater disease tolerance than ‘Ambassador Coral’, ‘Ambassador Deep Genes Controlling the Reproductive Development of
Rose’, and two experimental varieties. ‘Stara White’, ‘Party Pink
Bronze Leaf’, and ‘Party White Bronze Leaf’ were more tolerant than
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) and Broccoli
‘Cocktail Vodka’, an industry standard. When the same cultivars were (Brassica oleracea var. italica)
grown in field garden evaluation plots, ‘Cocktail Vodka’, four colors Denise V. Duclos*, Thomas N. Björkman
from the Stara series, and three colors from the Party series exhibited Cornell University, Department of Horticultural Sciences, NYSAES, Geneva, NY, 14456
superior garden performance and flowering ratings to ‘Ambassador Brassica oleracea species differ in the developmental stage of their
Coral’ and an experimental ‘Rose’ cultivar. For most cultivars, garden reproductive meristems at harvest. The stage that characterizes each
performance was correlated to disease tolerance. However, ‘Cocktail variety depends on its genetic makeup, environment and the interaction
Vodka’ exhibited good garden performance despite having a high level between them. We tested a model of arrest in B. oleracea to determine
of disease in the inoculation experiment, indicating that other factors functional redundancy among the paralogous genes CAL, AP1a, AP1c,
may be involved in determining garden performance. FULa, FULb, FULc, and FULd; and to resolve the immediate effect
of temperature on gene expression in meristems whose developmental
(78) Establishment and Growth of Begonias in the fate is temperature regulated. By varying temperature during reproduc-
Landscape as Affected by Root Ball Condition at tive development, three stages of arrest were obtained: inflorescence
Transplant meristem (cauliflower), floral meristem (intermediate) and floral bud
Sloane M. Scheiber*, Richard C. Beeson, Jr., Sudeep Vyapari (broccoli), the latter initiated by low temperature. Gene expression was
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Mid Florida Research and Education measured by quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR). The LFY/TFL1
Center, Apopka, FL, 32703 ratio increased as the reproductive development advanced, mainly
due to decreased TFL1 expression; influenced by a dramatic increase
Root ball slicing is often recommended for root-bound woody orna-
in AP1c toward floral bud formation. The expression patterns of the
mentals to promote new root development during establishment in the
FUL paralogs indicate different roles in reproductive development.
landscape. It is a common practice among gardeners, but not neces-
FULa was more abundant in the floral primordia, while FULb, FULc,
sarily landscapers, to disrupt root-bound annuals during transplant.
and FULd were associated with earlier arrest at the inflorescence
However, little if any evidence exists for such practices. Therefore,
meristem stage. The high expression of FULc and FULd at all stages
this study evaluated the effect of root ball condition of annual bedding
of arrest differs from their homolog in Arabidopsis. High temperature
plants on landscape establishment and growth. Begonia semperflorens
reduced AP1 and LFY expression but the meristem did not revert from
were transplanted from 0.72-L (#1) containers into field plots in an
reproductive to vegetative. Floral bud formation in plants recessive
open-sided clear polyethylene covered shelter and managed with
for AP1a and CAL reaffirm that functional redundancy among some
Best Management Practices. Three root ball conditions were evalu-
of these genes can complement the mutations. Varying temperature
ated: non root-bound (6-week-old plants), root-bound (10-week-old
alone, at a fixed developmental stage, caused little variation in the
plants), and root-bound with the bottom 1 cm of the root ball removed.
expression of genes studied, causing small significant differences in
Shoot and root dry masses and growth indices were collected weekly
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 (264) In Vitro Pollen Germination of Wild Type and mechansisms governing these characters, we have initiated studies
Transgenic ‘Galia’ Male Parental Line Melon [Cucumis to identify and sequence the strawberry homologs of a number of
melo (L.) var. reticulatus Ser.] important genes known to be critical to pathogenesis response and
photoperiodism in model systems such as arabidopsis, rice, and
Hector G. Nunez-Palenius*, Daniel J. Cantliffe, Harry J. Klee, tomato. Using the primary Florida cultivar Strawberry Festival, we
Don J. Huber have employed a variety of techniques to identify such genes, includ-
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0690 ing EST sequencing of a salicylate-induced cDNA library, PCR with
Pollen germination timing has a paramount role in fertilization of degenerate primers, and colony hybridization. Possible homologs of
a flower. Rapid germination and outgrowth of a pollen tube that the targeted genes and their relationships to similar genes in other
penetrates the stigma is required. Physical and biological factors can species are presented. These results will form the basis of future
affect pollen germination timing. The objective of this study was to studies of gene expression and evolutionary relationships among the
determine if ACC oxidase antisense gene expression could influence Rosaceae and other species.
in vitro pollen germination and in vitro pollen tube length growth. A
transgenic (ACC oxidase antisense) ‘Galia’ male parental line had a
reduced fruit set compared to its wild type. Likewise, embryo abortion (267) A Rapid Transformation System for Octoploid
and empty seeds after self-pollination in a ‘Galia’ male parental line Strawberry
were observed. Wild type and transgenic ‘Galia’ male parental line
Leighan Howard, Philip Stewart*, Amit Dhingra, Craig Chandler,
melon plants were grown in a greenhouse according to the practices
Kevin Folta*
of Rodriguez (2003). Male flowers were collected from these plants
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, 32611
between 10 to 12 am; pollen was obtained by dipping the anther
in germination medium (10.25% sucrose, 0.031% calcium nitrate, Cultivated strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) is a valuable crop, yet has
0.015% boric acid, 0.0075% KNO3, and 0.016% MgSO4) at 25 °C benefitted little from recent advances in biotechnology and genomics.
and analyzed immediately, either for total percentage of germination A high-throughput system for transformation and regeneration would
after 5 minutes of incubation or to measure pollen tube growth rate hasten elucidation of gene function for strawberry and possibly the
every 5 minutes during 1 hour. Each flower provided an average of Rosaceae in general. In this report, a protocol for high-frequency
250 pollen grains. Assays were conducted by using the “Hanging Drop octoploid strawberry transformation and regeneration is presented.
Method” (Okay and Ayfer, 1994). Percentage of pollen germination The protocol uses leaf, petiole, and stolon as explants from a newly
in WT ‘Galia’ male parental line was greater than the transgenic line. selected genotype, ‘Laboratory Festival #9’. This genotype was selected
Likewise, in vitro pollen tube growth in wild type ‘Galia’ melon was from progeny of a ‘Strawberry Festival’ self-cross exclusively for its
greater than pollen from the transgenic line. Possibly the ACC oxidase rapid regeneration and robust growth in culture. Direct organogenesis
antisense gene expression in ‘Galia’ male parental line may have had has been achieved from the leaf or from prolific callus with multiple
an influence on the reduced fruit set observed. shoots being visible in as few as 14 days. Over 100 viable regenerants
may be obtained from a single leaf explant of about 3-cm2 size. This
(265) HSP101 in the Model Strawberry Fragaria vesca laboratory-friendly genotype allows high-throughput, statistically
Janet Slovin* relevant, studies of gene function in the octoploid strawberry genetic
background as well as generation of large transgenic populations.
USDA/ARS, Fruit Laboratory, BARC-W Bldg 010A, Beltsville, MD, 20705

Our lab has initiated a project to determine if specific proteins expressed

by strawberry function as part of the thermotolerance system. We (268) Nonspecific Fusarium Wilt Resistance in
have developed tools for investigating the role of heat shock proteins
(HSPs) and other gene products in strawberry thermotolerance. These
Watermelon Using Copper Inducible IPT Gene
tools include an inbred diploid testing system, EST sequence data, Fahrettin Goktepe*, Harrison Hughes
and molecular markers for heat tolerance. We developed an inbred Colorado State University, Dept. of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, Fort Col-
line, 5AF7, of the diploid strawberry Fragaria vesca for testing gene lins, CO 80525
function because the diploid genome is small (164Mbp), the life cycle ‘Crimson Sweet’ watermelon was transformed with a copper induc-
of the plant is short (about 4 months), the plant size is small (a plant ible ipt gene. Clonally propagated transformed and non-transformed
will produce fruit in a 4-inch pot), some genetic work is already done, plants were sprayed with three different concentrations (0, 50, 100
F. vesca is transformable with Agrobacterium tumefaciens, and results mM) of CuSO4 at the 2–3 leaf stage twice in a 24-hour period prior to
should be transferable to the commercial octoploid varieties. A cDNA their inoculation with fusarium wilt organisms. Plants were inoculated
library was constructed in the pCMVsport 6.1 vector using combined via root dip with two different isolates of Fusarium oxysporum sp.
RNA from batches of aseptically grown F. vesca seedlings treated to niveum Race 2. The pathogenic strains of Fusarium oxysporum sp.
various elevated temperature regimes. Over 1500 EST sequences from niveum Race 2, Fl 99-1, and Calg 15-19, were cultured on PDA solid
the library have been deposited in GenBank and are available annotated medium and then transferred to a sterile flask filled with 50 mL of
at the ESTAP Fragaria database (http://staff.vbi.vt.edu/estap/index. potato dextrose broth (PDB) liquid medium. These flasks were placed
shtml). HSP101 affects thermotolerance in Arabidopsis (Queitsch et al., on a shaker at 100 rpm for 4–5 days before the inoculation date and
2000, Plant Cell 12:479). A PCR fragment for HSP101 was generated the final concentration of 106 spores/mL was adjusted for inoculation.
from F. vesca with degenerate primers, and used to obtain a full-length Roots of the experimental units were gently washed and were then
cDNA clone from the library. Primers spanning an intron were designed infected by dipping them in to the beaker containing the isolates for
for RTPCR from the sequence of the cDNA. Semi-quantitative RTPCR 1 min. Inoculated plants were transferred to planting trays and main-
indicates that HSP101 is expressed constitutively in young leaves at tained under growth chamber conditions. Plants then were watered as
25 °C and is not induced at moderately higher temperatures (32 °C) needed. Fusarium wilt symptoms initially appeared approximately 7–10
even after 5 hours. Induction occurs within 1 hour at 37 °C. days after the infection. The Cu-ipt transformants exhibited a clear
and significant resistance over non-transformed plants. The severity
(266) Gene Discovery in Octoploid Strawberry of disease development was relatively higher in the control Cu-ipt
Philip J. Stewart*, Dawn H. Bies, Kevin M. Folta and non-transformed plants when compared to the plants treated with
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL, 32611 CuSO4. The control Cu-ipt plants were comparatively healthier than
Fragaria ×ananassa, the cultivated octoploid strawberry, is an in- the control non-transformed plants. Infected plants were removed
tensively cultivated fruit crop in which relatively small variations in from soil 2 weeks after inoculation, washed and the stems were cut
disease susceptibility and flowering habit can have significant eco- vertically for rating of browning of the vascular system.
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 (269) Taxonomic Relationship of Korean Native Aster, (353) University of California Water Quality Program for
Based on Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) Sequences of Floriculture and Nursery Growers in Ventura and Los
Nuclear Ribosomal DNA Angeles Counties
Su-Young Hong*1, Kwang-Soo Cho1, Ki-Oug Yoo2, Jong-Taek Suh1, Julie Newman*1, Kristine Gilbert1, Ben Faber1, Donald Merhaut2,
Dong-Lim Yoo1 Laosheng Wu3, Jay Gan3, Richard Evans4
1 1
National Institute of Highland Agriculture, Horticulture, Heonggae, Doam, Pyeongchang, University of California, UC Cooperative Extension, Ventura Co., Ventura, CA, 93003-
Gangwon Province, 232-955, Rep. South Korea; 2Gangwon National University, Department 5401; 2University of California, Riverside, Botany and Plant Sciences, Riverside, CA;
3
of Biology, Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, 200-701, Rep. South Korea University of California, Riverside, Soils & Environmental Sciences; 4University of
California, Davis, Environmental Horticulture, Davis, CA, 95616
There are 25 species of aster in Korea. There is a controversy about
the taxonomical classification of Aster. The genus Aster was classified Nursery growers must implement “Best Management Practices” (BMPs)
into four genera, Aster, Gymnaster, Kalimeris, and Heteropappus, by to mitigate runoff and leaching of pollutants. However, there is little data
morphological characters. In order to clarify the phylogenetic position on the effectiveness of BMPs, and further research is needed. Growers
of aster, the nucleotide sequence of the nuclear ribosomal DNA internal require training to minimize runoff and capital to comply with evolving
transcribed spacer (ITS) region was compared among 11 taxa in Korean regulations. We collected irrigation efficiency data at 26 nursery sites
native aster. The size of ITS1 and ITS2 ranged from 283 to 286 bp and using catch cans. Uniformity value was calculated as: DU = 100 ×
from 251 to 257 bp, respectively. The size of 5.8S region was 164 bp (Average of the “Low Quarter”/Average of All Measurements). Results

POSTERS–TUESDAY
in 11 taxa. The total length of ITS1, 5.8S and ITS2, A. tripolium was showed that one-third of the nurseries had irrigation uniformities below
shown to be the shortest length, 701 bp; and A. scaber was shown to 67%, and only one nursery exceeded 82%. Continuous flow monitoring
be the longest length, 706 bp. The G+C content of ITS1 ranged from at 10-minute intervals was conducted at three nursery sites to determine
47.9% to 51.2% and ITS2 ranged from 52.2% to 55.1%. The range of daily and monthly variation. One hundred samples of the runoff were
each taxon was narrow. The total length of the character matrix was 708 taken four times at each nursery and analyzed for nitrate, chloride, and
characters. Among them, total indel showed 9; in the ITS1 region indel sulfate. We developed a 29-page checklist of BMPs to reduce runoff,
showed 6 it was 67%; and in the ITS2 region, indel showed 3. Most which we used to survey 53 growers in Ventura County. After complet-
of the indels showed deletion or insertion of only one base pair, but ing the survey, 20 growers applied for funds from a 1.2 million dollar
in A. spathulifolius deleted two base pairs and in A. tripolium deleted cost-share program that we initiated. This program provides funds to
five base pairs. But in A. yomena, A. hayatae, A. koraiensis, and A. implement improved technologies to reduce runoff and/or conserve
hispidus, the indel was not detected. Phylogenetic trees did not even water; funds were awarded to 18 nurseries. We are collecting monitoring
make a difference inter-genus, but A. yomena and A. koraiensis called data from each cooperating nursery implementing improvements. These
genus Kalimeris and genus Gymnaster, respectively; these constituted data measure the number of BMPs used by growers, provide a current
a clade. A. hispidus called genus Heteropappus was placed as a sister “snapshot” of the industry, and document the effectiveness of future BMP
group to the clade of A. ageratoides and A. glehni. implementation. We offer on-farm consulting, and conducted eight water
quality/irrigation educational programs—four in Spanish. We elevated
grower awareness concerning regulations and options for reducing
Poster Session 14—Water Utilization in Horticulture runoff, and the data will be useful in evaluating future improvements.
19 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F (354) A Novel Automated System for Irrigation and
Simulating Drought Stress in Potted Plants
(352) Genetic and Environmental Effects Related to Krishna S. Nemali*, Marc W. van Iersel
Water Use Efficiency in Peach University of Georgia, Horticulture Department, 1111 Miller Plant Sciences Building,
Athens, GA, 30602
D. Michael Glenn*1, Ralph Scorza1, William R. Okie2
1
Appalachian Fruit Research Station, USDA, Kearneysville, WV, 25430; 2Fruit and Tree We have developed a completely automated irrigation system that mea-
Nut Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS, Byron, GA, 31008-1008 sures and maintains substrate volumetric water content (θ) at a target
Two unpruned willow leaf and two unpruned standard leaf peach level for any length of time. Advantages of this system include complete
[Prunus persica (L.) Batsch.] selections were evaluated for physiologi- automation of irrigation and simulation of precise levels of drought stress
cal components related to water use efficiency (WUE). The purpose for potted plants. This system uses ECH2O moisture sensors interfaced
of the study was to assess the value of willow leaf phenotypes to with a CR10X datalogger and solenoid valves connected to the datalog-
improve water use efficiency in peach and separate the environmental ger by a SDM CD16 AC/DC controller. The datalogger measures the
from the genetic components. The willow leaf characteristic itself did θ of the substrate hourly. When the θ of the substrate drops below the
not confer improved water use efficiency. Light interception was a set point, the datalogger opens the solenoid valves, which results in
key determinant of WUE in these genotypes and the relationship of irrigation. Substrate θ is maintained at a constant level as the datalog-
WUE with intercepted photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) by ger is programmed to increase θ by 2% to 3% during each irrigation.
the entire canopy indicated a significant negative correlation. Internal When the system was validated for its accuracy, we determined that the
shading of the tree by excessive leaf area reduced WUE and canopies θ measured in the substrate within the range of 0.15 to 0.35 m3·m-3 was
that intercept more than 60% of the PAR have reduced WUE. While close (2% to 3%) to the θ determined by the conventional volumetric
WUE is improved by reducing the amount of PAR interception of the analysis. The daily average θ maintained in the substrate was slightly
canopy, productivity is reduced. Neither of the willow leaf genotypes higher (within 3%) than the target level. Using this system, we were able
had a significant correlation of WUE with yield (leaf and fruit weight); to maintain four distinct levels of substrate θ for a prolonged period (40
however, the standard leaf type cultivars, ‘Bounty’ and ‘Redhaven’, had days), regardless of differences in plant size and environmental condi-
significantly different regressions that indicate greater productivity in tions. Significant increases in number of irrigations, total water-use, and
‘Bounty’ for a given level of WUE. ‘Redhaven’ was the least productive transpiration rate of impatiens, salvia, vinca, and petunia were noticed
cultivar; ‘Bounty’ was the most productive, and the two willow leaf with increasing target θ of the substrate. For all species, highest and
genotypes were intermediate in the relationship of intercepted PAR lowest water-use efficiency (WUE) were seen at 0.09 and 0.32 m3·m-3,
with yield. Therefore, genetic differences in peach growth types can respectively, while WUE was not different between 0.15 and 0.22 m3·m-3.
be selected for both increased WUE as well as increased productiv-
ity. Future work in peach breeding to improve WUE and productiv- (355) Evaluation of Three Models for Estimated Potential
ity must take into consideration light interception, productivity, and Evapotranspiration under Sonoran Desert Conditions
WUE in an integrated manner to make progress in the efficient use Fabián Robles-Contreras, Raul Leonel Grijalva-Contreras*, Manu-
of water and light. el de Jesus Valenzuela-Ruiz, Rubén Macias-Duarte
1
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 Protected Horticulture; 3INIFAP-Caborca, Viticulture; 4INIFAP-Caborca, Soli & Horti- in the development of ‘WhipperSnapper’, which is suited for use as
cultural a dual-purpose variety that can be used to produce both snaps and
The main crops in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico, in the Sonoran Desert, fresh-shell peas. Typical ready-to-harvest ‘WhipperSnapper’ snaps
are grapes, asparagus, olive, and vegetables, such as melons and green are green colored, 6.4 mm in diameter, 7.6 mm in height, and 24 cm
beans. The growers in this area normally do not use methods to calculate long. Typical mature-green pods suitable for fresh-shell harvest ex-
water requirements of the crops, although in a desert region water use hibit an attractive yellow color, are 25 cm long, and contain 14 peas.
management needs to be as efficient as possible. A reason for using Fresh peas are cream-colored, kidney-shaped, and weigh 24.5 g per
some of the models is the need to fit water requirements to regional 100 peas. Dry pods exhibit a light straw color, and the dry peas have
conditions, or some stress could be caused in the crops. Recently, stud- a smooth seedcoat. The total ‘WhipperSnapper’ yield of snaps can
ies have been made in northwestern Mexico that indicate it is feasible be as much as 62% greater than the total snap yield of the snap-type
to adapt the use of the Makkink model. Three models for estimated variety ‘Bettersnap’; pea yield can be as much as 69% greater. The
potential evapotranspiration (Eto) were evaluated: Penman-Monteith, quality of ‘WhipperSnapper’ seed is excellent and much superior to
Hargreaves, and Makkink, and were compared with the Class A pan that of ‘Bettersnap’. ‘WhipperSnapper’ can be used by home garden-
method (control). Measured variables were the correlation coefficient ers and market gardeners to produce abundant quantities of snaps and
(R2) between the models and the control; and the daily average dif- fresh-shell peas during seasons too hot for successful culture of such
ference between the models and the control. The results indicate that table legumes as snap beans. ‘WhipperSnapper’ also has the potential
a low R2 exists between the three evaluated models and the control for use as a mechanically harvested source of snaps for use by food
(0.55, 0.67, and 0.54 for Hargreaves, Penman-Monteith, and Makkink, processors in mixed packs of peas and snaps.
respectively). The average difference of the daily Eto in the course of 75
days of evaluation was of 0.62, 0.5, and 0.81 mm/day for Hargreaves, (246) Crude Lipid Content and Its Relationship to
Penman-Monteith, and Makkink, respectively. This represents almost Carotenoid and Tocopherol Concentration in Carrot
6–10 cm less of potential evapotranspiration with the models, for a (Daucus carota)
cycle crop of 120–130 days. Jennifer L. Baeten*, Thomas C. Koch, Irwin L. Goldman
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Horticulture, Madison, WI, 53706
(356) Adaptation of Makkink Model to Obtain Potential
Evapotranspiration under Sonoran Desert Conditions Carrot has been bred for increased levels of pro-vitamin E α-tocopherol.
This vitamin is lipid soluble. Carrot root has been shown to have measur-
Fabián Robles-Contreras1, Raul Leonel Grijalva-Contreras*1, able levels of lipid, but it is not certain if the lipid level is correlated to
Manuel de Jesus Valenzuela-Ruiz2, Rubén Macias-Duarte3 α-tocopherol levels. The HPLC method is needed to quantify levels of
1
INIFAP-Caborca, Agroclimatology, Caborca, Sonora, 83600, México; 2IINIFAP-Caborca, α-tocopherol. Measuring lipids may be less time consuming in a breed-
Viticulture; 3INIFAP-Caborca, Soli & Horticultural
ing program. We developed a method for extracting lipids from carrot
Water is a very limited resource in the Sonoran Desert region of Caborca, tissue based on the Soxhlet extraction method. The Soxhlet extraction
Sonora, Mexico. For an efficient use of irrigation water, a method uses a non-polar ether solvent to pull lipids out of freeze-dried tissue.
of calculating water requirements of the crops is needed. Potential A collection of carrot accessions ranging in α-tocopherol concentra-
evapotranspiration (Eto) value obtained with the Penman-Monteith tion 0.04–0.18 ppm and carotenoid concentration 10.63–1673.76 ppm
model from a regional weather station was not dependable, since were used in this investigation. Root tissue was freeze-dried and lipid
some parameters, such as sensible heat flux in the soil, are estimated levels were measured in an experiment with two replications. The mean
from a fixed rate with net radiation (Rn), also an estimated value. The lipid level of root tissue was 0.05 g fat/g tissue. The range was 0–1.1 g
weather station did not have a sensor for heat flux in its network. Stud- fat/g tissue. Phenotypic correlations were performed among lipid, α-
ies in northwestern Mexico have indicated that it is feasible to adapt tocopherol, and β-carotene concentrations in these samples. Twenty-four
the use of the Makkink model, because a single measurement of solar samples were tested for lipid levels (12 high and 12 low). From these
radiation and temperature would be required. We compared the daily results, percent lipid of the root was determined. Correlations were made
Makkink Eto against the Class A pan method (control) Eto during 75 between the lipid data and α-tocopherol data of the given samples.
days and found a value of 0.81 mm/day less with the Makkink model.
To fit the Makkink model to regional conditions, we ran the Makkink (247) Genetic and Environmental Effects on Glucosinolate
model varying the value of C constant (from 0.5 to 0.95), and found Content in Chinese Cabbage
that a value of C = 0.87 substituted for C = 0.65 (original value) has Ji Yeon Kang1, Khalid E. Ibrahim*1, Doo Hwan Kim2,
an daily average difference of 0.09 mm/day less with respect to the Wha-Jeung Kang3, John A. Juvik1
control. This could be because there are few clouds in the region, and 1
University of Illinois, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Urbana, IL, 61801;
a greater proportion of global radiation arrives at the surface from the 2
Konkuk University, Horticultural Science, Seoul, 143-701, Korea; 3National Horticultural
earth or the crops in form of net radiation. Research Institute, Vegetable Research Division, Suwon, 440-706, Korea

Gluconasturtiin is a glucosinolate (GS) present in Chinese cabbage and

Poster Session 15—Vegetable Breeding 1 its breakdown product, phenelethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), inhibits
phase I enzyme activation of endogenous carcinogenic compounds
19 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F and enhances phase II enzyme detoxication, reducing cancer risk and
promoting health in humans. This study was conducted to evaluate
the interaction between the genotype and the environment to influ-
(245) ‘WhipperSnapper’, a Dual-purpose Southernpea for ence GSs in Chinese cabbage. Twenty-five accessions were grown
the Production of Both Snaps and Fresh-shell Peas in three environments and tissue quantified for GS levels by HPLC.
Richard L. Fery*1, Blair Buckley2, Dyremple B. Marsh3 While gluconasturtiin was observed to be the most abundant GS form,
1
USDA-ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, Charleston, SC, 29414-5334; 2LSU AgCenter, 3-indolylmethyl GS (glucobrassicin) and 1-methoxy-3-indolylmethyl-
Red River Research Station, Bossier City, LA, 71113; 3Delaware State University, 127 GS (neoglucobrassicin) were also found. Significant differences were
Washington Extension Center, Dover, DE, 19901 observed among tissues, genotypes and environments in GS concen-
Home gardeners and farmers in the southern United States have tra- tration and composition. Gluconasturtiin ranged from 0.56 μmol·g-1
ditionally grown southernpeas to produce both fresh-shell peas and DW in leaf tissue of Hau No. 2 to 11.89 μmol·g-1 DW in Chilsung.
immature, fresh pods, or snaps. American growers do not presently There were dramatic differences among different tissues of the same
have access to a single variety that is ideally suited for both uses. In genotype with young leaf and root tissues having significantly higher
1988, a plant breeding effort was initiated to incorporate genes con- concentrations of gluconasturtiin than other tissues. Gluconasturtiin
ditioning superior yield and seed characteristics of Asian “vegetable in Sandong No. 5 ranged from 1.69 μmol·g-1 DW in mature leaves to
cowpeas” into American snap-type southernpeas. This effort resulted 18.69 μmol·g-1 DW in root tissue. GS content of the same genotypes

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 in three different environments indicated that plants grown in the eastern United States. Southernpeas (cowpeas) are widely known by
greenhouse had higher GS content compared to field grown plants. the many different horticultural types, i.e., blackeye, pinkeye, purple
Results of this study indicate that genotypic variation and the growing hull, cream, cowder, etc. ‘Elegance’ was widely tested under the
environment have substantial effects on GS content in Chinese cabbage. designation Ark 96-918. It was entered in the Regional Southernpea
This investigation provides important information for future genetic Cooperative Trials from 1997–2002, where it performed well. It is
and molecular studies and has identified Chinese cabbage genotypes a root-knot nematode resistant cream that exhibits an upright bush
that offer superior health benefits to consumers. habit with concentrated pod set and good yield potential. The seed are
medium size and produce a high quality canned product. ‘Elegance’
(248) New Four Genes Related to Seed Characteristics, is unique in the fact that it is a purple hull cream with the pods turning
Flower Appearance, and Red Color from dark green to purple when the seed reach the green mature stage.
Zhoo-Hyeon Kim* The second release, Ark 98-348, is a selection out of ‘Chinese Red’ that
Gyeongsang National University, Dept. of Horticulture, 900 Gazwa-dong, Jinju, Gyeong- is less viney and has a more concentrated pod set and maturity than
sangnam-Do, 660-701, South Korea the ‘Chinese Red’ types that are commercially grown. It was tested
in the observational Regional Southernpea Cooperative Trials from
New four traits not yet reported were founded. One mutant plant was
2000–02. In trials at the University of Arkansas Vegetable Substation,
from a population of 81-1251-D-20M treated with EMS (ethylmethane
it outyielded industry standard ‘Chinese Red’ types Ark 93-640 and
sulfonate), which had tubular petals. This tubular petal plant had normal

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93-641, by 30%.
pollens in anthers, but could almost not produce its seeds without artificial
pollination. It was controlled by one single recessive gene. One new (251) ‘Evergreen’ and F415: Two New Spinach Varieties
spontaneous dwarf mutant line, R3-10, which bore seedcoatless-like
seeds with short pappus, was crossed with normal breeding lines GL5
for the Mid-South
and 87-25M-2M. From F2 and F3 results, it was found that the two Teddy E. Morelock*1, J.C. Correll2, Frank J. Dainello3, D.R. Motes4
1
traits (seedcoatless-like and short pappus) were governed by each one University of Arkansas, Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR, 72701; 2University of Arkansas,
Plant Pathology, Fayetteville, AR, 72701; 3Texas A&M University, Horticulture, College
single recessive gene. A stem lettuce type cultivar, ‘Baimach’, seemed Station, TX, 77843; 4University of Arkansas, Vegetable Substation, Kibler, AR, 72956
to be almost green , but was really tinged red, which was extremely
suppressed in red color expression. Its tinged red color could not be Spinach, Spinacia oleracea, is a highly nutritious vegetable that is
seen, except on only very limited base parts of the stem and dorsal increasing in popularity more rapidly than any other salad crop. In
petal. In two F2 population experiments of the crosses of ‘Baimach’ the eastern United States spinach production is severely impacted by
with ‘Oakleaf’ and 98-43-3, it was found that the suppression of red white rust, Albugo occidentalis. For many years, the University of
color expression in ‘Baimach’ was caused by a single recessive gene. Arkansas has bred spinach to cope with this endemic problem. While
It looked different from that of gene “v” ( vanishing) by Lindqvist, fungicides can provide a degree of control, the combination of genetic
because the red color of plants with “v” gene of Lindqvist were typi- resistance and fungicides is the most effective method to insure pro-
cally tinged and could be identified easily at a young plant stage, but duction stability. ‘Evergreen’ and F415 are the latest developments of
not that of ‘Baimach’. I designated these new four genes as Tu-tu (Tu this breeding program. ‘Evergreen’, widely tested as Ark 88-212, is
= normal, tu = tubular petal), Pp-pp (Pp = normal, pp = short pappus), a slow growing, dark green, semi-savoy spinach that exhibits a good
Scl-scl (Scl = normal, scl = seedcoatless-like), and In-in (In = normal, level of white rust resistance. It is not long-standing and should not
in = inhibiting red color expression extremely). be used for spring production in Arkansas and Oklahoma. It has been
widely tested in Arkansas and Texas. F415, widely tested as Ark 91-
(249) Evaluation of Five Genotypes of Tomato 415, is an upright, dark green, flat leaf spinach that has a good level
(Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) in Greenhouse of white rust resistance. It is is well suited to the Arkansas, Oklahoma
and Texas production area and, because of its better color and more
Marcelino Bazan Tene*, Juan Manuel González Gonzalez,
upright growth habit, it should replace Ark F380.
Francisco Radillo Juarez, Pablo Enrique Ramírez Castillo
Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Km 40 Autopista (252) Correlation of Pungency, Thiosulfinates, Antiplatelet
Colima–Manzanillo, Tecomán, Colima, 28100, México
Activity, and Total Soluble Solids in Two Garlic Families
The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.), is native to South America. Pablo Cavagnaro1, Douglas Senalik2, Claudio Galmarini1,
It occupies the second place in worldwide vegetable consumption. Be- Philipp Simon*3
cause of this, the evaluation of tomato varieties for the fresh consump- 1
Universidad Nacional de Cuyo and EEA INTA La Consulta-Mendoza, Facultad de Ciencias
tion is important. The Mexican production is 1,908,607 tons of fresh Agrarias, Mendoza, 5519, Argentina; 2USDA-ARS Vegetable Crops Research Unit and
product (SAGARPA, 2004). In the state of Colima, production has a Department of Horticulture, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 53706
mean efficiency of 18.13 t·ha-1 (INEGI, 2000). The following genotypes
were evaluated ‘Peralta’, ‘Montijo’, Pavia’, ‘Grande River’, and ‘Yaqui’ Allium plants possess organosulfur compounds and carbohydrates that
(control). A randomized experimental block was used, with five treat- provide unique flavor and health-enhancing properties. In previous stud-
ments and four repetitions. The obtained results indicate that ‘Yaqui’ ies of onion F3 families, significant phenotypic and genetic correlations
(control) had the better yield of fresh fruit, with 37.5 t·ha-1, followed have been reported between pungency, in vitro antiplatelet activity
by ‘Peralta’ (27.2t·ha-1), and ‘Montijo’ (12.6 t·ha-1), respectively. The (IVAA), and soluble solids content (SSC); although in other studies
height of plant in ‘Yaqui’ was 68.8 cm and 60.26 cm in ‘Pavia’. In the SSC and pungency have not always been correlated. In this study we
days to flowering, after showing a homogenous behavior, pronouncing analyzed SSC, pungency, garlic-induced in vitro antiplatelet activity
itself up to 27 days after the transplant; whereas the variety ‘Grande and the content of three predominant thiosulfinates in bulbs from two
River’ was pronounced up to 40 days. With respect to the number garlic families obtained from unrelated self-pollinated plants. A strong
of total fruits by plant, a highly significant difference was observed. positive correlation was observed between pungency and IVAA for
‘Yaqui’ produced 91 fruits, with ‘Pavia’ and ‘Peralta’ producing 50 both sample sets, indicating that it will be difficult to develop garlic
and 37 fruits per plant, respectively. In conclusion, ‘Yaqui’ was the populations with low pungency and high IVAA. Allicin was the most
genotype with greater yield and vigor. abundant thiosulfinate and its content was positively correlated with
pungency and IVAA (r = 0.70 and 0.74, respectively). The thiosulfinates
(250) ‘Elegance’ and Ark 98-348: Two New Southernpea AllS(O)SPropenyl and AllS(O)SMe were also positively correlated with
Varieties for the Mid-South pungency and IVAA. When compared with IVAA, AllS(O)SMe had
higher r values than AllS(O)SPropenyl (0.88 and 0.50, respectively).
Teddy E. Morelock*1, D.R. Motes2, L.W. Martin2, S.E. Eaton2 These differences could reflect differential platelet anti-aggregatory
1
University of Arkansas, Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR, 72701; 2University of Arkansas, properties of different thiosulfinates. SSC was not correlated with IVAA,
Vegetable Substation, Kibler, AR, 7295
pungency, or thiosulfinates content, suggesting that soluble solids in
Southernpeas, Vigna unguiculata, are a popular vegetable in the south- garlic can be independently selected.

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 (253) TAM ‘Dulcito’ and ‘Tropic Bell’—Two New Sweet University, Horticulture, Corvallis, OR, 97331; 3Agricultural Research Service, National
Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR, 97333
Peppers with Enhanced Beneficial Phytochemical Levels
Kevin M. Crosby1, Daniel I. Leskovar*2, Kil Sun Yoo3 The NRT1 gene family encodes transport proteins with dual or low
1
affinity for nitrate. The objectives of this experiment were to develop a
Texas A&M University, Horticultural Sciences, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station,
Weslaco, TX, 78596; 2Texas A&M University, Horticultural Sciences, Texas Agricultural
system that could be used to compare the expression of the NRT1 genes
Experiment Station, Uvalde, TX, 78801; 3Texas A&M University, Horticultural Sciences, between species. This was accomplished by comparing sequences of
Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center, College Station, TX, 77845 NRT1 homologues from various species and designing degenerate primers
At the Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center, plant breeding has in regions of high homology. These primers were used to amplify a region
produced pepper lines with enhanced beneficial phytochemical levels. of the NRT1 gene from species of interest. A 635 bp PCR product was
TAM ‘Dulcito’ is a new jalapeño cultivar with no detectable levels of amplified from each species using the MD2-1 (5’ATGTTACCAAYWT-
capsaicin, but increased levels of lutein. In greenhouse cultivation, it GGGCMAC-3’) and MD2-2 (5’-GCCAMWARCCARTAGAAAT-3’)
contained 122 ppm of this important human health-related compound, primers. The PCR products were cloned and sequenced. At the nucleotide
which aids in prevention of macular degeneration. This is a significant level, Cornus sericea L. ‘Kelseyi’ and Rhododendron L. ‘Unique’ were
improvement over popular cultivars, such as ‘Grande’, which contained 79.52% identical. Species-specific primers were designed and used
25 ppm or less. In addition to improved lutein levels, ‘Dulcito’ also for RT-PCR to compare NRT1 expression in roots of hydroponically
possesses resistance to three important potyviruses: TEV, PepMoV, and grown C. sericea, C. sericea ‘Kelseyi’, and Rhododendron ‘Unique’.
PVY. In field trials at Weslaco, Texas, ‘Dulcito’ outyielded both TAM The relative levels of NRT1 expression, normalized using 18S rRNA as
‘Mild Jalapeño 2’, and ‘Mitla’. This new cultivar produces a concen- a standard, were ≈3.2 to 1.7 to 1.0 for C. sericea, C. sericea ‘Kelseyi’,
trated set of large, thick-fleshed fruit with few cuticular cracks. Because and Rhododendron ‘Unique’, respectively. This approach may eventually
of its lack of pungency, it should be useful for the processing industry. be used to examine nitrate uptake potential in different taxa of plants at
TAM ‘Tropic Bell’ is a medium-sized, blocky bell with enhanced levels different times during the growing season.
of both ascorbic acid and lutein compared to other cultivars. Grown
under greenhouse conditions, it contained 100 ppm lutein compared
(272) DNA Markers Linked to the Resistance Gene of Scab
to 6 ppm in ‘Jupiter’. It also contained 660 ppm ascorbic acid at the in Oriental Pear (Pyrus sp.)
green stage, compared to less than 100 ppm for three commercial bell Kang-Hee Cho*1, Il-Sheob Shin2, Seong-Sig Hong2, Ki-Taek Kim1,
cultivars tested. ‘Tropic Bell’ produced yields equal to both ‘Valiant’ Hwa-Suk Song1, Sang-Jo Kang2, Il Gin Mok3
1
and ‘Summer Sweet’ commercial hybrids at Weslaco. Fruit of ‘Tropic National Horticultural Research Institute, Horticultural Biotechnology, Tap Dong 540-41,
Bell’ were slightly smaller than the hybrid cultivars. TAM ‘Tropic Bell’ Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, 441-440, Republic of Korea; 2National Horticultural Research
Institute, Fruit Research, I-mok Dong 475, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, 440-706, Republic
possesses resistance to the same three potyviruses as ‘Dulcito’ and of Korea 3National Horticultural Research Institute, I-mok Dong 475, Suwon, 440-706,
demonstrated excellent tolerance to Phytophthora capsici in a controlled Republic of Korea
inoculation. These two new cultivars will be useful for production in
Pear scab caused by Venturia nashicola is one of the most important
locations with high potyvirus pressure or as specialty market items for
diseases of oriental pear. Breeding a variety resistant to scab can be
health-conscious consumers.
improved through marker-assisted selection (MAS). Bulked seg-
regant analysis (BSA) and amplified fragment length polymorphic
Poster Session 16—Plant Biotechnology 2 (AFLP) analysis were performed to identify DNA markers linked to
the scab-resistant gene (Vn) using a population from a cross between
19 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F PS2-93-3-98 (resistant parent) and Yali (susceptible parent). A total of
480 EcoR I/Mse I primer combinations were used to identify markers
specific to PS2-93-3-98 and resistant pool. Three AFLP markers linked
(270) Single-nucleotide-polymorphism Isolation in Fruiting- to Vn, E-AGT/M-CCA245, E-ATT/M-CCG300, and E-GGT/M-TCT225,
mei (Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc.) from AFLP Fragments were selected. Linkage analysis between the selected markers and Vn
Jinggui Fang, Pachanoor S. Devanand, ChihCheng T. Chao* locus was conducted with 51 individual plants. The selected markers,
1
University of California-Riverside, Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, Riverside, E-AGT/M-CCA245, E-ATT/M-CCG300, and E-GGT/M-TCT225, were
CA, 92521-0124 located at 3.9, 3.8, and 1.2 cm away from Vn, respectively. For practi-
Single-nucleotide-polymorphism (SNP) is the most abundant genetic cal application, we are currently converting selected markers to simple
variation among individuals within a species. SNPs can be used as markers PCR-based markers. The markers could be used to increase selection
for gene discovery and for assessment of biodiversity. We established efficiency in pear-breeding programs for scab resistance.
a practical strategy for discovering candidate SNPs in fruiting-mei
(Prunus mume Sieb. et Zucc.), a non-model tree fruit, from amplified-
(273) Engineering Female Sterility for Horticultural Crops
fragment-length-polymorphism (AFLP) fragments. Eighty-one of the Alan Smith*, Nicole Gardner, Elizabeth S. Zimmermann
150 chosen bands from 10 cultivars of fruiting-mei were successfully University of Minnesota, Department of Horticultural Science, Saint Paul, MN, 55108
re-amplified and 67 of these re-amplified PCR products yielded 13 Female sterility is desirable in horticultural crops for many reasons,
groups of reliable sequences. The sequencing results from both direc- including decreasing invasiveness and weediness, reducing nuisance
tions of 23 randomly selected PCR products using the corresponding fruit production, promoting vegetative growth, and increasing flower
selective primers showed that all the purified fragments from the gels longevity and number. This study tested a method of creating female
were EcoR I-EcoR I fragments. The sequence alignment of 13 groups of sterility through genetic transformation of plants with a gene that ablates
sequence yielded 95 SNPs from a total of 5252 bp, averaging one SNP tissue necessary for female fertility and reproduction. A gene construct
every 55 bp. Among these SNPs, 73 were heterozygous in the loci of was created containing barnase, a cytotoxic RNAse, expressed with a
some individual cultivars. The SNPs distribution were: 58% transition, transmitting tract specific promoter from the tobacco gene sP41. The
40% transversion, and 2% InDels. There were also one di-nucleotide sP41 gene encodes a (1,3)-β-glucanase in the transmitting tract of the
polymorphism and one tetra-nucleotide deletion. The procedure of SNP pistil of mature tobacco flowers. The construct also expressed barstar,
isolation from AFLP fragments can be useful for transferring AFLP a barnase inhibitor, driven by the CaMV 35S promoter to protect
markers into sequence-tagged-site markers. other plant tissues from unexpected barnase expression. Seed set data
taken after controlled pollinations showed tobacco plants transformed
(271) Expression of the NRT1 Gene in Cornus and
with this construct had greatly reduced fertility in young flowers and
Rhododendron female sterility in mature flowers relative to nontransformed controls.
David R. Sandrock*1, Anita N. Azarenko2, Ruth M. Martin2, Light microscopy showed ablation of the transmitting tract tissue in
Nahla V. Bassil3 transformed plants. The expression of barnase with a transmitting tract
1
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Gainesville, FL, 32611; 2Oregon State specific promoter is an effective way to reduce or eliminate female

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 fertility. Due to the conservation of (1,3)-β-glucanase activity in the Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Autopista Colima-
styles of other plant species, this construct has potential for producing Manzanillo, Km. 40, Tecomán, Colima, 28100, México
female-sterile cultivars of other horticultural crops. The present work is the first report in vitro on root induction of Agave
salmiana Otto, using Agrobacterium rhizogenes. Several concentrations
(274) Inter-and Intra-specific Variation in Yield and of bacteria and acetosyringone were used, and different inoculation
Quality Traits of Chile Pepper Breeding Lines sites were tested, such as leaves, shaft, and root. Incubation time in
Reddy R. Chinthakuntla*1, Frank Matta2, Rao S. Mentreddy3, darkness was 6 days. The transformed adventitious roots appeared 25
Umesh Reddy4, Padmavathi Nimmakayala4, Daniel Peterson5, days after inoculation. The best treatment was when the shaft was in-
Om Prakash Vadhwa1 oculated with: 1 × 108 bacteria/mL and 100 μm acetosyringone; in this
1
Alcorn State University, Department of Agriculture, Alcorn State, MS, 39096; 2Missis- treatment, induction of transformed roots was 57.5% in the inoculated
sippi State University, Plant and Soil Sciences, Dorman, Mississippi State, MS, 39762; sites. The activity and presence of the foreign genes in the transformed
3
Alabama A&M University, Plant and Soil Science, Huntsville, AL, 35802; 4West Virginia roots of A. salmiana were verified as follows: 1) histochemical stain-
State University, Plant Biotechnology, Dunbar, WV, 25064;5Mississippi State University, ing for GUS activity was determined in 80% of the tested root; and 2)
Biotechnology, Mississippi State, MS, 39762
molecular analysis via PCR was made to verify the presence of nptII
Chile pepper (Capsicum spp.) is the third most important vegetable crop gene and rol B gene (both were present in 60% of the tested root). This
in the United States. The market value of chile peppers for spices and is the first report of the arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization on wild

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condiments exceeds $650 million per year. With a growing Hispanic roots and transformed roots of Agave with Glomus intraradices Schenck
population across the United States, the demand for high yielding, good and Smith. The result of the monoxenic culture was as follows: mother
quality cayenne pepper continues to increase. In order to fulfill this spore germinated 5 days; the colonization of the transformed roots was
niche market, a study has been initiated to develop pepper varieties that 70%. Then we proceeded to the recovery of daughter spores, in which
combine high yield potential with superior agronomic traits, including we obtained an average 300 daughter spores per petri dish, 6 months
insect and disease resistance, and fruit characteristics, using molecular after inoculation.
marker assisted breeding/selection. In preliminary trials, several F1
generations were created through inter- and intra-specific crosses among
220 germplasm lines belonging to six Capsicum sp. in the greenhouse. Poster Session 17–Seed and Stand Establishment
Selected F1 progeny, parent lines, and selected accessions were planted 19 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m., Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
in single-row field plots the following summer. The crossing success
was higher within species than between. The genotypic variation was
significant for all parameters examined. The average percent germination (420) Germination and Radicle Elongation Responses
(81.1) of F1 progeny was 32% and 45% higher than that of the parent of Seven Vegetable Crops to Aqueous Extracts of Hairy
lines and selected accessions, respectively. The F1 progeny were shorter Vetch (Vicia villosa) and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
in height; more vigorous in growth, flowered early, and with fewer, but
heavier, fruits per plant out-yielded the parent lines and accessions by Erin C. Hill*, Mathieu Ngouajio
50% and 120%, respectively. The study showed a marked heterosis in Michigan State University, Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824
F1 progeny compared to the parent lines and accessions. Microsatellite Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) (HV) and cowpea [Vigna unguiculata
genotyping to estimate genetic diversity and validation of markers that (L.) Walp.] (CP) are two leguminous cover crops used in vegetable
are linked to various traits is in progress and will be discussed in the production systems. The residues of both species have been shown to
presentation. suppress weeds via allelopathic interactions; however, they may also
carry a risk of crop injury. A laboratory experiment was designed to
(275) Cloning of a Myrosinase cDNA from Horseradish study the dose response of carrot, sweet corn, cucumber, lettuce, onion,
(Armoracia rusticana) Root and Its Heterologous pepper, and tomato germination and radicle elongation to the aqueous
Expression in Spodoptera frugiperda Insect Cells extracts of both HV and CP. Aqueous extracts of fresh, whole plants
Xian Li1, Hans Bohnert2, Mary Schuler3, Mosbah Kushad*1 were lyophilized to obtain a dry powder. Treatments of 0.00, 0.25, 0.50,
1
University of Illinois, Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Urbana, IL, 61801; 1.00, 2.00, 4.00, and 8.00 g dry extract/L of distilled water were applied
2
Department of Plant Biology; 3Department of Cell and Structural Biology to 10 seeds on filter paper in petri dishes. The petri dishes were then
sealed and placed in the dark at 21 °C for 4 to 7 days, depending on
A full-length cDNA (ArMY1) encoding myrosinase (β-thioglucoside the species germination. After the incubation period, germination rates
glucohydrolase, EC 3.2.3.1) was cloned from horseradish (Armoracia and radicle lengths were recorded. Each treatment had 4 replications
rusticana) root. ArMY1 has an open reading frame of 1614 nucleo- and the full experiment was executed twice. Pepper germination was
tides with a deduced protein of 538 amino acids and molecular mass reduced by increasing concentrations of HV extract; however, all other
of 61.6 kD. ArMY1 shows highest overall amino acid identity (72%) crops were not affected by HV or CP extracts. The HV extract had a
with Arabidopsis thaliana myrosinase TGG2. ArMY1 mRNA signal significant effect on radicle elongation in carrot, corn, cucumber, let-
of about 1.95 kb was detected in the leaves and roots of horseradish, tuce, onion, and tomato. Inhibition of radical growth at 8 g·L-1 ranged
but not in the leaves of broccoli. Heterologous expression of ArMY1 from 42% in cucumber to as high as 81% in carrot. The CP extract
in baculovirus-infected Sf9 cells resulted in an immunologically active had a negative effect on the radicle elongation of carrot, corn, lettuce,
recombinant ArMY1 protein when probed with myrosinase-specific and tomato. Inhibition at 8 g·L-1 ranged from 42% in carrot to 67%
monoclonal antibody 3D7 with apparent mass 65 kD. Phylogenetic in tomato. This study shows that both HV and CP extracts hold the
analysis showed that ArMY1 does not cluster with any of the current potential to negatively affect the listed crops. Therefore, studies need
myrosinase subfamilies, i.e., the MA, MB, and MC subfamilies, and to be done on the persistence of these effects in the field to maximize
may represent a novel myrosinase subfamily in root tissue. This is the weed control while avoiding crop injury.
first report of cloning of myrosinase cDNA from horseradish root. It
provides important sequence information that will enable further studies (421) Light and Temperature Interactions in Promoting
of myrosinase expression patterns and their interaction with myrosi- Lettuce Seed Germination
nase–binding proteins and other myrosinase-associated proteins.
Samuel Contreras*1, David Tay2, Mark Bennett1
(277) Behavior of Glomus intraradices in Agave Roots 1
The Ohio State University, Horticulture and Crop Science, Columbus, OH, 43210; 2The
Ohio State University, Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center, Columbus, OH, 43210
Transformed with Agrobacterium rhizogenes
Guillermo Rodríguez, Sergio Aguilar-Espinosa, Lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa var. acephala cv. Tango) were used
Eugenio Perez-Molphe Balch, María del Rocío Flores-Bello, with the objective of determining the effect of temperature, light,
Javier Farias-Larios*, José Gerardo López-Aguirre and their interactions in promoting germination. Under standard op-

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 timal conditions (20 °C, light), the seed presented 100% germination mix under greenhouse conditions with four replications of 50 seeds
(radicle emergence 5 d after sowing). Different treatments evaluated per replicate to observe germination rate, and cotyledon and young
germination under dark conditions, with or without a red light break leaf discoloration and deformation. Experiment 2 was analyzed us-
(LB, 28.8 mmol·m-2) 48 h after sowing, and with different combination ing computerized seedling imaging system on germination paper to
of temperatures pre- (soaking temperature, ST) and post- (germina- examine seed vigor and germination rate. There were no significant
tion temperature, GT) the LB. Germination at constant 20 °C without differences in germination rate in both the non- and imbibed seed in
LB was less than 5%, and with LB, it was around 30%. However, the two experiments. The mean germination rates were 77.75% in
germination was close to 100% at GT of 20 °C when LB was applied Experiment 1 and 94.81% in Experiment 2. No cotyledon and young
after a ST of 10 °C, and around 50% under the same conditions, but leaf discoloration and deformation were observed in Experiment 1 and
without LB. When GT was 30 °C and LB was applied, germination no significant differences in vigor index were found in Experiment 2.
was less than 3% with ST = 30 °C, less than 10% with ST = 20 °C, and The conclusion is that there was no observable effect of repeated X-
around 100% when ST = 10 °C. With ST and GT of 10 °C and 30 °C, ray exposures up to 60 times at 20 kV and 20 seconds on a seed lot for
respectively, and no LB, germination was less than 5%. Germination both non- and imbibed lettuce seed.
at 10 °C constant, with and without LB, was around 90% and 0%,
respectively. When ST was 40 °C and LB was applied, germination (424) Vigor Tests on Lettuce Seeds and Their Correlation
was around 40% at GT= 20 °C, but less that 3% with GT= 30 °C. In with Emergence
summary, a severe inhibition of germination was observed when seeds Samuel Contreras*, Margarita Barros
were germinated in dark, which was partially reversed by either a light
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Departamento de Ciencias Vegetales, Casilla
treatment or soaking at 10 °C, and fully reversed when both treatments 306-22, Santiago, Chile
were applied together. Inhibition of lettuce germination at 30 °C was
observed when this temperature was applied after a light treatment, The main objective of this study was to evaluate some of the available
but not when applied before. Possible implications of these results for seed vigor tests to predict lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) seedling emergence.
the phytochrome mechanism of action are discussed. Eight lettuce seed lots were evaluated by the following laboratory vigor
tests: germination (GT); accelerated aging (AA); saturated salt acceler-
(422) Application of X-Ray in Flower Seed Technology ated aging (SSAA); conductivity (EC); and seed vigor imaging system
(SVIS). Also evaluated were the percentage (EP) and speed (ES) of
David Tay*, Joseph Tychonievich, Stephanie Burns
the seed lots’ emergence under three conditions: seedling trays (ST)
The Ohio State University, Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center, Columbus, OH, 43210 filled with a mixture of peat (80%) and perlite (20%); boxes with a
The Association of Official Seed Analysts adopted X-ray technology for clay loam soil (BS); and boxes with a mixture of clay loam soil (66%)
testing agricultural and forest tree seeds in 1979. It has not been applied and sand [34% (BSS)]. Correlation coefficients among the laboratory
on flower seeds. To date, its use is still lacking, despite the relatively and emergence test results were calculated and significant differences
simple and nondestructive nature of the test. One of the reasons for the were found. The correlation coefficients between EC results and each
slow adoption is the lack of a simple X-ray unit that gives instant high emergence parameter were nonsignificant, while AA results were only
resolution digital images. The Faxitron MX-20, a cabinet X-ray unit significantly correlated with the emergence percentage for BSS. GT
designed for high detail radiographic imaging of medical specimens, values and emergence results were significantly correlated in all cases.
fulfills this need. The high magnification capacity of 1×, 1.5×, 2×, 3×, SSAA results were equally or more positively correlated than GT results
4×, and 5×, and the low kilovoltage (kV) provide enhanced image with the EP and, for the three sowing conditions, they were more cor-
performance with good quality contrast. The exposure time and X-ray related with the ES than GT values. Vigor index results from the SVIS
tube kV can be selected to produce the best images. Its laser locator were significantly correlated with both emergence parameters, and its
eases the positioning of a sample under examination accurately and correlation with emergence on ST (EP and ES) was greater than GT
the 2- × 4-inch field of view digital camera with 10 lp/mm resolution values. The results of this study showed that SSAA and SVIS were the
provides the instant high quality on-screen viewing of seed sample im- best laboratory tests for lettuce seed vigor evaluation, especially for
ages. The most useful application at the Ornamental Plant Germplasm seed lots to be used for plug seedling production.
Center is not in seed testing as recommended for agricultural and tree
seeds, but as a tool during seed cleaning to see in a matter of seconds (425) Effect of Shading on the Germination and
whether empty, immature, insect-damaged, and broken seed have been Vegetative Development of ‘Serrano’ Hot Pepper
removed. It has proven useful in Achillea, Alstroemeria, Aquilegia, (Capsicum annuum L.)
Aruncus, Aster, Baptisia, Begonia, Campanula, Chrysanthemum, Marcelino Bazán-Tene*, Jaime Molina-Ochoa,
Coreopsis, Dianthus, Euphorbia, Geranium, Hemerocallis, Impatiens, Enrique Alejandro Bracamontes-Ursúa
Iris, Lilium, Lupin, Lysimachia, Narcissus, Pelargonium, Penstemon,
Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Tecomán,
Petunia, Phlox, Platycodon, Ranunculus, Rudbeckia, Salvia, Silene, Colima, 28140, Mexico
Stokesia, Tagetes, Talinum, Verbena, Veronica, and Viola.
Hot pepper (HP), Capsicum annuum (L.), is a solanum plant domes-
(423) Effect of Seed Radiography on Seed Quality ticated in Mesoamerica. It is currently widespread worldwide, and its
uses are varied, such as an excellent flavoring, pigment base, and as a
David Tay*, Xiaolei Hu
1
food resource with source of vitamins. The seven top world producers
The Ohio State University, Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center, Columbus, OH, 43210 of HP are China, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, United States, Nigeria, and
Radiography is a simple and nondestructive technique to detect empty, Indonesia. Mexico is producing about 623,238 t/year of fresh fruits
immature, and insect- and mechanically damaged seed during seed in 136,398 ha; Colima produced 17,181 t in 676 ha, with a mean of
processing and testing. However, there is a lack of information on the 27 t·ha-1. The culture of HP in Colima is facing certain limitations in
effect of X-ray on seed quality despite recommendations by the As- showing its productive potential, such as maintaining fertile and well-
sociation of Official Seed Analysts for testing agricultural and forest drained soils, and constant soil moisture; being weed-free during the
tree seeds since 1979. Two experiments were carried out using lettuce first weeks after transplanting; and sustaining plant uniformity into
seed of Seed Dynamics, Inc. (No. 52694) and Faxitron MX-20 cabinet transplantation. Transplantation is made in seed beds, but there is a
X-ray unit set at 20 kilovoltage (kV) for 20 seconds, a standard set- lack of scientific evidence on shade requirements in the seed nursery
ting to observe many species of flower seeds. In both experiments, the to accelerate and improve plant quality for transplanting, and to impact
focus-object distance was 34 cm with no image magnification. The on fruit yield. The aim was to evaluate the effect of levels of shading
treatments in Experiment 1 were 0 (control), 4, 8, and 12 times of X- on the germination and vegetative development of ‘Serrano’ HP under
ray exposures and Experiment 2 were 0 (control), 15, 30, and 60 times greenhouse conditions. Four levels of shading were evaluated using
of X-ray exposures on non- and 5-hour imbibed seed. In Experiment mesh fabrics to produce 90%, 75%, and 50% shade, and a control
1, germination was done in 288-cell seedling trays in soilless potting without shading on the seed beds. A completely randomized design

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 with four treatments and four replications was used. The shading treat- was observed during germination after the steeping treatments. These
ments reduced the germination period in about 1 day, increased the results demonstrate that steeping in lime solutions could shorten the
percentage of germination with a range between 1.75% and 3.25%; period required for barley germination and similar conditions may be
increased the plant height 0.83, 2.85, and 4.38 cm at 3, 6, and 10 days useful for germination of other cereal and vegetable seeds.
post-emergence; increased the root biomass about 0.01 g/plant, and
0.24 g of fresh foliage with the 90% shade compared with the control. (428) Seed Threshing and Cleaning in Flowers
Overall, a better agronomic performance of ‘Serrano’ HP was obtained David Tay*
with 90% shading. The Ohio State University, Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center, Columbus, OH, 43210

(426) Evaluation of Pregerminative Treatments in Flower seed threshing and cleaning are challenging because many
Soursop (Annona muricata L.) Seeds flowers have tiny seed, e.g., the 1000-seed weight of Begonia is 0.01
g, and others have odd-shaped seed, e.g., Tagetes has pappus-bearing
Juan Manuel González Gonzalez*, Salvador Guzman Gonzalez,
seed and Fibigia has winged seed. There is a lack of information on
Arnoldo Michel Rosales, Francisco Radillo Juarez,
the threshing and cleaning of flower seeds. At the Ornamental Plant
Marcelino Bazan Tene, Fernando Cervantes T.
Germplasm Center, a small-plot grain belt thresher was modified by
Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Tecomán, disengaging its winnower and a special chute installed to collect the
Colima, 28100, México
threshed seed and chaff together for cleaning. A custom-made threshing

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The most common spread of this species is sexual or by seed. In normal board is used for small samples. The seed with chaff is passed through
conditions, the germination of the seeds of Anonaceae can increase screen with mesh size that allows all the seed to pass through so that
with pregerminative treatments prior to sowing. The objective was to the big pieces of chaff are retained and separated, i.e., scalping. Ac-
determine the best pregerminative treatment to increase germination curate selection of the next scalping screen (SS) is critical so that the
of soursop seeds. This study was carried out under the the dry, tropic mesh size is just right for at least 95% of the seed to pass through to
conditions of Tecomán, Colima, Mexico. The experimental design was remove all the chaff larger than the seed. The seed is then sieved on a
completely random with 12 treatments: 1) dip in water for 24 hours; 2) grading screen (GS) of mesh size that retains at least 95% of the seed
dip in water for 24 hours + gibberellic acid (GA3) at 350 ppm; 3) dip to remove all the chaff smaller than the seed. A seed blower is used to
in water for 24 hours + GA3 at 500 ppm; 4) dip in water for 24 hours further separate the remaining chaff and empty seed based on weight
+ GA3 at 1000 ppm; 5) mechanical scarification; 6) dip in water for 24 and surface area by adjusting the blowing velocity (BV). A vibratory
hours + mechanical scarification; 7) mechanical scarification + GA3 at separator (VS) is used for species with round seed, e.g., Antirrhinum.
350 ppm; 8) mechanical scarification + GA3 at 500 ppm; 9) mechanical An X-ray machine is used to monitor the cleaning process. The SC,
scarification + GA3 at 1000 ppm; 10) GA3 at 350 ppm; 11) GA3 at 500 GS, BV, and VT are given for Agastache, Anisodontea, Antirrhinum,
ppm; and 12) GA3 at 1000 ppm; and control. There were four repetitions Aquilegia, Aster, Astilboides, Begonia, Belamcanda, Bergenia, Cleome,
with 10 seeds in each experimental unit. The evaluated variables were Coreopsis, Dianthus, Eupatorium, Gaillardia, Geranium, Gypsophila,
the percentage of germination and the number of days from planting Iris, Lilium, Lysimachia, Myosotis, Nothoscordom, Oenothera, Pas-
to emergence. To record results, analysis of variance and Tukey’s test siflora, Penstemon, Petunia, Platycodon, Ranunculus, Rudbeckia,
averages were used. The major percentage of germination resulted Silene, Stokesia, Synnotia, Tagetes, Talinum, Thalictrum, Verbena,
from the seeds treated with soaking in water for 24 hours plus GA3 to Veronica, and Zinnia.
350 ppm, dip in water for 24 hours plus scarification and GA3 at 1000
ppm, and equalized statistically to the control. For the number of days (429) “Artificial Exosperm” Development Using
from planting to emergence, the treatment with mechanical scarifica- Antistress, Antioxidant Compounds for Promoting and
tion + GA3 at 500 ppm was statistically better. The use of gibberellic Synchronizing Seedling Emergence at Limiting Low
acid with mechanical scarification diminishes the dormancy of soursop Temperature and Moisture Conditions in Carrot
seeds, producing plants in a relatively short period.
Rowan Briscoe*1, Rajasekaran Lada1, Claude Caldwell1,
(427) Seed Germination after Steeping in Saturated Lime Kevin Sibley2, Christine Pettipas1, Azure Stiles1
1
Solutions Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Plant and Animal Sciences, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N
5E3, Canada; 2 Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Engineering
Augusto Trejo-Gonzalez* , Marita Cantwell
1 2

1 Producing carrots with optimal root grades is the most critical aspect
UPIBI-IPN, Bioprocesos, Av. Acueducto de Guadalupe, Col. La Laguna-Ticoman, Mexico;
2 of carrot production for maximizing profits. Desired root grades can
University of California, Plant Sciences, Davis, CA, 95616
be optimized by maintaining optimal plant population. While precision
A lime solution is an efficient starch gelatinization agent during the seeding helps to seed required seeding rate, obtaining optimum seed
traditional process of nixtamalization of corn for tortilla production. germination and uniform emergence, especially in mineral soils and
Although the saturated Ca(OH)2 solution is usually heated to speed the under cold and dry climates, have been great challenges to carrot pro-
process, similar physical-chemical changes occur to corn steeped at ducers around the world. Therefore, stand establishment is critical for
room temperature. In addition, the steeped grains are capable of rapid optimizing yield and quality in carrots. Experiments were conducted to
germination. In this study we explored whether, in barley grains sub- identify suitable germination and emergence promoters (GEPs) that will
jected to the same steeping conditions, there would be an acceleration promote early and uniform emergence under temperatures of 5 °C and
of biochemical changes for the production of malt. Barley grains cv. 20 °C and under 20% FC and 40% FC combinations. GEPs, belonging to
Esmeralda six-row were steeped in saturated solutions of lime from both natural and synthetic antistress, antioxidant groups of compounds,
0% to 2% (w/w) at 18 to 23 °C for up to 72 hours. After treatment, the and mineral salts were used. Carrot seeds of cv. Oranza were used in this
grains were washed with water and placed in a germination cabinet study. Seeds were preconditioned with various GEPs, then submerged
at 20 ± 2 °C and 90% RH for up to 96 hours to germinate. Activity of into laponite RD gel that was used as a potential “artificial exosperm”
α-amylase (U/mg protein), sprout length (cm), seed viability (tetrazo- for carrot seeds. Data on emergence was collected and emergence and
lium test), and respiration rates were determined. Scanning electron vigor value was calculated. Under ideal conditions, that is, at the 20 °C
micrographs were prepared. There was a very rapid uptake of lime and 40% FC combination, there was no significant difference between
solution by the barley grains during the first 30 hours of treatment. treated seeds and untreated control. Germination was delayed at the
The barley grains were 98% viable after all periods of steeping. Grains 5 °C and 20% FC combination. However, seeds preconditioned with
steeped 24 hours and germinated 70 hours had the highest activity of GEP-PN1.5%, GEP-LU at 1 mg·L-1, GEP-CA at 10 mg·L-1, GEP-AA at
α-amylase, longest sprout length and highest percentage of germination. 100 mg·L-1 and GEP-SD at 10 mg·L-1 all promoted emergence resulting
Under SEM, chemical gelatinization of starch grains was observed in in the highest number of seedlings emerged at 5 °C and at 20% FC.
barley sections after different steeping treatments, and starch break- Enhanced emergence under low temperature and low moisture may
down was observed in grains during germination. No fungal growth perhaps be due to synthesis of specific proteins.

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 with sunflower or purslane to determinate which growth habit (erect,
Poster Session 18—Weed Management semi-erect, and prostrate) is more likely to be most competitive with
tall or short growing weeds. Regression models were used to analyze
19 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m., Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
additive and replacement series experiments. The results showed that
erect varieties were more competitive with weeds than semi-erect variet-
(339) Preemergence Weed Control in Container-grown ies and prostrate varieties. However, the simple regression models did
Herbaceous Perennials not provide much information about competitive mechanisms helpful
James E. Klett*1, David Staats1, Matt Rogoyski2 to breeders. An ecophysiological model, INTERCOM, was used to
1
Colorado State University, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Fort
understand competitive mechanisms. Validated INTERCOM model
Collins, CO, 80523; 2Colorado State University, Department of Horticulture and Landscape provided us with more information about competitive cover crop traits,
Architecture, Grand Junction, CO, 81503-9621 including competitive growth habit.
During the 2004 season, preemergence herbicide was applied to 12
container-grown herbaceous perennials and woody plants and evalu-
(342) Cool-season Living Mulches for Florida
ated for weed control, phytotoxicity, and effect on plant growth. The Carlene A. Chase*, Odemari S. Mbuya
herbicide and rates were: pendimethalin (Pendulum 2G) 908 g (label 1
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0690; 2Florida
rate), 1816 g, and 3632 g/acre a.i. Herbicides were applied to lady’s A&M University, Agronomy Program & Center for Water Quality, Tallahassee, FL,
32307-4100
mantle (Alchemilla mollis), purple rock cress (Aubretia species), blue
wild indigo (Baptisia australis), pink pussytoes (Antennaria dioica Living mulches between beds of polyethylene-mulched vegetable
var. rosea), common sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), redhot poker crops may suppress weeds and decrease surface and ground water
(Kniphofia uvaria), showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa), heartleaf contamination by pesticides. They should be either low growing or
foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia), lavender (Lavendula angustifolia), amenable to mowing and should withstand traffic. Twelve winter cover
blue flax (Linum perenne), catmint (Nepeta ×faassenii), and hen and crops were planted in north (N.) and north central (N.C.) Florida in
chicks (Sempervivum tectorum). At 32 and 117 days after application, Fall 2004: black oats (Avena strigosa cv. Soilsaver), annual ryegrass
plants were evaluated for phytotoxicity. No phytotoxicity symptoms (Lolium multiflorum cv. Gulf), rye (Secale cereale cv. Wrens Abruzzi),
were apparent on any of the plants tested. Weed control was good in most hard fescue (Festuca longifolia cv. Oxford), white clover (Trifolium
cases with this herbicide but it did not control all weeds. Increasing the repens cvs. Dutch white and New Zealand white), berseem clover (T.
rates from 1× (label rate) did not significantly improve weed control. alexandrinum cv. Bigbee), crimson clover (T. incarnatum cv. Dixie),
subterranean clover (T. subterraneum cv. Mt. Barker), arrowleaf clover
(340) Root Hardiness and the Influence of DNA (T. vesiculosum cv. Yuchi), a barrel medic (Medicago trunculata cv.
Herbicides in Overwintered Containers Parabinga), and a disc × strand medic (M. tornata × M. littoralis cv.
Michele Bigger*, Hannah M. Mathers Toreador). Black oats, rye, and annual ryegrass established quickly
and suppressed winter annual weeds. Canopy development of the other
The Ohio State University, Hort. and Crop Science, Columbus, OH, 43210
species was poor. Shoot biomass was greater in N. Florida than in N.C.
A limiting factor in container production is cold temperature. Young Florida. The highest shoot biomass occurred with black oats. By 8 weeks
roots have been found to be less hardy than mature roots (Steponkus, after planting (WAP) rye and annual ryegrass had similar amounts of
1976; Studer et al., 1978). Proper overwintering procedures are es- biomass, but by 16 WAP the yield of rye was greater. At some harvests,
sential to assure a viable crop in the spring. A common overwintering biomass with wheel traffic or mowing was lower than without, but
practice is the application of a preemergent dinitroanaline (DNA) black oats, rye, and ryegrass did not succumb to these treatments. Of
herbicide prior to covering. The objectives of this research were to: 1) the legumes, only crimson clover and ‘Toreador’ medic in N. Florida
determine young and mature root hardiness values for containerized produced sufficient biomass by 16 WAP to permit a harvest. Black oats,
plants that did and did receive DNA herbicides prior to overwintering; rye, and annual ryegrass appear to be the best living mulch candidates;
2) investigate differences in regrowth potential between untreated and however, black oats would require more frequent mowing.
DNA herbicide treated containers 30, 60, and 180 days after freezing
(DAF). Research began in June 2003 and concluded Mar. 2004. In Aug. (343) Weed Control in Vineyard Following Fall and
and Oct. 2003, herbicide treatments of 1× oryzalin (2.0 lb/acre a.i.), Spring Application of Selected Herbicide Combinations
prodiamine (2.0 lb/acre a.i.), pendimethalin (3.0 lb/acre a.i.), trifluralin Sorkel Kadir*1, Kassim Al-Khatib2
(2.0 lb/acre a.i.), or no treatment (control) was applied to the plants. 1
Kansas State University, Horticulture, Manhattan, KS, 66506; 2Kansas State University,
In Jan. or Mar. 2004, plants were frozen to temperature treatments Agronomy, Manhattan, KS, 66506
of, 0, –5, –10, –15, or –20 °C. After freezing, they were placed in a
heated greenhouse and evaluated for regrowth. Regrowth and hardi- Soil residual herbicides registered for use on grapes can be applied from
ness were evaluated two ways: by a visual rating score (0-10), where fall to spring, before weed emergence. However, ample early-spring
0 = dead and 10 = healthy; and plant live height. Results pooled over moisture and warm weather may enhance weed emergence before
all species, temperatures, sampling dates at 30 DAF show prodiamine herbicide application in the spring and prevent timely application.
significantly increased hardiness (23.7%) compared to the control. Therefore, fall application of herbicides can be beneficial if herbicides
Results pooled over all species, temperatures, sampling dates, and would provide adequate weed control in the following spring. Warm and
all DAF show prodiamine significantly increased regrowth potential wet winters may enhance herbicide degradation and shorten herbicide
(24.5%) compared to the control. Both sampling date and DAF were residual activity that result in poor weed control the following spring.
significant when pooling over all species, temperatures, and herbicide Fall and spring application of oryzalin or norflurazon applied alone or
treatments, indicating root injury had occurred. in combination with diuron, simazine, or oxyfluorfen were evaluated
for weed control in commercial vineyards at Oskaloosa and Eudora
(341) Weed Resistant Cowpeas: Experiments and Models in northeast Kansas in 2003 and 2004. Weeds were not controlled
Guangyao Wang1, Jeff D. Ehlers1, Philip A. Roberts2, adequately with oryzalin or norflurazon applied alone. At the end of
Eddie J. Ogbuchiekwe1, Milton E. McGiffen, Jr.*1 the growing season, however, weed control was greater with spring
1
than fall application. In addition, weed control with norflurazon was
University of California, Botany and Plant Sciences, Riverside, CA, 92521-0124; 2Uni-
versity of California, Nematology, Riverside, CA, 92521
slightly greater than oryzalin. Norflurazon or oryzalin applied in com-
bination with simazine, diuron, or oxyfluorfen controlled more weeds
Competitive cover crop varieties are needed to reduce weed problems than norflurazon or oryzalin applied alone. The greatest control was
and herbicide use. Identifying specific crop traits related to competi- with norflurazon or oryzalin applied with oxyfluorfen. In general, all
tive ability would provide breeders with useful information that could herbicide combinations applied in the spring and fall provided similar
be used to develop an ideotype for highly competitive cover crop weed control 4 months after spring application. However, at the end
varieties. Cowpea varieties with different growth habits were grown

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 of the growing season, weed control was 10% to 20% greater when tive was to evaluate the development of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.
herbicides applied in the spring than fall. This study showed that ac- melonis (FOM) on melon plants inoculated with commercial biological
ceptable weed control can be achieved when norflurazon or oryzalin formulations based on beneficial microorganisms. Twelve treatments
is applied with oxyfluorfen and diuron in the fall. were evaluated: T1) VAM media nursery + FOM; T2) Hortic Plus +
FOM; T3) BioPak F + FOM; T4) Glomus intraradices + FOM; T5)
FOM; T6) control; T7) VAM media nursery; T8) Hortic Plus; T9)
Poster Session 19—Pest Management
BioPak F; T10) Glomus intraradices; T11) FOM + Mancozeb wp80;
19 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F and T12) FOM + BioPak F. The melon cultivar used was ‘Colima’
(Peto Seed Co.). Seeds were planted in Styrofoam growing containers
containing coconut fiber powder as substrate. One seed was planted
(362) Assessment of Woody Ornamental Plants for per cell and maintained until transplanting. Plants were transplanted
Resistance to Three Meloidogyne Species to pots containing sterile soils 13 days postemergence. Inoculation of
treatments with Fusarium was made with a concentrated suspension at
Jyotsna Sharma*1, Jim Rich2
1
1 × 106 conidia/mL. For inoculation with beneficial microorganisms,
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Quincy, FL, 32351; 2University of manufacturer specifications were followed. A completely randomized
Florida, Entomology and Nematology, Quincy, FL, 32351
design with 12 treatments and 12 replications was used to estimate

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Plants infected with Meloidogyne spp. (root-knot nematodes) often the incidence of Fusarium, number of leaves, leaf area, root biomass,
are stunted and lose aesthetic value due to chlorosis, wilting, and leaf and percentage of roots colonized by mycorrhizal fungi. Overall, T10
margin necrosis. We assessed reproduction of three root-knot nematode showed the best behavior in all variables. Inoculation of cantaloupe
species, Meloidogyne arenaria, M. incognita, and M. javanica, on five plants with Fusarium affected their performance, but those treatments
plant taxa native to the southeastern U.S. The plant taxa included were: including mycorrhizal fungi enhanced their performance withstanding
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Oakleaf’, Viburnum obovatum ‘Densa’, Itea the damage by Fusarium.
virginica ‘Little Henry’, Illicium parviflorum, and Clethra alnifolia
‘Ruby Spice’. Three commonly grown non-native shrubs, Ligustrum (365) Susceptibility of Scyphophorus acupunctatus Gyllenhal
japonicum ‘Texanum’, Ilex crenata ‘Compacta’, and Buxus microphylla (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Larvae to Entomopathogenic
‘Wintergem’, also were included in the study to serve as susceptible, Nematodes Steinernema (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae)
positive controls. Highest gall rating (10) was observed on roots of I.
Eva Judith Hueso*1, Jaime Molina-Ochoa1, Jalil Fallad-Chávez2,
crenata ‘Compacta’ infected with M. incognita, but highest number
Roberto Roberto Lezama-Gutiérrez3, Marilú López-Edwards3,
of eggs (6397 eggs/g of roots) was observed in plants of this cultivar
Javier Farías-Larios3
inoculated with M. javanica. Few or no galls were observed on roots 1
Universidad de Colima, Mexico, Nematology, Crucero de Tecomán., Colima, 28100,
of the five native plant taxa, and nematode eggs were recovered only Mexico; 2Universidad de Guadalajara, Engineering, Autlan de Navarro, Jalisco, 48900,
from roots of I. virginica ‘Little Henry’ inoculated with M. arenaria and Mexico; 3Universidad de Colima, Mexico, Control Biologico, Crucero de Tecomán.,
M. javanica (13 and 20 eggs/g of roots, respectively). Fresh weights of Colima, 28100, Mexico
shoots or roots were not affected by nematode inoculation. Due to lack Scyphophorus acupunctatus is the main pest of Agave tequilana. Its
of root gall development and little or no reproduction on the native taxa, adults are vectors of Erwinia carotovora, which causes plant destruc-
we conclude that these are resistant or immune to the three species of tion. The susceptibility of S. acupunctatus larvae to various strains
Meloidogyne and might be suitable for planting in infested soil. of entomopathogenic nematodes has been demonstrated previously
(Molina et al., 2004). In the current paper, the use of seven different
(363) Effect of Visible Light Wavelengths on the concentrations: 0, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500, of infected juveniles
Population Growth Rate of the Two-spotted Spider Mite per larva in petri dishes containing a filter paper against Steinernema
(Tetranychus urticae Koch.) carpocapsae strains All, Ca, and Fl, and also against native insolated
Takeshi Suzuki*, Hiroshi Amano, Toyoki Kozai N1, N2, N4, belonging to the genera Steinernema sp. The studies were
Chiba University, Faculty of Horticulture, Chiba, 271-8510, Japan conducted under laboratory conditions to determine the susceptibility of
S. acupunctatus larvae to entomopathogenic nematodes. One hundred
The two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch.) has a percent mortality of S. acupunctatus larvae was achieved by S. carpo-
worldwide distribution and is one of the most harmful agricultural capsae strains All, Ca, and Fl with exposure to 100 infected juveniles. In
pests for a variety of plant species. To reveal a visible light wavelength the case of native isolates, N2 registered 95% mortality, and for N4 and
that reduces the population growth rate (as rm, unit: d–1) of the mite, N1, mortality registered was 75%. An analysis of variance was conducted
we investigated the rm under wavelength peaks of 468, 515, and 658 in order to determine whether strain or isolate had the highest virulence
nm with half bandwidths of 23, 44, and 22 nm using blue, green, and against S. acupunctatus larvae. Means for S. acupunctatus larvae by en-
red light-emitting diodes, respectively. In all treatments, light intensity tomopathogenic nematodes presented significant differences (F = 57.01;
was set at 2.3 W·m–2 with a light period of 16 h·d–1, and air tempera- df = 55, 223; P < 0.0001), resulting in two levels. At the first level, S.
ture was set at 25 °C. The survival percentage (lx) and the number of carpocapsae All, Fl, and Ca are statistically the same as isolate N4. At
eggs deposited per female (mx) on each age (x, unit: d) were determined to the second level, the isolates N4 and N1 are statistically the same. The
calculate the rm by the following equation: Σexp(–rm · x)· lx /100 · mx = 1. The results indicate the high susceptibility of S. acupunctatus larvae. The
rm and the total mx decreased with increasing wavelength. This result shows infectivity of native isolates as well as S. carpocapsae strains All, Fl,
that the population growth rate can be reduced under red light (658 nm). and Ca are associated with the symbiotic bacterium Xenorharbdus sp.,
suggesting they have potential for use against S. acupunctatus larvae.
(364) Evaluation of Beneficial Microorganisms for
Controlling the Wilt Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.
melonis on Cantaloupe Plants under Greenhouse Conditions Poster Session 20—Pomology–Culture/Production/
Mario Orozco-Santos , Javier Farías-Larios* , Jaime Molina-Ochoa ,
1 2 2 Management
José Gerardo López-Aguirre2
1
INIFAP, Campo Experimental Tecomán, Colima, 28100, México; 2Universidad de Colima,
19 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Tecomán, Colima, 28100, México
Development of resistance to chemical pesticides has been reported in (309) Effect of Chitin-incubated Solution (CIS) Spray on
about 150 plant pathogenic species, mostly fungi. Biocontrol of plant Tree Growth and Fruit Quality of ‘Niitaka’ Asian Pear
pathogens is an alternative to chemical pesticides. Actually, there are Wol-Soo Kim1, Jung-An Jo1, Soon-Ju Chung1, Kil-Yong Kim1,
products formulated with beneficial microorganisms, such as mycor- Hyun Sug Choi*
rhizal fungi, rhizobacteria, antagonistic fungi, and others. The objec- 1
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 500-757, Korea;2Chonnam National University, Department of Agrochemical; 3University and preplant root dips. Both trials examine long-term productivity and
of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 72701 tree survival. Second, we are examining the use of systemic fungicide
The shells of crab, shrimp, beetles, etc., could be decomposed by injection into infected trees to protect trees around infection foci. Third,
chitinase to chitin, calcium, and protein, respectively. We incubated we are trying to develop a genetically modified ARR-resistant rootstock.
the mixture solution of 1.5 kg crab shell, 1.5 kg multinutrient, 2 kg We have inserted the gene encoding the gastrodia antifungal protein
compost with microorganisms to decompose the chitin substance, (GAFP—a low molecular weight lectin that binds mannose and chitin)
3 kg sugar, and 700 L water at room temperature for 7 days. During from a Chinese orchid into tobacco (model herbaceous system) and
the incubation, aeration with an air pump was essential. We sprayed plum (model Prunus system). GAFP has antifungal activity against
the chitin-incubated solution (CIS) after filtering to ‘Niitaka’ pear several basidiomycete root rot pathogens. Pathogenicity tests with
(Pyrus pyrifolia) trees at 15-day intervals from May to Sept. 2004. transformed tobacco plants show enhanced tolerance to several root
Leaf area, leaf thickness, leaf specific weight, and chlorophyll contents rot pathogens when compared to nontransformed plants. Transformed
were increased by the treatment with CIS. In fruit characteristics, plums are being multiplied for pathogenicity tests.
fruit weight, soluble solids, fruit firmness, and Hunter values “a” and
“b”were increased by the CIS treatment. Flesh browning after peeling (312) Replant Apple Tree Performance, and Rhizotron
the fruit was delayed by the CIS treatment, and polyphenoloxidase Observations of Root Development, Distribution, and
(PPO) activities were lowered. Survival for Three Rootstock Clones in a New York
(310) Peach Orchard Systems Management Trial: The Orchard
First Six Years Shengrui Yao*, Ian A. Merwin, Michael G. Brown
Cornell University, Department of Horticulture, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Desmond R. Layne*, Eric J. Hitzler
Clemson University, Horticulture, 177 Poole Agriculture Building, Clemson, SC, 29634-0319 Rhizotron observations enabled us to compare the performance of three
apple (Malus ×domestica) rootstock clones following different pre-plant
In 1999, a trial was established at the Clemson University Musser Fruit soil treatments in an apple replant study at Ithaca, NY. Trees were planted
Research Farm to investigate the effects of training system/tree density, in Nov. 2001, with one minirhizotron tube per tree in three replicate
rootstock, and irrigation/fertilization on tree growth, productivity and plots of three rootstocks (M7, CG30, and CG6210), three pre-plant soil
profitability. The replicated trial comprised three training systems/tree treatments (fumigation, compost amendment, and untreated controls),
densities (open center–332 trees/ha; quad V–664 trees/ha; and per- and two planting positions (within the old tree rows, or in the old grass
pendicular V–996 trees/ha). The two rootstocks used were Lovell and lanes). Monthly root observations were conducted during the 2003
Guardian. Three irrigation/fertilization treatments included: natural and 2004 growing seasons. There were substantially fewer new roots
rainfall only plus granular program; supplemental irrigation plus granu- observed in the first bearing year (2004) than the previous nonbearing
lar; and supplemental irrigation plus fertigation at a reduced nitrogen year (2003), for all three rootstocks. A root-growth peak in early July
rate from the granular program. The scion was the popular midseason accounted for more than 50% of all new roots in 2003, but there was
cultivar Redglobe. There were a total of 18 treatment combinations no midsummer root growth peak in 2004. Neither pre-plant soil treat-
replicated 4 times with 5 trees per treatment plot. Soil moisture was ments nor old row or grass-lane planting positions had much influence
determined by TDR and pan evaporation monitored by weather station. on root growth. The median lifespan for roots of CG6210 was twice as
Seventy-two minirhizotron tubes were installed in 2002 to monitor fine long as that of CG30 and M7 in 2004. Also, CG6210 had more roots
root growth. During 1999–2001, drought conditions limited rainfall to below 30-cm depth, while M7 had more roots from 11–20 cm. Trees
35% below the annual average. Spring freeze events in 2001 and 2004 grafted on CG6210 were bigger and yielded more fruit in the third year
reduced crop load disproportionately in shorter, open-center trees. As after planting, compared with trees on CG30 and M7 rootstocks. Crop
tree density within the tree row increased, trunk cross sectional area load severely inhibited new root development and changed root-growth
(TCA) decreased. Trees on Guardian rootstock had significantly greater dynamics during the first cropping year, with a surge in root growth
TCA than Lovell each year. Trees that received supplemental irriga- after fruit harvest in Oct. 2004. Rootstock genotype was the dominant
tion had greater TCA than nonirrigated trees each year. By reducing N influence on root lifespan and distribution, compared with pre-plant
rate through fertigation, TCA was reduced. Cumulative yield was not soil fumigation, compost amendments, or replanting positions within
affected by training system/tree density. Cumulative yield was not af- the previous orchard rows or grass lanes.
fected by rootstock. Cumulative yield was 7% greater by supplemental
irrigation. Pruning, thinning and harvesting was easier in V-systems
than for open center trees. (313) Climatic Effects on Four Low-chill Peach Cultivars
in North Central and Central Florida
(311) Armillaria Root Rot of Peach: A Multipronged Todd Wert, Jeffrey G. Williamson*, Robert E. Rouse, E. Paul Miller
Approach University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, 32611
Desmond R. Layne*1, Guido Schnabel2, Kerik Cox2, Ralph Scorza3, Four low-chill peach cultivars were evaluated for vegetative and re-
Karen Bussey1 productive growth, fruit quality, and yield in north central and central
1
2
Clemson University, Horticulture, 177 Poole Agriculture Building, Clemson, SC, 29634; Florida. Twenty-trees (five of each cultivar) were planted at each site
Clemson University, Entomology, Soils and Plant Sciences; 3Appalachian Fruit Research in Feb. 2002. Prior to budbreak in the spring of 2004 and 2005, three
Station, USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, WV, 25430
shoots of average length and diameter were selected at a height of
Armillaria root rot (ARR) of peach caused by the soil-borne basidio- 1.5–2.0 m and the number of vegetative and flower buds was recorded
mycete fungus Armillaria tabescens is causing premature decline and for each shoot. Percentage of bloom was estimated, and the number
mortality of peach trees on most southeastern U.S. peach farms. Soil of open flowers on selected shoots was measured weekly. Trees were
inoculum may be present both in former peach orchard sites and on harvested twice per week starting in mid-April in central Florida,
sites that were once in hardwood forest. The fungus is protected under and in late April in north central Florida. Total number and weight of
the bark of dead root pieces and may survive up to 100 years at various marketable fruit was measured for each tree. Ten representative fruits
depths in the soil profile. No commercially available rootstocks are were selected from each tree at each harvest. Fruit were measured
resistant to ARR. Since 2002, we have embarked on a multipronged for blush, weight, and size. Soluble solids, TAA, and pressure were
strategy to develop control options to combat ARR. First, we have two determined for five fruit from each 10-fruit sample. Preliminary results
replicated trials on commercial grower replant sites with a history of indicate a higher mean number of blind nodes in central Florida and a
ARR. Trial 1 compares four preplant fumigation treatments (none, higher mean number of flower buds in north central Florida. In central
Telone II, methyl bromide, and Enzone), three rootstocks (Lovell, Florida, 90% bloom was about 4 days earlier than north central Florida.
Halford, and Guardian) and preplant root dips with endomycorrhizal Fruit number and individual fruit size, weight, and marketable yield
fungi. Trial 2 compares the use of raised beds, root collar excavation were higher in north central Florida than in central Florida. Fruit blush

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 was higher in central Florida than in north central Florida and tended (316) Development of Rootstocks to Promote Early
to increase as the season progressed. In north central Florida, blush Bearing in Pawpaw
decreased slightly throughout the season.
Kirk W. Pomper*, Sheri B. Crabtree
(314) Geneva® 41: A New Fire Blight Resistant, Dwarf Kentucky State University, Land Grant Program, Frankfort, KY, 40601
Apple Rootstock The propagation of clonal rootstocks for the pawpaw [Asimina triloba
Gennaro Fazio*1, Herb S. Aldwinckle2, Terence L. Robinson3, (L.) Dunal] has been unsuccessful; therefore, nurseries currently graft
James Cummins3 cultivars onto rootstock derived from locally available seed of diverse
1
Cornell University, USDA ARS, Plant Genetic Resources Unit Geneva, Geneva, NY, genetic origin. Great variation in pawpaw scion growth and sucker-
14456; 2Cornell University NYSAES, Plant Pathology, Barton Labs; 3Cornell University ing is observed with this seedling rootstock and grafted trees are also
NYSAES, Horticultural Sciences, Hedrick Hall slow to come into production, often producing fruit 5 to 6 years after
The Geneva® Apple Rootstock Breeding program initiated in 1968 by planting. In an effort to develop superior seedling rootstocks for paw-
Cummins and Aldwinckle of Cornell University and continued as a paw cultivars, seedstock was evaluated from the cultivars PA-Golden
joint breeding program with the USDA-ARS since 1998, has released a (#1), Sunflower, Susquehanna, NC-1, K8-2, and commercially avail-
new dwarf apple rootstock named Geneva® 41 or G.41. G.41 (a progeny able seed (RVT). The objectives of the experiment were to determine
from a 1975 cross of ‘Malling 27’ × ‘Robusta 5’) is a selection that has if: 1) genotype and seed size influenced vigor of greenhouse-grown

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been tested at the N.Y. State Agricultural Experiment Station, in com- container seedlings; 2) graft compatibility and growth rate of scions
mercial orchards in the United States, and at research stations across the would vary by rootstock; and 3) scion precocity was influenced by
United States, Canada, and France. G.41 is a fully dwarfing rootstock various seedling rootstocks in the field. Greenhouse experiments were
with vigor similar to M.9 T337, but with less vigor than M.9 Pajam2. conducted in 2002, 2003, and 2004, and each year all seedstocks had
It is highly resistant to fire blight and Phytophthora with no tree death a high germination percentage (95%) and uniform size within each
from these diseases in field trials or inoculated experiments. G.41 has seedstock. Seed size was an important factor in determining vigor
also shown tolerance to replant disease. Its precocity and productivity in container production. Seed of ‘Sunflower’ was large (1.65 g/seed)
have been exceptional, equaling M.9 in all trials and surpassing M.9 in and consistently produced vigorous seedlings that were able to be
some trials. It also confers excellent fruit size and induces wide crotch chipbudded within 6 months. Seed of the selection K8-2 was smallest
angles in the scion. It appears to be very winter hardy and showed no (0.94 g/seed) and showed the least vigor. Bud take was similar for the
damage following the test winter of 1994 in New York. Propagation scions ‘Sunflower’ and ‘Susquehanna’ on all rootstocks. Twenty-one
by layering in the stool bed G.41 is not consistent and may require weeks after budding, scions of ‘Sunflower’ were about 30% larger than
higher layering planting densities or tissue culture mother plants to scions of ‘Susquehanna’; however, source of seedling rootstock did
improve its rooting. G.41 also produces some side shoots in the stool not affect growth of either cultivar. Field evaluations have begun with
bed. The nursery liners of G.41 produce a smaller tree than G.16 lin- the two cultivars budded onto the six rootstocks.
ers, but similar to M.9, which is very acceptable. Unlike G.16, G.41 is
not sensitive to latent viruses. G.41 has similar graft union strength to (317) Effects of Different Organic Mulch on Soil Physical
M.9 and requires a trellis or individual tree stake when planted in the Characteristics and Leaf Nutrition in Apple Orchards
orchard. Suggested orchards planting densities with this rootstock are Hyun-Sug Choi*, Curt Rom, Jason McAfee
2,000-4,000 trees/ha. This rootstock has been released for propagation University of Arkansas, Horiculture, Fayetteville, AR, 72701
and commercial sale by licensed nurseries.
Mulch may affect soil chemistry, soil microclimate, biological com-
(315) Geneva® 935: A New Fire Blight Resistant, Semi- munities, and tree performance. The trial was conducted to evaluate
dwarfing Apple rootstock the effects of different orchard mulches on leaf nutrition, soil moisture,
bulk density, root density, and water infiltration for understanding
Gennaro Fazio*1, Herb S. Aldwinckle2, Terence L. Robinson3, potential use in organic orchards for weed control and as a nutrient
James Cummins3 resource. Black plastic, hardwood chips, and shredded white paper were
1
USDAARS, Plant Genetic Resources Unit Geneva, Cornell University, Geneva, NY, 14456;
2
Cornell University NYSAES, Plant Pathology, Barton Labs, Geneva, NY, 14456; 3Cornell
applied to three apple cultivars, ‘Gala’, ‘Jonagold’, and ‘Braeburn’ on
University NYSAES, Horticultural Sciences, Hedrick Hall, Geneva, NY, 14456 M.9 rootstocks. A control was sprayed with contact herbicide. Trees
grown in hardwood mulch had the highest foliar P and K in year 3.
The Geneva® Apple Rootstock Breeding program, which was initiated Trees in other mulches showed no difference of leaf nutrition in year
in 1968 by Dr. James Cummins and Dr. Herb Aldwinckle of Cornell 5. All treatments had consistently higher soil moisture than control in
University and which has been continued as a joint breeding program year 1, 2, and 4. Mulch did not affect soil bulk density in year 2. The
with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service root density was lowest under black plastic mulch in year 2, but was
(USDA-ARS) since 1998, has released a new semi-dwarfing apple similar in all treatments in year 3. In year 2, water infiltration was
rootstock which is named Geneva® 935 or G.935. G.935 (a progeny fastest in hardwood mulch and control treatments.
from a 1976 cross of ‘Ottawa 3’ × ‘Robusta 5’) is a selection that has
been widely tested at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Sta- (318) Influence of Orchard Site Parameters and Fruit
tion in Geneva, N.Y., in commercial orchards in the United States and Distribution within Canopy on Fruit Quality of ‘Fuji’
at research stations across the United States and Canada. G.935 is a
Apple
semi-dwarfing rootstock that produces a tree slightly larger than M.26.
G.935 is the most precocious and productive semi-dwarf rootstock we Zlatko Cmelik*1, Stanislav Tojnko2
1
have released. It has had similar yield efficiency to M.9 along with University of Zagreb, Department of Pomology, Svetosimunska 25, Zagreb, 10000, Croatia;
2
excellent fruit size and wide crotch angles. It showed no symptoms of University of Maribor, Fruit Growing, Vrbanska 30, Maribor, 2000, Slovenia
winter damage during the 1994 test winter in N.Y. G.935 is resistant to Canopies of ‘Fuji’ apple trees, grafted on M.9 rootstock, planted in 1998
fire blight and Phytophthora; however. it is susceptible to infestations on two orchard sites at 2.8 × 0.7 m and trained as super spindles, were
by woolly apple aphids. G.935 has shown tolerance to replant disease subdivided in Spring 2003 into upper and lower parts. In each part, the
complex in several trials. It has good propagation characteristics in the number of fruits, yield per tree, external (fruit size classes, and fruit
stool bed and produces a large tree in the nursery. G.935 has better coloring), and internal (total sugar content, titratable acid content, and
graft union strength than M.9, but will require a trellis or individual tree flesh firmness) fruit quality attributes were determined. The orchard site
stake in the orchard to support the large crops when the tree is young. parameters affected growth, yield, and fruit quality in different ways.
G.935 will be a possible replacement for M.26. Suggested orchards The less suitable orchard site had less growth, lower yield per tree, and
planting densities with this rootstock are 1,500-2,500 trees/ha. It has a lower percentage of first class fruits, but most fruits had good color
been released for propagation and sale by licensed nurseries. Liners (86% in top and 75% in lower part of canopy). The favorable orchard
will be available in the near future. site produced higher growth and yield, and a higher percentage of first

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 class fruits, but fruits had poorer color. In the lower part of the canopy, son, Lauren Gutierrez, Gregoiro Perez
fruits were of a good size, but had poor color. Fruits of the best quality University of Guam, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Mangilao, GU, 96923
were obtained from the top part of the tree.
This publication was produced with the goal of printing the booklet
on demand. The photographs were from multiple sources: scanned
film, digital photographs (camera), and digital photographs (flatbed
Poster Session 21—Computer Applications in scanner). Fifty-six plants were included. Each plant was allocated
four half-letter-size pages (one double-sided letter). These four pages
Horticultural Science include text descriptions of the plants and about nine images to give
the user information on habit, seed, fruit, inflorescence, flower, stem
19 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
characteristics, leaf pattern, pest damage, and other unique character-
istics. Magnified images were used as necessary. The original digital
(357) GIS Tools for Documentation and Analysis of images were in either TIFF or RAW format. The final images were in
Germplasm Collections from a Secondary Center of either TIFF or PSD format. Images were edited in Adobe Photoshop
and various plug-ins used to enhance the images to optimize color and
Diversity: A Case Study for East African Sweetpotatoes information that could be obtained from the printed image.
Arthur Villordon*1, Wambui Njuguna2, Simon Gichuki3,
Heneriko Kulembeka4, Jeremiah Simon4, Bernard Yada5,
Phinehas Tukamuhabwa5, Don LaBonte6 (360) Development of a Viticulture Website at Kentucky
1 2
LSU AgCenter, Sweetpotato Research Station, Chase, LA, 71324; Kenyatta University,
State University for Growers
School of Graduate Studies, Nairobi, Kenya; 3KARI, Biotechnology Centre, Nairobi, Kenya; Sanjun Gu*, Kirk W. Pomper
4
ARI-Ukiriguru, MAF Department of Research and Development, Mwanza, Tanzania;
5
Makerere University, Department of Crop Science, Kampala, Uganda; 6Louisiana State Kentucky State University, Community Research Service, Frankfort, KY, 40601
University, Department of Horticulture, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803 Kentucky has a rich history in viticulture. The Kentucky Vineyard
The East African region in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is widely con- Society was founded in 1798 and Kentucky was the third largest grape
sidered as one of the secondary centers of diversity for sweetpotatoes and wine producer by 1860. During Prohibition, however, vines were
[Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.]. Farmers in the region typically grow either uprooted or left unattended, and the grape industry essentially
landraces, but hybridizations occasionally result in new genotypes. disappeared in Kentucky. Since 1990, the grape and wine industry
Factors such as regional conflicts, natural disasters, disease, and land has shown a resurgence; however, there are limited educational op-
pressure continually threaten the SSA sweetpotato gene pool. Despite portunities in viticulture in Kentucky. Kentucky State University
this threat, very little updated information is easily accessible about (KSU) emphasizes the development of alternative high-value crops for
SSA germplasm collections. Such information is valuable for purposes sustainable agriculture production. In 2000, a viticulture program was
of management, exploration, and conservation. Using germplasm col- initiated at KSU to develop cultivar, vine management, and pest and
lection data from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, we demonstrate how disease control recommendations. Aware of the fact that grape growers
publicly available GIS-based tools, e.g., DIVA-GIS, can be used to in Kentucky are mostly new to grape culture, KSU has developed a
document current collections as well as make this information easily viticulture website (http://www.pawpaw.kysu.edu/viticulture/index.
accessible, searchable, and portable. First, collection data from each htm) to disseminate viticulture information. The website provides
country were compiled and known collection sites were georeferenced information that includes setting up a new vineyard, managing a
using available gazetteers. Following data cleaning and verification, “mature” vineyard (Vitis, Kentucky weather and climate, site selection,
georeferenced data were then converted into a GIS-compliant format, cultivars, rootstocks, trellising, care of young vines, canopy manage-
primarily as shapefiles. All files were then copied into storage media for ment, irrigation and nutrition, pest, and disease management), grape
exchange among stakeholders. To further demonstrate the portability growers’ corner (questions and answers, buy and sale, resources), and
of the GIS database files, available World Wide Web GIS web viewers selected links. A monthly viticulture calendar is also available. In the
enabled real-time access to GIS files uploaded to an experimental web future, the site will be updated with research results in viticulture
site. This work demonstrates that with very little expense, access to from KSU and other southeastern institutions, growers’ feedback,
extant SSA germplasm information for sweetpotatoes can be improved and information on wine making. The viticulture website will aid in
using publicly available GIS tools. the promotion of the grape and wine industry in Kentucky and states
with a similar climate, and benefit grape growers from this profitable
and expanding market.
(358) A GIS Approach to Managing the Invasive Species
of Texas (361) Public Domain Computer Programs for
William Spencer*1, Justin Williams2 Quantifying Size and Shape in Horticultural Research
1
Sam Houston State University, Agricultural Sciences, Huntsville, TX, 77340-2088; 2Sam Arthur Villordon*, Jason Franklin
Houston State University, Biological Sciences, Huntsville, TX, 77340-2116
LSU AgCenter, Sweetpotato Research Station, Chase, LA, 71324
The state of Texas consists of roughly 4800 species of vascular
Shape measurements in horticultural research have generally been
plants. In 1970, it was estimated that 200 of these were introduced
expressed as ratios or indexes. Computer-based image analysis enables
species. By 2003, the number of introduced species almost doubled
the objective quantification and statistical analysis of two-dimensional
to 350. Using the Atlas of the Vascular Plants of Texas, a database
sample shape variability. In addition, the availability of public domain
was compiled listing the invasive species in Texas and which of the
software facilitates the inexpensive but accurate quantification of object
254 counties they inhabited. This database was then converted into
shape in horticultural research. We describe the procedures for mea-
a GIS platform that allowed us to analyze those data spatially. With
suring sample shape using the following publicly available software:
these data, we were able to calculate the actual number of invasive
ImageJ, ImageTool, and SHAPE. Using U.S. #1 sweetpotato storage
species per county. In addition, these data were used to predict possible
root samples from plots subjected to various weed control treatments,
points of invasive species introduction, the rate of spread for certain
we detected significant differences in elongation, compactness, as
problematic species, routes of migration, and to isolate counties under
well as shape attributes. We also measured size and shape variability
threat of possible infestation.
from representative fruit, leaf, and floral organ samples. The results
(359) Production of the Print-on-demand Publication demonstrate that, where possible, measurement of two-dimensional
samples can be undertaken inexpensively and accurately using public
Weeds of Guam domain software applications.
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 (DC), which are amide derivatives of vanillylamine and 8-methyl-
Poster Session 22—Postharvest Quality: 6-nonenoic acid (E) or 8-methyl-nonanoic acid (A), respectively.
Cross-commodity During our investigation of the mechanism of capsaicinoid-specific
metabolism in pepper fruit, we have developed a method to extract,
19 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F purify, and quantitate these fatty acids from the free fatty acid pool in
placental tissue. Fresh placenta was ground using a mortar and pestle
and extracted with diethyl ether. Fatty acids were methanolysed and
(38) Carbohydrate Content in Leaves of Three Poinsettia fatty acid methyl esters were quantitated using GC with capric acid
Cultivars (Euphorbia pulcherrima) Grown at Two Locations as internal standard. Capsaicinoids accumulated in the same placenta
Maria-Teresa Colinas-Leon*1, Iran Alia-Tejacal2 were extracted with N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) and quantitated
1
Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, Department of Fitotecnia, Mexico-Texcoco, Chapingo, using HPLC. The lipid fraction had to be separated from capsaicinoids,
Edo, 56230, Mexico; 2Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos, Facultad de Ciencias since capsaicinoids yielded about 10% of their respective fatty acids
Agropecuarias, Domicilio Conocido, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62210, Mexico during methanolysis. An aminopropyl column was used to separate
In Mexico, poinsettia plants are grown under very different and chang- capsaicinoids from free fatty acids. Extraction recovery for both fatty
ing environments, thus influencing their metabolism and changing the acids was greater than 70%.This procedure is being used to quantitate
sugar content that is important in leaf and bract longevity. In the present fatty acid precursors for capsaicinoid biosynthesis in pepper placenta.

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study, the content of total soluble and reducing sugars and starch was We will demonstrate use of this procedure with pepper selections vary-
evaluated in leaves of three cultivars, ‘Marmol’, ‘Supjibi’, and V-17 ing in CAP/DC ratio to evaluate the effect of metabolic precursors on
‘Angelika’, in two contrasting environments: Cuautla, Morelos [24.6 capsaicinoid metabolism.
°C, 74% relative humidity (RH), lat. 18°49’N; 1300 msl], and Texcoco,
Mexico (14.6 °C, 61.6% RH, lat. 19°31’N; 2310 msl). Plants were
grown under greenhouse conditions in 6-inch pots; the substrate and (41) Value-added Products from Agriculture: Sprouts
cultural practices were similar in both locations. In Texcoco, plants from Canola and Lupin Seeds
were covered with black plastic for 12 hours at night to control growth
Harbans Bhardwaj*, Anwar Hamama
and flowering initiation (15 Sept. to 12 Nov.). In Cuautla, this was 1
not necessary. Leaf samples were taken 8 days after initial covering Virginia State University, Agricultural Research Station, Petersburg, VA, 23806
of plants in Texcoco (84 days after transplant) and 155 days after Sprouts from various seeds are considered healthy for human con-
transplant, when plants were ready for sale. Total soluble sugars were sumption. However, no information is available about sprouts made
reduced between 84 and 110 days after transplant in leaves of ‘Supjibi’ from canola (Brassica napus L.) and white lupin (Lupinus albus L.),
and ‘V-17’ cultivars independently of the location, while changes in two new potential alternate crops in the mid-Atlantic region of the
‘Marmol’ were minimal between days 84 and 155. Significant statistical United States. Canola sprouts, on an average, contained (g/100 g, dry
differences were found for leaf total soluble sugars between locations, weight basis) 38.9 oil, and 61.5, 18.6, 9.2, 7.4, 92.6, 64.8, and 27.8
being higher in Cuautla, Morelos. For reducing sugars, no differences percent of 18:1, 18:2, 18:3, total unsaturated, total saturated, MUFA,
were detected among cultivars and for the two locations. and PUFA fatty acids, respectively, in the oil. Corresponding values
for white lupin sprouts were: 6.5, 43.0, 24.9, 9.3, 17.9, 82.1, 47.9, and
(39) Chlorine Dioxide Treatment Extends Longevity of 34.2. Canola sprouts contained 26.9% protein, whereas white lupin
Cut Gerbera Flowers sprouts contained 26.3% protein. Details of these experiments and
Andrew J. Macnish*, Ria T. Leonard, Terril A. Nell further results would be presented.
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Gainesville, FL, 32611

The vase life of many cut flowers is often limited by bacterial occlusion
of stem bases. In this study, we tested the efficacy of a novel antimicro- (42) Sun Exposures Impact the Postharvest Quality and
bial agent, aqueous chlorine dioxide (ClO2), to extend the longevity of Firmness of Harvested Bell Peppers
cut Gerbera flowers by reducing the number of bacteria in vase water. Maria Dolores Muy-Rangel1, Marita Cantwell*2
Commercially mature and freshly cut Gerbera jamesonii ‘Monarck’ 1
Centro de Investigaciones en Alimentacion y Desarrollo, A.C., Dept. Postharvest Technol-
flowers were placed into clean vases containing deionized water and ogy, Carretera Culiacan-El Dorado, Sinaloa, 80129, Mexico; 2University of California,
0, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 μL·L-1 ClO2. Stems were then maintained in Dept. Plant Sciences, Davis, CA, 95616
solutions at 21 ± 0.5 °C and 42 ± 11% relative humidity until the end Temperature management of fresh products begins with proper han-
of vase life. Inclusion of 2, 5, and 10 μL·L-1 ClO2 in vase water had dling at harvest. Inadvertent abuses, such as lengthy delays to cool
beneficial effects on flower longevity. For instance, treatment with 5 or exposure of harvested product to the sun, can detrimentally impact
and 10 μL·L-1 ClO2 extended flower longevity by 1.4-fold or 3.7 days, postharvest quality. We used mature-green bell peppers to determine
as compared to control flowers (0 μL·L-1 ClO2). In contrast, exposure the periods of sun exposure (midday during August in Davis, Calif.)
to the higher concentrations of 20 and 50 μL·L-1 ClO2 did not extend necessary to affect quality attributes (visual appearance, gloss, weight
flower vase life. Relative to control flowers, treatment with 10 μL·L-1 loss, and firmness). Peppers were evaluated after cooling, storage at
ClO2 delayed the onset of detectable bacterial colonization of vase 7.5 °C for 3 or 7 days, and storage plus 2 days at 20 °C. The impacts
solutions from day 3 to day 6 of vase life. However, this ClO2 treatment of sun exposure, although sometimes barely detectable after cooling,
did not reduce the number of bacteria that subsequently accumulated in became more noticeable once the peppers were stored. The addi-
vase water as compared to control flowers. Treatment with 10 μL·L-1 tional transfer period to 20 °C after storage further accentuated the
ClO2 also increased rates of solution uptake by stems and reduced impact of the exposure. Depending on the experiment, sun-exposed
the loss of flower fresh weight over time. These results highlight the areas reached 45 to 55 °C within 1 hour. Peppers typically lost 0.4%
potential use of ClO2 treatments to extend the postharvest longevity to 0.5% and 1.0% to 1.3% weight during 1- and 2-hour exposures,
of Gerbera flowers. respectively. Changes in gloss and firmness (whole fruit compression
and pulp penetration) were preceded by changes in visual appearance.
(40) A Procedure for Quantitation of Fatty Acid Exposure to the sun for 0.5 hour did not impact postharvest quality of
Precursors in Relation to Capsaicinoid Accumulation in peppers. Exposures from 1 to 1.5 hours usually resulted in changes
Pepper Fruits apparent only after the storage period. Such exposures are problematic
Janakiraman Maruthavanan*, Niels Maness, Donna Chrz in commercial situations because these peppers are unlikely to be
Oklahoma State University, Horticulture & LA, Stillwater, OK, 74078 eliminated during sorting on the packingline. Exposures of 1.5 to 2
hours usually resulted in an immediate change in appearance (pitting,
The pungency in hot peppers [Capsicum annuum (L.) var. annuum] is blistering, color change).
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 (43) Maturity Influences Lycopene Segregation during aroma. The sugar : acid ratio of the second tomato puree was found
Filtration Processing of Red-fleshed Watermelons to correlate with perception of taste descriptors sweet (+), sour (–),
bitter (–) (P < 0.05), and citrus (–) (P < 0.15) for most volatiles tested.
Ioannis P. Oikonomakos*1, Niels O. Maness1, Donna Chrz1,
Correlations were also found for the sugar : acid ratio with overall
William McGlynn1, Penelope Perkins-Veazie2
1
aftertaste (–) when the puree was spiked with furanol, trans-2-hexenal,
Oklahoma State University, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Stillwater, OK, geranylacetone, or acetaldehyde; fruity (+) with β-ionone and linalool;
74075; 2USDA-ARS SCARL, South Central Agriculture Research Laboratory, Lane,
OK, 74555-0159 and tropical (+) with cis-3-hexenal and geranylacetone (P < 0.15). The
study suggests that increasing taste factors, like sweetness, result in
Lycopene from ground watermelon flesh can be segregated between decreased perception of tomato aroma in general, and affect how aroma
filtrate and filter cake by coarse filtration. Low speed centrifugation compounds influence sensory descriptors.
of the filtrate can further segregate filtrate lycopene between an easily
recoverable precipitated high lycopene pellet and a serum. Lycopene (46) Foliar-applied Potassium: Effects on Muskmelon
in watermelon flesh increases steadily during maturation and remains Quality, Sugar, Ascorbic Acid, and Beta-carotene
constant, or slightly decreases in overripe melons. This study was
conducted to document the effect of melon maturity on lycopene seg- Gene E. Lester*1, John L. Jifon2, Gordon Rogers3
1
Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Weslaco, TX, 78596;
regation during filtration/centrifugal processing. Flesh of three seed- 2
Texas A&M University, Horticulture, Weslaco, TX, 78596; 3University of Sydney, Food
less watermelon cultivars was ground and filtered through two layers and Natural Resources, John Woolly Building, Sydney, Australia
of Miracloth. Filter cakes were rinsed with water and filtrates were
centrifuged at 3500 g to precipitate lycopene. Centrifugal recovery of Muskmelon fruit [Cucumis melo L. (Retiulatus Goup)] sugar content
lycopene from filtrates was about the same for undermature and mature is related to potassium (K)-mediated phloem loading and unloading of
melons (50% to 70%), but was much lower for overripe melons (35% to sucrose into the fruit. During fruit growth and maturation, soil fertility
45%). This decline in recoverable lycopene from overripe melons could is often inadequate (due to poor root uptake) to satisfy the demand for
be negated if ground flesh was heated to 60 or 85 °C prior to filtration. K. Potassium uptake also competes with the uptake of Ca and Mg, two
Lycopene from preheated flesh segregated predominately into the filter essential minerals needed for melon fruit membrane structure, function
cake for all three maturity groupings. The interaction between melon and postharvest shelf-life. Supplemental foliar-applied K could allevi-
maturity and pre-filtration heating will be evaluated and integrated into ate this problem especially during the critical fruit growth/maturation
a potential watermelon lycopene production system. period. We conducted experiments to determine the effects of timing
of supplemental foliar K applications on fruit quality and health at-
(44) Postharvest Physiology and Quality of Pigeon Pea tributes of orange-flesh muskmelon ‘Cruiser’. Plants were grown in a
[Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] greenhouse and fertilized with a regular soil-applied N–P–K fertilizer
throughout the study. Entire plants, including the fruit were sprayed
Annette Wszelaki*1, Karla Deza-Duran2, Carol Harper3 with a solution of a novel glycine amino acid-complexed potassium
1
University of Puerto Rico, Horticulture, Mayaguez, PR, 00681; 2University of Puerto Rico, (Potassium Metalosate, 24% K), diluted to 4.0 mL·L-1, 3 to 5 d after
Food Science and Technology; 3University of Puerto Rico, Agricultural Engineering anthesis (fruit set) and up to 3 to 5 d prior to abscission (full-slip). Three
Pigeon pea is an important food crop for the Puerto Rican diet, as well sets of plants were either sprayed weekly, or bi-weekly or not sprayed
as the economy. Pigeon pea ranks fourth in production among edible (control). Fruit from plants receiving supplemental foliar K matured on
legumes in production worldwide. It can be consumed dried or as a average 2 days earlier, and had significantly higher fruit K concentrations,
vegetable (fresh, frozen, or canned). Canned, frozen, and dried peas soluble solids, total sugars, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), beta-carotene,
are commonly used when fresh peas are no longer available. Due to and were firmer than fruit from control plants. In general, there were
the preferred flavor of fresh pigeon pea, it commands a higher market few differences in fruit quality aspects between bi-weekly or weekly
premium, selling for more than twice the price of the dried product. treatments. The data demonstrate that fruit quality and marketability
Although there is a great demand for this vegetable in Puerto Rico, as well as some of the developmentally induced K deficiency effects
virtually no research has been done on fresh pigeon pea postharvest can be alleviated through foliar nutrition.
physiology and its overall keeping quality. Baseline data on pigeon
pea physiology, including respiration and ethylene production rates, Poster Session 23—Vegetable Crops: Cultivar Evaluation
soluble solids, titratable acidity, color reflectance, chlorophyll content,
and responses to ethylene are presented here in order to establish the 19 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
optimum storage temperature. Using this information, fresh pigeon pea
consumption could increase locally, and exporting opportunities for
shipping pigeon pea to alternative markets could be expanded. (187) Zucchini and Yellow Squash Variety Evaluation
Results
(45) Effect of the Sugar : Acid Background on Perception
Michelle L. Infante-Casella*1, Mel Henninger2
of Tomato Aroma 1
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Agriculture and Resource Management Agents, Clay-
Elizabeth Baldwin*, Kevin Goodner, Karen Pritchett ton, NJ, 08312; 2Rutgers The State University, Plant Biology and Plant Pathology, New
USDA/ARS, Citrus & Subtropical Products Laboratory, Winter Haven, FL, 33881 Brunswick, NJ, 08901-8520

Sugars (sucrose, glucose, fructose, or glucose/fructose in combination) Zucchini and straightneck yellow squash are important crops for
were added to coarsely chopped, deodorized tomato puree, increasing vegetable farmers. Variety choices change from year to year, based on
the sugar level of the puree by 2% to 3%. Sugars (equal amounts of breeding programs that try to find disease tolerance or resistance by
glucose and fructose) along with citric acid were also added to another developing new lines. A study was conducted at the Rutgers Agricultural
puree, at two different levels, to create a range of sugar : acid ratios Research and Extension Center in Bridgeton, N.J., to determine yield
(4.88–19.07). This second puree was then spiked with two different and quality of 14 zucchini, 6 yellow squash, and 5 specialty squash
levels of aroma volatiles, reported to affect tomato flavor, in order to varieties. Squash were seeded on 17 May 2004, at 30 inches between
understand the influence of the sugar : acid background on tomato holes into black plastic mulch on high raised beds. Rows were spaced
aroma and taste perception. The tomato puree was presented to a trained 60 inches apart. Drip irrigation was used for supplying water and
panel and was rated for intensity of aroma and taste descriptors on a fertigation. Prefar4E at a rate of 5 qt/acre applied on the soil surface
15-cm unstructured line scale. For the puree spiked with sugars only, just before laying plastic was used for preemergent weed control. Five
panelists detected differences for overall aroma, ripe aroma, overall days after planting, Sandea75WF at a rate of 1 oz/acre and Gramoxone
taste, sweetness and sourness intensities (P < 0.15). Adding sweet Max 3SC at a rate of 1.5 pt/acre were applied with a backpack sprayer
sugars, like fructose and sucrose, resulted in decreased ratings for between the rows for added weed control. Admire was applied in the
aroma descriptors, apparently detracting from panelists’ perception of seed hole at a rate of 24 oz/acre after planting using a backpack sprayer

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 for control of aphids and cucumber beetle. Harvests began on 22 June ‘Carmello’ (76.59 t·ha-1) had significantly higher yields than the other
2004, and were continued 3 times weekly for 5 weeks for a total of cultivars except ‘Mortgage Lifter’ (74.72 t·ha-1). External and internal
15 harvests. Zucchini varieties ‘Revenue’, ‘Cashflow’, ‘Justice III’, fruit characteristics varied among the various cultivars. All 12 cultivars
‘Spineless Beauty’, ‘Senator’, ‘HMX-2724’, and ‘EXT 04629728’ would be acceptable in different market segments.
had statistically higher yields than did ‘Radiant’, ‘Wildcat’, ‘Payroll’,
‘HMX-2723’, ‘Lynx’, ‘Tigress’, and ‘Independence II’. Varieties are (190) Productive Behavior of Varieties with Different
listed in values from highest yielding to lowest yielding, respectively. Planting Densities in Okra [Hibiscus esculentus (L.)]
All yellow squash varieties had statistically similar yield values. These Cultivation with Controlled Irrigation
included ‘General Patton’, ‘Cougar’, ‘Sunray’, ‘XPT1832’, ‘Goldbar’, Francisco Radillo Juarez*, Juan Manuel González Gonzalez,
‘Sunbar’. Specialty varieties evaluated included ‘Zephyr’, ‘Starship’, Marcelino Bazan Tene, J. Hyvan Castañeda Alvarez
‘Magda’, ‘Flying Saucer’, and ‘Costata Romanesco’ Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Tecomán,
Colima, 28100, México
(188) Evaluation of Edamame Cultivars in Central
Pennsylvania Vegetables are important in Mexican agriculture because of the expor-
tation opportunities made available by the opening of the Free Trade
Elsa Sánchez*, Kathleen Kelley, Lynn Butler Agreement. Okra represents a potentially profitable crop, and it is
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The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Horticulture, University Park, PA, important to understand its behavior in a predetermined environment,

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16802 and determine its optimal sowing density. The present work was real-
Eight edamame [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] cultivars were evaluated ized to evaluate three genotypes and three densities of okra plants in
in the field in 2002, 2003, and 2004 to determine their suitability for the production and quality of fresh fruit. The work was realized in the
growing in central Pennsylvania. Each cultivar was direct seeded and winter–spring cycle in the dry tropic region, using a randomized block
data collected included plant populations (percentage of stand) and design with a bifactorial of nine treatments. During the cultivation
marketable yields. Plant populations ranged from less than 1% to 81% cycle, the vegetative and productive variables did not present changes
and, with one exception in 2002, were below 80%. Eighty percent plant in phenology, and only registered differences in plant height (58.4 and
populations or higher are considered optimal. Based on sub-optimal plant 57.6 cm., respectively) of PX 416543 and ‘Green Best’, with a distance
populations, none of the edamame cultivars evaluated in the field were between plants of 18 cm. These results indicate that with increased
determined to be suitable for direct seeding in central Pennsylvania. densities of 41,600, 50,000, and 69,444 plants/ha, there were no dif-
The effect of temperature on seedling emergence, and therefore, plant ferences in the number and weight of fresh fruit/plant. Nevertheless,
populations was then studied. Four of the edamame cultivars used in with the production and support the quality of fresh fruit increased. We
the field trial were evaluated in growth chambers programmed with conclude that high densities of plants increase the total crop of fresh
varying day/night temperature regimes. Seedling emergence varied by fruit per hectare without affecting quality. The variety PX 416543
cultivar and was generally below 80% with two exceptions. When grown presented the best vegetative and productive behavior.
in a 21.1 °C day/15.6 °C night temperature regime, ‘Butterbeans’ and
‘Early Hakucho’ exceeded 80% seedling emergence. These methods (191) Vegetative and Productive Components of
could be used to produce transplants; however, the economic feasibil- Genotypes of Red Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.)
ity of doing so should first be evaluated. In the field trial, conclusions under Greenhouse Conditions
on marketable yields were unattainable because soybean plants are Francisco Radillo Juarez*, Juan Manuel González Gonzalez,
known to compensate in yield for plants missing in sub-optimal plant Marcelino Bazan Tene, Luis Fernando Velasco Garcia
populations. Plant compensation and sub-optimal plant populations 1
Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Tecomán,
rendered yield comparisons between cultivars questionable. The issue Colima, 28100, México
of sub-optimal seedling emergence and plant population needs to be
studied further before suitability of growing these edamame cultivars In world production of vegetables, the red tomato contributes 47% of the
in central Pennsylvania can be determined. total production and occupies second place in world consumption. The
objective of this research was to evaluate 13 genotypes of red tomato
(189) Heirloom Tomato Cultivar Evaluations for the New with high technology for horticultural production in the greenhouse.
Jersey Market This study was realized in “Zamora” greenhouses in Quesería-Montitlán,
Colima, Mexico. The evaluated materials were: ‘Sun’, D-0289, D-2465,
Wesley Kline*1, Peter Nitzsche2 D-2467, D-2475, D-2503, D-2505, D-2512, D-2515, D-2534, D-2541,
1
Rutgers University, Agricultural and Resource Management Agents, Rutgers Coop. Re- D-2552, D-7705, and, as control, the ‘Roman’ variety. The tallest height
search and Extension, Millville, NJ, 08332; 2Rutgers University, Agricultural and Resource
Management Agents, Rutgers Coop. Research and Extension, Morristown, NJ, 07963
was that of ‘Roman’ plants, 2.46 m, vs. the height of the first cluster of
fruits in D-2575 with 51 cm. With respect to largest number of fruits
A 3-year study was established to evaluate a large number of heirloom per cluster and total harvested, D-0289 stood out with four and 18 fruits
tomato cultivars for horticultural characteristics and yield. The initial per plant, respectively. In regard to fruit size, the genotypes D-0289 and
2001 screening included 110 cultivars with fruit types from currant to D-2534 presented the largest equatorial and polar diameter, with 19.2
beefsteak. The 110 cultivars were reduced to 12 (‘Arkansas Traveler’, and 14.2 cm, respectively. For fruit weight, the genotypes ‘Sun’ and
‘Box Car Willie’, ‘Brandywine Red’, ‘Carmello’, ‘Cherokee Purple’, D-0289 presented the largest weight with 160 and 151 g, respectively.
‘Costoluto Genovese’, ‘Eva Purple Ball’, ‘Hawaiian Pineapple’, ‘Mort- We conclude that agronomic management influences production under
gage Lifter’, ‘Prudens Purple’, ‘Ramapo’, and ‘Santa Clara Canner’) technical systems. For vegetative and productive desirable character-
based on yield, consumer preference and fruit characteristics and evalu- istics, the genotypes ‘Roman’, D-0289, and D-77055 were the more
ated in 2004. The cultivars were arranged in a complete-block design adaptable for production in the greenhouse.
with plots of eight plants replicated four times. Fruits were harvested 10
times from 15 July to 16 Sept., graded into marketable and cull, counted, (192) Commercial Evaluation of Green Snap Bean
and weighed. Internal and external fruit characteristics were evaluated Varieties in Northwest Mexico
at the seventh harvest from 10 randomly selected marketable fruit from
Raul Leonel Grijalva-Contreras*1, Rubén Macias-Duarte2,
three replications. Days to harvest from transplanting ranged from 61
Fabián Robles-Contreras3, Manuel de Jesus Valenzuela-Ruiz4
to 82 days. For the early harvest (1–4), ‘Mortgage Lifter’ (20.18 t·ha-1) 1
and ‘Cherokee Purple’ (19.23 t·ha-1) had significantly more marketable INIFAP-Caborca, Protected Horticulture, Caborca, Sonora, 83600, México; 2INIFAP-
Caborca, Soli & Horticultural; 3INIFAP-Caborca, Agroclimatology; 4INIFAP-Caborca,
fruit than the other cultivars. By mid-season harvests (5–7), the cultivar Viticulture
Carmello (43.38 t·ha-1) yielded statistically more marketable fruit than
all other cultivars. There were few differences among the cultivars Production of green snap beans is a good alternative for Caborca,
for the late harvest (8-10) period. When all harvests were combined, Sonora, Mexico. This vegetable can be harvested during the last week

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 of November when market prices are good, and has good adaptation,
and high yield and pod quality. The objective of this experiment was to Poster Session 24—Herbs, Spices, and Medicinals 1
evaluate 11 green snap bean varieties. This experiment was carried out
19 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
on a commercial field, where seed was sown on 25 Aug. 2003. Density
was 20 seeds/m (60 kg·ha-1). In this trial, we used a drip-irrigation
system on beds 2 m apart and two rows with 36 cm of separation per (388) Media Type and Moisture Influence Growth and
bed. The first harvest was 68 days after the sowing date and lasted for Development of Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) Propagules
20 days, with four cuttings during that time. The varieties with greater
yield were ‘Castaño’, ‘Festina’, and ‘Landmark’ with 541, 494, and 463 Lurline Marsh*1, Corrie Cotton1, Elizabeth Philip1, Isoken Aighewi2
1
boxes/ha (>30 pounds/box), respectively. The varieties with low yield University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Agriculture, Princess Anne, MD, 21853; 2University
of Maryland Eastern Shore, Natural Sciences
were ‘Espada’ and ‘Leader’ with only 52 and 75 boxes/ha, respectively.
The control ‘Savannah’ yielded 235 boxes/ha. The pod quality distribu- Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) is a spice crop with a variety of medicinal
tion was 20%, 35%, and 45% for first, second, and third classification, uses. Potentially, it may be suitable for ethnic production following
respectively. ‘Savannah’ and ‘Festina’ had the best pod color (dark necessary studies to determine optimum cultural conditions. The propa-
green). None of the varieties evaluated had pest or disease problems. gation of ginger from rhizomes was investigated using three growth
media, three media moisture levels, and two types of propagules. The
(193) Yield and Quality of Six Bell Pepper Varieties in media were poultry compost amended with peat and perlite in a volume
Sonora, Mexico ratio of 2:1:1, municipal yard waste compost, and the commercial mix
Rubén Macias-Duarte1, Raul Leonel Grijalva-Contreras*2, Promix. The moisture levels of each medium were: no applied water,
Fabián Robles-Contreras3, Manuel de Jesus Valenzuela-Ruiz1 moderately watered (between wilting point and field capacity), and field
1
capacity, which represented moisture tension levels of >–1.5, –0.08, and
INIFAP-Caborca, Soli & Horticultural, Caborca, Sonora, 83600, México; 2INIFAP-Caborca,
Protected Horticulture; 3INIFAP-Caborca, Agroclimatology
–0.03 MPa, respectively. Growth from single-node rhizome propagules
and large pieces of 5.6 to 7.6 cm long with one or more nodes was
Bbell pepper (Capsicum annum L.) production is an appropriate determined over 90 days. The large propagules and the field capacity
alternative for the northeastern Sonora, México (Magdalena River). moisture regime produced the tallest shoots, and largest number of
Because of the fresh temperature conditions of this region, production shoots and leaves per propagule, as well as the highest percentages of
is possible in spring and summer. However, it is necessary to have secondary rhizomes, root, and shoots per propagule. The yard waste
appropriate varieties with a high potential for quality and yield under and Promix were superior to poultry compost in the development of the
these conditions. The objective of this research was to evaluate the propagules for all the traits measured. The large propagules produced
yield and quality of six varieties of bell pepper. The evaluation was earlier shoot emergence at field capacity than at the moderate moisture
carried out at the INIFAP-CIRNO Experimental Station (Magdalena levels. Single-node propagules generally failed to emerge without ap-
of Kino, Sonora) in Spring 2002 under field conditions. The evaluated plied moisture or when in poultry compost.
varieties were: ‘Baron’, X3R Wisar, PS 236894, ‘Bamoa’, ‘Admiral’,
and ‘Navolato’. The date of seedling transplant was 29 Mar. in furrows (389) Enhanced Growth in Acclimatization of In Vitro
with 1 m of separation and 0.33 m between plants under a drip-irrigation Plantlets of Wasabi japonica using Hydroponics
system. In the trials, we used a completely randomized design with
Joo Hyun Lee, Yong-Beom Lee*, Kyu Sook Lee
four replications. The measured variables were yield and fruit weight.
University of Seoul, Environmental Horticulture, University of Seoul, Korea
The harvest period was 26 June to 23 Aug. The results indicated that
the highest yields were obtained from: ‘Baron’, X3R Wisard, and PS Wasabi japonica plantlets were acclimatized in a hydroponic system
236894 with 43.2, 42.3, and 38.8 t·ha-1, respectively, and the lowest to determine effective procedures. The plantlets were cultured on
yields obtained were from ‘Admiral’ and ‘Navolato’, with 33.3 and solid Murashige-Skoog medium with 3% sucrose. Shoots that formed
30.0 t·ha-1, respectively. The highest fruit weights corresponded to PS roots were transplanted into hydroponic systems: 1) acclimatization in
236894 and X3R Wisard with 145 and 140 g, respectively. ebb-and-flow (EBB) for subirrigation (medium: granulated rockwool
and coir); and 2) acclimatization in deep flow technique (DFT). The
(194) Productivity and Quality of 14 “Saladette”-type plantlets were acclimatized for 5 weeks under two irradiance treat-
Tomato Varieties under Field Conditions ments, 50 and 300 mmol·m-2·s-1. Photosynthetic capacity in high PPF
Rubén Macias-Duarte1, Raul Leonel Grijalva-Contreras*1, was higher than that in low PPF during acclimatization. Electron
Fabián Robles-Contreras1, Manuel de Jesus Valenzuela-Ruiz1 transport rate from PS II (ETR) and biomass production increased
1
significantly with increased light availability. The fresh weight, dry
INIFAP-Caborca, Soli & Horticultural, Caborca, Sonora, 83600, México; 2INIFAP-
Caborca, Protected Horticulture; 3INIFAP-Caborca, Agroclimatology; 4INIFAP-Caborca,
weight, and leaf area of plantlets in high PPF were higher than those in
Viticulture low PPF. In particular, the dry weight and ETR of the plantlets grown
in high PPF increased more than twice as much as those in low PPF.
In the north of Sonora, Mexico, it is possible to obtain high yields and At 50 mmol·m-2·s-1 PPF, growth indexes, such as number of leaves,
quality in “saladette”-type tomato production in two cycles, spring and leaf length, leaf width, leaf area, fresh weight, and dry weight, were
summer. However, seed varieties adapted to the temperature conditions higher in EBB (granulated rockwool) > EBB (coir culture) > DFT.
of these seasons that have a high potential for quality and yield are At 300 mmol·m-2·s-1 PPF, those indexes were higher in DFT > EBB
needed. The objective of this experiment was to evaluate 14 varieties (granulated rockwool) > EBB (coir). The Wasabi japonica plantlets
of “saladette”-type tomato (indeterminate). The evaluation was carried acclimatized in a hydroponic system also had a superior performance
out in the INIFAP-CIRNO Experimental Station (Magdalena of Kino, when they were transferred to the field.
Sonora) in Spring–Summer 2002 under field conditions, in furrows 2
m apart and three plants per linear meter (15,150 plants/ha). The date (390) Chemotype Variation among Black Cohosh
of seedling transplant was 29 May under a drip-irritation system. In the Populations
trials, we used a completely randomized design with two replications.
We measured the yield, fruit weight, and shape. The harvest period was Hussein Al-Amier, Khaled A. Nasr, Lorna Lück, Lyle E. Craker*
1
from 20 Aug. to 30 Nov. The results indicated that the highest yields University of Massachusetts, Medicinal Plant Program, Amherst, MA, 01003
were obtained from SSC-1020, ‘Brigade’, ‘Azteca’, ‘Purepecha’, and Black cohosh [Actaea racemosa L.; syn. Cimicifuga racemosa (L.)
‘Yaqui’ with 77.7, 74.8, 73.3, 71.8, and 69.7 t·ha-1, respectively. The Nutt.] is a medicinal plant native to America and the woodlands of
lowest yields corresponded to ‘Rio Grande’, ‘Silvestre’, and ‘Fierce Rio’ eastern North America. The roots and rhizomes of black cohosh, used
with 51.5, 50.4, and 36.9 t·ha-1, respectively. The highest fruit weights by Native Americans to ease childbirth and treat menstrual cramps,
were from ‘Purepecha’, SSC-1020, and ‘Yaqui’ with 109, 108, and 102 rheumatism, headaches, coughs, asthma, and snakebites, are currently
g, respectively. The fruit shape was oval-square in all varieties. popular as an herbal remedy in the United States and Europe for the

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 relief of discomfort associated with menopause. To determine chemi- to the control treatment. Although the harvest of leaves initiated in
cal variation among populations of this perennial plant, root samples Dec. 2003 (plant formation), the first commercial harvest was made
from 33 locations within the natural range of the species, ranging from in Jan. 2005. We measured the yield and the average weight of leaves.
Massachusetts to South Carolina and west to Missouri and Tennessee, The results indicated statistical differences (0.05) and an increase in
were collected and chemically analyzed by HPLC-PDA using a C-18 the yield of 12.2 t·ha-1, which represents 26% more with the BM ap-
reversed phase column (Phenomenex) for separation of the chemical plication with respect to the control, which produced 47.1 t·ha-1. As far
constituents. The constituents were identified by comparison with com- as the average weight of leaves, there were no statistical differences
mercial standards, including actein, methyl-beta-arabinopyranoside, between the BM application (597 g) and the control (532 g), although
caffeic acid, cimicifugoside, cimicifugoside H1, cimiracemoside A, 26 in both cases, they met the standards demanded by companies that
deoxyactein, ferulic acid, isoferulic acid, kaempferol, formononetin, manufacture products with sabila.
and others. Chemically, an extract of the root and rhizome is known to
contain at least three major natural product groups: cycloartenal-type (393) Diversifying Into a New Market—Medicinal Herbs
triterpenes, phenolics, and flavonoids. Chemical constituents, especially Jeanine M. Davis*, Jacqulyn T. Greenfield
formononetin, varied among the populations. 1
North Carolina State University, Horticultural Science, Mountain Horticultural Crops
Research and Extension Center, Fletcher, NC, 28732; 2Gaia Herbs, Inc., Botanicals Divi-
(391) Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.) Propagation and sion, Brevard, NC, 28712

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Growth in Perlite Hydroponic Systems
Seventeen North Carolina farmers received $5000 grants to grow
Hyung Jun Kim1, Chris Harlow2, Mary Peet*2 medicinal herbs as part of a research study to determine the economic
1
National Horticultural Research Institute, Div. Protected Cultivation, Imok-Dong 475, feasibility of producing herbs in different regions of the state, including
Gangan-Gu, Suwon, 440-706, Korea; 2North Carolina State University, Horticultural
Science, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7609 producing the quality and quantity of medicinal herbs required by the
industry at a price that is competitive in a global market. With the help
Rhizomes of black cohosh (Actaea racemosa L.) grown in the deep of five buyers in the natural products industry, four medicinal herbs
woodland shade of eastern North America have been used historically were selected to be grown: California poppy, dandelion, Echinacea
as medicinals, but wild populations have declined because of collec- purpurea, and valerian. The growers experimented with new crops,
tion pressure. The purpose of this study is to determine the potential learned new production methods, and adapted existing methods and
for black cohosh production in perlite. Currently, cultivated plants equipment to these crops. These growers were also introduced to new
represent just 3% of the total harvest. Perlite production should also markets and made connections with buyers, statewide and nationally,
result in clean, uniform plant material. Rhizomes were grown at 18 in an industry that can be difficult to enter. Growers were responsible
°C in controlled environment chambers in the North Carolina State for keeping detailed records of production, harvest, and postharvest
University (NCSU) Phytotron in perlite for 42 days with fertigation 3, handling. To produce a marketable crop in 1 year, some of the growers
6, or 12 times daily and 18.5, 21.5, or 24.5 °C root zone temperatures started seedlings in their greenhouses, while others direct seeded into
adjusted using heating cables. Leaf areas of the 21.5 and 24.5 °C root the field. With the natural products industry moving toward a non-
temperature treatments were greater than the 18.5 °C treatment. Stem chemically grown product, growers in this project had to produce their
number and new root number was highest in the 21.5 °C treatment. crop without pesticides. Weed pressures were the biggest challenge
No effects of the fertigation treatments were significant. The second to most of the growers. Prior to harvest, bioactive constituents were
experiment was conducted 7 June–31 Oct. 2004 in a naturally lit tem- tested on the dried raw material to see if levels met buyers’ require-
perature-controlled (22/18 °C) glass greenhouse in the NCSU Phytotron ments. Other testing methods determined percentage of ash, moisture
at nutrient solution EC levels of 0.7, 1.1, or 1.5 dS·m-1 and shading content, microbial limits, and heavy metal accumulation. For postharvest
levels of 0%, 50%, and 75%. Highest leaf area and increase in fresh handling, tobacco farmers who had drying facilities experimented with
weight of the rhizomes over the experimental period was in the 50% different temperature regimes to produce a uniformed dried material.
shading treatment, but no significant effects of EC treatments were Buyers and growers were then introduced to each other to complete
observed. Rhizome fresh weight increased 310% in the 50% shade, the sale of goods.
compared to 193% and 196% in the 0% and 75% shading treatments,
respectively. In conclusion, black cohosh appears to prefer some shading (394) Antimutagenicity, Antioxidant Activity, and
during summer and 21.5 °C root temperatures. Low EC (0.7 dS·m-1) Polyphenolic Contents of Bitter Melon Varieties
and infrequent watering (3 times daily) did not appear to limit growth (Momordica charantia L.)
in this system, but these results should be confirmed in larger studies
in commercial greenhouses. Shahidul Islam*1, M. Jalaluddin1, Navam Hettiarachchy2
1
University of Arkansas, Agriculture (Plant Physiology & Nutrition), Pine Bluff, AR, 71601;
2
University of Arkansas, Food Science, Fayetteville, AR 72701
(392) Effect of Bovine Manure Application to Soil on the
Development of Sabila Crops (Aloe vera barbadensis) in Bitter melon (Momordica charantia L.), an annual vegetable of
the Sonoran Desert Cucurbitaceae family, is a vegetable with important nutritional and
medicinal qualities. Four adaptable lines/varieties were tested in
Fabián Robles-Contreras1, Rubén Macias-Duarte2,
replicated field trials for productivity, and biochemical and medicinal
Raul Leonel Grijalva-Contreras*3,
characteristics at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The total
Manuel de Jesus Valenzuela-Ruiz4
1
phenolic contents of the oven-dried and freeze-dried tissues, and seeds,
INIFAP-Caborca, Agroclimatology, Caborca, Sonora, 83600, México; 2INIFAP-Caborca, ranged from 5.39–7.75, 6.72–8.02, 6.40–8.90, and 4.67–6.69 mg·g-1
Soli & Horticultural; 3INIFAP-Caborca, Protected Horticulture; 4INIFAP-Caborca,
Viticulture on a dry weight basis, respectively. The total phenolic content of bitter
melon from India green (IG), India white (IW), China green (CG) and
The sabila plant is considered a strategic crop for the arid and semi-arid China white (CW) varieties were 4.67–6.72, 6.03–8.02, 5.39–7.81, and
lands of Mexico, because it can be a high water-efficient crop due to 6.69–8.90 mg·g-1 dry material, respectively. The main phenolic acids in
its low water requirements, and is currently developing satisfactorily bitter melon flesh were gallic acid, gentisic acid, catechin, chlorogenic
on an experimental scale in the agricultural area of Caborca, Sonora, acid, and epicatechin. Bitter melon seeds had the phenolic acids, gallic
Mexico, in the Sonoran Desert. This agricultural zone is characterized acid, catechin, and epicatechin. The antioxidant activities of methanolic
by a sandy soil with little or no organic matter and limited water sup- extracts from the bitter melons varieties IG, IW, CG, and CW ranged
plies. Research consisted of evaluating the effect of bovine manure from 79% to 85%, 79% to 83, 80% to 85, and 79% to 86% inhibition,
(BM) application to soil on the yield and size of sabila leaves. A sabila respectively. The antioxidant activities of the seed ranged from 79%
planting was established in Summer 2002, with a density of 15,000 to 84% inhibition. Methanolic extracts of freeze-dried flesh and seed
plants/ha. Two applications of BM (9 t·ha-1) were made, one at planting from var. IW and CG showed very high antimutagenic effects against
time in Aug. 2002, and another one in Feb. 2003. BM was not applied benzo(a)pyrene with Salmonella TA98 (92% to 100% inhibition) TA100

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 (79% to 86% inhibition), but lower antimutagenicity activities against disease response typical of susceptible hosts with sporulating colonies
sodium azide that ranged from 46% to 54% and 17% to 32% inhibition, covering both leaf surfaces. Three genotypes from hop seed native to
respectively. The popular belief that bitter melon improves glucose Emba, Kazakhstan, remained uninfected in greenhouse assays. Further
tolerance in Type II diabetes and lowers blood cholesterol is being experimentation of those genotypes in growth chambers at 18 °C revealed
investigated. It has not been determined which alkaloids, polypeptides, that they demonstrated an atypical disease response. Six days after
or combination of chemicals found in bitter melon are responsible for inoculation, necrotic lesions on the adaxial leaf surfaces were visually
the beneficial medicinal effect. apparent. Microscopic examination showed areas of collapsed epidermal
cells, collapsed hyphae, and golden-brown discolorations extending
(395) Greater Inoculation Rate Enhances Biological out from the center of the infection. These symptoms contrasted those
Efficiency and Returns of Shiitake Mushrooms of a hypersensitive response in which fungal growth is restricted by
Cathy M. Sabota*, Caula A. Beyl the collapse of epidermal cells in advance of the fungus. The infection
Alabama A&M University, Plant and Soil Science, Normal, AL, 35762 frequency of Kazakhstani genotypes was intermediate compared to H.l.
cultivars Symphony (susceptible) and Nugget (resistant) after exposure
To determine if biological efficiency of shiitake mushrooms was affected to three preinoculation temperature regimes. These genotypes could rep-
by the density of spawn inoculation, white oak logs about 31 inches resent a new source of polygenic resistance to hop powdery mildew, and
(0.79 m) long were cut from trees harvested 14 Apr. and inoculated 6 could broaden hop germplasm available to global breeding programs.
May 2003 with strain WR46 of Lentinula edodes using four rates of
inoculation. The number of holes drilled and inoculated with spawn was
determined by multiplying the weight of each log by 0.5, 1, 2, or 3. A Poster Session 25—Stress Physiology
15-pound log (6.8 kg) inoculated at “3” times the weight would have
45 holes drilled and inoculated. Each rate of inoculation treatment was 19 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
replicated three times with three subsamples per replication. After six
harvests over a 21-month period, the biological efficiency (BE) of the (445) Responses of Several Herbaceous Perennials and
logs increased by 1.94% per additional hole per pound (0.45 kg). This
increase in BE would result in $1.15 in additional returns per log with a
Groundcovers to Salinity
cost of only $0.15 more per log due to increased spawn use, resulting in Genhua Niu*, Denise S. Rodriguez
a net profit, excluding increased labor and wax costs, of $1.00 per log. Texas A&M University, El Paso, TX, 799277

In order to use reclaimed water to irrigate landscape plants and minimize

(396) Growth of American Mayapple Rhizome Segments damage and loss, salinity tolerance of commonly used landscape plants
Affected by Time of Transplant needs to be identified and characterized. Eight herbaceous perennials
Kent Cushman*, Muhammad Maqbool and groundcovers were obtained from a nursery, transplanted to 2.6-L
University of Florida, SWFREC, Immokalee, FL, 34142-9515 plastic containers, and grown in the greenhouse for 2 weeks before
salinity treatments (1.0, 3.2, 6.4, and 12 dS·m-1) were initiated. Plants
American mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) is being investigated as were irrigated with measured amounts of saline solutions to obtain a
a domestic, renewable, and alternative source of podophyllotoxin, a 30% leaching when ≈50% water was depleted. After 12 weeks, half
precursor compound used in the manufacture of several drugs. Indian of the plants in each treatment were destructively harvested and dry
mayapple (P. emodi) is the current source of the compound. The ob- weights of shoots and roots were taken. Three Penstemon species
jective of this study was to examine growth of transplanted rhizome (pseudospectabilis, eatoni, and strictus) and Lavandula angustifolia at
segments of American mayapple at four transplant times during the 6.4 and 12 dS·m-1 and most of them at 3.2 dS/m did not survive. Shoot
year. Two-node rhizome segments were carefully dug with roots intact dry weight of Delosperma cooperi decreased by 25% at 12 dS·m-1, but
from naturally occurring wild populations near Holly Springs, Miss. there were no significant differences among the rest of the treatments.
Segments were dug in Oct. 2002, Dec. 2002, Feb. 2003, or June 2003. All plants of Teucrium chamaedrys survived, but growth was reduced
Within 1 day of each harvest, segments were transplanted into 1-gal significantly with lower visual scores as salinity of irrigation water
pots containing a mixture of sandy soil and a finely ground pine bark increased. Although growth was reduced in Gazania rigens as salin-
mulch. Pots were then set in a raised bed, such that the soil surface ity increased, no other signs of stress were observed. Ceratostigma
within the pots was even with that of the plant bed. Pots and plant bed plumbaginoides had less growth at 3.2 dS·m-1, and older leaves showed
then received a 3-inch layer of pine bark mulch. Rhizome segments reddish pigmentation at 6.4 dS·m-1, whereas those at 12 dS·m-1 did not
were harvested from pots four times during the year following the date survive. Among the tested species, D. cooperi and G. rigens indicated
of transplant. Rhizome and roots were separated according to new or a high tolerance to salinity; T. chamaedrys and C. plumbaginoides were
old growth and then dried. Rhizome segments transplanted during moderately tolerant; and the rest were salt sensitive.
October and December increased about 36% in dry mass during the
1-year period after transplant. This was significantly greater than an (446) Salinity Tolerance of Eight Ornamental Herbaceous
increase of 12% for segments transplanted during June. Segments Perennials
transplanted during February performed intermediately, increasing by
22%. Our results show that rhizome segments of American mayapple Nickolee Zollinger*1, Teresa Cerny-Koenig2, Roger Kjelgren1,
performed better when transplanted during fall and winter compared Rich Koenig3, Kelly Kopp1
1
to those transplanted during summer. Segments transplanted during Utah State University, Plants, Soils, & Biometeorology, Logan, UT; 2Washington State
University, Plants, Soils, & Biometeorology; 3Washington State University, Agronomy,
spring performed intermediately. Pullman

(397) Atypical Disease Response to Hop Powdery Mildew Although salinity is becoming an increasing concern for landscape
Jodi M. Smith*1, Kim E. Hummer2, Walt Mahaffee3 plants in many areas of the West, few studies have been carried out to
1
evaluate salinity responses of ornamental plants, especially herbaceous
Oregon State University, Horticulture, Agricultural Life Science Building, Corvallis, OR,
97331; 2USDA ARS, National Clonal Germplasm Repository, Corvallis, OR, 97333-2521;
perennials. We investigated salinity tolerance of four traditionally grown
3
USDA ARS, HCRL, Corvallis, OR, 97330 and four Intermountain West native ornamental herbaceous perennials.
Penstemon ×mexicali ‘Red Rocks’, Leucanthemum ×superbum ‘Alaska’,
Open-pollinated hop seeds (Humulus lupulus var. lupuloides E. Small, Echinacea purpurea, Lavandula angustifolia, Geranium viscosissimum,
H.l. var. pubescens E. Small, H.l. var. neomexicanus Nelson and Cock- Eriogonum jamesii, Penstemon palmeri, and Mirabilis multiflora were
erell, and H.l. var. lupulus L.) were collected from the United States, irrigated with water containing a mixture of 2 CaCl2 : 1 NaCl at salinity
Canada, and Kazakhstan and screened for resistance to hop powdery levels of 0.33 (tap water control), 2.2, 5.4, and 8.3 dS·m-1 for 8 weeks.
mildew (Podosphaera macularis Braun & Takamatus). A total of 2108 Growth, visual quality, and gas exchange were assessed. Mirabilis
seedlings were repeatedly inoculated with high levels of P. macularis. multiflora and L. ×superbum ‘Alaska’ showed high salt tolerance based
Under greenhouse conditions, most seedlings exhibited a compatible

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 on visual quality. No noticeable leaf necrosis was observed for either Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Gainesville, FL, 32611; 3University of Florida, Envi-
species at any salinity level. However, over the 8-week period, growth ronmental Horticulture, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33314; 4University of Florida, Environmental
Horticulture, Plant City, FL, 33566
rates for L. superbum were reduced by 35%, 58%, and 72% compared
to the control for the 2.2, 5.4, and 8.3 dS·m-1 salinity levels, respectively. Landscape water consumption has become a prime target for water con-
The decrease in growth did not reduce visual quality. Growth rates for servation and regulation. Imposing water restrictions during landscape
M. multiflora were slightly higher than the control for the 2.2 and 5.4 establishment is detrimental to plants that have not developed sufficient
dS·m-1 salinity levels and dropped about 20% at the highest salinity root systems to compensate for transpirational water losses. Generally,
level. Echinacea purpurea showed the lowest tolerance to salinity, as municipalities regulate irrigation frequency but not application rate.
evidenced by substantial margin burn at all salinity levels as well as high Application frequency affects establishment rates of shade trees, but
mortality; all plants in the highest salinity treatment died. the effects on shrub establishment are not well documented. This study
evaluated three irrigation frequencies during establishment of Ilex
(447) Response of Two Salt-stressed Cultivars of Sweetpotato cornuta ‘Burfordii Nana’ and Viburnum odoratissimum in a landscape.
to Changes in Calcium Levels under In Vitro Conditions To simulate maximum stress, both species were transplanted into field
Devi Prasad V. Potluri*, Nkechiyere Nwami plots in an open-sided, clear polyethylene covered shelter. Each species
was irrigated either every 2, 4, or 7 days, and received 9 L of water
Chicago State University, Biological Sciences, Chicago, IL, 60628
per plant per event. Predawn, midday, and dusk water potentials were
Two cultivars of sweetpotato, ‘Commensal’ and ‘Salyboro’, were sub-

POSTERS–TUESDAY
recorded at 28-day intervals and cumulative stress intervals calculated.
jected to salt stress using axillary bud cultures. The salt levels ranged Water potentials were taken the day prior to irrigation (maximum stress
from 0 to 10 g·L-1. After the initial experiments, levels of calcium in day) and the day of irrigation (minimum stress). Growth indices were
the medium were changed from 3 mM in the MS medium to 1.5, 6, and also recorded. As days after transplant (DAT) increased, significant
12 mM. After 10 weeks of growth, plantlet shoot height, dry weight, declines in cumulative water stress of Ilex were found among treat-
number of nodes, levels of proline, soluble carbohydrate, and protein ments on the day of maximum stress. The 7-day treatment declined
were measured. ‘Commensal’ was tolerant to salt levels up to 4 g·L-1, at a faster rate than the other treatments tested. No differences were
but ‘Salyboro’ was sensitive to concentrations of salt even at lower found for Viburnum. No significant differences were found on the day
concentrations as evidenced by the growth and dry weight. Proline of irrigation as DAT increased. Differences in canopy size were not
accumulation was higher in the shoot than in the root. The protein : significant among treatments for either species.
carbohydrate ratios did not change much in ‘Commensal’, but levels
of carbohydrates increased in ‘Salyboro’. Reduction in calcium levels (450) Drought Responses of Ornamental Herbaceous
had a synergistic affect on salt-stressed cultivars. Enhanced levels of Perennials
calcium reduced the inhibitory affects of salt stress. This was more Nickolee Z*1, Roger Kjelgren1, Teresa Cerny-Koenig2,
pronounced in ‘Salyboro’, which was susceptible. Proline levels were Rich Koenig3, Kelly Kopp1
higher in plants subjected to salt stress and higher levels of calcium than 1
Utah State University, Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology, Logan, UT, 84322; 2Washington
controls, but lower than the plants subjected to salt stress. These and State University, Horticulture; 3Washington State University, Agronomy
other metabolic changes suggest that calcium can reduce the adverse
affects of salt stress in these two sweetpotato cultivars. We investigated drought responses of Echinacea purpurea, Gaillardia
aristata, Lavandula angustifolia, Leucanthemum ×superbum ‘Alaska’,
(448) Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Enhance Tolerance of Penstemon barbatus ‘Rondo’, and Penstemon ×mexicali ‘Red Rocks’
Rosa multiflora cv. Burr to Bicarbonate in Irrigation Water established in a 10-gal pot-in-pot system in northern Utah. Plants were
irrigated at frequencies of 1, 2, or 4 weeks between June and Sept.
Andrew D. Cartmill*, Fred T. Davies, Jr., Alejandro Alarcon, 2004. Osmotic potential, gas exchange, visual quality, leaf area, and
Luis A. Valdez-Aguilar dry biomass were assessed. In a confined root zone, P. barbatus showed
Texas A&M University, Horticultural Sciences, Dept. Horticultural Sciences, College the greatest tolerance to drought, avoiding desiccation by increasing
Station, TX, 77843-2133
root : shoot ratio and decreasing transpiration as water became more
Sustainable horticultural production will increasingly have to rely on limiting. Plants maintained high visual quality throughout the study
economically feasible and environmentally sound solutions to problems and experienced little wilt, burn, or dieback. However, P. barbatus
associated with high levels of bicarbonate (HCO3-) and associated high above-ground biomass was reduced by 15% for the 2-week treatment
pH in irrigation water. The ability of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF; and by 40% for the 4-week treatment. Alternatively, G. aristata and L.
Glomus ZAC-19) to enhance plant tolerance to HCO3- was tested on superbum displayed drought avoidance mechanisms, dying back when
the growth, physiology and nutrient uptake of Rosa multiflora Thunb. water was limiting and resprouting after they were watered. Above-
ex J. Murr. cv. Burr (rose). Arbuscular mycorrhizal colonized and non- ground biomass declined by 50% and 84% for G. aristata and 47% and
inoculated (non-AMF) plants were treated with 0, 2.5, 5, and 10 mM 99% for L. superbum, respectively, for the 2- and 4-week treatments.
HCO3-. Increasing HCO3- concentration and associated high pH and Root mass was affected similarly for both species. However, transpira-
electrical conductivity (EC) reduced plant growth, leaf elemental uptake tion remained high for all treatment levels. Leaf burn and reduction in
and acid phosphatase activity (ACP), while increasing alkaline phos- above- and below-ground biomass were also evident for E. purpurea
phatase activity (ALP). Inoculation with AMF enhanced plant tolerance at the 2- and 4-week treatments, but results were not as pronounced
to HCO3- as indicated by greater plant growth, leaf elemental uptake as for G. aristata and L. superbum. Overall, P. barbatus exhibited the
(N, P, K, Ca, Fe, Zn, Al, Bo), leaf chlorophyll content, higher mycor- greatest drought tolerance while maintaining an acceptable appearance.
rhizal inoculation effect (MIE), lower root iron reductase activity, and G. aristata, contrary to expectations, did not exhibit drought tolerance
generally lower wall-bound ACP (at 2.5 mM HCO3-), and higher soluble with a confined rooting volume, suggesting that it avoids drought in
ALP (at 10 mM HCO3-). While AMF colonization (arbuscules, vesicles, landscapes by means of deep rooting.
and hyphae formation) was reduced by increasing HCO3- concentration,
colonization still occurred at high HCO3-. At 2.5 mM HCO3-, AMF plant (451) Acclimation to Long-term Water Deficit Stress in Four
growth was comparable to plants at 0 mM HCO3-, further indicating the Birch Taxa (Betula L.): Water Relations and Gas Exchange
beneficial effect of AMF for alleviation of HCO3- stress. Mengmeng Gu*1, Curt R. Rom1, James A. Robbins2
1
(449) Influence of Irrigation Frequency on Establishment University of Arkansas, Dept. of Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR, 72701; 2University of Ar-
kansas, Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Horticulture, Little Rock, AR, 72203
and Growth of Ilex cornuta ‘Burfordii Nana’ and
Viburnum odoratissimum in Landscapes Four birch taxa, Betula alleghaniensis, B. davurica, B. nigra ‘Heritage’,
and B. papyrifera, were grown in a greenhouse and exposed to water
Sloane M. Scheiber , Maria Paz* , Edward F. Gilman ,
1 2 2
deficit stress for 35 days. Daily water was withheld from the plants until
Kimberly A. Moore3, Sudeep Vyapari4, Richard C. Beeson, Jr.1 the combined weight of each container and the plant was reduced to 40%
1
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Apopka, FL, 32703; 2University of of the control. Supplemental water was supplied to each container to

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 maintain 40% of the initial combined weight. Predawn water potential, in the drought-stressed plants. There were no significant differences
gas exchange, and abscised leaf area were measured daily during the in resin and rubber concentration in the leaves and roots of the dif-
first week and at 3-day intervals after the first week. Predawn water ferent treatments; however, they were both higher in the stems of the
potential dropped to lowest value before the containers were rehydrated drought-stressed plants. In guayule, rubber is deposited mainly in the
and remained low throughout the treatment period. Net CO2 assimilation bark parenchyma of the stems. The drought-stressed plants had a greater
(A), stomatal conductance (gs) and evapotranspiration (Et) of all taxa contribution of stem biomass to overall biomass and a reduced stem
decreased significantly during the first week of water deficits. Changes diameter with higher bark to wood ratio, which could account for the
in A and Et varied among taxa after the first week of water deficits. higher rubber concentration in the drought-stressed plants.
Water use efficiency (WUE = A/Et) of four birch taxa decreased to
significant lower values than control in the first week that water was (454) Detecting Plant Stress by Chlorophyll Fluorescence
withheld, and then increased to significantly higher values than control. Hussein Al-Amier1, Robert Lussier2, Ming Coler1,
Gas exchange data were fit into 2- or 3-segmented linear model. The Margaret Stoltzman1, Lyle Craker*1
type and shape of the models, and the joint of each segment gave an 1
University of Massachusetts, Plant and Soil Sciences, Amherst, MA, 01003; 2GrowTech,
indication of how the gas exchange responded to the long-term water Inc., Waltham, MA, 02452
deficit stress. At the end of the water deficit treatment, B. papyrifera had
The stress level in a plant may be directly associated with the intensity
abscised most of its leaves and maintained a high A, while B. alleghani-
of the Kautsky effect (the sudden increase in fluorescence emission
ensis maintained more leaves on the tree, but had a relatively low A.
by chlorophyll following a dark adaptation). The decrease in photo-
(452) Growth Responses of Salvia greggii and Dalea synthetic efficiency, linked with the rate of photochemistry of plants
under stress, provides a definitive signature (graphical pattern) that can
frutescens to Drought Stress be quantified and monitored, even for plants that have no visible stress
Genhua Niu*, Denise S. Rodriguez symptoms. Using a prototype GrowScanner®, signature differences
Texas A&M University, El Paso, TX, 79927 in plants under nitrogen and water stress, as compared with plants
Salvia greggii (salvia) and Dalea frutescens (dalea) are two popular not under stress, could be detected and measured. Returning stressed
shrubs. However, little information is available on their drought toler- plants to a nonstressed condition returned the stress signatures to that
ance. The objectives of this study were to investigate the effect of various of control plants not under stress. Development of the technology may
degrees of water stress on growth and to characterize the dynamics of provide a relatively quick, presymptomatic methodology for detecting
water relations to root substrate water content for developing best ir- plant stress without sacrificing plant tissue.
rigation management. Salvia and dalea plants in 12-L plastic containers (455) Differential Patterns of Expression and Regulation
were grown in a greenhouse and pruned to one node at the base of the
soft shoots for salvia or at the same height for dalea prior to the start
of Two Dehydrin Genes from Peach (Prunus persica) Bark
of the experiment. There were three irrigation regimens: plants were Tissues
irrigated daily (control), or irrigation was withheld until moderate or Michael Wisniewski*1, Carole Bassett1, Timothy Artlip1,
severe water stress signs exhibited. After several weeks of intermittent Jenny Renaut2, Robert Farrell3
cyclic dry-down irrigation regimens, total shoot number per container 1
AFRS, USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, WV, 25430; 2Gabriel Lippmann (Cellule de Recherche
was reduced by 40% to 50% for salvia and 35% to 40% for dalea. Average en Environnement et BiotechnologieS - CREBS), Centre de Recherche Public, av. de la
shoot length was reduced by 35% to 45% for salvia and 50% to 65% Faiencerie, 162a, Luxembourg, L-1511, Luxembourg; 3Pennsylvania State University,
Biology, York, PA, 17403
for dalea in moderate and severe stressed treatments compared to the
control. Drought stress resulted in less shoot elongation and fewer new We have characterized the seasonal accumulation of transcripts and
shoots in both species. To examine the relationship between plant water proteins in peach (Prunus persica), particularly a 60 kDa dehydrin
status and substrate water content, a dry down test was performed on (PCA60; PpDhn1). Recently, we have isolated another dehydrin gene
five well-watered plants by withholding irrigation until midday water (PpDhn2). The present report compares the structural organization of
potential dropped to below –4 MPa. As substrate water contents in both the two dehydrin genes, their promoters, and the response of the genes
species reached 8%, the predawn water potentials did not recover from to temperature, photoperiod, and water deficit. Trees were exposed for
the midday water potential of the previous day, indicating there was no 3 or 5 weeks to either short day (SD) or long day (LD) photoperiods at
available water in the substrate for roots to take up. The drought tolerance either 25 or 5 °C. Additional experiments exposed trees to a period of
of these two species needs further study using various growing media. water deficit followed by recovery. Transcript abundance of both genes,
as assessed by RT-PCR, was determined, in response to the different
(453) Effect of Drought Stress on Growth and Secondary photoperiods and temperatures as well as a prolonged SD/5 °C regime,
Compound Production in Greenhouse-grown Guayule from monthly-collected field samples, and trees subjected to water deficit.
Maren E. Veatch-Blohm*, Dennis T. Ray Results indicated that water deficit increased transcript abundance of
1
both genes, but their abundance differed dramatically in response to low
University of Arizona, Plant Sciences, Tucson, AZ, 85721
temperature and seasonal cues. Surprisingly, neither gene exhibited a
As a native of the Chihuahuan desert, guayule (Parthenium argentatum significant elevation in transcript abundance in response to SD condi-
Gray) has a history of dealing with low water availability. Agronomic tions. The lack of response of PpDhn1 to SD is problematical given the
studies have shown that increasing irrigation increases overall rubber observation that transcript levels in field-collected samples begin to in-
yields, but decreases rubber concentration per plant. As water avail- crease substantially in September, prior to the onset of cold temperatures.
ability is an important factor in agricultural production, this study was Analysis of the promoter regions and cis-acting elements suggest that
conducted to examine how drought affects plant growth and secondary ABA may play an important role in seasonal expression, interacting with
compound distribution throughout the plant. One-year-old guayule photoperiod in field conditions. Two CRT/DRE elements are present in
plants were subjected to water stress from June through August, in the promoter region of PpDhn1, but absent in the promoter of PpDhn2.
2003 and 2004. The well-watered treatment was irrigated daily, and
the drought-stressed plants were irrigated when the soil water poten- (456) Abiotic Stress Responses in Cucumber (Cucumis
tial reached 6 (0.6) or 3 (0.3) bars (megapascals) in 2003 and 2004, sativus L.) Plants Expressing the Arabidopsis thaliana
respectively. Plant growth was monitored by measuring height, width, Transcriptional Activators-CBF1 and CBF3
and stem diameter. Fresh weight of shoots and roots was recorded at Mohamed Tawfik, Alejandra Ferenczi, Daniel Enter,
harvest, and a subset of plants were defoliated and used to determine Rebecca Grumet*
leaf weight and area. Resin and rubber were extracted from dried and
Michigan State University, Horticulture, Plant and Soil Sci. Bldg., East Lansing, MI, 48824
ground plant samples. Growth, leaf weight, and leaf to stem ratio were
decreased in the drought-stressed plants compared to the well-watered Abiotic stresses (e.g., salinity, drought, cold, oxidative stress) can be
plants. Rubber concentration, but not resin concentration, was higher major factors limiting plant productivity worldwide. We sought to

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 increase abiotic stress resistance in cucumber by expressing the A. Specific activity in two kale cultivars was highly variable, but tended
thaliana transcription factors CBF1 and CBF3, which regulate genes to have highest activity from pH 5.0–6.0. In both cauliflower cultivars
responsible for enhanced dehydration-stress resistance in Arabidop- from Fall 2000, Fall 2001, and Spring 2002, optimal pH was around pH
sis. Our previous studies in the greenhouse and field demonstrated 6.0. In Spring 2000, however, specific activity was highest at pH 5.0.
increased salinity tolerance in CBF-expressing cucumber lines. In Maximum specific activity in both cabbage cultivars occurred in the
the current studies, we tested response of CBF-cucumber plants to pH range 5.5–6.0 in Fall 2000, Fall 2001, and Spring 2002. In Spring
drought, chilling, and oxidative stresses. Transgenic cucumber plants 2000, specific activity in ‘Red Acre’ cabbage was uniform across the
subjected to drought stress in the greenhouse showed elevated levels range pH 4.5–5.5 and maximum specific activity was at pH 5.0 for
of the stress-inducible compatible solute, proline, compared to the ‘Early Round Dutch’ cabbage. Both brussels sprouts cultivars had pH
nontransgenic controls. Preliminary results also indicate greater pho- maxima around pH 5.5–6.0 and significantly lower activity at pH 4.5.
tochemical efficiency in CBF-expressing plants under drought stress Specific activity in broccoli was much like that of cauliflower in that
conditions compared to the nontransgenic controls. Under nonstressed highest activity occurred around pH 5.5–6.0 in Fall 2000, Fall 2001,
conditions, there were no significant differences in growth between and Spring 2002, but in Spring 2000, maximum activity was at pH 5.0.
the transgenic and the nontransgenic cucumber plants; however, after These results indicate that in most cases, pH optima were in the range
a cycle of drought stress, CBF-cucumber lines had less growth reduc- 5.5–6.0, but varied somewhat with season and genotype.
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growth was less pronounced after a second cycle of drought. We also
Poster Session 26—Fruit Crop Physiology
evaluated the transgenic cucumber plants under chilling conditions (i.e.,
low, nonfreezing temperatures within the 0 to 12 °C range). Based on 19 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
plant height and cotyledon and leaf damage measurements, transgenic
cucumber seedlings did not show chilling tolerance compared to the
wild-type control. The response of transgenic CBF-cucumber plants to
(319) Mycorrhizal Symbiosis and Response of Sorghum
oxidative stress using methyl viologen is also being evaluated. Plants to Combined Drought and Salt Stresses
Robert Augé*1, Keunho Cho2, Jean Stutz3, Heather Toler1
(457) An Approach-grafted, Split-rooted Apple System 1
University of Tennessee, Department of Plant Sciences, Knoxville, TN, 37996-4561;
2
to Evaluate the Effects of Partial Rootzone Drying and University of Florida, Plant Medicine Program, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0680; 3Arizona
State University, Department of Plant Biology, Tempe, AZ, 85287-1601
Deficit Irrigation on Tree Water Relations
Colonization of roots by arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi can increase
Todd C. Einhorn*1, Horst W. Caspari1, Steve Green2, Greg Litus1
1
host resistance to drought stress, although the effect is unpredictable.
Colorado State University, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Fort Since AM symbiosis also frequently increases host resistance to salt
Collins, CO, 80523; 2HortResearch, Environmental and Risk Management, Palmerston
North, New Zealand stress, and since drought and salt stress are often linked in drying soils,
we speculated that the AM influence on plant drought response may
One-year-old ‘Gala’/M7 apple trees were potted into 30-L containers be linked to AM influence on salt stress. We tested the hypothesis that
and approach-grafted about 45 cm above the graft union in late Spring AM-induced effects on drought responses would be more pronounced
2003. Trees were grown with both tops for the remainder of the 2003 when plants of comparable size are exposed to drought in salinized soils.
season in a greenhouse. In Apr. 2004, one of the tops was removed. In two greenhouse experiments, several water relations characteristics
Trees were fully watered by an overhead irrigation system until July were measured in sorghum plants colonized by Glomus intraradices,
2004, when trees were subjected to one of four irrigation regimes: Gigaspora margarita, or a mixture of AM species during a sustained
control received >100% of ETc applied evenly to the two pots; PRD100 drought following exposure to salt treatments (NaCl stress, osmotic
received >100% ETc applied to one pot only; and two regimes received stress, or soil leaching). The presence of excess salt in soils widened
50% ETc applied to either one (PRD50) or both pots (DI50). Both the difference in drought responses between AM and non-AM plants
gravimetric (tripod) and volumetric (time-domain reflectometry) soil in just two instances: days needed for plants to reach stomatal closure,
moisture measurements were taken daily prior to and after irrigations. and promotion of stomatal conductance. In other instances, the addition
In addition, heavy isotope H2O (18O) was applied to one of the two root of salt tended to nullify an AM-induced change in drought response;
compartments and analyzed in the leaves to further determine the valid- e.g., an AM effect on the decline in leaf or soil water potential required
ity of the model. Sap flow was monitored in six split-rooted trees using to cause stomatal closure disappeared when soils were salinized. Our
miniaturized heat-pulse probes inserted into the stem above the graft findings confirm that AM fungi can alter host response to drought but
union and into each of the two root systems below the graft union. Under do not lend much support to the idea that AM-induced salt resistance
fully irrigated conditions, root sap flow was proportional to root trunk might help explain why AM plants can be more resilient to drought
cross-sectional area, and was not a function of root system origin (i.e., stress than their non-AM counterparts.
roots of mother plant with original top remaining or roots of daughter
plant with original top detached). Water uptake from a previously dried (320) Influence of Light Microclimate on the Growth,
root zone was rapid when the irrigated side was switched, but much Yield, and Fruit Quality of Apple
more gradual when the other side was maintained wet. Interactions
between soil moisture and sap flow in relation to factors governing Zimian Niu*1, Dapeng Zhang2, Jicheng Zhan2, Curt Rom3
1
Horticulture, P.R. China; 2Pomology, Horticulture, P.R. China; 3University of Arkansas,
canopy demand will be presented. Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR, 72701

(458) pH Optima for Myrosinase Activity in Crude Influence of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) microclimate in
Extracts from Cruciferous Crops the canopy of four training systems [open-center with high trunk (OH);
open-center with middle trunk (OM); open-center with low trunk (OL);
Craig S. Charron, Carl E. Sams*
and a traditional round canopy (RC)] on the growth, yield and fruit
The University of Tennessee, Department of Plant Sciences, Knoxville, TN, 37996-4561 quality of apple were studied in the Beijing area. The results showed
There has been significant interest in the glucosinolate-myrosinase that: 1) the growth and yield potential were affected by canopy light
system in plants of the Brassicaceae due to accumulating evidence that microclimate. The average leaf chlorophyll content from OH, OM and
some glucosinolate degradation products are anticarcinogenic and/or OL systems was 12.3% to 18.1% greater than that from the RC system.
suppressive to plant pathogens. Because glucosinolate hydrolysis is Trees from OH, OM, and OL systems produced 84.2% to 89.7% of
catalyzed by endogenous myrosinase, characterization of myrosinase shoot forming flower clusters compared to only 47.3% to 50.9% of the
activity is important for elucidating the potential bioactivity of crop RC shoots. Training system did not affect total yield of 8-year-old trees,
glucosinolates. We measured the specific activity in citrate-phosphate but in 10-year-old trees the RC system had lower yields compared with
buffer extracts across the pH range 4.5–6.5 of two cultivars each of open-center systems. 2) Fruit quality was also affected by canopy light
five Brassica groups grown during two fall and two spring seasons. microclimate. The average anthocyanin content in the skin of fruit from

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 OH, OM, and OL systems was 35.9% to 46.1% higher than that from of success (55.32%) over those planted on 20 Jan. (33.04 %), during
the RC system, but chlorophyll content from the OL system was higher both years of study. The other plant characteristics, such as average root
than in the open-center systems. Meanwhile, the contents of TSS and length, plant height, leaf area, and plant height, of cuttings planted on
esters in apple flesh from the open-center systems were significantly 20 Dec. also showed greater success during both years.
higher than that from the RC system. 3) When the relative value of
PAR in canopy exceeded 33.8%, the growth index of trees (chlorophyll (323) Alternate Approaches for Evaluating Horticultural
: return-bloom ratio) exceeded 66.6% and the fruit quality index (TSS Efficiency
× anthocyanin) exceeded 94.7%. When PAR was less than 20.6%, the Timothy L. Righetti1, Carmo Vasconcelos1 David R. Sandrock*2,
growth index was under 37.2% and the fruit quality index was under Samuel Ortega3, Yerko Moreno3
67.5%. PAR value was significantly correlated with the growth and fruit 1
Oregon State University, Horticulture, Department of Horticulture, Corvallis, OR, 97331;
quality index in the four training systems, and the total canopy volume 2
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Gainesville, FL, 32611; 3University of
of higher PAR (exceeding 33.8%, relative value) from OH, OM, and Talca, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Talca, 747-721, Chile
OL systems was 37.1% to 45.0% greater than that from the RC system.
Four ratio-based efficiency expressions (yield/trunk cross-sectional area,
(321) Rapid and Differential Rates of Root Browning in yield/canopy area, yield/pruning weight, CO2 assimilation/leaf area) were
evaluated. These expressions depend on the size of the denominator if
Apple Trees under Different Irrigation Treatments the function describing the relationship between the denominator and
Katie Palanjian*1, Luis Valenzuela1, Denise Neilsen2, the numerator has a non-zero intercept. When this occurs, it is difficult
Gerry Neilsen2, David Eissenstat1 to determine if statistically different efficiency expressions reflect
1
Pennsylvania State University, Department of Horticulture, University Park, physiological differences or are caused by comparing expressions with
PA, 16802-4200; 2Agriculture Canada, PARC,Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0, different sized denominators. When denominators and numerators of
Canada efficiency expressions are plotted, the edge of the data cloud can often be
As roots change color from white to brown, their absorptivity for water statistically identified. The function describing the edge of the data cloud
and nutrients typically diminishes. The effects of irrigation on root pig- defines the maximum possible value (MPV) obtainable for a given value
mentation were studied during 2003 and 2004 in Summerland, British of the denominator. The percentage of MPV (%MPV) is an alternate ef-
Columbia, using an experimental orchard of ‘Golden Delicious’ apple ficiency expression that is not influenced by differing trunk cross-sectional
trees on M9 rootstocks. Root pigmentation was monitored weekly over area, canopy area, pruning weight, or leaf area. The difference between
the growing season using a minirhizotron camera inserted into clear MPV and observed performance can be used to define improvement
plastic tubes in the root zone. Each tree had two emitters, one on either potential (IP). These alternate assessments can supplement traditional
side of the bole and ≈30 cm from the trunk. Four irrigation treatments efficiency expressions. It is also possible to determine if statistical dif-
were tested: full irrigation with replenishing 100% of daily evapotrans- ferences in traditional efficiency expressions are caused by differences
piration (ET) on both sides of the tree (100% both), 50% ET irrigation in potential, differences in a plant or leaf’s ability to achieve its potential,
on both sides (50% both), irrigating alternating sides of the tree with or differences in the size of the efficiency expression denominators.
50% ET (50% alternating) and one-sided irrigation at 50% ET (50%
one-side). The 50% alternating irrigation treatment simulated the irriga- (324) Irrigation Effects on Fine Root Dynamics in Peach
tion practice of partial root zone drying where irrigation was alternated (Prunus persica)
about weekly from one side of the tree to the other. Root pigmentation Christina Wells*, Desmond Layne
was remarkably fast among these trees, with median days to browning Clemson University, Horticulture, Clemson, SC, 29634
ranging from 4 to 10 days among treatments. For 50% one-side trees,
root pigmentation on the dry side of the tree was much faster than roots We are using a minirhizotron camera system to observe fine root dynam-
on the wet side (4 and 7 days, respectively; P < 0.007). Otherwise, no ics beneath irrigated and nonirrigated peach trees. Our long term goals
additional significant effects of irrigation on pigmentation were detected. are: 1) to relate the timing of fine root production to tree phenology,
soil water content, and soil temperature; and 2) to determine how fine
(322) The Effect of Plant Growth Regulators and Time of root architecture and demography differ between trees with and without
Plantings on Stem Cuttings of Peach cv. Shan-i-Punjab supplemental irrigation. In early 2002, minirhizotrons were constructed
and installed beneath each of 72 open-center, 4-year-old ‘Redglobe’
Sushobitbir Singh Thind*1, Harmander Pal Singh2, Sukhdev Singh1 peach trees at the Musser Fruit Research Farm near Clemson University.
1
Khalsa College, Faculty of Agriculture, Amritsar, Punjab, 143001, India; 2University of Beginning in May 2002, videotaped images from each minirhizotron
Guelph, Department of Plant Agriculture, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
were collected at 2-week intervals; notes on tree phenology were also
Peach [Prunus persica Batsch. (L.)] is a major fruit of northern India, recorded biweekly. Videotapes were digitized in the lab, and informa-
which is commercially propagated through stem cuttings. There is a tion on root length, diameter, appearance and longevity was extracted
scarcity of information available on the effect of plant growth regulators from the images. Soil temperature and volumetric water content were
(PGRs) and time of plantings on rooting of peach stem cuttings. Studies measured in the orchard throughout the growing season. In the 2 years
were conducted to learn the effects of various PGRs and planting times following minirhizotron installation, irrigated trees allocated a signifi-
on stem cuttings of peach cv. Shan-i-Punjab at the fruit nursery of the cantly greater percentage of their fine root length to the upper soil layers
Horticulture Department, Khalsa College, Amritsar, India, in 2001 and and exhibited less root branching than nonirrigated trees. Fine roots
2002. The study on stem cuttings, taken from the middle portion of the produced by irrigated trees lived significantly longer: irrigated trees
shoot, compared three PGRs: indolebutyric acid (IBA), indoleacetic acid had a median root life span of 165 days, while nonirrigated trees had a
(IAA), and naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), each at concentrations of 50, median root life span of only 115 days (P < 0.001; proportional hazards
100, and 200 mg·L-1 and two planting dates (20 Dec. and 20 Jan.). Cuttings regression). Fine roots from irrigated trees remained in the physiologi-
were treated for 24 hours before keeping under moist sand for 1 month for cally active “white” state for an average of 10 days longer than roots
callusing. Callused cuttings were planted in the field. Measurements on from nonirrigated trees (P < 0.001). Data from 2002–03 indicate that
sprouting percentage, survival percentage, plant height, shoot diameter, the trees produce new root flushes at least three times during the year,
number of leaves per plant, leaf size, average root length, and root weight with a significant flush occurring immediately after harvest.
per cutting were recorded. The study showed that, overall, auxins had
significant effect on the success and rooting character of peach plants (325) Soil Solarization and Methyl Bromide Fumigation
over the control. The greatest sprouting and survival percentage, plant Alter Fine Root Dynamics at a Peach Replant Site
height, leaf area, and shoot diameter was exhibited by IBA followed by Shann Tanner, Christina Wells*, Gregory Reighard
IAA and NAA. IBA at 100 ppm proved to be the most suitable PGR for
Clemson University, Horticulture, Clemson, SC, 29634
improving success along with other rooting and vegetative characters
of the plant. The cuttings planted on 20 Dec. gave a higher percentage The effectiveness of soil solarization as an alternative to methyl bromide

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 (MBr) fumigation in replanted peach orchards was investigated at the (WRPIS) in Pullman, Wash. This collection comprises 269 accessions,
Musser Fruit Research Farm near Clemson, S.C. A split plot experi- of which 153 are hardneck (flower producing) types. The fertility
mental design was used, with soil treatment as the whole-plot factor characteristics of these accessions was evaluated in the field at Pull-
and rootstock as the sub-plot factor. In Spring 2002, preexisting trees man, Wash. After the spathes opened, bulbils were removed from all
were removed from the study site, and six orchard rows were cultivated the evaluated accessions to facilitate flower development. The umbel
and subsoiled. In June, two rows were covered with clear polyethylene and flower characteristics taken were anther color, flower color, flower
sheeting and solarized for the remainder of the summer. In November, shape, stigma position, flowers per umbel, umbel diameter, umbel shape,
two additional rows were treated with MBr (474.3 kg·ha-1), while the umbel defects, bulbil size, bulbil color, ease of bulbil removal, spathe
two remaining control rows received no soil sterilization treatment. In opening, pollen production, and pollen viability. Of the 153 accessions,
Jan. 2003, 36 ‘Redglobe’ peach trees budded on Guardian™ or Lovell 10 produced only partial scapes with bulbils midstalk and no seed
rootstock were transplanted to the site, and one minirhizotron was in- production capability. Viable pollen was shed in 85 accessions with
stalled beneath each tree. Minirhizotron observations were made every viability ranging from 8% to 85%. Open-pollinated seed was generated
14–21 days from Feb. through Oct. 2003, and stem caliper measurements by 19 of the Pullman, Wash., grown accessions. Seed production was
were taken on four dates during this interval. Trees grew significantly low with yields from 6 to 91 seeds per accession.
larger in the MBr and solarized rows than in the control rows (P < 0.1;
Tukey’s HSD), but there were no differences in stem caliper growth be- (9) Compositional Characterization of a Garlic
Germplasm Collection

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tween MBr and solarization-treated trees. Reduced aboveground growth
in control trees may have been related to greater carbon expenditure Marita Cantwell*, Gyunghoon Hong, Ron Voss
belowground: in the absence of soil sterilization, fine root median life University of California, Dept. Plant Sciences, Davis, CA, 95616
spans were reduced by 27–28 days (P < 0.0001; proportional hazards
regression) and rates of root production and mortality were signifi- A USDA germplasm collection of garlic (Allium sativum) and related
cantly higher (P < 0.1; repeated measures ANOVA). Solarization and species (A. ophioscorodon, A. longicuspis) has been evaluated for hor-
MBr fumigation appeared to provide similar benefits in reducing root ticultural characteristics and composition under California production
turnover and improving aboveground growth at this site. conditions for several years. In 2004, 198 of the 217 accessions in the
collection were evaluated. Bulbs were manually harvested late June to
early July, cured about 3 weeks shaded at ambient temperatures, and
Poster Session 27—Genetics and Germplasm 2 the outer whorl of cloves manually peeled. Bulb and clove weights and
percentage of dry matter were determined. Freeze-dried garlic powder
19 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 PM Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F was analyzed for alliin (precursor of flavor and health compounds)
concentrations by HPLC. Thiosulfinates (mostly allicin, responsible
(7) Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis of Genes of the for flavor and pungency) were determined by a spectrophotometric
assay. Among the accessions evaluated in 2004, the percentage of dry
Carotenoid Pathway in Cucurbita matter ranged from 32.8% to 44.9%. Alliin content varied from 8.9 to
Marilyn Rivera-Hernández1, Linda Wessel-Beaver*1, 29.7 mg·g-1, and thiosulfinate concentrations ranged from 32.7 to 114.0
José X. Chaparro2 μmol·g-1. For comparison, the widely grown varieties California Early
1
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, Agronomy and Soils, Mayaguez, PR, and California Late averaged 39.5% and 40.8% dry matter, 18.6 and
00681-9030; 2USDA-ARS-HRL, Ft. Pierce, FL, 34942 (currently at the Univ. of Florida,
Dept. of Horticulture, Gainesville, FL 32611)
20.6 mg·g-1 alliin, and 68.1 and 78.8 μm·g-1 thiosulfinates.

Squash and pumpkins (Cucurbita sp.) are important contributors of (10) Four Genes Controlling Watermelon Fruit and Seed
beta-carotene to the diet. Consumers of tropical pumpkin and butternut Traits
squash (both C. moschata Duchesne) prefer a deep orange mesocarp
Gabriele Gusmini, Todd C. Wehner*
color. Color intensity is related to carotene content. Among the five
domesticated Cucurbita species, C. moschata and C. argyrosperma North Carolina State University, Horticultural Science, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7609
Huber have a close relationship. In crosses between these two species, Watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] is a diverse
fertile F1 plants can be easily obtained when using C. argyrosperma crop, with much variability for fruit and seed traits. This study measured
as the female parent. This research studied the relationship between the inheritance of scarlet red flesh color, egusi seed type, yellow belly
and within C. moschata and C. argyrosperma by sequencing three (ground spot) rind pattern, and intermittent stripes on the rind. Scarlet
genes in the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway and generating gene red is a dark red flesh color found in ‘Dixielee’ and ‘Red-N-Sweet’.
trees. Genotypes used in the study differed in flesh color from very Egusi seed is an unusual mutant having a fleshy pericarp adherent to
pale yellow to dark orange. In some cases, haplotypes were associ- the seed coat found in PI 490383 and PI 560006. Yellow belly is found
ated with a particular mesocarp color. Further study of these types of in ‘Black Diamond, Yellow Belly’. Intermittent stripes are found in
associations may improve our understanding of color development ‘Navajo Sweet’, which has narrow dark stripes that are irregular or
in Cucurbita. The frequency of single nucleotide polymorphisms nearly absent across the fruit. In order to study the inheritance of these
(SNPs) in the sequenced fragments was low. There were more SNPs traits, six generations, including parents, crosses, and backcrosses (Pa,
and more heterozygotes among C. moschata accessions than among Pb, F1, F2, BC1Pa, BC1Pb), were produced in each of seven crosses.
C. argyrosperma accessions. Haplotypes of the outgroups (C. ficifolia Phenotypic data were recorded in the field, and analyzed with the
C.D. Bouché and C. maxima Duchesne) were always distinct from C. Chi-square method for the segregation of Mendelian genes. Scarlet red
moschata and C. argyrosperma. These later species had both distinct color in ‘Dixielee’ was allelic to scarlet red color in ‘Red-N-Sweet’.
haplotypes and shared haplotypes. Haplotypes shared among species Four new genes were identified and named, in conformance with gene
tended to be maintained in the same branch of the phylogenetic tree, nomenclature rules for Cucurbitaceae: Scr for scarlet red, eg for egusi
suggesting either gene flow between the species or a common ances- seed, Yb for yellow belly, and ins for intermittent stripes. Thus, we have
tral gene. Both explanations suggest a close genetic and evolutionary added four new genes to the 52 morphological and disease resistance
relationship between C. moschata and C. argyrosperma. genes already published.

(8) Summary of Fertility Characteristics of the USDA (11) Inheritance of Resistance to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic
Garlic Collection When Grown in Pullman, Washington Virus-Florida Strain in Watermelon
Barbara C. Hellier*, Marie Pavelka Nihat Guner1, Todd C. Wehner*2
1
USDA-ARS, Western Regional Plant Introduction Station, Pullman, WA, 99164-6402 Sakata Seed, Plant Breeding, Fort Myers, FL, 33970-1118; 2North Carolina State University,
Horticultural Science, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7609
The USDA garlic (Allium sativum and Allium longicuspis) collection
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 strain (ZYMV-FL) was studied in the resistant watermelon accession QTLs in the RILs is underway. Co-localizations of QTLs with several
of PI 595203 (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus), an egusi type originally ESTs and RGAs were observed, suggesting potential involvement of
collected in Nigeria. The F1, F2, and BC1 generations derived from the the latter markers with EB resistance. Furthermore, co-localizations
cross ‘Calhoun Gray’ × PI 595203 and ‘New Hampshire Midget’ × PI were observed among QTLs, ESTs, and RGAs and several known
595203 were used to study the inheritance of resistance to ZYMV-FL. tomato vertical disease resistance genes. Possible occurrence of such
Seedlings were inoculated with a severe isolate of ZYMV-FL at the first co-localization in the RIL population will be reported. It is speculated
true leaf stage and rated on a 0 to 9 scale, based on the severity of virus that candidate-gene approach is an effective way of identifying and
symptoms. A single recessive gene was found to control resistance, for mapping new R genes in tomato. This study may lead to the identifica-
which we propose the symbol zym-FL2. The gene probably was not tion of genes underlying EB resistance in tomato.
allelic to the previously published gene, zym-FL, for resistance to the
Florida strain of ZYMV in the accession PI 482261, since PI 482261
Poster Session 28—Ornamental/Landscape and Turf 1
was not resistant to the ZYMV-FL isolate used in our tests.
19 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
(12) Detection of QTL for Three Individual Sugar
Compositions in Muskmelon
S. Park*1, J. Sinclair1, K. Crosby1, K. Yoo*2, L. Pike2 (79) All-America Daylilies: Landscape Performance and
1
Texas A&M University, Texas Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Weslaco, Rust Observations
TX, 78596; 2Texas A&M University, Vegetable & Fruit Improvement Center, College Allen Owings*1, Gordon Holcomb2, Anthony Witcher1,
Station, TX, 77843
Allen Broyles3, Edward Bush1
The ratio of individual sugar compositions is an important fruit qual- 1
LSU AgCenter, Horticulture, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803; 2LSU AgCenter, Plant Pathology
ity trait in muskmelon. Our objective was to identify RAPD markers and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803; 3LSU AgCenter, Burden Center, Baton
associated with QTL for percentage of each individual sugar (sucrose, Rouge, LA, 70809;
glucose, and fructose) using bulked segregant analysis in an F2 population All-American daylily cultivars named from 1994–2004 were evaluated
derived from the melon cross of ‘TAM Dulce’ (high sucrose percentage for landscape performance and daylily rust (Puccinia hemerocallidis)
of total sugars) x TGR1551 (low sucrose percentage of total sugars). susceptibility during 2003 and 2004. Cultivars included ‘Black-Eyed
Continuous distributions for sucrose, glucose, and fructose percent- Stella’, ‘Bitsy, ‘Leebea Orange Crush’, ‘Plum Perfect’, ‘Judith’, ‘Star-
ages of total sugars were observed in the genetic population indicating struck’, ‘Frankly Scarlet’, ‘Lullaby Baby’, ‘Lady Lucille’, and ‘Chorus
quantitative inheritance for the traits. A significant positive correlation Line’. Bareroot plants were planted in raised beds composed of an
was observed between sucrose percentage and sucrose (r = 0.89) or Olivier silt loam soil in full sun and received irrigation as needed to
soluble solids (r = 0.33), whereas a significant negative correlation was prevent stress. Visual quality ratings were made weekly from 19 Apr.–25
noted between sucrose percentage and glucose percentage (r = –0.85) Oct. 2003 and 15 Mar.–20 Sept. 2004. Visual quality ratings included
or fructose percentage (r = –0.58). A total of 500 primers was used to growth habit, based on compactness, foliage color, uniformity, and
screen between low and high DNA bulks for three individual sugar overall aesthetics, and flowering, based on longevity and visual appeal.
percentages. Ten RAPD markers, four amplified from ‘TAM Dulce’ Other flower observations were made in regard to time in bud and peak
and six amplified from TGR1551, were significantly associated with blooming periods over the same time frames. Flowering observations
QTL for at least one individual sugar percentage. Of the 10 markers indicated that ‘Black Eyed Stella’ and ‘Bitsy’ were the only cultivars
identified, six were consistently associated with two to three traits. showing reliable repeat bloom potential. Among the other cultivars,
The OAU13.1350 obtained from ‘TAM Dulce’ accounted for 13% and ‘Judith’ was the earliest to bud and bloom, but also had a blooming
19% of the phenotypic variation for sucrose and glucose percentages, period of only 2–3 weeks compared to 4–5 weeks of bloom for other
while OAW06.600 obtained from TGR1551 explained 17% and 18% cultivars. Daylily rust ratings were taken in Sept. and Nov. 2003 and
of the variation for the two traits. The OAA09.350 and OAU05.600 in Aug. and Nov. 2004. Rust was most severe on ‘Judith’, ‘Leebea
markers accounted for 4% to 13% of the variation for three sugar Orange Crush’, ‘Starstruck’, and ‘Lady Lucille’. ‘Judith’ and ‘Leebea
percentages. These markers associated with QTL for three individual Orange Crush’ showed rust symptoms earlier than other cultivars. ‘Plum
sugar compositions could be useful in melon breeding for improving Perfect’, ‘Frankly Scarlet’, ‘Bitsy’, ‘Black Eyed Stella’, and ‘Lullaby
the mature fruit quality. Baby’ were least susceptible to daylily rust.
(13) Comparative Mapping of Early Blight Resistance (80) Calculating Base Temperature and Leaf Appearance
QTLs and Candidate Resistance Genes in F2, F3, F4 and a Rate for Sweet Viburnum
RIL Population of Tomato Gisele Schoene1, Thomas Yeager*1, Joe Ritchie1
Hamid Ashrafi*, Arun Sharma, David Niño-Liu, Liping Zhang, 1
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Gainesville, FL 32611; 2University of
Majid Foolad Florida, Dept. of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Gainesville, FL 32611
The Pennsylvania State University, Dept. of Horticulture, University Park, PA, 16802 In crop models, it is important to determine the leaf area, because the
Most cultivars of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) are susceptible to amount of light interception by leaves influences two very important
early blight (EB), a devastating fungal (Alternaria solani) disease of processes in the plant: photosynthesis and evaporation. Leaf area is
tomato in the northeast and eastern part of the U.S. The most economic dependent on leaf appearance and expansion rates. Leaf appearance
and durable measure of disease control is by using genetic resistance. rate is driven mainly by temperature. Although the influence of tem-
There is limited EB resistance within the cultivated tomato. However, perature on leaf area development is well known for several agronomic
genetic sources of resistance exist within the tomato-related wild species crops, there is no information for woody ornamentals. An experiment
L. hirsutum and L. pimpinellifolium. Early blight resistance does not was conducted to study the relationship between temperature and leaf
follow the gene-for-gene model of host–pathogen interaction. Map- appearance of container-grown sweet viburnum. Plants were grown in
ping QTLs conferring horizontal resistance is an effective approach field conditions in Gainesville, Fla., during two growing periods (Apr.
for studying complex resistance traits such as EB. We have developed to Aug. 2004 and Aug. 2004 to Jan. 2005). Daily maximum and mini-
F2, F3, F4, and an F2:7 derived RIL population of a L. esculentum × L. mum temperature and leaf appearance were recorded. Linear regression
pimpinellifolium cross and evaluated them for EB resistance under field equations were fitted to data and maximum and minimum temperature
conditions. Genetic maps were constructed based on the F2 (including 256 and leaf appearance were recorded. Linear regression equations were
RFLP, EST and RGA markers) as well as the RIL population (including fitted to data and base temperature was assumed to be 8 °C. Thermal
over 220 RFLP and EST markers). In each of the F2, F3, and F4 popula- time (°C d) was calculated as daily average maximum and minimum air
tion, an average of seven QTLs were identified for resistance, which temperature minus the base temperature and was regressed against leaf
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 correlated with leaf number. Phyllochron, which is the thermal time United States during Spring and Summer 2004, a number of weed spe-
between the appearances of successive leaves, was estimated 51 °C per cies were noted to be relatively new problems, or growing problems
day. The information presented in this study will be useful in modeling in turfgrass and/or horticultural cropping situations. These include
water use of sweet viburnum in response to environmental conditions. hophornbeam copperleaf (Acalypha ostryifolia), garlic mustard (Alliaria
petiolata), blackgrass (Alopecurus myosuroides), Palmer amaranth
(81) Fine Fescues and Shade Tolerance (Amaranthus palmeri), waterhemp species (Amaranthus spp.), bien-
Tara E. Paranick*, N. Suzanne Lang nial wormwood (Artemisia biennis), lambsquarters complex species
1
Michigan State University, Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824 (Chenopodium spp.), windmillgrass (Chloris verticillata), showy chloris
(Chloris virgata), Asiatic dayflower (Commelina communis), horseweed
Shaded environments present major obstacles for establishing high (Conyza canadensis), redstem filaree (Erodium cicutarium), toothed
quality, persistent, and resistant turfs. Exogenous fructose applications spurge (Euphorbia dentata), dovefoot geranium (Geranium molle),
are being examined as a potential method to counteract the effects of pitted morningglory (Ipomoea lacunosa), purple deadnettle (Lamium
shade on turf. This work examines the effectiveness of fructose ap- purpureum), birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), roundleaf mallow
plications under different light levels on two fine leaf fescue cultivars: (Malva rotundifolia), star-of-bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum),
chewings fescue (Festuca rubra var. commutata) ‘SR5100’ and creep- cressleaf groundsel (Packera glabella), striate knotweed (Polygonum
ing red fescue (Festuca rubra var. rubra) ‘Dawson’. The experiment erecta), creeping yellow fieldcress (Rorippa sylvestris), lanceleaf
was conducted at Michigan State University, East Lansing, inside a

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sage (Salvia reflexa), sibara (Sibara virginica), white campion (Silene
simulated dome environment. The experiment was a randomized com- latifolia ssp. alba), hairy nightshade (Solanum physalifoium), spiny
plete-block design that began 21 Oct. 2004 with two main factors: light sowthistle (Sonchus asper), and others. Possibilities for this increase
and fructose. There were three light treatments: ambient light (shaded); or spread include natural invasiveness of the weeds, control of previ-
supplemental high light; and supplemental low light. Fructose (0% ous weed competitors, resistance to widely used herbicides, changes
or 1.25% weight/volume), dissolved in water with an organosilicone in cropping practices, and other weed adaptations to current weed
adjuvant, was applied once per week. Quality and color ratings, clip- management methods.
pings, core samples, density, and leaf reflectance were recorded. In
addition, light response curves (LRC) were taken inside an Econoair® (84) Application of AFLP Markers on Taxon
growth chamber using a LI-COR-6400® on the fine fescues, kentucky Discrimination of Cultivated Stewartia
bluegrass (Poa pratensis) ‘Cynthia’, and bermudagrass (Cyondon
dactylon) ‘Princess’. Preliminary results show that fructose had no Ajay Nair*1, Donglin Zhang1, Dogyan Hu2
1
significant effect in each light treatment for turf quality and color. University of Maine, Plant Soil and Environmental Sciences, Orono, ME, 04469; 2Beijing
Botanical Garden, Beijing, 100093, China
However, fructose had a significant impact on clipping weights and
density. The LRC specified the required and potential carbon needs The natural distribution and cultivated areas of Stewartia taxa are USDA
as well as indicated the threshold levels, respectively, by species. The cold hardiness zones 6 or warmer. One cold-tolerant clone, named
impact of fructose alone and in combination with supplemental light Stewartia ‘UMaine’ (UMaine Silk Camellia), has been growing well at
on photosynthesis efficiency will be presented. the University of Maine Littlefield Ornamentals Trial Garden (USDA
Zone 4). The plant also has brilliant red fall color and biennial flower-
(82) Turf Species Affect Establishment and Growth of ing. Since cold hardiness field evaluation could not provide genetic
Cercis canadensis and Carya illinoiensis information and no other taxa could grow in Zone 4, AFLP markers
Jason J. Griffin*1, William R. Reid2, Dale Bremer3 were employed to figure out its genetic relativeness with other 16 named
1
Kansas State University, Dept. Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, John
Stewartia taxa. The three primer-pairs generated 360 useful markers
C. Pair Horticultural Center, Haysville, KS, 67060; 2Kansas State University, Dept.
with an average of 120 markers for each taxon. The genetic distance
Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, Pecan Experiment Field, Chetopa, KS, between S. sinensis and S. rostrata is only 0.031, which indicates that
67336; 3Kansas State University, Dept. of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, these two species are very similar and should not be treated as two spe-
Manhattan, KS, 66506 cies or cultivars, at least the plants in cultivation. The largest distance
Successful establishment and growth of newly planted trees in the (0.533) occurs between S. pesudocamellia and S. malacodendron, two
landscape is dependent on many factors. Weed pressure and water distinguished species accepted by all taxonomists. UMaine Silk Camellia
conservation are typically achieved with either organic mulches or is a distinguished taxon from all other 16 taxa and S. malacodendron
chemical herbicides applied over the root ball of the newly planted ‘Delmarva’ has the largest genetic distance of 0.453 to it. Although
tree. In the landscape, eliminating turfgrass from the root zone of trees S. ×henryae ‘Skyrocket’ has the smallest genetic distance of 0.183 to
may be more complicated than resource competition. Studies have Stewartia ‘UMaine’, UPGMA phenograms showed that they are not
shown that tall fescue (Festuca arundinaceae Schreb.) has allelopathic in a clad at all. AFLP data support that Stewartia ‘UMaine’ is a new
properties on pecan trees [Carya illinoiensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch]. cultivar, which originated from a gene pool of S. pseudocamellia, S.
Well-manicured tall fescue turf in the landscape may have negative sinensis, and S. koreana. These molecular results will also be used as
effects on the establishment and growth of landscape trees as well. A guidance for future Stewartia breeding.
study was designed to examine the effects of popular turfgrasses on
the growth of newly planted pecan and redbud (Cercis canadensis L.).
(85) Establishment of Seeded Bermudagrass following
Results demonstrate that the presence of turfgrass over the root zone of Preplant Application of Transition Herbicides
trees negatively impacts tree growth. Through two growing seasons, Shawn Brewer, Michael Maurer*
every growth parameter measured on redbuds (caliper, height, shoot Texas Tech University, Plant and Soil Science Department, Lubbock, TX, 79409
growth, shoot dry weight, root dry weight, leaf area, and leaf weight)
Transition of perennial ryegrass from bermudagrass athletic fields
was significantly reduced by the presence of turf. However, the warm
in the spring delays the establishment of bermudagrass when the es-
season bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] was less inhibitied
tablishment period is limited. The objective of this field study was to
than the cool season grasses. The affects of turfgrass on pecan growth
determine the effects of transition herbicides on the establishment of
was less significant; however, caliper, leaf area, and root dry weight
seeded bermudagrass. Treatments consisted of an untreated control,
were significantly reduced when grown with turf.
foramsulfuron, rimsulfuron, trifloxysulfuron sodium, metsulfuron
(83) New Weed Problems in Midwest Turfgrass and methyl methyl, isoxaban, and oxadiazon at low- and high-labeled rates
Horticultural Crops for transitioning perennial ryegrass. ‘Riviera’ bermudagrass [Cynodon
dactylon(L.) Pers.] seed was seeded immediately after treatment and
Pamela B. Trewatha* 2 weeks after treatment. Turfgrass coverage was evaluated visually
Southwest Missouri State University, Agriculture, Springfield, MO, 65804 and by digital analysis. Although differences between methods of
Through contacts, observations, and travel throughout the midwestern turfgrass coverage evaluation varied, the differences between treat-

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 ments were similar. There was no significant differences in turfgrass search for the most suitable and sustainable plantings for the expressway
establishment between foramsulfuron, rimsulfuron, trifloxysulfuron environment. About 470 trees and shrubs were planted plus more than
sodium, metsulfuron methyl methyl, and the control for either seeding 10,000 groundcovers. In May 2002 these plants were visually evalu-
date or rate. Turfgrass coverage was significantly less for isoxaban ated and ranked from 1–5 with one being in excellent condition and 5
and no turfgrass was established in the oxadiazon treatments. Initial being dead. The control plants planted at Urban Horticulture Research
results of this research indicate that bermudagrass seed can be seeded Nursery at the Morton Arboretum had 100% survival. The survival
immediately following the application of foramsulfuron, rimsulfuron, rates for groundcovers were: Euonymus fortunei (Virginia Creeper)
trifloxysulfuron sodium, and metsulfuron methyl methyl. and Hemerocallis ×daylily (day lily) had 80% to 90% survival rates,
respectively. Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese spurge) plants died
(86) Seed Germination and Seedling Survival of Alnus due to either de-icing salt sensitivity, or poor weed control. Syringa
maritima (Seaside Alder) in Three Soils in Northern Utah pekinensis (Peking lilac), as well as four Syringa cultivars, ‘President
Heidi1A. Kratsch* Grevy’, ‘Summer Charm’, ‘Charles Joly’, and ‘James Mcfarlane’,
Utah State University, Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology, Logan, UT, 84322-4820 had a 100% survival rate. Survival rates for other plants were: Malus
sargentii (Sargent crabapple) 93%; Robina pseudoacacia (black locust)
Alnus maritima may have potential for use in home and commercial ~93%; Malus cultivars ~75%; and Pinus banksiana (jack pine) 75%.
landscapes in northern Utah. This fast-growing, fall-blooming shrub Cornus sericea (red-osier dogwood) covered with 3 inches of mulch
is cold-hardy to USDA hardiness zone 3b and tolerant of nutrient-poor had a significantly better survival rate (90% to 100%) than the mulch
soils and full sun. Because this taxon is native to low-elevation wetlands, treatment (60% to 80%). The growth and performance of other trees
I seek to determine its response to the high desert soils and climate and shrubs will be also reported. This research will ensure sustainable
of northern Utah. My specific objective was to test germination and and esthetic urban expressway plantings, while enhancing Chicago’s
survival of plants from seed sowed in three diverse soil types typical stature as a significant urban landmark.
of the Wasatch front in north-central Utah. Seeds were rinsed with
distilled water and cold-stratified in darkness for 16 weeks between wet (89) A New Granular Herbicide for Container, Landscape,
filter paper in sealed petri dishes. Stratified seeds were sowed in flats and Field-grown Ornamentals
filled with soil from each of three sites at the Utah Botanical Center in
Kaysville and held in a greenhouse. Seeds planted in flats filled with Randy Smith*, Darin Lickfeldt, Dan Loughner, Mike Melichar,
soilless germination mix served as controls. Flats with 60 seeds were James Breuninger
experimental units, and each medium was replicated three times. Soils Dow AgroSciences, Specialty Products, Clovis, CA, 93619
ranged from silty loam to loam, nitrate-N was 3.2 to 5.4 mg·kg-1, and In 2003 and 2004, a new herbicide containing three active ingredients
there was 1.4% to 2.9% organic matter. Germination rates were highest was evaluated for efficacy on important weed species and the tolerance
in the soilless mix (50%). Of the three soil types, the highest germina- of popular ornamental plant species. Currently available ornamental
tion rates (24%) occurred in a loamy soil high in organic matter (2.9%). herbicides differ greatly in the weeds they control and tolerance of
Rates were similar (12.5% and 13%) in the other two soils. Seeds of A. ornamental plants grown in production nurseries. This new granular
maritima can germinate in soils typical of urban landscapes in northern product, trade name Showcase, also known by its experimental number,
Utah, so both the potential for invasiveness and the performance of GF-1162, contains 2% trifluralin, 0.25% isoxaben, and 0.25% oxyfluo-
plants in the landscape of northern Utah are being evaluated. rfen. With preemergent applications applied to pots artificially infested
with weed seed, GF-1162 demonstrated exceptional control of many
(87) Short-term Freeze Stress Attenuation in St. Augustine difficult to control species, such as spurge, groundsel, bittercress, oxalis,
Turfgrass with Selected Biostimulants and crabgrass. When applied preemergence at 150 lb/acre, GF-1162 was
J. Pablo Morales-Payan*, William M. Stall as efficacious as current standards. At 200 lb/acre, weed control was
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0690 exceptional, exceeding all products included in the trials. Ornamental
tolerance to GF-1162 was comparable to that of Snapshot TG, with the
Experiments were conducted to determine the effects of selected bio- exception of whorled plants. On whorled plants, such as daylily and
stimulants on St. Augustine turfgrass exposed to short-term periods hosta, where granular products can be retained on leaf surfaces, prod-
of freezing temperatures, which are common in north-central Florida ucts containing oxyfluorfen must be applied with special precautions
during March and April. Aqueous solutions of a triterpenic acid-rich to immediately shake or wash granules from leaf surfaces. Even when
extract from Siberian fir (Abies sibirica) [(TTA), 0 and 300 mg·L-1 whorled plants were injured by GF-1162, they did eventually recover.
a.i.], a seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) extract [(CSE), 30 mg·L-1 GF-1162 received a federal registration in 2004 and state registrations
a.i.], acetylthioproline [(AP), 250 mg·L-1 a.i.], and amino levulinic acid may be complete as early as Spring 2005, at which time this new her-
[(5-ALA), 15 mg·L-1 a.i.] were sprayed on residential St. Augustine bicide would be made available to ornamental nurseries and lawn care
turfgrass about 50 hours prior to the forecasted freezing event. After companies as an alternative to current herbicide options.
freezing, the aesthetic quality of AP-treated St. Augustine turfgrass
was the same as in untreated turfgrass plots, but it was drastically (90) Coleus: Landscape Performance Results from 2003
reduced in turfgrass treated with 5-ALA. In contrast, St. Augustine and 2004
tufgrass aesthetic quality was higher in CSE- and TTA-treated plots
than in untreated plots. These results indicate that CSE and TTA may Allen Owings*1, Anthony Witcher1, Allen Broyles2
1
LSU AgCenter, Horticulture, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803; 2LSU AgCenter, Burden Center,
help alleviate the negative effects of short-term exposure to freezing Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
temperatures in St. Augustine turfgrass.
Coleus were trialed for landscape performance during 2003 and 2004
(88) The Expressway Partnership: Greening Chicago’s at Burden Center in Baton Rouge, La. This included a mid-spring
Highways through fall evaluation in 2003 and a spring through summer and
summer through fall evaluation in 2004. Over 45 cultivars, includ-
A.M. Shirazi*1, C.P. Dunn2
1
ing the Solar, Hurricane, Stained Glassworks, and Aurora series,
The Morton Arboretum, Urban Horticulture Research Lab., Lisle, IL, 60532; 2Chicago were evaluated. Visual quality ratings were taken twice monthly and
Botanic Garden, Research, Glencoe, IL, 60022
included compactness, foliage color, uniformity, and overall aesthet-
The Expressway Partnership (a project of the Chicagoland Chamber of ics. Flower observations were noted. Beds were located in full sun
Commerce’s Gateway Green Committee) is an urban landscape project and consisted of a raised row of an Olivier silt loam soil. Plants were
that promises to change the face of the city’s expressways. The Morton drip irrigated as needed to prevent stress. A separate study compared
Arboretum’s Urban Horticulture Research Lab., with the support of sun and shade (60%) performance of Kong coleus cultivars in the late
ComEd (Excelon Corp.), since 2001 has been selecting, planting, and summer through fall 2004. The Solar series performed well in 2003
evaluating various cultivars of trees, shrubs, and ground covers in a and 2004, and generally had visual quality ratings significantly greater

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 than cultivars in the Hurricane, Stained Glassworks and Aurora series. of the students had a paper published in a conference proceedings or
Height was also greater in the Solar series. The Hurricane series had presented a scientific paper outside Hawaii, with only 18% having
significant flowering early in the evaluation periods, although ‘Louise’ presented a paper in Hawaii. Writing assignments, in-class activities,
was slower to flower than ‘Benji’ or ‘Jenni’. Kong coleus cultivars in and evaluations of the writings of others helped students gain intensive
60% shade were about 50% shorter than those in full sun. ‘Aurora hands-on experience in scientific writing. As a course requirement,
Black Cherry’ was superior to the other cultivars in the series in terms students submitted an abstract and presented a paper at our college’s
of visual quality and slowness to flower. ‘Mississippi Summer Sun’ annual scientific symposium. Course evaluations indicated this course
(a/k/a Razzle Dazzle) and ‘Red Ruffle’ were top performers among the was important and valuable in helping enhance the students’ learning
nonseries cultivars evaluated. experience.

(91) Gardening in a Bag: A Viable Alternative for (140) Survey of Student Perceptions for Course Delivery
Growing Bedding Plants in the Landscape Methods
Clydette M. Alsup*, Pamela A. Trewatha Kimberly K. Moore*, George E. Fitzpatrick, Jane E. Slane
Southwest Missouri State University, Agriculture, Karls Hall, Springfield, MO, 65804 University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Davie, FL, 33314

The rocky Ozarks soils make it difficult for some homeowners to es- The University of Florida College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
tablish ornamental gardens. An alternative to digging in rocky soils is offers the Bachelor of Science degree program in Environmental
planting into bags of potting soil. This study evaluated “Gardening in Horticulture at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center
a Bag” for herbaceous bedding plants. The growth and appearance of (FLREC). Instructors at the FLREC deliver course work and course
Alternanthera, Capisum annuum, Dianthus, Gazania, Tagetes ‘Wave’, work is also presented using a variety of distance education (DE)
and upright petunias, Salvia splendens, Spilanthes, Verbena, and Cathar- technologies. These DE technologies include interactive video confer-
anthus roseus were evaluated in 2002 under two planting methods: in encing, videotape, and web-based courses. The question often arises
the ground vs. in bags of potting soil. Wave petunias, Dianthus, C. as to how many courses should be delivered using DE versus live on-
roseus, and Portulaca grandiflora were evaluated in 2003. All plants site instruction. This survey was conducted to ascertain how students
were mulched with 3 inches of coarse sawdust. In 2002, planting method perceive the quality of education they are receiving using a mixture
had no effect on average height for 16 of the 25 cultivars tested. Seven of delivery methods.
cultivars were taller when grown in the ground while two cultivars were
shorter in that treatment. Planting method had no effect on average plant (141) Blending Interactive Video Conferencing Classes
width of 13 of the cultivars. Plant width was greater for nine cultivars with WebCT
grown in bags, while three cultivars were wider when grown in the Cynthia B. McKenney*1, Ellen B. Peffley2

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ground. Visual ratings were similar for 14 of the cultivars, regardless 1
Texas A&M University, Horticulture Sciences, Research and Extension Center, Dallas, TX,
of planting method. In 2003, performance of five species was evaluated 76424; 2Texas Tech University, Plant and Soil Science, Lubbock, TX, 79409-2122
on 3 and 29 July and 5 Sept. Plant height and width were greater on
Teaching at a distance has many rewards and challenges inherent in its
plants grown in the ground than plants grown in bags on 3 July and
delivery. Interactive video conferencing has the advantages of having
5 Sept. Only plant width was significantly greater in the soil-grown
audio and visual contact with students during a set class period while
plants on 29 July, although the greater height trend was still evident.
having the disadvantages of scheduling multiple locations and keeping
Plants in the ground had more flowers than plants in bags on 3 July,
the equipment functioning at peak performance. Likewise, using a web
but there were no differences in flower number the other two dates.
platform such as WebCT provides a framework with excellent options
Visual quality ratings were taken on the second and third dates, with
to develop a course that is both audio and visually rich. This solution
no differences between treatments. Root soil temperature was higher
also presents its own difficulties as required textbooks change and the
in bags than in the ground on all three dates in 2003.
platform version may be upgraded. In this presentation, the advantages
and disadvantages of both formats will be reviewed. In addition, help-
Poster Session 29—Teaching Horticulture to Diverse ful hints for blending these two teaching methods together to create a
Constituencies custom course will be discussed.
20 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F (142) Evaluating Student Attitudes toward an
Interdisciplinary Professional Master Degree Specializing
(139) Enhancing Professional Development of Graduate in Landscape Water Conservation as Compared to a
Students through a Scientific Writing Course Conventional MS Degree
Cathy Myers-Roche*, Roger Kjelgren
Kent D. Kobayashi*
Utah State University, Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology, Logan, UT, 84322
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences, Honolulu, HI, 96822
Interdisciplinary graduate degrees are becoming increasingly popular,
How do we enhance the learning experience of graduate students in
filling both employer needs as well as student goals. The Plants and
scientific writing, an essential skill in their professional development?
Soils Department at Utah State University offers an interdisciplinary
A graduate course TPSS 711 “Scientific Writing for Graduate Students”
master of professional studies in horticulture (MPSH) degree program
was developed to address this need. Its objectives were to help students
specializing in urban landscape water conservation. The MPSH is a
write, analyze, and revise parts of a scientific paper; critically evalu-
one calendar year degree consisting of a small group cohort with a
ate their own writing and the writings of others; and become familiar
strong emphasis on communication and policy development geared
with types of publications. The diverse topics included purpose of
toward creating and managing water conservation programs. Core to
scientific writing; organizing your writing; parts of a scientific paper;
this model is what personality type is drawn to an MPSH degree com-
data analysis and growth analysis; writing the content of a poster or
pared to the traditional, research-based master of science degree. We
oral presentation; newspaper articles and popular works; extension
are comparing the personality types of 16 students in the MPSH to 15
publications; technical writing for the general public; thesis/dissertation
students in, or having completed, the traditional MS degree program
writing; a journal editor’s perspective; and reviewing a manuscript.
by using the Myers-Briggs test (MBTI), Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
TPSS 711 had an enrollment of 11 TPSS master’s students. Students
test, and key informant surveys. Basic MBTI personality categories
were in their second through fifth semesters of their graduate program.
in extroversion/introversion, sensing/intuition, thinking/feeling and
A student survey showed no student had submitted a manuscript to a
judging/perceiving are being evaluated by comparison in contrast as
peer-reviewed journal, had a peer-reviewed article published, or had
well as consistency across the two degree types. Key informant surveys
a newspaper, trade magazine, or popular work published. Only 9%
quizzed individual preference regarding the two degrees. Preliminary

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 inspection of survey, MBTI and SII results indicate a definite link be- FL, 32611-0145;4Univeristy of Arizona, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Tucson,
tween type of graduate program and basic personality trait. Students in AZ, 85719; 5University of Arizona, Plant Sciences, Tucson, AZ, 85721-0036;6University
of Florida, Agricultural Education & Communication, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0540; 7The
or having completed the traditional MS degree program that indicated Ohio State University, Horticulture and Crop Science, Columbus, OH, 43210; 8University
a preference for the MPSH degree shared the same personality types of Vermont, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Burlington, VT, 05405; 9University of
as those in the MSPH program. These preliminary results suggest that Vermont, Plant and Soil Science, Burlington, VT, 05405-0082
an interdisciplinary professional degree in horticulture focused on a Using a multidisciplinary approach, we are creating an instrument for
particular topic can appeal to horticultural undergraduates that might utilization in a variety of greenhouse related courses. We now have over
not otherwise consider a graduate degree. 3 hours of edited and titled video segments that were obtained at differ-
ent locations by the same videographer. The greenhouse businesses in
(143) Development of an Online Certificate Program in Arizona, Vermont, Ohio, and Florida were chosen due to their unique
Landscape Horticulture business strategies, level of computerization, type of greenhouse construc-
Karen Stoelzle Midden*, Paul Henry, Amy Boren tion, management philosophies, and climate challenges. Individual video
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems, Carbon- segments are based on nine topics that were covered at each location
dale, IL, 62901 including computers, structure, plant life cycle, and labor. The videos
Online courses are easily accessible and have the potential to attract have been placed on a streaming media server and will be burned to a
and recruit a diversity of students. The instructors [also the principal DVD. An interactive Flash-based greenhouse environment simulator is
investigators (PIs)] of an online certificate program in landscape nearly complete. This instrument allows students to model greenhouse
horticulture have completed the first of a 3-year project in an effort environments based on climate data from each of the four video loca-
to provide landscape horticulture courses, including an option for a tions. Additionally, a searchable digital repository has been established
certificate, to traditional and nontraditional students. The certification, that will allow other participants to submit materials for educational use.
consisting of 20 credit hours, will be the first of its type in Illinois This open source software (DSpace) has an integrated distribution license
offered by an institution of higher education. The program is aimed which streamlines compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright
toward traditional college students who may need additional college Act. Several hundred high quality images have already been uploaded,
credit, and nontraditional students who are pursuing certification out described and tagged. Learning assessment tools based on numerical
of interest in career goals or needing continuing education. The Chi- self-evaluation and verification narratives are also being developed in
cago Botanic Garden, a cooperator in this project, has been a driving conjunction with the multimedia tools. We have created a database of
force for creation of this program and feels that there is a substantial all the greenhouse courses at 1862, 1890, and 1994 institutions and
demand among its clientele. It is being funded by the SIUC Office of hope to build a community of teachers that will utilize and contribute
the Provost and Vice Chancellor Distance Learning Grant. Year one to the multimedia greenhouse collection. This community has already
of this project focused on review and revision of curriculum material grown to include two international greenhouse experts who contributed
of six existing courses taught by the PIs. The PIs are working closely interactive software for educational use.
with the university’s instructional support for the courses to be de-
livered by WebCT. To date, the “Appreciation of Landscape Design” (146) Plantation, Beverage, and Tropical Nut Crops:
course has received the most emphasis in the conversion. This poster Enhancing the Instructional Portfolio of the Horticulture
session will summarize the project to date and projected benefits of Curriculum
this online program. D.H. Picha*
1
Louisiana State University, Horticulture, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803
(144) ePortfolios: A Philosophy for Improving Education
in Horticulture A course entitled “Plantation, Beverage, and Tropical Nut Crops” was
developed in order to expand the content and diversity of the horticul-
Michael E. Reinert*, Dan T. Stearns ture curriculum at Louisiana State University. The course was designed
Pennsylvania State University, Horticulture, University Park, PA, 16802 for both upper division undergraduates and graduate students in the
ePortfolios are gaining popularity in academic communities worldwide. plant sciences. The course was intended to broaden the exposure of
Purposes of ePortfolios include: converting student work from paper to both domestic and international students to the world’s most important
digital format, thereby allowing it to be centrally organized, searchable, plantation, beverage, and tropical nut crops. These crops are generally
and transportable throughout their academic lives and careers; promoting not commercially grown in the United States, but include some of the
student centered learning and reflection; improving advising; and career world’s most economically significant commodities. The selected crops
planning and resume building. Pennsylvania State University is invest- are typically not covered in existing horticulture or agronomy classes.
ing in the use of ePortfolios in course work throughout the university Details of the individual crop cultural practices, harvesting methods,
system. To facilitate these efforts, the university provides all students postharvest care, agro-processing, and international marketing are
and faculty with 500 MB of hosted web space to create and share their provided. The instructional materials were formatted for delivery via
portfolios. One of the courses using ePortfolios is Horticulture 120, compressed video and transmitted to off-campus sites to afford the op-
Computer Applications for Landscape Contracting, in the Landscape portunity of long-distance learning to nontraditional students. The course
Contracting program. Outcomes of implementing ePortfolios include was successful in attracting nonhorticulture students and facilitated
increased availability of student work to potential employers, enhanced interdisciplinary interaction among students from diverse curricula.
recruiting through displays of student work, and enabled reflection on
completed work. Students showed improved quality in project work (147) In the English Landscape
because their projects would be publicly available through the Internet Michael N. Dana*, Paul C. Siciliano, John L. Larson
to potential employers, faculty, family, and other students. Purdue University, Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, West Lafayette, IN, 47907

International travel and study courses for undergraduate students can

(145) Integrating Video, Interactive Animations, Images, be significant academic learning experiences if there is a well-defined
and Assessment toward an Expandable Instructor curriculum and high expectations for student performance on home-
Resource for Greenhouse Education work exercises, class discussions and evaluation instruments. An
Milton E. Tignor*1, Sandra B. Wilson2, Lisa S. Hightower3, interdisciplinary perspective serves to broaden students’ understanding.
Efren Fitz-Rodriguez4, Gene A. Giacomelli4, Chieri Kubota5, “In the English Landscape” is a three-credit, 4-week undergraduate
Emily Rhoades6, Tracy A. Irani6, Margaret J. McMahon7, course in-residence, primarily in Corsham, Wiltshire, U.K. Students
Andrew N. Laing8, David A. Heleba9, Sarah M. Greenleaf9 explore the history of English landscapes and gardens in the context of
1
University of Vermont, Plant and Soil Science, Burlington, VT, 05405-0082; 2University post-medieval British history. The course is team-taught every other
of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Indian River Research and Education Center Fort year by Purdue faculty from the Horticulture, History and Landscape
Pierce, FL, 34945-3138; 3University of Florida, IFAS Communication Services, Gainesville,

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 Architecture programs. Excursions to landscape, garden and cultural preparation of graduates with a passion for Horticulture/Landscape
sites provide the primary basis for student discovery. Pretravel readings Horticulture who can contribute to Colorado’s agricultural and green
and lectures prepare students for in-country, site-specific worksheets industry economy through high levels of: 1) technical competency and
and class discussions. Course philosophy, content, structure, logistics, skills, including disciplinary competence, and a working knowledge
and instructional materials, which may be useful as a basis for course in the appropriate field; 2) management and leadership skills; and 3)
development by educators at other institutions, are presented. problem-solving skills. Assessment methods involved the development
of evaluation forms for internships, practicum, independent study, group
(148) A Lab Exercise to Enhance a Student’s study, and the capstone courses. Student, faculty, clients, and industry
Understanding of Botany in Everyday Life using Fresh personnel used standardized forms, which varied somewhat for the two
Produce majors and seven concentrations, to critically assess and score student
Melinda McVey McCluskey* and faculty efforts. Internships, practicum, and capstone courses were
evaluated for program purpose. The management and leadership skills
University of Minnesota, Natural Resources Department, Crookston, MN, 56716
of the students were evaluated based on their performance during in-
Students are often unable to relate the vegetables and fruits consumed ternships by cooperators and also by their activities, as demonstrated
as a snack or part of a meal to the plant parts discussed in botany class. through their involvement in university, college, departmental, and
Therefore, an exercise was developed for an introductory horticulture community activities. Problem-solving skills were evaluated primarily
course to increase a student’s awareness of botany in everyday life. through student performance in capstone courses, with specific criteria
Fresh produce was brought in from local gardens, grocery stores, in the internship and in leadership activities of clubs. The expectation
or farmers markets. Vegetables and fruits were selected that are is that 70% to 75% of the students will score 3 or 3+ on all criteria
consumed for their roots, stems, leaves, flower, fruit, and seeds. As established for a rating system of 1–5. Students have generally met this
each vegetable or fruit was introduced, students named the plant and standard and plans are under way to continually upgrade courses and
plant part. As each part was identified it was “dissected” to show the related activities to improve the teaching program
taxonomic features. The different fruit types, i.e., berry, hesperidium,
pepo, drupe, and pome were explained. Students were encouraged to Poster Session 30—Floriculture: Mineral Nutrition/Pest
taste all vegetables and fruits as they were prepared. Most students
Management/Growth Regulators
sampled the produce as it was passed around the group. Students eas-
ily recognized much of the produce, i.e., carrots, asparagus, tomatoes, 20 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
peas, oranges, and broccoli. The second part of the exercise exposed
students to vegetables and fruits that were unfamiliar. Most of the stu-
dents had little exposure to the more exotic fruits and vegetables that (92) Effect of GA3 on Growth and Soft Rot Occurrence in

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are now available. New vegetables and fruits that students said they Zantedeschia (‘Black Magic’)
would add to their diet include jicama, pomegranate, and star fruit.
Chun-Woo Nam*1, Dong-Lim Yoo1, Su-Jeong Kim1, Jong-Taek
(149) Arizona Farm Safety Day Suh1, Myoung-Rae Cho1, Kee-Yoeup Paek2
1
National Institute of Highland Agriculture, RDA, Horticultural Division, HoengGe-Ri 20,
Glenn C. Wright*1, Stephen E. Poe2 Doam-Myon, PyongChang, GangWon-Province, 232-955, South Korea; 2Research Center
1 for the Development of Advanced Horticultural Technology, Chungbuk National University,
University of Arizona, Plant Sciences, Yuma Mesa Agriculture Center, Somerton, AZ,
85350; 2University of Arizona, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Yuma, AZ, Horticulture, GaeShin-Dong 12, CheongJu, ChungBuk-Province, 361-763, South Korea
85366-6236
This experiment was carried out to determine correct applications of
Arizona Farm Safety Day has been held annually since 2000 as an GA3 for the production of cut flowers of Zantedeschia albomaculata cv.
attempt to educate students and farm workers (pesticide applicators, Black Magic in highlands. Tubers were treated with GA3 in concentra-
tractor and equipment operators, irrigators, and field workers) in farm tions of 0, 100, and 200 mg·L-1. ABA contents in the tubers and roots
safety. Our programs have emphasized tractor safety, pesticide safety, were twice as high (20~25 pmol/mL) in the control as in GA3-treated
ATV safety, electrical safety, and firearms safety. The all-day events tubers and roots. ABA content in roots increased with increasing GA3
have been held in Yuma and in Safford, Ariz., and most of the attendees concentration. Growth of the calla was investigated according to the
are high school students. Agriculture students from six to eight high tuber hardness (3.3, 6.0 kg·cm-2), GA3 concentrations (0, 100, 200
schools typically participate. The agenda is determined by consulting mg·L-1), and GA3 treatment duration (24 h, 12 h, and 30 min before
with local agriculture leaders. Attendees have the opportunity to at- planting). Tubers with higher tuber hardness were strong against soft rot,
tend a 4-hour training session in the morning. Subjects taught at these regardless of the GA3 concentrations and treatment durations. Tubers
sessions might include reading a pesticide label, sprayer calibration, with lower tuber hardness showed over 90% soft rot occurrence when
wearing proper protection, avoiding spray drift, tractor safety, and farm treated with 200 mg·L-1 GA3 for 24 h before planting. However, soft
safety. At least one of these sessions is an outdoors “hands-on” session. rot did not occur when treatment with 200 mg·L-1 GA3 was used for
Individual participants receive up-to-date information and literature, a 12 h before planting.
certificate of completion, CEUs, CCA credits, a hat, and a lunch. Span-
ish translation is available at each session. In the afternoon, a tractor (93) Evaluating the Effectiveness of Prohexadione-Ca
driver safety course and equipment demonstration is typically held. In as a Plant Growth Retardant on Buddleia, Dianthus,
the course, selected representatives from local farms or local youth get Eupatorium, and Lilium
a chance to demonstrate their tractor and ATV driving and safety skills
Roberto G. Lopez*, Erik S. Runkle
for recognition and awards. Plaques and trophies are awarded to the 1
winners. Additionally, there is an equipment demonstration. Attendees Michigan State University, Horticulture, E. Lansing, MI, 48824
are tested before and after the event. Prohexadione-Ca (ProCa) is a relatively new plant growth regulator
(PGR) that inhibits internode length in rice, small grains, and fruit trees.
(150) Outcome Assessment of Resident Instruction: The However, little is known about its efficacy and potential phytotoxicity on
Colorado State University Experience floriculture crops and how it compares to other commercially available
Harrison Hughes*, Elizabeth Mogen, Steven Newman, James Klett, PGR chemicals. The effects of two foliar spray applications (2 weeks
Anthony Koski apart) of ProCa (500, 1000, or 2000 ppm), paclobutrazol (30 ppm),
Colorado State University, Dept. of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture, Fort Collins,
or a tank mix of daminozide plus chlormequat (2500 and 1000 ppm,
CO 80524-1173 respectively) were quantified on Dianthus barbatus L. ‘Interspecific
Dynasty Red’, Ageratina altissima R. King & H. Robinson (Eupato-
An assessment plan for the Horticulture and Landscape Horticulture rium rugosum) ‘Chocolate’, Lilium longiflorum Thunb. ‘Fangio’, and
majors has been developed as part of a university-wide effort to assess Buddleia davidii Franch. ‘Mixed.’ All plants were forced in a glass-
resident instruction. The program mission has been described as the

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 glazed greenhouse with a constant temperature setpoint of 20 °C under basic/neutral soil to blue in acidic soil. This change is generally at-
a 16-h photoperiod. Two weeks after the second spray application of tributed to Al(III) becoming mobile in acidic soils, allowing it to be
ProCa at 500, 1000, or 2000 ppm, plant height of Dianthus and Lilium absorbed through the roots as a citric acid complex; the ion of Al(III)
was shorter than control plants by 56%, 60%, and 65% and by 6%, then forms a blue complex in the sepals with an anthocyanin that is
26%, and 28%, respectively. However, ProCa bleached and reduced red in the absence of Al(III). This study investigated selected metal
the size of Dianthus flowers. ProCa at 2000 ppm and daminozide plus ions that might also result in similar color changes in hydrangea sepals.
chlormequat were effective at controlling the height of Eupatorium Model anthocyanins such as cyanidin and delphinidin glucoside read-
(64% and 53% reduction, respectively); however, leaves of Eupatorium ily formed blue complexes with metal ions with a high charge/size
were discolored and showed symptoms of phytotoxicity 1 week after ratio [that is: Mo(VI), U(VI), and Zr(IV), in addition to Al(III)]. The
the first ProCa application. Only daminozide plus chlormequat were anthocyanins only formed weak complexes with Fe(III) and Ga(III),
effective on Buddleia. ProCa is an effective PGR for most of the crops and no complexes with Mg(II) and Mn(II). In order for the color
we tested; however, its discoloration of red flowers and foliage may change to occur in the sepals, though, the hydrangea must first be able
limit its application for commercial use. to selectively concentrate the metal ion in the plant from the soil as a
complex with citric or oxalic acid. The complexation of Al(III) with
(94) Efficacy of Application Methods and Concentration of the organic acid is shown by the measurement of the heat of solution
Plant Growth Retardants on Growth of Chrysanthemum of citric and oxalic acid in Al(III) solutions as half that of the acids in
(Dendranthema ×grandiflorum ‘Cheasepeake’) just water. The presence of Al(III) also enhanced the solubility of oxalic
Chun Ho Pak1, Seung Won Kang1, Chiwon W. Lee*2 acid in water. Mo(VI) likewise enhanced the organic acid’s solubility,
1 while Fe(III), Fe(II), and U(VI) did not appreciably affect the solubility.
Korea University, Dept of Horticultural Science, A-nam Dong, Sung buk Gu, Seoul, 136-
701, South Korea; 2North Dakota State University, Department of Plant Sciences, Fargo, Mo(VI) and similar ions may be candidates to artificially induce bluing
ND, 58105-5051 of hydrangea sepals, instead of the current use of Al(III).
Efficacy of application methods and concentration of plant growth retar- (97) Screening Pythium sp. Associated with Greenhouse
dants on growth of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema ×grandiflorum cv.
Cheasepeake) was tested. B-9 or cycocel (CCC) as a growth retardant
Crops in Colorado for Mefanoxam Resistance
was applied as drench or subapplication with nutrient solution. In the Miriam Fishell*, Laura Pottorff
case of B-9 drench treatments, as B-9 concentrations increased, numbers Colorado State University, Cooperative Extension, Brighton, CO, 80601
of flowers and flower buds increased except in the 1500-ppm treatment. Research was conducted on the fungus-like organism Pythium to ob-
Increasing concentration of CCC also resulted in reduction of flower serve its sensitivity to the fungicide Subdue MAXX, active ingredient
numbers, total plant height, total leaf area, branch number, and fresh mefanoxam. Pythium is a plant pathogen that causes root and crown rot
weight. Reduction ratio of total plant height in 2000 ppm showed about in plants that are exposed to extensive soil moisture and poor drainage.
56.9% being compared to that of the 100-ppm drench treatment. B-9 or This study, conducted on Pythium isolated from Colorado greenhouse
CCC, combined with nutrient solution, was also supplied from the C- crops, began in Apr. 2004. Symptomatic tissues from bedding plants
channel subirrigation system. The B-9 subapplication treatment showed and perennials were placed on selective media (P10VP). Resulting
no significance among these concentrations, but flower numbers, total isolations of Pythium were transferred to cornmeal agar amended with
plant height, average plant height, and leaf numbers decreased as con- the recommended low and high label rates of mefanoxam. Mycelia
centrations of CCC increased. B-9 or CCC with the same concentration growth was monitored for 72 hours. Pythium sp. showing 20% growth
was drenched after 2 weeks of the first experiment to compare planting on amended mefanoxam agars, compared to the control growth, were
time efficacy. Measured data increased until B-9 increased up to 2500 considered resistant to mefanoxam. Results from this study showed
ppm and severe growth retardation resulted from the 5000-ppm treat- that about 64% of the Pythium sp. isolated from greenhouse crops
ment. Through this growth retardant application study, the combination in Colorado are resistant to mefanoxam. Data compiled from green-
of drenching concentration and period of plant growth regulators (PGRs) house integrated pest management surveys in Colorado show a high
may result in effective growth retardation and reduction of application dependence on the use of mefanoxam. Research and screening for
concentrations for pot plant production. mefanoxam-resistant Pythium sp. will continue to provide Colorado
(95) Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta L.) as a Potted growers with effective control solutions for this pathogen.
Plant Crop in Response to Pinching and Paclobutrazol (98) Impact of Selected Insecticides on Gas Exchange,
Clydette M. Alsup, Pamela B. Trewatha* Vegetative and Floral Development, and Overall Quality
Southwest Missouri State University, Agriculture, Springfield, MO, 65804 of Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii var. ‘Festival Salmon’)
In two experiments, seedlings of black-eyed susan were transplanted into James D. Spiers*1, Fred T. Davies1, Chuanjiu He1, Carlos Bogran2,
15-cm pots and after 1 week received one of the following treatments: Amanda Chau2, Kevin M. Heinz2, Terri W. Starman1
media drench application of 0.1, 1, 10, or 100 mg·L-1 of paclobutrazol 1
Texas A&M University, Horticulture, College Station, TX, 77840-2133; 2Texas A&M
or pinching back of terminal growth once, twice, or three times. After University, Entomology
plants reached salable size, plant height, lateral branch length and num- This research focused on the influence of insecticides on gas exchange,
ber, and flower counts were taken, and plants were harvested for dry chlorophyll content, vegetative and floral development, and overall
weights. In the first experiment, all pinching treatments and 10 mg·L-1 plant quality of gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii var. ‘Festival Salmon’).
paclobutrazol reduced plant height and increased lateral branching. Insecticides from five chemical classes were applied weekly at 1× and
Flower count at harvest was enhanced by paclobutrazol and reduced 4× the recommended concentrations. Insecticides used were: abamectin
by pinching, due to delayed development of inflorescences. Lateral (Avid® 0.15 EC), acephate (Orthene® Turf, Tree & Ornamental Spray
branching and flower bud count were greatest in the second study on 97), bifenthrin (Talstar® Nursery Flowable), clarified hydrophobic
plants receiving three pinches. The 100 mg·L-1 paclobutrazol-drenched extract of neem oil (Triact® 70), and spinosad (Conserve® SC). Phy-
plants had lowest height, dry weight, and bud count and were severely totoxicity occurred in the form of leaf chlorosis on all acephate treat-
stunted. The most attractive plants appeared to be those that received ments, with the greatest damage occurring at the 4× concentration.
the 10 mg·L-1 paclobutrazol drench treatments. Photosynthesis and stomatal conductance were significantly reduced
(96) Color Generation in Hydrangea Sepals as Controlled in plants treated with neem oil extract. Plants treated with the neem
oil extract (1× and 4×) flowered later and had reduced growth [lower
by Metal Ion Complexes shoot dry mass (DM) and total DM]. Plants that received 4× the rec-
Henry D. Schreiber*, Timothy Berry, Nam Trant ommended concentration of neem oil extract had reduced leaf area,
Virginia Military Institute, Department of Chemistry, Lexington, VA, 24450 thicker leaves (lower specific leaf area), higher leaf chlorophyll con-
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 and flower DM. Plants treated with acephate 4× concentration were of the submersion solution pH had no effect on de-greening
the lowest quality plants due to extensive phytotoxicity (leaf burn), effectiveness.
which also reduced photosynthesis. The highest quality plants were
treated with spinosad and abamectin due to zero phytotoxicity and/or (461) Endocytic Uptake of Quantum Dots and Endocytic
no thrips damage (thrips naturally migrated into the greenhouse). The Markers into ‘Sweet Lime’ Juice Cells
control plants and plants treated with bifenthrin 1× were not market- Ed Etxeberria*1, Pedro Gonzalez1, Javier Pozueta2
able due to thrips damage; however, plant growth characteristics and 1
University of Florida, Citrus Research Center, Lake Alfred, FL, 33850; 2Nafarroako
gas exchange were not statistically different. Unibertsitate Publikoa eta CSIC, Agrobioteknologia eta Natura Baliabideetako Instituta,
Mutiloako etorbidea zenbaki gabe, Mutiloabeti, Nafarroa, 31192, Spain

Poster Session 31—Citrus To determine whether the mechanisms of sucrose accumulation into
the low acid ‘Sweet Lime’ (Citrus limmetioides Blanco) juice cells are
20 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F consistent with those previously reported for the more acidic cultivars,
we followed similar developmental changes in determinants of sink
strength. In addition, we followed the incorporation and distribution
(459) Preliminary Evaluation of 17 Satsuma Mandarin of quantum dots and fluorescent endocytic probes into the cell with
(Citrus unshiu Marco.) Cultivars in the Coastal Region of time of incubation. As in other citrus fruits, sucrose levels, sucrose
California synthase, sucrose phosphate synthase, and sucrose phosphate phos-
ChihCheng T. Chao* phatase increased throughout fruit development. The pH however,
University of California-Riverside, Botany and Plant Sciences, Riverside, CA, 92521-0124 was much higher than in the more acidic cultivars. Sucrose uptake
into energized plasmalemma vesicles was inhibited by gramicidin,
The citrus industry in California is changing, and growers are planting in accordance with the presence of an active symport mechanism of
more easy-peeling, seedless, and nice-tasting mandarins. Our indus- sucrose from the apoplast into the cytosol. On the contrary, tonoplast
try tries to develop new early- and late-season mandarin cultivars to vesicles were shown to lack active transport mechanism of sucrose
be competitive in the global mandarin market. Seventeen satsuma into the vacuole. In conformity with recent findings showing the oc-
mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marco.) cultivars were top-worked onto 4–6 currence of an endocytic mechanism in ‘Murcott’ mandarin, ‘Sweet
Valencia orange [C. sinensis (L.) Osbeck] as interstocks and Carrizo Lime’ juice cells were shown to incorporate membrane-impermeable
citrange [C. sinensis (L.) Osbeck × Poncirus trifoliata (L.) Raf.] as dyes into their vacuoles in the presence of sucrose. High-definition
rootstocks in 30 May 2001 near Santa Paula, Calif. All trees set the confocal microscopy revealed the co-localization of membrane-
first crop in Fall 2003. Fruit maturity of all cultivars was measured impermeable markers in cytoplasmic vesicles, in membrane-bound
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intermediate structures such as the endosome and multi-vesicular
since the first week of Sept. 2004. Five cultivars, ‘Armstrong’, ‘Ku- body, and the eventual distribution of such fluorescent particles. The
noWase’, ‘Miyagawa’, ‘S9’ and ‘Xie-Shan’ (‘Wakiyama’), are very data provide strong evidence for an endocytic system of transport
early- or early-season cultivars. A small-scale degreening experiment that allows direct incorporation of sucrose from the apoplast to the
with 72 h treatment of 0.5 mg·L–1 ethylene with fruit harvested on 6 vacuole and for the visualization of intermediate distribution and
Oct. 2004 also showed the rind color of all five cultivars could be cargo centers in the cell.
enhanced nicely. ‘Miyagawa’ had very intense internal orange flesh
color visible in the second week of Sept. 2004, comparing with other (462) Citrus and Its Putative Bioactive Limonoids:
cultivars. All these five cultivars could potentially become early-season, Beneficial Effects on Bone Strength
completely seedless, and easy-peeling satsuma cultivars in California.
‘Miyagawa’ and ‘Xis-Shan’ could potentially be harvested as early Kranthi Kiran Mandadi*1, G.K. Jayaprakasha1, Farzad Deyhim2,
as from late September to early October in the central coastal region Bhimanagouda S. Patil3
1
Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Citrus Center, Agronomy and Resource Sciences,
and from late August to mid-September in the San Joaquin Valley. Weslaco, TX, 78596; 2Texas A&M University–Kingsville, Citrus Center, Human Sci-
Both cultivars should command a high price when there is no seedless ences, Welasco, TX; 3Texas A&M University, Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center,
mandarin in the market. Department of Horticultural Sciences, College Station, TX, 77845
Citrus proved beneficial to human health in preventing cardiovascular
(460) De-greening of Early Season Satsumas in Louisiana disorders, hypertension, anemia, and several cancers, including colon,
David Picha*1, Wayne Bourgeois2 lung, skin, stomach, and breast, in animal and cell culture studies. For
1
Louisiana State University, Horticulture, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803; 2Citrus Research the first time, current study was focused to determine whether orange
Station, Horticulture, Port Sulphur, LA, 70083 juice and grapefruit juice increase bone mass in an orchidectomized
Significant opportunities exist for expanding the marketing season (ORX) rat model of osteoporosis. Thirty-six male Sprague-Dawley
of Louisiana-grown satsumas. De-greening of the early season fruit rats were randomly divided into four groups of 1) sham; 2) ORX; 3)
coupled with optimal storage conditions for the late season fruit may ORX + orange juice (OJ); and 4) ORX + grapefruit juice (GJ). All
allow for 6 months of market availability. Consumer demand in the rats were fed to the mean intake of the sham group and were provided
U.S. for specialty citrus, particularly easy peel seedless mandarins, with freshly squeezed grapefruit or orange juice for 60 days. There
has increased in recent years. South Louisiana is one of the principal was a numerical improvement in femoral density with OJ and GJ
satsuma production areas in the United States, with harvest beginning in compared to the ORX group. Ultimate bone strength and femoral
late September. Although the sugar : acid ratio of early season satsumas cortical area diameter (mm) increased (P < 0.05) with OJ and GJ
may meet the state-mandated 10:1, peel color typically ranges from compared to the ORX group. Furthermore, bone fracture withstand
green to greenish-yellow. Most consumers prefer a darker yellow-orange threshold time(s) increased (P < 0.05) with OJ and GJ compared to
peel color. Postharvest de-greening tests were conducted to determine the ORX group. Beneficial effects of citrus juices on bone strength
the appropriate method(s) and protocol for enhancing peel coloration could be related to its bioactive triterpene compounds and nutrient
of early season harvested satsumas. Green peel satsuma fruit were composition. Isolation of triterpenes using specific combinations of
exposed to 0, 3, 5, 10, and 50 ppm ethylene for 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours food-grade adsorbent and ion exchange resins yielded pure limonin-
at 21 or 29 °C. An atmospheric ethylene concentration of ≥5 ppm for ≥24 17-β-D-glucoside and limonin along with obacunone, nomilin, and
hours at 29 °C provided optimal de-greening. However, peel darkening deacetylnomilin. Identification and characterization of the isolated
in the form of irregular dark brown areas was observed after several limonoids were performed by specific analytical techniques, such as
days in fruit exposed to ethylene concentrations of 50 ppm. Ethephon HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR. Further studies are needed to determine
was also an effective de-greening agent. Submersion of the fruit in 500 the protective effects of limonoids on bone homeostasis. Funded by
ppm ethephon for 30 seconds provided optimal de-greening. Buffering USDA 2001-52102-11257 and 2004-34402-14768.

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 (463) Grapefruit Crop Load Affects Net Gas Exchange of the field. Four tree species [Quercus rubra, Malus ‘Prairifire’, Acer
Leaves, Tree Growth, and Fruit Quality ×freemannii ‘Jeffersred’ (Autumn Blaze®), and Cercis canadensis]
were started from either seed or rooted cuttings in early 2003. They
Kuo-Tan Li*, Jim Syvertsen, Jill Dunlop
were grown in a glass greenhouse and then moved to their respective
University of Florida, IFAS, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, FL, environments in March (RRG) and May (outside). In Oct. 2003, the
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Ohio-grown liners were planted in the field at the Waterman Farm of
Effects of crop load on leaf characteristics, shoot growth, fruit shape, The Ohio State University, Columbus. In Spring 2004, liners from
fruit quality, and return bloom were investigated in 13-year-old ‘Ruby the West Coast were purchased and planted in the same field setting.
Red’ grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf.) on ‘Swingle’ citrumleo root- Caliper and height were measured in June and Sept. 2004. After one
stock. Trees were hand thinned in June 2003 and 2004 at the end of season in the field, trees grown from the RRG and outdoor environ-
physiological fruit drop to establish three to four levels of crop load ments resulted in greater height and caliper than the West Coast liners
ranging from normal (high crop load without thinning) to extremely in Malus, Acer, and Cercis. Acer liners from Oregon had a greater
low (near 90% fruit removal). Leaves on high crop load trees had higher increase in height from June to September than those grown outdoors
net assimilation of CO2 (ACO2) than those on low crop load trees. Crop or in the RRG. Quercus liners from the RRG and outdoor environments
load enhancement of ACO2 continued until harvest. In 2004, however, displayed greater caliper growth and growth in height than those from
the effects were diminished in October just prior to the beginning of the West Coast. Across all species, liners grown from the RRG had
the harvest season, after leaf and fruit loss from three consecutive the greatest increase in caliper growth.
hurricanes. There was no difference in leaf dry weight per leaf area
and leaf nitrogen among treatments. Nonfruiting branches of high crop (100) Use of Raw and Composted Paper Mill Sludges,
load trees produced fewer, but longer, summer flushes than those of Municipal Waste Composts, and Other Waste Ingredients
low crop load trees. Fruiting branches generally produced few summer in Container Nursery Substrates
flushes with similar shoot lengths among treatments. High crop load
Calvin Chong*, Peter Purvis
trees developed a greater percentage of vegetative shoots, whereas low
crop load trees developed more inflorescences. Crop load adjustments University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture, W, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1, Canada
did not affect fruit size and total soluble solid content, but low crop Plug-rooted liners of deutzia (Deutzia gracilis), dogwood (Cornus alba
load trees produced a higher percentage of irregular shape (sheepnosed) ‘Argenteo-marginata’), forsythia (Forsythia ×intermedia ‘Lynwood
fruit with high acidity. Gold’), and ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) were grown in 6-L
containers. There were 36 different treatment substrates formulated
(464) Temperature Relationships in a Mature Orange in factorial combinations: two types of paper mill sludge (raw or
Orchard between Areas with or without a Partial composted) each at three rates (25%, 33%, or 50%, by volume)
Permanent Cover Crop mixed with one of three sources of municipal waste compost (cities of
Neil V. O’Connell*1, Craig E. Kallsen2, Richard L. Snyder3, Guelph, Toronto, or Waterloo; 25%, 33%, or 50%), and the remainder
consisting of one of two base supplements (pine bark or 1-year-old
Blake L. Sanden2, Paul W. Giboney4, Mark W. Freeman5 wood chips; 50%, 33%, or 0%). The containers were trickle-irrigated
1
University of California, Cooperative Extension Tulare Co., Tulare, CA, 93274-9539; and fertilized with a controlled-release fertilizer. Dogwood (no treat-
2
University of California, Cooperative Extension Kern Co., Bakersfield, CA, 93307;
3
University of California, Davis, LAWR, Hoagland Hall, Davis, CA, 95616;4Columbine
ment interaction and responding only to the main effect of compost
Vineyards, Delano, CA, 93215-9597; 5University of California, Cooperative Extension, sources) grew equally well with Toronto and Waterloo composts, but
Fresno, CA, 93702 less well with the Guelph compost. Ninebark tended to grow better
Many citrus growers are hesitant to plant cover crops, particularly with Toronto compost, intermediate or similar with Waterloo compost,
perennial types, because of possible increased frost hazard. To quantify and least with Guelph compost. Forsythia grew equally well in all
the increased risk, temperature relations over a 3-year period were com- bark-based substrates, regardless of sludge type and rate or compost
pared between areas in a ‘Valencia’ orange orchard with and without a source. With wood-chip-based substrates, however, forsythia grew
partial perennial cover crop. The partial perennial cover crop consisted better with Waterloo than with Guelph compost, and better with raw
of a mowed perennial planting along the double drip line hoses, and an than with composted sludge when mixed with Toronto compost.
annually fall-replanted unirrigated strip of groundcover in the middle Deutzia responded similarly to most substrates, but grew marginally
between the tree rows. This partial perennial cover crop increased the better with raw than with composted paper sludge when Waterloo or
frost hazard compared to uncultivated bare ground even when wind Toronto compost was present. Despite these differences in species
machines were operating. responses, all plants were of marketable size at the end of the season.
There was no sign of nutrient toxicity or deficiency due to any of the
substrates.
Poster Session 32—Nursery Crops 2
(101) Fertilizer Source Affects Nitrogen and Phosphorus
20 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F Levels in Leachate from Container-grown Quercus
phellos L. and Magnolia virginiana L.
(99) Development of an Ohio Tree Liner Production
Donna C. Fare*
System in Retractable Roof Houses; Field Comparisons
USDA-ARS, Floral Nursery Plant Research Unit, McMinnville, TN, 37110
with West Coast-grown Liners
Hannah M. Mathers, Elizabeth Grosskurth*, Michele Bigger, Luke Environmental concerns with nitrogen and phosphorus use at container
Case, Jenny Pope nurseries and the subsequent effects of nutrient-laden irrigation ef-
fluent prompted this study. Bare root liners of willow oak (Quercus
The Ohio State University, Horticulture & Crop Science, Columbus, OH, 43210
phellos L.) and sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana L.) were
Currently, the majority of tree liners used in the Ohio nursery industry grown in #5 containers during year one and repotted into #15 contain-
are imported, mainly from the West Coast. The Ohio growing season ers during year two using 100% pine bark or pine bark : peat substrate
is 156 days, whereas the Oregon season is 225 days. We are devel- (4:1 by volume). Two fertilizer sources, Osmocote 19N–2.2P–7.5K
oping an Ohio liner production system, utilizing a retractable roof (19–5–9) or Harrell’s 17N–2.2P–10.0K (17-5-12), were included in
greenhouse (RRG) that extends the growing season. Liners grown the container substrate in a fluoropolymer bag with 17 g N in each #5
in a RRG have shown greater caliper, height, and root and shoot dry container and 63 g N in each #15 container. Using a split plot design
weight than those grown outside of a RRG (Stoven, 2004). The objec- with fertilizer and media as subplots, a cyclic irrigation regime consist-
tive of this research was to compare the growth of RRG-grown liners, ing of three irrigation applications spaced one hour apart was com-
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 that equaled the total volume applied in the cyclic regime. Fertilizer geniculata ‘Red Stem’; and floating aquatics, e.g., Myriophyllum
source influenced cumulative amounts (mg/year) of ammonium-N, aquaticum, Eichhornia crassipes, and Pistia stratiotes. Plants were
nitrate-N and orthophosphate in the container leachate. Nitrate-N and grown in pea gravel media and kept saturated with one of five concen-
ammonium-N from Harrell’s 17N–2.2P–10.0K fertilizer were each trations of Hoagland’s. Herbaceous and woody plants were harvested
≈20% higher in the container leachate from sweetbay magnolia than after 8 and 13 weeks, respectively. Experiments were replicated twice
Osmocote 19N-2.2P-7.5K fertilizer. In the case of the willow oak, for each cultivar. The nutrient uptake efficiency was determined for
the differences were 32% and 19%, respectively. Orthophosphate each taxon from the total amount of N and P applied and the biomass
averaged about 65% greater in leachate from both sweetbay magnolia dry weight and N and P content.
and willow oak containers when grown with Osmocote compared to
Harrell’s fertilizer. At the end of year two, height and caliper growth (104) Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) Response to
were similar among treatments with both species. Nitrogen Rate and Timing in a Field Nursery
Catherine Neal*
(102) Monitoring Nutrient Mitigation at a Container
University of New Hampshire, Plant Biology, Durham, NH, 03824
Nursery Wetland: A 3-Year Study
Milton D. Taylor1, Sarah A. White1, Stephen J. Klaine1, Bare-root, 4-ft whips of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Marshall’s
Ted Whitwell*2 Seedless’) were planted in June 2001 in a randomized complete-block
1
design with three trees per plot. An incomplete factorial design was
Clemson University, Clemson Institute of Environmental Toxicology, Pendleton, SC,
29670; 2Clemson University, Department of Horticulture, Clemson, SC, 29634-0375
used to test whether annual fertilizer rate and/or application dates af-
fected growth. Treatments were fertilized from 0 to 4 times per year in
Container-grown plants require large amounts of water and nutrients mid-April, mid-June, mid-August, and/or mid-October. A rate of 1 lb
during their production cycle. This results in substantial runoff that of nitrogen (N)/1000 sq ft was used whenever fertilizer was applied
is contaminated with nitrogen and phosphorus. At our study site, to a plot. Each treatment received 0, 2, 3, or 4 lbs N/1000 sq ft/year
nutrients were delivered through incorporation in the potting media depending on the number of applications. Caliper, height, and terminal
as timed-release prills and through liquid feeding by injection into growth were measured annually for three growing seasons. At the end
irrigation water. Mitigation of nutrients in runoff water was dealt with of seasons 2 and 3, one plant per plot was destructively harvested and
proactively by the container nursery with construction of 3.77 ha of processed to obtain dry weights of shoots and roots, and the shoot to
planted wetlands to receive runoff from a 48.6-ha drainage basin and root ratio was calculated. Data were analyzed by analysis of variance
excess water diverted from adjacent watersheds. Water flowed though with least square means contrasts. Treatment effects on top weights,
drains between wetland cells and eventually into stilling ponds before root weights, and shoot to root ratios were nonsignificant. There were
it was allowed to exit the property. Water flow through the wetlands significant treatment differences for caliper and terminal growth in

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ranged from 1.1 to 3.1 million liters per day over the period. Three years 1 and 2, but not 3. A set of orthogonal contrasts was used to
years of monitoring data indicate some seasonal differences in ni- determine that the effect was due primarily to growth differences in
trogen removal efficiencies. Nitrogen removal between March and plants receiving 2 vs. 3 or 4 lbs N/1000 sq ft/year, but that 3 vs. 4 lbs
November averaged ≥95% while removal during winter (December made no difference. Another set of planned, but nonorthogonal con-
through February) averaged ≥72%. Nitrogen (as nitrate) varied from trasts was used to compare application date effects. Plants fertilized
4.28 ppm to ≤0.01 ppm in wetland discharge, well below drinking in June were greater in caliper and terminal growth in the first 2 years
water quality standards, but occasionally above levels that may cause than plants not fertilized in June. There were nonsignificant effects of
downstream eutrophication. Orthophosphate phosphorus removal was fertilizing vs. not fertilizing in late fall or early spring.
highly variable with greatest removal occurring during late spring,
late fall, and winter. There was a significant net export of phosphorus (105) Holding Bareroot Colorado Spruce Trees in a
during some summer months for years 2 and 3. Phosphorus levels in Gravel Bed
wetland discharge ranged between 0.84 and 2.75 ppm. While there is
Robert R. Tripepi*, Mary W. George, John E. Lloyd
currently no legal water quality standard for phosphorus, these levels
were above the generally accepted level for preventing downstream University of Idaho, Horticultural Sciences Division, PSES, Moscow, ID, 83844-2339
eutrophication. Field-grown conifers are usually discarded if their root balls break
during digging, but using an alternative holding system until the root
(103) Screening Landscape Plants for Their Ability to systems recover could reduce production losses. The objective of
Accumulate Nitrogen and Phosphorus this study was to determine if a gravel bed could be used as a hold-
Robert F. Polomski1, Milton D. Taylor2, Sarah A. White2, ing treatment for 1.5- to 1.8-m-tall Colorado spruce (Picea pungens)
Ted Whitwell*1, Stephen J. Klaine2, William C. Bridges, Jr.3 trees that had soil removed from their root systems in the spring. Root
1
Clemson University, Horticulture, Clemson, SC, 29634-0319; 2Clemson University, systems from 12 trees were washed free from pine bark mulch and soil
Clemson Institute of Environmental Toxicology and Biological Sciences, Pendleton, before the trees were randomly assigned to a gravel bed. One bed held
SC, 29670-0709; 3Clemson University, Applied Economics and Statistics,Clemson, SC, a mixture of 88% pea gravel (1-cm minus), 2% Turface®, and 10%
29634-0367
silica sand (by volume). The other bed contained a mixture of 90%
Commercial nurseries use large amounts of water and nutrients during basalt gravel (1.2-cm) and 10% sand. Trees were grown in the gravel
production cycles. Runoff contaminated with N and P can adversely beds for 5 or 6 months before height increases were determined. If
impact surface and groundwater quality. A 3-year monitoring study the terminal leader died on the tree, the next highest lateral branch
of nutrient mitigation by a constructed wetland at a container nursery was measured for its increase in length. All trees survived and actu-
found nitrogen removal was highly efficient. However, orthophosphate- ally grew a little during the summer after removing all the soil from
P removal was highly variable. Partial removal occurred during some their root systems. Several trees suffered slight needle burning at the
months, but net export also occurred. P levels in wetland discharge—be- ends of random branches, but the damage appeared minimal. Tips
tween 0.84 and 2.75 ppm—were well above the generally accepted of several small branches randomly located around the canopies on
level for preventing downstream eutrophication. Therefore, identifying several trees died back, and up to 10 cm of the terminal leaders on
landscape plants that remediate nutrients, especially P, could be useful about half the trees died back. Height increases were similar among
in improving constructed wetlands. A 2003 greenhouse study screened the different trees grown in the two types of gravel, with the mean
commercially available landscape plants for their phytoremediation increase in height being 8.9 cm. The trees regenerated many roots in
potential. Among the 17 taxa and 19 cultivars examined were woody both types of gravel. In fact, new roots formed all over the root systems
shrubs, e.g., Cornus amomum, Myrica cerifera ‘Emperor’, and Salix and encased large amounts of gravel, making its removal difficult.
integra ‘Hakura Nishiki’; herbaceous semiaquatics, e.g., Canna (two This study demonstrated that gravel beds can be used to help 1.8-m
cultivars), Colocasia esculenta ‘Illustris’, Rhyncospora colorata, tall Colorado spruce trees recover from severe root losses.
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 (106) Improved Root Growth of Corkbark Fir and Pinyon mutation (mut11) under control of a ubiquitin promoter was inserted
Pine Seedlings Grown in a Gravel Bed using biolistics into two Dendrobium varieties with the intention of
creating CymMV-resistant orchids. Presence of the transgene in re-
Robert R. Tripepi*, Mary W. George
generated plants of D. × Jaquelyn Thomas ‘Uniwai Mist’ and D. x Jaq
University of Idaho, Horticultural Sciences Division, Moscow, ID 83844-2339 – Hawaii ‘Uniwai Pearl’ was confirmed by PCR using genomic DNA,
Seedlings of several conifer species can be difficult to transplant, with and mut11-positive plants were potted ex vitro. Forty-two transgenic
the problem often related to poor root regeneration. The objective of plants and four non-transgenic control plants at the 4- to 6-leaf stage
this study was to determine if corkbark fir (Abies lasiocarpa arizonica) were inoculated with a 1:1000 dilution of CymMV obtained from
seedlings or pinyon pine (Pinus edulis) seedlings would produce more infected orchids. Plants were analyzed for systemic infection using
root growth when grown in a Missouri gravel bed growing system tissue blot immunoassay (TBIA). Seventeen plants from at least six
compared to field soil. The 3–0 fir seedlings and 4–0 pine seedlings independent transformations remained virus-free, whereas all control
were planted in a gravel bed in mid-April. The gravel bed was 3 m × plants were infected with CymMV within 1 month. Further analysis
3.7 m and was filled with a mixture of 60% pea gravel (1 cm minus), by RT-PCR showed that the mut-11 mRNA was detectable in only
30% Turface®, and 10% silica sand (by volume). A field bed 3 m × 3.7 two of these 17 plants. All plants were challenged again with a second
m in size was also prepared. Fir seedlings were harvested in September CymMV inoculation as above, followed by TBIA analysis after 1 month.
and October, but pinyon pine seedlings were harvested only in October Thirteen of 17 plants remained free from virus. A third challenge of
due to their poor transplant survival. Plant heights, stem diameters, and these plants with CymMV as above was followed by TBIA analysis at
root volumes, as well as root and shoot dry weights, were determined 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after
at harvest. Of all the measured growth parameters for both species, challenge. Results at 2 weeks post-inoculation showed that all six
only root dry weights and root volumes were significantly different. In controls and four individual transgenic plants, including the RT-PCR-
particular, fir seedlings grown in the gravel bed produced at least 30% positive plants, became systemically infected. Nine transgenic plants
more root dry weight and 74% more root volume than those planted from both varieties remained free from CymMV 12 months after the
in field soil whether plants were harvested in September or October. third challenge. Lack of detectable mut11 mRNA in these resistant lines
Likewise, pine seedlings grown in gravel produced at least 37% more suggests that a post-transcriptional gene silencing (PTGS) mechanism
root dry weight and 86% more root volume than those grown in soil. may be conferring resistance to CymMV.
In addition, only 10.6% of the pine seedlings planted in soil survived
transplanting, but 23.3% of those grown in the gravel bed survived. (279) Morinda citrifolia In Vitro Seminal Germination,
This study demonstrated that corkbark fir and pinyon pine seedlings Callus and Organogenesis Induction
grown in a gravel bed produced larger root systems than those planted Michael J. Tanabe*, Nicole Wakida
into field soil, and the gravel bed also improved pinyon pine seedling University of Hawaii at Hilo, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource
survival after transplanting. Management, Hilo, HI, 96720-4091

(107) Effects of Defoliants (CuEDTA and ZnSO4) and Noni, Morinda citrifolia, is receiving a lot of attention for its potential
Foliar Urea on Defoliation and Nitrogen Reserves of medicinal effects. Hawaii is an ideal growing environment for this
Almond Nursery Plants plant, where it has been used for many purposes, including medicinal
ones, by ancient Polynesians. Currently, there is a rapidly developing
Guihong Bi*1, Carolyn Scagel2, Leslie Fuchigami1 noni industry in the state of Hawaii. Propagation of this plant is almost
1
Oregon State University, Horticulture, Corvallis, OR, 97331; 2USDA–ARS, Horticultural exclusively by seeds, and germination generally requires a couple of
Crops Research Unit, Corvallis, OR, 97330 months without preconditioning or about a month if mechanically
One-year-old field-grown ‘Nonpareil’/’Nemaguard’ and ‘Nonpareil’/ scarified. We developed an in vitro protocol that significantly improves
‘Lovell’ almond nursery trees were used to study the effects of chemi- percent germination rate by altering incubation temperature and the
cal defoliants (CuEDTA and ZnSO4) and foliar applications of urea on in vitro culture basal medium. Germination time was decreased to 4
defoliation and nitrogen (N) reserves. Although both chemical defoliants days when the embryo was extracted and exposed to 31 °C. A basal
significantly promoted earlier defoliation, CuEDTA was more effective medium containing 1/2 Murashige and Skoog (M&S) salts was the
than ZnSO4 in promoting early defoliation. Two applications of defoliant most effective in reducing germination time and increasing percent
had a similar effect as one application on promoting leaf abscission. germination. Stem pieces obtained from in vitro-propagated seedlings
Foliar applications of urea in addition to defoliant applications (urea produced callus when explanted in 1/2 M&S containing various levels
+ defoliant treatments) generally increased the efficiency of ZnSO4 of naphthalene acetic acid (NAA). The most effective treatment was
(1.25% to 2%) and CuEDTA (0.5%) in promoting early defoliation. 0.5 μM NAA and the least effective treatment was 2 μM NAA. Treat-
Although treatments with only defoliants did not consistently lower ments without NAA did not produce callus. Calli treated with 4.40 μM
N reserve levels, trees treated with foliar urea or urea + defoliants had 6-benzylaminopurine (BA) or 8.80 μM BA were the most effective in
significantly higher nitrogen reserves compared to trees receiving only promoting caulogenesis. We also demonstrated that the number of first
defoliant treatments. N reserves were comparable in urea + defoliant- generation seedlings produced from each embryo could be increased
treated trees to the levels found in naturally defoliated (control) trees. by treatment with 8.80 μM BA.
We conclude that both CuEDTA and ZnSO4 are effective in promoting
early defoliation of almond nursery trees. Combining urea with defoliants (280) Plant Regeneration of Periwinkle (Catharanthus
can effectively promote early defoliation and is important for achieving roseus) from In Vitro Leaf Tissues
N reserves similar to naturally defoliated trees. Wenhao Dai*, Victoria Jacques
North Dakota State University, Plant Sciences, Fargo, ND, 58105
Poster Session 33—Plant Biotechnolgy 3 Periwinkle, a perennial commonly used as a summer bedding plant,
20 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F is known as the source of vinca alkaloids used to treat lymphocytic
leukemia and Hodgkin’s disease. It is also one of the natural hosts of
many phytoplasma diseases, such as X-disease of major Prunus spe-
(278) Virus Resistance in Orchid Plants Transformed with
cies, aster yellows, and ash yellows diseases. Therefore, periwinkle
a Mutated Movement Gene of Cymbidium mosaic virus is an ideal plant species for phytoplasma disease research, such as
Kullanart Obsuwan*1, Wayne B. Borth2, John Hu2, disease transmission, species resistance, and resistant gene screening.
Adelheid R. Kuehnle1 Periwinkle tissue culture was established by incubating sterile seeds in
1
University of Hawaii, Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, Honolulu, HI, 96822 2University hormone-free Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium. Plants were success-
of Hawaii, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, Honolulu, HI, 96822 fully regenerated from in vitro leaf tissues of periwinkle. Adventitious
A Cymbidium mosaic virus movement protein gene with a site-specific shoots were induced when leaf tissues were cultured on Murashige and

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 Skoog (MS) medium or woody plant medium (WPM) supplemented alone or picloram as auxin source. After 16 weeks of culture, calli were
with benzyladenine (BA) and naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA). Nearly transferred to SI medium, supplemented with three different concentra-
75% of leaf explants produced shoots in both media with 10–20 μM tions of thidiazuron (TDZ), either intact or subdivided (150 mg/explant).
BA and 1 μM NAA. A mean of 4.3 shoots was produced from each SI treatments had a greater and significant response when the callus
explant cultured on WPM, whereas only 2 shoots were produced on MS came from a CI medium containing auxin and cytokinin combined, in
medium under 16-h photoperiod. Leaf explants under dark treatment comparison to those coming from a CI medium containing auxins only.
for 2 weeks produced big callus only, indicating that light is necessary
for shoot formation. Most adventitious shoots were induced from the (283) Petal Color Changes in Carnation Plants
joint of leaf blade and petiole. In vitro shoots (>1.5 cm) were easily Transformed with an Antisense DFR and a CHI Gene
rooted in half-strength MS medium. Addition of NAA dramatically Kyung Hee Hwang1, Byung Hwan Min2, Haki Shin3,
increased root number, with more than 20 roots being induced in 5 Byung Joon Ahn*1
μM NAA medium. Rooted plants were transferred to potting medium 1
Dankook University, Ornamental Horticulture; 2Nong Woo Bio Co., Ltd, Bio Res Institute,
and grown in a greenhouse. Yeoju, Kyunggido, 469-880, Korea; 3National Horticultural Research Institute, RDA,
Floriculture, Suwon, 440-760, Korea
(281) Effects of Colchicine and Oryzalin on Callus and
To produce transgenic carnation plants expressing modified flower
Adventitious Shoot Formation of Euphorbia pulcherrima colors, cultivars of red-flowering carnation (‘Desio’ and ‘Garnet’) were
‘Winter Rose’™ transformed with a antisense DFR gene encoding dihydroflavonol-4-
Kimberly A. Pickens1, (Max) Zong-Ming Cheng*2, reductase, and yellow-flowering carnations (‘Pallas’ and ‘Keumbyul’)
Stephen A. Kania3 were introduced with a CHI gene encoding chalcone synthease isom-
1
Macon Sate College, Natural Sciences & Math, Macon, GA, 31206; 2University of Ten- erase. Explants of leaves, stems, and shoot tips were inoculated with
nessee, Department of Plant Sciences, Knoxville, TN, 37996; 3University of Tennessee, Agrobacterium and grown overnight in induction broth supplemented
Department of Comparative Medicine, Knoxville, TN, 37996 with 0.2 mM acetosyringone. The cocultures of carnation explants
Poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, is an important holiday symbol were maintained in the light at 24 °C on one-half strength MS medium
and is the number one flowering potted plant in the United States. The solidified with 0.3% Gelite and supplemented with 1.0 mg·L-1 BA for
technique of chromosome doubling has been utilized to increase size 10 days, and then were transferred to a selection medium containing
of flowers, stems, and leaves of many species, and has been used in 250 mg·L-1 cefotaxime/carbenicillin, 500 mg·L-1 kanamycin. They
poinsettia breeding to obtain new cultivars. Application of colchicine were subcultured every 2 weeks for over six times and regenerated.
or oryzalin to in vitro tissues may be used to enlarge the inflorescences In ‘Garnet’ and ‘Desio’ carnation cultivars, a total of 146 plants was
and brackets and reduce the height of ‘Winter Rose’™ poinsettias, reduce transformed with anti-sense DFR gene in pGA748/LBA4404. In yel-

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the likelihood of chimeric tetraploids, and provide a rapid means for low flowering cultivars ‘Pallas’ and ‘Keumbyul’, transformed with
producing many tetraploid plants. The purpose of this research was to CHI gene in pGA748/LBA4404, 20 putative transformants obtained.
evaluate the effect of colchicine and oryzalin on callus and adventitious The introduction of the transgenes were confirmed through PCR and
shoot formation of ‘Winter Rose’™ poinsettia with in vitro grown leaf flower color changes. Rates of phenotypic expression of the transgene,
tissues and its potential for tetraploid induction. In vitro grown leaf antisense DFR gene, vary among the transformants such as lighter
midvein sections were placed on various media supplemented with pigmentation or chimeric discoloration, more prominently in outer
either colchicine or oryzalin at various concentrations for 1–4 days. petals of the flowers. Transgenic plants of chi gene bloomed flowers
Colchicine was least damaging to leaf tissues at concentrations of 0.25 of lighter yellow petals in general. The most prominent phenotypic
or 250.4 μM. A large amount of callus, as well as adventitious shoots, changes were discoloration of red strips on petals, which are typical
were produced. Regenerated shoots were found to be diploid, deter- characteristics of the cultivars.
mined by flow cytometry. On media with oryzalin (28.9–144 μM), leaf
tissues produced callus, but not adventitious shoots. Calluses produced (284) Characterization of the Genus Corylopsis
on oryzalin-containing media were tested using the flow cytometer and Mark S. Roh*1, Eunju Cheong1, Ik-Young Choi2, Eun-Ha Yoo3,
were found to be diploid. Jae-Young Kim3, Nam Sook Lee4
1
Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit, USDA, ARS, National Arboretum, Beltsville,
(282) In Vitro Indirect Organogenesis of Leucocoryne MD, 20705; 2Soybean Genomics and Improvement Laboratory, USDA, ARS, Plant Sci-
purpurea, an Ornamental Geophyte Species Endemic to ences Institute; 3Floriculture Division, RDA, NHRI, Suweon, Korea; 4Department of Life
Sciences, Ewha Womans University, College of Natural Science, Seoul, Korea
Chile
Luis Humberto Escobar Torres*, Eduardo Alejandro Olate Muñoz, We investigated the interspecific relationships and intraspecific
Miguel Jordan, Marlene Gebauer variations in the genus Corylopsis using RAPD and single nucleotide
polymorphism (SNP) in the internal transcribed spacer1(ITS1), 5.8S
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Horticulture, Vicuña Mackenna #4860, Santiago,
Región Metropolitana, Chile ribosomal RNA gene specific in C. glabrescens Franch. & Sav. Differ-
ences in species identification between morphological characteristics
Callus induction (CI) and later shoot induction (SI) were studied in and RAPD result were noticed in some accessions. All C. glabrescens,
Leucocoryne purpurea, a native and endemic Chilean geophyte species. C. coreana Uyeki, and C. glabrescens f. gotoana (Makino) T. Yamanaka
Basal leaf portions (BL), bulb basal plate (BP), and root tips (RT) from accessions clustered in one major group. However, they could be divided
in vitro plants were used as explants. Treatments for CI included all into five subgroups that are not related to the geographical origins. For
three explants and media containing different sources and concentra- example, C. coreana accessions from Korea were clustered with C.
tions of auxins and cytokinins as plant growth regulators (PGRs). Plant glabrescens from Japan. Although grouping based on SNP data does
material was initiated on MS basal medium (Murashige and Skoog, not agree with that by RAPD markers, it revealed the limitation in
1962), supplemented with vitamins, 30 g·L-1 sucrose, 6.0 g·L-1 agar and identification and classification of the genus due to high intraspecific
pH adjusted to 5.7 before autoclaving. The experiments were carried variations in SNP. At SNP positions 464, 465, 466, 467, and 496, most
on a growth chamber at 24 ± 1.5 °C. CI cultures were maintained in accessions of C. glabrescens and C. coreana have C, G, A, A, and T,
darkness for 16 weeks, and SI for 12 weeks in a 16-hour photoperiod. respectively. In both analyses, C. glabrescens, C. coreana, and C.
BL and RT explants did not respond to any of the CI treatments. BP glabrescens f. gotoana Japan are closely related and this suggests that
explants cultured on MS basal medium without PGRs also did not nomenclature for these three species should be discussed. Although
produce any callus. The average frequency of callus induction for BP ITS1 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene can not be used for identification at
was 78% and the average fresh weight of callus was 10.06 g/explant a subspecies level of C. glabrescens, it proved to be useful to differ-
after 16 weeks of culture. Best treatment for CI was BP cultured on entiate C. sinensis from C. sinensis var. calvescens. It is suggested to
4.52 μM 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in combination with use C. glabrescens f. gotoana or C. glabrescens f. coreana rather than
0.45 μM 6-benzyladenine (BA), when they were compared to 2,4-D using C. coreana.

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 Cultures were transferred to fresh media every 4 weeks. Elongated
Poster Session 34—Propagation 2 shoots were harvested after 39 weeks and transferred to half-strength
20 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F MS medium supplemented with the following concentrations of IBA:
0, 3, 30, 100, and 300 μM for 3 d, then returned to half-strength MS
without growth regulators. Explants exposed to 300 μM of IBA pro-
(173) Monolithic Slag as a Substrate for Rooting and duced significantly more roots (75%) compared to explants exposed
Production of Bare-root Cuttings to other treatments. Fifty-four and 45% of the microshoots rooted
when exposed to 100 and 30 μM IBA, respectively. Only 4% of the
Eugene K. Blythe*, Jeff L. Sibley, Ken M. Tilt microshoots rooted when exposed to 3 μM IBA and none of the control
Auburn University, Dept. of Horticulture, AL, 36849 microshoots rooted. Although the 300 μM treatment yielded the most
Stem cuttings of Hydrangea paniculata Sieb., Rosa L. ‘Red Cascade’, rooted plantlets, there was significantly higher terminal meristem
Salvia leucantha Cav., and Solenostemon scutellarioides (L.) Codd abortion compared to other treatments. There were no statistical dif-
‘Roseo’ were inserted into six rooting substrates: monolithic slag ferences between the numbers of roots and total root length among
[(MgFe)2Al4Si5O18], sand, perlite, vermiculite, Fafard 3B, or fine pine all treatments. Additionally, all microshoots that rooted had lenticels,
bark. Rooting, initial shoot growth, and ease of dislodging substrate suggesting that presence of lenticel cambial activity can possibly im-
particles from root systems upon bare-rooting by shaking and washing prove rooting abilities of selected microshoots. Rooted microshoots
cuttings rooted in monolithic slag were compared to cuttings rooted were gradually acclimatized to nonsterile environment.
in the five other substrates. Rooting percentage, number of primary
roots per rooted cutting, and total root length per rooted cutting for (176) In Vitro Germination of Galax under Different
cuttings rooted in monolithic slag were generally similar to the five Culture Medium pH Conditions
other substrates. Particles of monolithic slag were dislodged more Guochen Yang*, Carl Niedziela, Zhongge (Cindy) Lu
readily from root systems by shaking than were the other substrates. North Carolina A&T State University, Natural Resources and Environmental Design,
Gentle washing removed almost all particles of monolithic slag and Greensboro, NC, 27411
sand from the root systems of all taxa and removed almost all particles
The goal of this study was to expedite galax seed germination in vitro.
of pine bark from all taxa except S. scutellarioides ‘Roseo’. Mono-
Galax seeds were collected from Yancey County, N.C., at an elevation
lithic slag had a bulk density similar to sand, retained less water than
of about 1100 m. Aseptic cultures were established using the tiny rust-
the other substrates, and was similar to perlite, vermiculite, and pine
colored seeds. In vitro seed germination was achieved under different
bark in particle size distribution. Our studies indicate that monolithic
pH conditions (4.2, 5.0, and 5.8). Seeds cultured in the medium with
slag, where regionally available, could provide a viable material for
pH 4.2 tended to germinate early with a better rate than those cultured
producing bare-root cuttings.
with a higher pH of 5.0 or 5.8 at the very beginning. Gradually, seeds
(174) In Vitro Regeneration of Cornus kousa from media with pH 5.0 and 5.8 caught up in germination. Eventually,
seeds from all pH treatments produced a very similar germination
Denita Hadziabdic1, Robert N. Trigiano*1, Stephen Garton2, rate. Attempts to use the matted and scaly rhizomes and very tender
Mark T. Windham1 new growth as explant materials to establish aseptic cultures were not
1
University of Tennessee, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Knoxville, TN, 37996-4560; successful, due to severe contamination. However, our observations
2
University of Tennessee, Dept. of Plant Sciences suggested that the very tender new growth could be a good source of
Axillary and apical buds from five Cornus kousa cultivars (‘Little explants once the optimum sterilization time is established.
Beauty’, ‘Samaritan’, ‘Heart Throb’, ‘Rosabella’, and ‘Christian
Prince’) were initially established on two basal media, woody plant (177) Evaluation of Different Factors on Regeneration of
medium (WPM) and woody plant medium/broad leaved tree medium Plantlets from Embryos of Cycas revoluta Thunb.
(BW), amended with the following concentrations of 6–benzylamino- Laura M.R. Rinaldi*
purine (BA): 0, 2, 4, and 8 μM. After explants were transferred at CNR, IVALSA, Via Madonna Del Piano, Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, 50019, Italy
4-week intervals for 28 weeks beginning in April, only microshoots
of ‘Samaritan’, ‘HeartThrob’ and ‘Rosabella’, were harvested from The micropropagation of Cycas revoluta Thunb. via somatic em-
proliferating cultures and placed on rooting media. ‘Little Beauty’ bryogenesis was tested on immature and mature embryos using 2,4-
and ‘Christian Prince’ did not perform well in multiplication phase of dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) in combination with benzyladenine
tissue culture and were excluded from further studies. Rooting media (BA) or kinetin. In addition, the effect of media manipulation on
contained WPM or BW supplemented with either 1-naphthaleneacetic the induction of adventitious buds was studied to optimize culture
acid (NAA), indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) or indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) parameters for the regeneration of plantlets via organogenesis from
at the following concentrations: 0, 0.5, 1.5, 4.5, and 13.5 μM. Six weeks mature embryos. Schenk and Hildebrandt basal medium containing
following rooting experiment, preliminary data were collected and six different NO3- : NH4+ ratios (from 90:10 to 65:35) and BA at 9 μM
results showed that total of nine plants rooted on both WPM and BW was used. The development of induced buds occurred on the medium
media supplemented with IBA, 17 plants rooted on media supplemented containing the identical NO3- : NH4+ composition without growth
with NAA, and 14 plants rooted on media supplemented with IAA. regulators. The effects of two IBA concentrations on the rooting of
These results indicated that NAA and IAA appeared to be better for elongated shoots were evaluated. The treatment of immature embryos
root production on C. kousa cultivar microshoots than IBA. Addition- with 2.26 μM 2,4-D and 0.44 μM BA and that of mature embryos with
ally, WPM supported more root production, when compared to BW, 0.9 μM 2,4-D and 4.40 μM BA promoted growth of embryogenic
even though both media resulted in rooted microshoots. Proliferating tissue followed by embryo formation that failed to develop further.
masses were placed on fresh medium with 2μM BA and were used Bud induction was obtained through the whole range of NO3- : NH4+
again for the rooting projects. ratios tested. Small decrease in these ratios affected subsequent dif-
ferentiation and growth. Adventitious shoots obtained on 70% NO3-
(175) In Vitro Regeneration of Cladrastis kentukea showed two-fold increase in height and diameter compared with those
regenerated on 75% NO3-. Furthermore, 7% of the former produced
Denita Hadziabdic1, Robert N. Trigiano*1, Stephen Garton2, at the shoot base adventitious shoots that have similar morphology
Mark T. Windham1, William E. Klingeman2 to offset growing at the base of mature plant. The rooting percentage
1
University of Tennessee, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Knoxville, TN, 37996-4560; of shoots was low. Considering the difficulty in achieving somatic
2
University of Tennessee, Dept. of Plant Sciences, Knoxville, TN, 37996-4561
embryogenesis, these results suggested that among micropropagation
Axillary buds from a single Cladrastis kentukea tree were initially techniques organogenesis can be applicable for production of Cycas,
cultured on two media, woody plant medium (WPM) and Murashige although rooting is still the limiting factor.
and Skoog (MS) containing 0, 1, 2, or 4 μM 6–benzylaminopurine (BA).

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 (178) Layering Propagation of Bigtooth Maple, Acer (196) Inducing Lettuce Tipburn with Relative Humidity
grandidentatum Modification
Larry A. Rupp*1, William A. Varga2, Roger Kjelgren3 H. Chris Wien*1, David S. de Villiers2
1 1
Utah State University, Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology, Logan, UT, 84322-4820; Cornell University, Horticulture, 156 Plant Science Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853; 2Cornell
2
Utah State University, Utah Botanical Center; 3Utah State University, Plants, Soils, and University, Biological and Environmental Engineering, Ken Post Laboratory
Biometeorology
Tipburn is a necrosis of the rapidly expanding young leaves of lettuce,
Bigtooth maple (Acer grandidentatum Nutt.) is of interest for its fall caused by a localized Ca deficiency that is a major constraint to raising
color and potential use in water-conserving landscapes. Clonal propaga- productivity of hydroponically-grown leaf lettuce. Root pressure is
tion of desirable selections would be beneficial. Since bigtooth maple thought to be important in distributing calcium to young tissue that is
commonly self-propagates by layering, we explored mound layering not transpiring rapidly in crops such as cabbage, tomato and strawberry.
as a means of vegetative propagation. A stool bed was established in Since root pressure is enhanced by high relative humidity (RH), experi-
1999 with seedlings grown from northern Utah seed. Beginning in ments were conducted with two cultivars of leaf lettuce to determine
2001, seedlings were dormant pruned to their base and shoots allowed if regulating relative humidity during the day or night would influence
to grow until early July, when treatments were applied. At the time of tipburn incidence. Lettuce was grown hydroponically in a glass-covered
treatment application for the reported experiments, shoot bases were greenhouse. Plants were transferred to ponds of 1 × 2 m size, starting
girdled with 24-gauge copper wire, covered with conifer wood shav- at about day 25 from sowing. Four ponds containing 42 plants each
ings, and kept moist during the growing season. The effects of rooting were subjected to ambient or elevated RH, either during the day, or at
hormones and enclosure of the rooting environment on rooting were night, or at both times. Each pond was covered by a clear polyethylene
examined. On 7 July 2002, 32 trees were randomly selected and the ventilated canopy, to ensure maintenance of the desired RH condition.
four tallest shoots within each tree were treated with either 0, 1:5, 1:10, The experiment was conducted five times. In three experiments, tipburn
or 1:20 (v/v) solutions of Dip-N-Gro© rooting hormone (1% IBA, 0.5% developed in 3 or 7 days, depending on the cultivar. The disorder was
NAA, boron). There was no significant difference in rooted shoots most severe in ponds whose atmosphere was constantly humid, followed
between treatments and 81% of the trees had at least one rooted shoot. by the treatment that provided humid days and dry nights. Treatments
On 9 July 2004, 39 trees were selected and two shoots per tree were which provided dry conditions, either during the day, or continuously,
girdled. One-half of the stool bed area was treated by underlaying the were least affected. In two experiments, ambient RH rose above 70%,
shavings with BioBarrier© (17.5% trifluralin a.i.). Measurements on 12 and the differential effect of humidity on tipburn incidence was no
Nov. 2004 showed no apparent treatment effect on rooting and 90% longer evident. Both cultivars reacted similarly to the treatments, even
of the trees had at least one rooted shoot. This research demonstrates though ‘Winter Density’ developed the disorder 4 days before ‘Batavian’.
that mound layering is an effective means of rooting shoots of juvenile The results imply that root pressure is less important than transpira-

POSTERS–WEDNESDAY
bigtooth maples. Further research will examine the effectiveness of tion in distributing Ca to the edges of young leaves of leaf lettuce.
the technique in propagating mature clones.
(197) Effect of the Number of Fruit per Plant on
Production of Dried Seed and Fruit Yield in Pumpkin
Poster Session 35—Vegetable Crops Management– Sang Gyu Lee*1, Dong Kum Park1, Kyung Sup Park1,
Yun Chan Heo1, Yoon Ah Jang1, Kwan Dal Ko1, Chiwon W. Lee2
Cropping Systems 2 1
National Horticultural Research Institute, Vegetable Research Division, 475 Imok-dong,
Jangan-gu, Suwon, Kyunggi-do, 440-706, South Korea; 2NDSU, Plant Sciences, 266F
20 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F Loftgard Hall, Fargo, ND, 58105-5051
The fruits of pumpkin are good material for soup and a very popular
(195) Evaluation of Solid Artificial Media on Lettuce side dish in Korea. The purpose of this study was to investigate how
Seedling Growth and Anchorage number of fruit set per plant (2, 3, or 4 fruit) affected production of
Jill A. Montgomery*, H. Chris Wien dried seed and fruit yield. ‘Golden Delicious’ (GD) and hull-less (HL)
pumpkins were planted 60 cm apart in 200-cm rows. Production of
Cornell University, Horticulture, Ithaca, NY, 14850
dried seed per hectare (11,000 plants) were 1985, 2193, and 2074 kg,
A study was conducted to compare three sterile, commonly used soil- respectively, at 2-, 3-, and 4-fruit set per plant for GD. The fruit yield
less media (Agrifoam™ and Oasis™, growth foams, and Grodan™, an per hectare (11,000 plants) was 58,360 kg for 2-fruit set treatment,
expanded rockwool substrate) to determine which media characteristics 74,680 kg for 3-fruit set, and 73,240 kg for 4-fruit set per plant for GD.
favor seedling development and establishment in hydroponic systems. The production of dried seed per hectare (11,000 plants) was 535, 603,
These media were studied during days 7–10 of the seed germination and 545 kg, respectively, for 2-, 3-, and 4-fruit set per plant for HL.
stage, when one often observes with the use of foam media the oc- The fruit yield per hectare (11,000 plants) was 28,200 kg for 2-fruit
currence of “pop-outs,” a disorder in which actively growing roots set treatment, 44,660 kg for 3-fruit set, and 39,200 kg for 4-fruit set
do not penetrate and spiral on the media surface causing the root tip per plant for HL. The highest production of dried seed and fruit yield
to die. High percentages of pop-outs cause poor seedling stand, and were for 3-fruit set per plant for GD and HL. Differences in production
discourage the use of soilless media for seedling germination. Pop-outs for dried seed and fruit yield, as influenced by number of fruit set per
were more frequently observed in Agrifoam (50%) compared to the plant, were also characterized.
other media, with Oasis intermediate (15%), and Grodan least affected
(>5%). Both physical and chemical characteristics were analyzed to (198) Growth and Development of Watermelon Plants
isolate the causes of pop-outs. Oasis and Agrifoam both have higher Grafted onto Citrullus Rootstocks Selected for Disease
water retention, and pop-outs increased as the water content of the Resistance at Two Temperature Regimes
foam increased. High soluble salts, particularly high magnesium in Yun-Chan Huh1, Du-Hyun Kim2, Sang-Gyu Lee1,
the root zone, produced roots that were “burned” and did not grow. Kyoung-Sub Park1, Dong-Kum Park1, Young-Hoe Woo3,
When magnesium salts in concentrations equivalent to that found in Jung-Myung Lee*4
Agrifoam were added to Grodan (control substrate), the number of 1
National Horticultural Research Institute, Vegetable Science Division, 475, Imok-dong,
pop-outs increased. The roots were stunted with little or no root hairs, Jangan-Gu, 441-440, Korea, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 440-706, Korea; 2National Plant Quar-
resembling roots when grown in Agrifoam. We conclude that the high antine Service, Pest Survey & Control Division, 433-1 Anyang 6-dong, Manan-ku, Anyang,
incident of pop-outs in Agrifoam, and to a lesser extent, in Oasis, is Gyeonggi-do, 430-016, Korea;3Korea National Agricultural College, Dept. of Vegetable, 11-1
caused by high-medium water content and toxic levels of magnesium Donghwa-Ri Bongdam-eup, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, 445-893, Korea; 4Kyunghee Univer-
sity, Dept. of Horticulture, 1 Sochen-ri, Giheung-eup, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, 449-701, Korea
ions in solution.
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 rootstocks, including four Citrullus rootstocks and three other cucur- plants at high, medium, and low densities was 8712, 4356, and 2904
bitaceous rootstocks, was evaluated at low and normal temperature per acre (21,529, 10,764, and 7176 plants per ha, respectively). The
regimes. Marked reduction in plant growth rate was observed in plants average number of fruits harvested at high, medium, and low densities,
grown at low temperatures as compared to those grown at normal or respectively, was 0.93, 1.2, and 1.4 per plant for CS and 1.2, 1.7, and
optimal temperatures. Relative growth reduction rates were 40% to 2.5 per plant for HL. Total seed yields were estimated at 1011, 599,
48% for vine length, 39% to 51% for total leaf area, 37% to 60% for and 466 kg/acre (2498, 1480, and 1151 kg·ha-1) for CS and 661, 500,
shoot fresh weight, and 50% to 79% for shoot dry weight, respec- and 498 kg/acre (1633, 1235, and 1231 kg·ha-1) for HL, respectively,
tively. Watermelon rootstock PI 482322 showed comparable plant at high, medium, and low planting densities. While the average weight
growth as the most popular rootstock (Shintozwa pumpkin) even at of fruits decreased as planting density increased, the total number and
low temperatures. ‘Sambok Honey’ watermelon grafted onto water- weight of seeds produced per fruit were unaffected by changing plant
melon hybrids ‘PI 271969 × PI 296341’ and ‘PI 271769 × Calhoun density in either cultivar.
Gray’, showed comparable plant growth as FR Dantos bottle gourd
rootstock. Index of growth ability at low temperature (IGALT), which (201) Strategies to Encourage Grower/Industry
was calculated on the basis of reduced rate of vine length, dry weight, Participation in the Development of BMPs for Vegetables
and leaf area, was comparatively high in C. martinezii, Shintozwa, in Southern Florida
PI 482322, and ‘PI 271769 × PI 296341’ rootstocks (50% or higher) Mary Lamberts*1, Teresa Olczyk2, Phyllis Gilreath3, Gene McA-
and lowest in own-rooted ‘Sambok Honey’ or in watermelon plants voy4, Alicia Whidden5, Darrin Parmenter6, Ed Skvarch7, Yuncong
on ‘Knight’ rootstock. Watermelon hybrids ‘PI 271969 × PI 296341’ Li8, Christine Coffin9, Donald Pybas1
and ‘PI 271769 × Calhoun Gray’ exhibited better or at least compa- 1
University of Florida, Miami-Dade County Extension, Homestead, FL, 33030-2309;
rable growth at low temperatures as compared to ‘FR Dantos’, thus 2
University of Florida, Miami-Dade County Extension, Homestead, FL, 33030-2309;
confirming the feasibility of using watermelon rootstocks even in 3
University of Florida, Manatee County Extension, 1 Palmetto, FL, 34221; 4University
winter greenhouse conditions. of Florida, Hendry County Extension, LaBelle, FL, 33975; 5University of Florida, Hill-
sborough County Extension, Seffner, FL, 33584; 6University of Florida, Palm Beach
County Extension, West Palm Beach, FL, 33415; 7University of Florida, St. Lucie County
(199) Effect of Soil Amendments and Mulching on the Extension, Ft. Pierce, FL, 34945; 8University of Florida, Tropical Research & Educa-
Incidence of Fusarium Wilt and Cantaloupe Yield in the tion Center, Homestead, FL, 33031; 9USDA, Natural Resource Conservation Service,
Pacific Central Region of Mexico Florida City, FL, 33034

Mario Orozco-Santos1, Javier Farías-Larios*2, Jaime Molina- Florida, like other states, is developing BMPs for specific commodi-
Ochoa2, José Gerardo López-Aguirre2 ties. Vegetables are in a statewide document that includes field crops.
1
INIFAP, Campo Experimental Tecomán, Colima, 28100, México; 2Universidad de Colima,
Vegetable advisory committee members from the counties in southern
Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Tecomán, Colima, 28100, México Florida were concerned that the existing document was too broad in its
scope and that many practices did not apply to production on sandy or
Melon wilt (MW) is one of the main diseases affecting the cucurbita- calcareous soils. Based on grower comments, extension agents orga-
ceous crops in the Pacific Central region of Mexico. The use of resistant nized grower meetings to address these issues. The first meeting was a
varieties is the most effective strategy to reduce the damage caused presentation by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
by MW; however, variety performance depends on the fungal race Services (FDACS) Office of Agricultural Water Policy. The second
occurring in the field. The use of fungicides, such as benzimidazols meeting in Miami–Dade was a hands-on session, where growers and
and methyl bromide, is a common practice, but there are contamination industry were divided into three areas—nutrition, pesticides, and water
concerns, and a search is on for alternatives to diminish the negative quality. Each group was facilitated by a faculty member or the NRCS
effects on the agro-ecosystem. The aim was to determine the effect conservationist. Other counties used newsletters and other methods to
of the application of soil amendments and mulching on the incidence receive grower feedback. Participant comments were compiled and
of MW, and on melon yield. Soil amendments incorporated were: forwarded to FDACS, where they are being incorporated into a greatly
rice straw (3 t·ha-1); compost 1, prepared with chicken and bovine revised document. Concerns will be presented.
manure, and banana and orange wastes (5.7 t·ha-1); compost 2, pre-
pared with bovine and horse manure, coconut wastes and grasses (8 (202) Microclimate and Reference Crop
t·ha-1), vermicompost (3 t·ha-1), and a control. All treatments were Evapotranspiration in High Tunnels and Open Field
established using transparent mulching during 21 days. The number
during Summer Lettuce Production
of MW propagules in amended soils were similar at 5, 10, and 20
cm deep, but the percentage of diseased plants was higher (4.5%) in Xin Zhao*1, Edward E. Carey2
the control, which could be caused by the incidence of other fungi 1
Kansas State University, Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, Manhattan,
propagules, perhaps antagonistic, that contributed in diminishing the KS, 66506; 2Kansas State University, Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources,
Olathe, KS, 66061
MW when compared with the control. The fruit weights and fruit
sizes were not different between treatments on small (21–30 sizes), High tunnels, unheated greenhouses, have been shown to be a profit-
medium (15–18 sizes), and large (9–12 sizes), but total fruit numbers able season-extending production tool for many horticultural crops.
were 1.15-, 1.07-, 0.99-, and 1.09-fold higher when compared with the Production of cool-season vegetables during hot summer months can be
control. The application of soil amendments affected the antagonistic achieved using shaded high tunnels. Microclimate in high tunnels and
fungal populations even when it did not affect the cantaloupe yield. We open field was monitored during summer trials of leaf lettuce, in which
suggest that soil amendments will improve soil fertility and increase unshaded tunnels and shaded tunnels (39% PAK white shadecloth)
melon yields, and studies are currently running. were used, respectively, in 2002 and 2003. Wind speed was consistently
lower in high tunnels. Compared to open field, daily air temperature
(200) Influence of Planting Density on Yield and Quality was about 0.7 °C higher in unshaded high tunnels, and 0.5 °C lower in
of Confectionery Seed Pumpkins shaded high tunnels. Relative humidity was slightly lower in unshaded
Sung Eun Lee*, Chun Ho Pak, Yong Beom Lee, Harlene Hatter- tunnels, but tended to increase in shaded tunnels, in comparison to
man-Valenti, Chiwon W. Lee the open field. When using shadecloth, soil temperature was lowered
by 1~3 °C and the leaf surface temperature was significantly reduced
North Dakota State University, Plant Sciences, Loftsgard Hall, Fargo, ND, 58105
by 1.5~2.5 °C. In shaded high tunnels, PAR light dropped by at least
A field study evaluated the influence of planting density on the yield 50% relative to the outside, where the maximum PAR light intensity
and quality of confectionery seed pumpkins grown near Hatton, N.D. reached 1800 μmol·m-2·s-1. Overall, shaded high tunnels resulted in
An open-pollinated selection of Chinese snow-white seeds (CS) and higher quality lettuce, with less bolting and bitterness. Reference crop
a hull-less (HL) seed cultivar (‘Takai’, Johnny’s Selected Seeds) evapotranspiration (ET0) was estimated from meteorological data on
were grown at three different planting densities (1-, 2-, or 3-ft plant a daily basis using the FAO-56 method. ET0 was lowest in shaded
spacing on rows 5 ft apart) from 5 May to 7 Oct. The total number of high tunnels, and highest in the open field. Relatively lower ET0 in

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 high tunnels indicated a likely lower water requirement and therefore (205) Root Restriction Improves Nutritional Values of
improved water use efficiency compared with the open field. Hydroponically Cultured Leafy Vegetables
(203) Evaluation of Phostrol for Downy Mildew Control Tae-Cheol Seo*1, Changhoo Chun2, Hyung-Kweon Yun1,
Han-Cheol Rhee
on Pumpkin (C. pepo) 1
National Horticultural Research Institute, Vegetable, I-mok Dong 475, Jang-an Gu,
Winfred Cowgill1, Kristian Holmstrom2, Andrew J. Wyendandt3, Suwon, Gyeonggi, 440-706, South Korea; 2Seoul National University, Plant Science,
Jon Clements4, Martha Maletta*1 San 56-1, Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 151-742, South Korea
1
Rutgers and the N.J. Ag. Experiment Station, Rutgers Cooperative Research of Hunt- Edible chrysanthemum, pak-choi, endive, chicory, and lettuce were
erdon County Extension, Flemington, NJ, 08822; 2Rutgers and the N.J. Ag. Experiment
Station, Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension, 9Cook College, New Brunswick,
hydroponically cultured under root-restricted conditions in DFT systems
NJ, 08901-8524; 3Rutgers and the N.J. Ag. Experiment Station, Rutgers Cooperative and their growth and nutritional values were investigated. Cylindrical
Research and Extension, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302-5919; 4University of Massachusetts, U plastic tubes 100 mm tall and 20, 25, and 30 mm in diameter were
Mass Extension, Horticultural Research Center, Belchertown, MA, 01007 used for root restriction. Growth of all the species was retarded, as
Downy mildew (DM) is a serious foliar fungal disease of cucurbits. the roots were restricted. Pak-choi and edible chrysanthemum showed
DM can cause yield losses for New Jersey growers if not properly the greater reduction in growth compared with chicory and endive.
controlled. In 2004, five chemical control programs were evaluated in Percentage of dry matter, C:N ratio, and ascorbic acid and anthocyanin
a research trial at the Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm contents increased in the root-restricted treatments. Changes in mineral
(Hunterdon Co.). Materials evaluated were: 1) Phostrol, 5 pt/A; 2) contents as affected by root restriction were not consistent among tested
Phostrol, 5 pt/A plus Bravo WS, 3 pt/A; 3) Flint WDG, 2 oz/A alter- species. Optimized root volumes to improve the nutritional values and
nated with Bravo WS, 3 pt/A plus Nova 40W, 5 oz/A; 4) Maneb 75DF, to reduce the retarding of growth varied according to species of leafy
2 lb/A plus Champ Formula 2 Flowable, 1 1/3 pt/A; and 5) untreated vegetables. Tubes of Φ25mm × 10cm and Φ30mm × 10 cm gave the
control. All fungicide programs were applied weekly. Phostrol (Nufarm best results in chicory, endive, and lettuce, and edible chrysanthemum
Americas, Inc.) is a new product with systemic mode of action that is and pak-choi, respectively. Results indicate that nutritional values of
newly labeled for cucurbits for control of DM, but not powdery mildew hydroponically cultured leafy vegetables can be improved by root
(PM). The active ingredients are mono- and dibasic-sodium, potassium, restriction using plastic tubes.
and ammonium phosphates. Phostrol and Phostrol plus Bravo were
evaluated against industry standard fungicide programs which include (206) Control Methods for Mexican Bean Beetle
alternating chlorothalonil + myclobutanil with strobiluron chemistries (Epilachna varivestis Mulsant) Infestations on Snap Bean
on a weekly basis. Fungicide applications were made weekly begin- (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Crops
ning at first observance of DM in the field on 23 July. Plots were Tiffany Fess*, Sven Verlinden

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rated for DM and PM incidence and extent of defoliation on 6 Aug. West Virginia University, Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, Morgantown, WV,
and 24 Sept. Phostrol plus Bravo applied on a weekly basis (7 to 10 26506
days) provided the best control of DM, which appeared much earlier
in the season than usual in northern New Jersey. Treatments Phostrol, Three different control methods, row cover, staggered plantings,
Flint alternated with Bravo + Nova, Maneb + Champ reduced DM and the release of a parasitic wasp, Pediobius foveolatus, were used
compared to the UTC. Maneb plus Champ provided the best control to test effectiveness at controlling Mexican bean beetle (MBB)
for PM. At harvest, fruit was graded and weighed. Marketable yield infestations on snap beans. The study consisted of six plots, on five
from Phostrol, Phostrol plus Bravo and Maneb plus Champ treatments different farms in the Morgantown, W.Va. area, three with and three
was significantly higher than the UTC and Flint/Bravo plus Nova without the application of the control methods. Releases of 15 adults
treatment. Handle quality was not affected by treatment. and 100 larvae during flowering of the bean crop occurred at each
plot. Weekly counts of the three MBB life stages, parasitized MBB
(204) The Effect of High Tunnels and Row Covers on larvae, and bean yields were taken. The results showed that the re-
Air Temperatures and Spring-planted Tomato Yield in lease of the parasitic wasp maintained the MBB populations below
economic thresholds throughout the growing season. The average yield
Louisiana from plots that received wasp treatments was 34.2 kg, compared to
Koji Takeuchi*, Carl E. Motsenbocker 15.2 kg harvested from untreated plots. Plots that received row cover
Louisiana State Univ., Agriculture Center, Dept. of Horticulture, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 treatments were shown to be slightly more effective than staggered
Tomato is an important vegetable crop in Louisiana for small- to large- plantings at controlling MBB populations. Row cover plots yielded an
scale growers. Growers often use protected cultivation with structures, average of 15.3 kg, in comparison to the 11.8 kg yield from untreated
such as greenhouses, in order to take advantage of higher prices early plots, while staggered plantings in treated plots yielded 9.5 kg, com-
in the season and increase profits through increased tomato yield and pared to 6.0 kg from untreated plots. End of season MBB populations
quality. A negative aspect of greenhouse use is the high investment in treated plots consisted of 75 adults, 57 pupae, 275 larvae, and 94
and production costs associated with these structures. High tunnels, parasitized larvae compared to untreated populations, 98 adults, 214
or simple greenhouse-like structures, have been used to protect crops pupae, 420 larvae on average. In conclusion, increased yields can likely
from cold temperature in northern states, as they often provide benefits be correlated to decreased MBB populations, indicating the release
similar to greenhouses with considerably lower cost. Very little research of P. foveolatus as a viable option for control of MBB, especially in
has been conducted on the use of high tunnels for crops in the southern organic systems.
states. High tunnels in combination with row covers were evaluated
(207) Productivity and Fruit Quality in European
for field cultivation of spring season fresh market tomato in Louisi-
ana. The studies were set up in a randomized complete-block design Cucumber under Greenhouse Conditions in Northwest
with three replications. Tomatoes were transplanted into single rows Mexico
on four-row raised beds covered with black plastic mulch on 1.2-m Raul Leonel Grijalva-Contreras*1, Rubén Macias-Duarte1,
centers on 13 Mar. 2004. Row covers were installed immediately after Fabián Robles-Contreras1, Manuel de Jesus Valenzuela-Ruiz1
transplanting and removed on 3 May. Plants were harvested for 6 weeks 1
INIFAP-Caborca, Protected Horticulture, Caborca, Sonora, 83600, México; 2INIFAP-
starting 12 May 2004. Both high tunnels and row covers significantly Caborca, Soli & Horticultural; 3INIFAP-Caborca, Agroclimatology; 4INIFAP-Caborca,
increased minimum and maximum air temperatures at a 15-cm height Viticulture
compared to the black plastic mulch control. Early yield was highest Mexican production of vegetables under greenhouse conditions has
with the tunnel treatment without row cover compared to tunnel with been increased notably during the last year to about 1500 ha. The main
row cover and similar to row cover alone or the control. There were crop in greenhouse production is tomato, but european cucumber is a
no differences in total marketable yield between treatments. Research potential crop due to high yield and quality, with a good price in the
results from 2 years will be presented.

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 marketplace and a short growing season. The objective of this trial was (210) Effect of Shading on the Germination and
to evaluate eight european cucumber varieties and to choose those with Vegetative Development of ‘Jalapeño’ Hot Pepper
high yield and fruit quality, and disease resistance. The experiment was (Capsicum annuum L.)
carried out at the experimental station (INIFAP-CIRNO). Greenhouse
conditions were: polyethylene (8.0 mL), without temperature control; Marcelino Bazan Tene*, Juan Manuel González Gonzalez,
natural ventilation; and soil with electrical conductivity of 1.22 dS·m-1 Francisco Radillo Juarez, Jorge Pahul Covarrubias Corner,
and pH 7.96. Sowing date for seed was 15 Oct. 2004. Plant density Salvador Guzman Gonzalez
was 3.78 plants per m2. The harvest period was 26 Dec. 2004 to 11 Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Tecomán,
Colima, 28100, México
Mar. 2005, with an average of 10 cuttings. Varieties with highest yield
were ‘Imanaol’, ‘Bermejo’, ‘Dominica’, and ‘Kalunga’, with 18.9, The hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) is a plant domesticated
15.2, 14.8, and 14.3 kg·m2, respectively. Fruit quality was excellent in Mesoamerica. Hot pepper is currently widespread worldwide, and
in all varieties; however, ‘Imanaol’ had the highest percentage of size its uses are varied, such as for flavoring, pigment base, and as a nu-
and fruit number. The main insect pest during the year was white fly tritional food resource. Mexico produces about 623,238 tons/year of
(Bemissia sp.) and the most important disease was powdery mildew fresh fruits in 136,398 ha; the State of Colima produced 17,181 tons
(Erishipe cichoracearum). in 676 ha, with a mean of 27 t·ha-1. The culture of hot pepper in Co-
lima faces certain limitations to its productive potential, such as lack
of fertile and well-drained soils, constant soil moisture, and being
free of weeds during the first weeks after transplanting; and maintain-
Poster Session 36—Vegetable Crop Physiology ing plant uniformity in transplantation. This last practice is carried
out in the side bed, but there is a lack of scientific evidence about the
20 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m., Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F requirements of luminosity in the seed nursery in order to accelerate
improvement of plant quality for transplanting, and the impact on
fruit yield. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of differ-
(208) Production of Double-stemmed Grafted Tomato ent levels of shading on germination and vegetative development of
Plug Seedlings ‘Jalapeño’ hot pepper under greenhouse conditions. Four levels of
Ki-yun Jung*, Yu-Jin Park, Jung-Myung Lee luminosity were evaluated using mesh fabrics in order to produce 90%,
Kyung-hee Univ., Horticulture, Sdochon-Ri 1, Kiheung-up, Yongin-si, Gyunggi, 449701, 75%, and 50% shade, and control (0%) without shading on the seed
Korea beds. A completely randomized design with four treatments and four
Cultivation of grafted tomatoes has been sharply increased in recent replications was used. The shading treatments reduced the germination
years. Millions of grafted seedlings were grown in California as well period in about 2 days; increased the percentage of germination with
as other parts of the world, and the need for high quality grafted tomato a range between 1.6% and 3.7%; increased the plant height 2.3, 4.8,
seedlings is also rapidly growing. Since the price of grafted plug seed- 7.72, and 10.1 cm at 3, 7, 13, and 18 days postemergence; increased
lings are 3–4 times higher than the nongrafted ones, production and the root biomass about 7.1 g/plant, and 5.4 g of fresh foliage with the
commercial distribution of double-stemmed plugs, even though slightly 90% shade treatment in comparison with control. Overall, a better
more expensive than the single-stemmed plugs, will greatly cut down agronomic performance of the ‘Jalapeño’ hot pepper was obtained
the expenses needed to purchase grafted seedlings. Several methods of with 90% shading.
producing double-stemmed grafted plug seedlings are presented and
the advantages as well as the disadvantages of these methods will be
fully discussed. Brushing or painting lanolin paste containing thidi- (211) Effect of Supplementary Light on Growth and
azuron at 100–500 ppm to the lower node of the decapitated scion is Physiological Characteristics of Cucumber (Cucumis
effective in fast-growing cherry, whereas inducing double stems from Sativus L.) Seedlings in the Greenhouse
the cotyledonary node of grafted scions appeared to be more practical
Yuhe Li, Feishi Luan*, Hongyan Ma
for ordinary tomatoes for table use. Methods of grafting, especially in
relation with machine grafting, will be discussed. Northeast Agricultural University, Horticultural College, Xiangfang District, Harbin,
Heilongjiang, 150030, China

(209) Rooting Response of Grafted Seedlings of Hot This experiment researched the effects of supplementary light
Peppers (Capsicum annuum) on cucumber [Cucumis sativus (L.)] seedling growth and some physi-
Hee-Ju Lee*1, Sang-Gyu Lee2, Jung-Myung Lee3 ological characteristics under the same temperature. The purpose was
1
to afford basic light condition control of cucumber cultivation in
Rural Development Administration, Farm Management and Information Bureau, 250
Seodun-Dong, Suwon, Gyeonggi-Do, 441707, Korea; 2NHRI, Vegetable Division;
a greenhouse during winter to spring. Two cucumber cultivars,
3
Kyung-Hee Univ., Horticulture No. 3 ‘Jinchun’ (greenhouse cultivar) and No. 7 ‘Longzahuang’ (open
field cultivar), were transplanted with supplementary light at different
Increasing numbers of vegetables are being grafted in recent years and intensities. The experimental results indicate that plant height, leaf area,
many different grafting methods, as well as grafting aids, have been and stem diameter of cucumber seedlings were significantly increased
developed and practiced among farmers as well as commercial plug with increasing intensity of supplementary light. Supplementary
seedling producers. For solanaceous crops, such as tomatoes, peppers, light at the cucumber seedling stage led to the increase of chlorophyll
and eggplants, splice grafting at very young stages of development is content, soluble sugar content, protein content, and CAT activity.
recommended. Several types of grafting machines and/or robots are At the same time, reduction in POD activity and MDA content
now available for commercial use. The presence of roots often slows with increasing levels of supplementary light was found. In addi-
down and reduces the efficiency of robot or machine grafting. Therefore, tion, cells of supplementary light treatments have more chloroplasts,
grafting with root-removed rootstocks is frequently used for grafting, grana, and starch grains. Chloroplast growth of supplementary
mostly because of the grafting efficiency, especially in cucurbitaceous light treatments was better than CK. The grana lamella was ar-
crops. The feasibility of producing grafted pepper plug seedlings using ranged in order and its structure was clear. These results show that
root-removed rootstock was investigated. After grafting, the seedlings supplementary light could improve the growth of seedling plants,
were placed in pot soil in cell trays, usually 128-cell trays, and then alleviate the damage of membrane lipid peroxidation, and facilitate
placed in a conditioning room for subsequent rooting and graft union chloroplast growth. The effects of supplementary light on the
formation. Young pepper cuttings readily rooted in pot soils and the two cultivars were the same, but their extent was different. Effects
use of rooting substances greatly accelerated the speed of rooting. on No. 7 Longzahuang were more significant than those on No. 3
Even though rooting was delayed a few days in grafted seedlings, Jinchun.
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 (212) Gas Exchange and Antioxidant Properties of Two Typically, a phase of male flowers precedes the appearance of female
Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) Cultivars of Contrasting or hermaphrodite flowers. Sex determination of individual flowers is
Morphology regulated by genetic, environmental, and hormonal factors. Ethylene,
auxins, and gibberellins all influence flower sex, with ethylene, which
Alexis M. Barbarin1, Frank J. Williams*1, Greg T. Bettmann2, promotes femaleness, playing a predominant role. In this study, we
Donald P. Hauber3, Harish H. Ratnayaka1 tested whether brassinosteroids, a more recently identified class of plant
1
Xavier University of Louisiana, Department of Biology, New Orleans, LA, 70125; 2New hormones, also influence cucurbit sex expression. Applied epi-brassi-
Mexico State University, Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Weed Science;
3
Loyola University of New Orleans, Department of Biology
nolide (epi-BL) caused a significant decrease in time of appearance of
the first female flower on monoecious cucumber plants, and increased
`
Knowledge of constitutive levels of gas exchange and antioxidant total female flowers on the main stem. Increasing concentrations had a
properties under unstressed conditions is critical for elucidating their stronger effect. Of the three species tested, cucumber, melon, and zuc-
potential roles in stress tolerance, planning cultural practices, and chini, cucumber was the most responsive. Application of epi-BL also
evaluating nutritional quality of vegetable crops. This greenhouse caused an increase in ethylene production by cucumber and zucchini
study reports gas exchange, photosystem II efficiency, and pigment and seedlings, suggesting that the BR effect may be mediated by ethylene.
antioxidant profiles of two spinach cultivars [Spinacia oleracea L., cvs. To investigate the possible relationship between BR and ethylene on
Bloomsdale Long Standing (Bloomsdale) and Hybrid Tyee (Tyee)] with sex expression, we identified the concentration of ethephon (5 ppm)
contrasting morphology. ‘Bloomsdale’, the cultivar with more compact that caused an increase in ethylene production comparable to that
stature and larger leaves, had 47% greater photosynthesis (Pnet) than induced by 10 μM epi-BL (about two-fold). Treatment with 5 ppm
‘Tyee’. Stomatal conductance (gs) and transpiration (E) were 94% and ethephon was sufficient to increase femaleness of cucumber plants,
46% greater in ‘Bloomsdale’ than ‘Tyee’, respectively. However, photo- but not zucchini plants, suggesting that the difference in response to
system II efficiency (Fv’/Fm’) was only 8% greater in ‘Bloomsdale’ than epi-BL may reflect differences in sensitivity to ethylene. Collectively,
‘Tyee’. Instantaneous water use efficiency was similar in both cultivars. our results indicate that application of brassinosteroids to cucumber
‘Bloomsdale’had nonsignificantly greater concentrations of chlorophylls cause earlier and increased female flower production, and that the
a and b, lutein, β-carotene and violaxanthin than ‘Tyee’. Both cultivars effects may be mediated, at least in part, by brassinosteroid-induced
had similar, marginal α-tocopherol concentrations (<0.1 ng·g-1 FW). increased production of ethylene.
However, ‘Tyee’ had a greater chlorophyll a:b ratio which, combined
with lower gs and E, suggests a possible advantage for ‘Tyee’ over
‘Bloomsdale’ under relatively dry and high light conditions. Further Poster Session 37—Small Fruit
studies must be conducted to compare nutritional quality of the two
20 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
cultivars, based on constitutive levels of pigments and antioxidants.

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Greater gas exchange activity in ‘Bloomsdale’ than ‘Tyee’ appears to
be due more to CO2 acquisition/metabolism than photosystem II ef- (366) Bloom Delay and Fruit Thinning of Blueberry with
ficiency or concentrations of pigments and antioxidants. Soybean Oil
Dennis Deyton*1, Carl E. Sams1, Jim R. Ballington2,
(213) Effect of Shading on Yield and Composition of Fruit John Cummins1
and Leaves of Greenhouse Tomato 1
University of Tennessee, Department of Plant Sciences, Knoxville, TN, 37796-4561;
2
Martin P.N. Gent* N.C. State University, Horticulture Department, Raleigh, NC, 7695-7609
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Forestry and Horticulture, New Haven, Trials were conducted in 2004 to compare the effects of soybean oil
CT, 06511 formulations and concentrations on flowering and fruit thinning of
Tomatoes were grown in spring and summer in Connecticut in green- rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries. Mature ‘Climax’ bushes
houses covered with a double layer of 4-mL clear polyethylene film. near Spring City, Tenn., were sprayed to runoff on 10 Feb. with water,
Some sections were covered with reflective aluminized shadecloth or 9% soybean oil in the formulations TNsoy11, TNsoy12, TNsoy13,
that provided 85%, 70%, or 50% transmittance of direct radiation, TNsoy14, or Golden Natur’l (GN). In a second trial, 3-year-old ‘Legacy’
respectively. This shading was applied in mid-June, after fruit began southern highbush plants at Spring Hill, Tenn., were sprayed on 11
to ripen, and remained for the rest of the summer. Fruit was picked Feb. with 0%, 6%, 9%, 12%, and 15% GN. A similar trial was sprayed
through August. A similar experimental protocol was used in 2003 and on 5 Mar. at Fletcher, N.C., using young plants of various Southern
2004. The maximum shading only decreased daily integrated solar highbush cultivars. Each formulation of soybean oil (9%) delayed bud
radiation to 69% of that without shade, as measured by PAR sensors set development and flower anthesis of ‘Climax’ bushes. Bloom opening
at a 2-m height in each greenhouse. Shading reduced yield of ripe fruit on ‘Legacy’ bushes was delayed by 2 to 6 days with sprays of ≥9%
from 16.6 and 13.1 kg·m-2, proportional to the measured decrease in GN, with higher concentrations causing more delay. However, flower
radiation. Neither fruit size nor weight fraction of marketable fruit was bud mortality of ‘Legacy’ plants was greater when sprayed with the
affected by shading in 2004. Nutrient content was analyzed in tissues of higher oil concentrations. ‘Legacy’ plants sprayed with 0%, 6%, and
ripe fruits, and uppermost expanded leaves harvested in early August. ≥9% oil had 0%, 30% and ≥70% bud mortality, respectively, at 36
As shading decreased transmittance, it increased the concentration of days after treatment. ‘Legacy’ plants sprayed with 12% and 15% oil
most elements in leaves. Total N, P, and K concentrations followed this sprays had an estimated 24% and 13%, respectively, of a crop load
trend; however, Ca was not affected by shading. Fruit dry matter content compared to the estimated 100% crop load on control plants. Flower
declined slightly, from 5.9% to 5.7% of fresh weight, for plants grown bud development, flower bud mortality, crop load and berry size (across
with no shade or shade with 50% transmittance, respectively. However, cultivars) of Southern highbush cultivars at Fletcher were not affected
there was no significant effect of shading on K, Ca, Mg, or on minor ele- by oil treatments. Results were variable among trials, perhaps due to
ments in fruit tissue, whether expressed on a fresh weight or dry weight factors such as cultivars, timing of application (date), maturity of plants,
basis. Thus, shading a greenhouse to improve fruit quality had no effect environmental conditions, etc. There is potential for soybean oil formu-
on the value of ripe tomatoes as a dietary source of mineral nutrients. lations to be used as a chemical thinner as well as to delay blooming.

(214) Brassinosteroid-induced Femaleness in Cucumber (367) Symptom Expression of Mixed Virus Infections in
and Relationship to Ethylene Production ‘Chickasaw’ Blackberry
Ekaterina Papadopoulou, Rebecca Grumet* Mark M. Bray*, John R. Clark, Rose C. Gergerich
Michigan State University, Horticulture, Plant and Soil Sciences Bldg., East Lansing, University of Arkansas, Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR, 72701
MI, 48824
Latent infection of Blackberry yellow-vein associated virus (BYVaV)
The cucurbit family is noted for diversity in sex expression phenotypes. in ‘Chickasaw’ blackberry has been reported. However, plants with

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 characteristic leaf symptoms, such as vein yellowing, chlorotic (370) In-row Plant Spacing Affects Early Season Fruit
mottling, and oak-leaf patterns, have tested positive for BYVaV using Yield of Strawberry Grown in a Winter, Annual Hill
reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. Experiments were Production System
initiated to determine if the symptoms expressed in BYVaV infected
‘Chickasaw’ were caused by mixed virus infections. BYVaV, a Craig K. Chandler*1, Daniel E. Legard2, Chang-Lin Xiao3,
recently identified crinivirus, was evaluated for synergistic interactions James C. Mertely1
1
University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL,
with Tobacco ringspot virus (TRSV), Tomato ringspot virus (ToRSV), 33598; 2California Strawberry Commission, Research and Education, Watsonville, CA,
and Raspberry bushy dwarf virus (RBDV). ‘Chickasaw’ blackberry 95077-0269; 3Washington State University, Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center,
plants infected with BYVaV (single infection) were used as receptor Wenatchee, WA, 98801-1230
plants to establish mixed virus infections with TRSV and ToRSV On standard two-row black polyethylene covered beds, ‘Camarosa’,
transmitted by nematodes and RBDV transmitted by bottle grafts. ‘Rosa Linda’, and ‘Sweet Charlie’ strawberry plants were grown at 23,
Characteristic symptoms of multi-virus infection will be presented 31, 38, or 46 cm within-row spacing during the 1997–98 and 1998–99
and discussed. seasons at Dover, Fla. Ripe fruit were harvested twice weekly from
December through March. The first 8 weeks of harvest was considered
(368) Effect of Four Weed Management Systems on Soil the early period; the late period consisted of all harvests after the first 8
Quality in June-bearing Strawberry Production weeks. The effect of spacing on early marketable yield was consistent
Craig Dilley*, Gail Nonnecke across seasons and cultivars. The 23-cm spacing resulted in the highest
Iowa State University, Horticulture, Ames, IA, 50011 marketable yield per unit area, followed by the 31-, 38-, and 46-cm
Sustainable strawberry production depends on effective weed and soil spacing. The percentage of fruit that were small (unmarketable) was
management. Alternative weed management strategies are needed be- higher at the 23-cm spacing than at the wider spacings (40% vs. 35%
cause few herbicides are registered for use in matted-row strawberry or 36%), but spacing did not affect the percentage of fruit that were
culture. Soil analyses are often measured in terms of chemical and misshapen. For the late harvest period, a spacing effect on marketable
physical properties alone. Measuring biological indicators of soil qual- yield occurred in 1998–99, but not in 1997–98. The 23-, 31-, and 38-cm
ity that are sensitive to changes in the environment can enhance these spacings in 1998–99 resulted in similar late period yields, which were
analyses. The experiment compared the effects of four weed manage- 15% to 21% higher than the yield resulting from the 46-cm spacing.
ment systems on weed growth, soil quality properties, and strawberry These results indicate that marketable yields per plant during the late
yield, growth, and development. Treatments were killed-cover crop period were higher at the wider spacings.
mixture of hairy vetch (Vicia villosa) and cereal rye (Secale cereale);
compost + corn gluten meal + straw mulch; conventional herbicide; (371) Hydroponic Inoculation of Cranberry with Ericoid
and methyl bromide soil fumigation. Results indicated that there were Mycorrhizal Fungus
no differences in percentage of weed cover or number of strawberry Piero A. Spada, Beth Ann A. Workmaster, Kevin R. Kosola*
runners between the four weed management treatments in the planting University of Wisconsin, Madison, Horticulture, Madison, WI, 53706
year (July or Aug. 2004). The soil quality parameters, infiltration rate,
soil bulk density, earthworm number, and total porosity were similar Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) plants colonized with ericoid
for all treatments. Plots that received the straw mulch treatment had mycorrhizal fungi are capable of utilizing organic nitrogen sources that
a soil volumetric water content 20% higher and air-filled porosity are unavailable to non-mycorrhizal plants. Despite the importance of
that was 26% higher than the average of other treatments. Although mycorrhizal colonization in the nitrogen nutrition of wild cranberry,
treatment plots received similar N, leaf nutrient analysis showed that almost all measurements of cranberry nitrogen uptake and assimilation
plants receiving the straw mulch + corn gluten meal treatment had have been carried out with non-mycorrhizal plants. We have found that
a similar amount of total N when compared to the conventional and cranberry can be inoculated directly in solution culture. We cultured
methyl bromide treatments, but was 21% higher than the killed-cover the ericoid mycorrhizal fungus Hymenoscyphus ericae in liquid cul-
crop treatment. ture, harvested and rinsed hyphae, and added ≈200 mg fresh weight
hyphae per rooted cranberry cutting (cv. Stevens) growing in a modified
(369) Field and Greenhouse Evaluation of Strawberry Johnson’s solution. After 6 weeks, newly developed roots were most
Genotypes for Tolerance to Black Root Rot Pathogens heavily colonized. We examined the effects of NH4+ concentration (5,
10, 20, 50, 100, and 500 μM NH4+) in solution on colonization rates.
Chrislyn A. Drake*, James F. Hancock Colonization (% root length) increased with increasing ammonium
Michigan State University, Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824 concentration in solution, with maximum colonization at 50 and 100
Black root rot is a widespread disease of strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa μM NH4+; colonization was much lower at 500 μM NH4+. Cranberry
Duchnesne) that causes the death of feeder roots and the degradation of inoculated with H. ericae in solution culture will be used for analysis
structural roots. The major causal organisms of black root rot include of the effects of mycorrhizal colonization on uptake kinetics of NH4+,
Rhizoctonia fragariae Husain and W.E. McKeen, Pythium spp. and NO3-, and amino acids.
Pratylenchus penetrans (Cobb) Filipjev and Schuurmans Stekhoven.
The current method of control for black root rot is methyl-bromide (372) Water Requirements of Highbush Blueberry
fumigation; however, methyl bromide is scheduled to be phased out Cultivars Planted at Normal and High Density Spacings
in 2005, and its effects are short-lived in matted-row systems. The David Bryla*1, Bernadine Strik2
objectives of the study were to measure levels of tolerance to black 1
USDA ARS, Horticultural Crops Research Unit, Corvallis, OR, 97330; 2Oregon State
root rot in 20 strawberry genotypes and to determine which pathogens University, Horticulture,Corvallis, OR, 97331
were present in the soil. The genotypes were planted in four blocks Many growers in the Pacific Northwest are planting blueberry fields at
each of methyl-bromide fumigated and nonfumigated soil, and were higher densities to improve yields and increase the number of berries
evaluated for crown number, number of flowers per crown, yield, and harvested per acre in the first few years after planting. The objective
average berry weight over two years. The results showed that all three of this study was to determine the effect of high-density planting on
pathogens were present in the field, and that there was a significant blueberry water requirements. Although close spacing reduces individual
genotype × fumigation interaction for yield and crown number in both plant size, we expected that plants spaced closer together would require
years. The cultivars Bounty, Cabot, and Cavendish, all released from the more irrigation per unit land area than those spaced further apart due to
breeding program in Nova Scotia, displayed tolerance to the pathogens increased canopy coverage within rows. The study utilized a 5-year-old
that cause BRR. Greenhouse studies were conducted using a subset of planting of highbush blueberry, consisting of three cultivars, ‘Duke’,
the genotypes to determine if any one pathogen causes more damage ‘Bluecrop’, and ‘Elliott’, planted at 0.5- and 1.2-m in-row spacings.
than others, and to determine if susceptibility to a particular pathogen Plant water use was calculated from changes in soil water content
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 measured using TDR probes for shallow depths and a neutron probe to lower soil pH (5.3) and increase organic matter content. Four replica-
and access tubes for deeper depths. Stem water potentials were also tions of three plants were set in a randomized complete block in early
measured periodically using a pressure chamber to determine how well Apr. 1998. Plant spacing is 1.2 × 3.0 m on bermed rows that are mulched
irrigation was meeting crop water demands throughout the season. with chipped hardwood. Acidified irrigation water is supplied through
Surprisingly, plants spaced 0.5 m apart required only slightly more drip lines. Fertilizer is applied annually both as dry ammonium sulfate
water than those spaced 1.2 m apart. They did, however, require more and soluble nitrogen through drip lines at 84 kg·ha-1 N. Cumulative
frequent irrigations due to their smaller root systems, especially during yield per bush after the first five harvest seasons showed ‘Bluecrop’,
fruit filling. Water use by each cultivar increased during fruit filling and ‘Brigitta Blue’, ‘Chandler’, ‘Darrow’, ‘Legacy’, ‘Nelson’, and ‘Reka’
then rapidly decreased after harvest. ‘Duke’ required the most water at 17 to 21 kg; ‘Duke’, ‘Nui’, ‘Ozarkblue’, and ‘Sierra’ at 14 to 15 kg;
among cultivars, using 5–10 mm/day from mid-May to mid-August, and ‘Collins’, ‘Summit’, and ‘Toro’ at 9 to 10 kg. Berry weight aver-
while ‘Elliott’ required the least, using 3–5 mm/day. aged 2 g with a low of 1.4 g (‘Reka’) to a high of 3.3 g (‘Chandler’).
Plant height averaged 155 cm with a low of 117 cm (‘Nui’) to a high of
(373) Use of Calcium Foliar Feed Fertilization to Reduce 188 cm (‘Legacy’, ‘Nelson’). Cultivars in the two higher yield groups
Rain-related Splitting in Rabbiteye and Southern were recommended to Missouri growers for planting.
Highbush Blueberry
(376) Carbon Mobilization and Yield Components in
Donna A. Marshall*1, James M. Spiers1, Kenneth J. Curry2
1 2
USDA-ARS, Small Fruit Research Service, Poplarville, MS; University of Southern
Raspberry
Mississippi, Biological Sciences, Hattiesburg, MS, 39426 Horacio E. Alvarado*, Rebecca L. Darnell, Jeffrey G. Williamson
Calcium is commonly known to affect the developmental processes University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL, 32611
of many plants, and its role as a major nutrient has been interpreted in Raspberry root growth during fruiting appears to be a strong sink for
terms of its interaction with components of the cell wall and membrane. assimilates, and may decrease carbon availability for fruits and, conse-
A 2-year study was conducted to assess the affects of calcium foliar feed quently, cane yield. Both floricanes and primocanes may contribute to
fertilization applied at bloom and throughout floral development on the root carbon supply in raspberry during fruiting. To test this, ‘Tulameen’
reduction of rain-related splitting in blueberries. Foliar-applied calcium raspberry canes were grown outdoors in containers filled with perlite
at 0.2% or 0.9% concentration did not successfully decrease splitting and peat (1:1). One-half of the plants were girdled and the rest were
in blueberries to a statistical and, more importantly, an economically nongirdled. Within each girdling treatment, either 0 or 3 primocanes
significant level. Calcium sprays also had no adverse affects on the fruit were allowed to grow. Treatments were applied at early bloom (10
firmness, quality, or calcium concentrations within the fruit. May), and 50% fruit harvest occurred the first week in June. Fruit num-
ber and yield per plant decreased in girdled plants and plants without
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primocanes compared with nongirdled plants and plants with primo-
Pine Bark Beds canes. Individual fruit fresh weight was not affected by treatments, but
Jeffrey G. Williamson*, E. Paul Miller individual fruit dry weight and the dry weight to fresh weight ratio was
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, 32611
higher in girdled plants without primocanes than in the other treatments.
Neither girdling nor the presence of primocanes affected dry weight
Bearing ‘Misty’ and ‘Star’ southern highbush blueberries were grown allocation to primocanes or floricanes. Root dry weight was higher
on pine bark beds and fertilized at three rates using granular and liquid in girdled plants with primocanes than in nongirdled plants without
fertilizers with a 3–1–2 (1N–0.83K–0.88P) ratio. Granular fertilizer primocanes. It appears that primocanes supply carbon to roots during
was applied 8 times per year at 4-week intervals beginning in April fruiting, and subsequently, roots mobilize carbon to floricanes. Thus,
and continuing through October. Liquid fertilizer was applied with roots appear to serve primarily as a translocation pathway for carbon
low volume irrigation 16 times per year at 2-week intervals during the from primocanes to floricanes. However, when primocane growth is
same period. During the growing season, irrigation was applied at 2- to suppressed, root carbon is mobilized to support floricane development.
3-day intervals in the absence of rain. A 2 cultivar × 2 fertilizer type If carbon flow from roots to floricanes is restricted, fruit number and
× 3 fertilizer rate factorial arrangement of treatments was replicated 8 yield is significantly decreased.
times in a randomized complete-block design. All fruits were harvested
from single-plant plots at 3- to 4-day intervals. Canopy volume was Poster Session 38—Ornamentals/Landscape and Turf-
not affected by fertilizer type, but fruit yield was slightly greater for
granular than for liquid fertilizer treatments. In 2003, fruit yield of Mineral Nutrition/Pest Management/Stress Physiology
2.5-year-old ‘Misty’ and ‘Star’ plants increased with increasing fertil-
20 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
izer rates up to the highest rate tested (50 g N/plant/year). Similarly,
in 2004, fruit yields increased with increasing fertilizer rates up to the
highest rate (81 g N/plant/year). Root distribution was limited to the (344) Effects of Ozone-treated Irrigation Water on
12-cm-deep layer of pine bark with very few roots penetrating into the Vegetative Growth of Chrysanthemum
underlying soil. The positive growth responses of blueberry plants to
high fertilizer rates in pine bark beds suggests that soluble fertilizer Garry V. McDonald*1, Michael A. Arnold1, Bruce J. Lesikar2,
was leached through the pine bark layer into the soil below the root Larry W. Barnes3, Don C. Wilkerson1
1
zone. More frequent, lighter applications of soluble fertilizers, use of Texas A&M University, Horticultural Sciences, College Station, TX, 77843-2133; 2Texas
slow-release or controlled-release fertilizers, and careful irrigation A&M University, Biological and Agricultural Engineering; 3Texas A&M University, Plant
Pathology and Microbiology
management may improve fertilizer use efficiency of blueberry plant-
ings on pine bark beds. An experiment was initiated in June and Aug. 2004 to determine affects
of ozonated fertilizer–injected water on plant growth of chrysanthe-
(375) Highbush Blueberry Cultivar Evaluation in South mum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium T. de Romatuelle ‘Covington’).
Central Missouri Mineral Soil Aliquots (20 L) of reverse osmosis water were amended with 0, 50, and
Martin L. Kaps*, Patrick L. Byers 300 mg·L-1 N (21N–3.1P–5.8K) water-soluble fertilizer and exposed
to ozone (O3) gas for 0, 30, 60, or 120 s at a flow rate of 300 mL/min.
Southwest Missouri State University, Fruit Science, Mountain Grove, MO, 65711
Containers were sealed and allowed to set for 15 min for O3 diffusion.
Fourteen highbush blueberry cultivars are being evaluated in south Treated water was used to irrigate plants. Plants were in 10.2-cm pots
central Missouri mineral soil. This soil is often not ideal for culture of and grown until floral initiation. Plants were harvested on 12 Aug.
highbush blueberry. The planting site was initially pH 6.3 with a 92% 2004 or 24 Nov. 2004. Growth index (height x canopy width × canopy
base saturation on the cation exchange capacity. Sulfur additions, and width in a perpendicular direction/3), and shoot and root dry masses
summer and fall cover cropping were done for 2 years prior to planting were determined. Interactions between fertility concentration and

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 ozone exposure rates were nonsignificant (P ≤ 0.05). Significant main linearly over time for all species in all substrates. Rate of root growth
effect differences occurred in growth index and shoot/root dry masses of boxwood was highest in pine bark amended with 3.6 kg·m3 lime
in response to fertilizer concentrations, but growth measures were not and lowest in unamended pine bark. Rate of root growth of mountain
affected by ozone exposure. Peak ozone concentrations in fertilizer- laurel was lowest in pine bark amended with 3.6 kg·m3 lime. Results
injected irrigation water averaged 0.21 mg·L-1 O3 (120 s exposure at support the preference of mountain laurel and boxwood for acidic and
300 mL·L-1) after 15 min diffusion time. At 20 min diffusion times, alkaline soil pH environments, respectively.
ozone levels dropped to 0 mg·L-1. No gross morphological differences or
obvious necrosis typical of ozone damage on chrysanthemum occurred (347) Identifying Common Reflectance Properties
at any O3 exposure level. No observable nutritional deficiencies were in Diverse Ornamental Species to Nondestructively
noted. Vegetative growth of chrysanthemum was not directly injured Determine Nitrogen Status
by irrigation water that was exposed to ozone gas for 0 to 120 s at a Jonathan M. Frantz*1, Dharmalingam S. Pitchay2, Glen Ritchie3,
300 mL/min flow rate. Heping Zhu4
1
(345) Mushroom Farm and Anaerobic Digestion ARS, USDA, Toledo, OH, 43606; 2University of Toledo, Department of Biological
Sciences, Toledo, OH, 43606; 3University of Georgia, Coastal Plain Experiment Station,
Wastewaters as Supplemental Fertilizer Sources for Tifton, GA, 31794; 4ARS, USDA, Wooster, OH, 44691
Growing Container Nursery Stock Nitrogen (N) is often supplied to plants in excess to minimize the pos-
C. Chong*1, P. Purvis1, G. Lumis1, B.E. Holbein2, R.P. Voroney1, sibility of encountering N deficiency that would reduce the plant quality
H. Zhou3, H.-W. Liu2 due to leaf chlorosis and necrosis. This is not only costly, but it can
1
University of Guelph, Dept. of Plant Agriculture, Bovey Building, Guelph, Ont., Canada; reduce the quality of plants, predispose the plants to biotic stress such
2
Super Blue Box Recycling Corporation, Etobicoke, Ont., Canada; 3University of Guelph,
School of Engineering, Guelph, Ont., Canada
as Botrytis gray mold, and extend the production cycle. Several tools
can be used to identify N deficiency in plants, and most are based on
Wastewaters from farm and composting operations are often rich in chlorophyll reflectance or transmittance. While sensitive when plants
certain nutrients that can be reutilized in crop production. Liners of are experiencing N deficiency, spectral signals can saturate in an ample
silverleaf dogwood (Cornus alba L. ‘Argenteo-marginata’), common N supply and make it difficult to discern sufficient and supra-optimal
ninebark [Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim.], and ‘Anthony Waterer’ N nondestructively. Three diverse ornamental species (begonia, Bego-
spirea (Spiraea ×bumalda Burvenich) were grown in 6-L containers niaceae ×tuberhybrida; butterflybush, Buddleja davidii; and geranium,
filled with a medium consisting of 73% bark, 22% peat, and 5% pea Pelargonium ×hortorum) were grown with a broad range of N supplied
gravel, by volume. Plants were fertigated daily via a computer-controlled (1.8 to 58 mM) in three separate studies that resulted in a range of 1.8%
multi-fertilizer injector with three recirculated fertilizer treatments: 1) to 6% tissue N concentration. Using a spectroradiometer, we measured
a stock solution with macro- and micronutrients, electrical conductivity reflectance from the whole plants twice over a period of 3 weeks. A
(EC) 2.2 dS·m-1; 2) wastewater from a mushroom farm; and 3) process first-derivative analysis of the data identified six wavebands that were
wastewater from anaerobic digestion of municipal solid waste. The strongly correlated to both begonia and butterflybush tissue N concen-
wastewaters used in both treatments 2 and 3 were diluted with tap tration (r2 ~ 0.9), and two of these also correlated well to geranium N
water, and the computer was programmed to amend, dispense, and concentration. These wavebands did not correlate to chlorophyll peak
recirculate nutrients, based on the same target EC as in treatment 1. For absorbance, but rather blue, green, red, and far-red “edges” of known
comparison, there was a traditional controlled-release fertilizer treatment plant pigments. These wavebands hold promise for use as a nonde-
[Nutryon 17–5–12 (17N–2P–10K) plus micronutrients incorporated into structive indicator of N status over a much broader range of tissue N
the medium at a rate of 6.5 kg·m-1, nutrients not recirculated]. All three concentration than current sensors can reliably predict.
species responded similarly to the three recirculated fertilizer treatments.
Growth in the recirculated treatments was similar and significantly (348) Geranium Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms,
higher than that obtained with controlled-release fertilizer. A similar Partitioning, and Bioenergetic Costs of Construction
trend in EC was observed in the media near harvest. Throughout the
Dharmalingam S. Pitchay*1, Jonathan M. Frantz2, James C. Locke2
study, there was no sign of nutrient toxicity or deficiency with any of 1
University of Toledo, Department of Biological Sciences, Toledo, OH, 43606; 2ARS,
the species or treatment. USDA, Toledo, OH, 43606

(346) Effect of Rhizosphere pH on Root Growth of Two Geranium (Pelargonium ×hortorum) is considered to be one of the top-
Landscape Species selling floriculture plants, and is highly responsive to increased macro-
and micronutrient bioavailability. In spite of its economic importance,
Amy N. Wright*1, Robert D. Wright2, Brian E. Jackson1, there are few nutrient disorder symptoms reported for this species. The
Jake A. Browder2 lack of nutritional information contributes to suboptimal geranium
1
Auburn University, Horticulture, 101 Funchess Hall, Auburn, AL, 36849; 2Virginia Tech, production quality. Understanding the bioenergetic construction costs
Horticulture, Saunders Hall, Blacksburg, VA, 24061
during nutrient deficiency can provide insight into the significance of
Rhizosphere pH preferences vary for species and can dramatically influ- that element predisposing plants to other stress. Therefore, this study
ence root growth rates. Research was conducted to determine the effect was conducted to investigate the impact of nutrient deficiency on plant
of root zone pH on the root growth of Buxus microphylla Sieb. & Zucc. growth. Pelargonium plants were grown hydroponically in a glass
‘Green Beauty’ (boxwood) and Kalmia latifolia L. ‘Olympic Wedding’ greenhouse. The treatment consisted of a complete modified Hoagland’s
(mountain laurel). Boxwood plants removed from 3.8-L containers and millimolar concentrations of macronutrients (15 NO3-N, 1.0 PO4-P, 6.0
mountain laurel plants removed from 19-L containers were situated K, 5.0 Ca, 2.0 Mg, and 2.0 SO4-S) and micromolar concentrations of
in the center of separate Horhizotrons™. The key design feature of the micronutrients (72 Fe, 9.0 Mn, 1.5 Cu, 1.5 Zn, 45.0 B, and 0.1 Mo)
Horhizotron is four wedge-shaped quadrants (filled with substrate) that and 10 additional solutions each devoid of one essential nutrient (N, P,
extend away from the root ball. Each quadrant is constructed from glass Ca, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, or B). The plants were photographed and
panes that allow the measurement of roots along the glass as they grow divided into young, maturing, and old leaves, the respective petioles,
out from the root ball into the substrate. For this experiment, each quad- young and old stems, flowers, buds, and roots at “hidden hunger,”
rant surrounding a plant was filled with a pine bark substrate amended incipient, mid- and advanced-stages of nutrient stress. Unique visual
per m3 (yd3) with 0.9 kg Micromax (Scotts-Sierra, Marysville, Ohio) deficiency symptoms of interveinal red pigmentation were noted on
and 0, 1.2, 2.4, or 3.6 kg dolomitic limestone. All plants received 50 g the matured leaves of P- and Mg-deficient plants, while N-deficient
of 15N–3.9P–9.8K Osmocote Plus (Scotts-Sierra), distributed evenly plants developed chlorotic leaf margins. Tissue N concentration greatly
over the surface of the root ball and all quadrants. Plants were grown influenced bioenergetic construction costs, probably due to differences
from May to Aug. 2003 in a greenhouse. Root lengths were measured in protein content. This information will provide an additional tool in
about once per week throughout the experiment. Root length increased producing premium geraniums for the greenhouse industry.

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 (349) Fertilizer-N Effects on Cycas–Nostoc Symbiosis cally pleasing plants with flowers, apical dominance was removed
Laura M.R. Rinaldi*1, Maria C. Margheri2, Alba Ena2 and the growth of lateral buds was promoted by pinching the terminal
1
CNR, IVALSA, Via Madonna del Piano, Sesto Fiorentino, Firenze, 50019, Italy; 2CNR,
buds of the seedlings in their second year. Also, 3N–1P–1K fertilizer
ISE, Firenze, Italy should be used to increase seedling growth. With proper pruning, the
seedlings were flowering and ready for market in 3–4 years (instead
Cycas revoluta Thunb., cultivated as an ornamental plant for indoor of 8 years under natural conditions). The acceptable germination rate,
and outdoor use, is characterized by an extremely slow rate of growth. better growing conditions, and feasible cultural practices should en-
In spite of the occurrence in its coralloid roots of the nitrogen-fixing able growers to produce quality plants, which ultimately enhance the
cyanobiont Nostoc, N fertilization is commonly used to accelerate popularity of Rhododendron delavayi.
Cycas growth. A greenhouse experiment was conducted to examine
the effects of two forms of combined N on growth of Cycas plants
and cyanobacterial nitrogenase activity, measured on intact plants. Poster Session 39—Herbs, Spices, and Medicinals 2
Cycas plants grown in pots were fertilized from June to September
with nutrient solution containing macronutrients as P, K, Mg, and 20 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
Hoagland’s micronutrients. N (700 mg/plant ) was supplied as KNO3,
or applied as NH4NO3; control plants received nutrient solution
without nitrogen. Treatments were applied monthly and repeated for
(398) Basil Competition Above and Below Ground with
three times. Each treatment consisted of 15 plants. The length of the Livid and Smooth Amaranths
new leaves was recorded during the growth cycle of the plants. The J. Pablo Morales-Payan*, William M. Stall
nitrogenase activity, based on acetylene reducing activity (ARA), was University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0690
measured on the plants in situ in July and in October. N fertilization
Competition partitioning experiments were conducted to determine
stimulated both the nitrogenase activity and the growth of the plants.
the extent of shoot and root interference between sweet basil (Ocimum
In comparison with the control, average increases in ARA of more
basilicum) and the weeds smooth amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus)
than 20% were observed in the treated plants. Nitrogenase activity
and livid amaranth (A. lividus). Sweet basil and amaranths were grown
was slightly better in the presence of NH4NO3 in July, whereas the
for 45 days in plastic 19-L containers filled with fertilized sandy soil.
values measured in October were about the same for two treatments.
The plants were grown: 1) individually (one plant per container = no
The two forms of nitrogen were the same also regarding the stimulus
interference); 2) one basil plant and one amaranth plant together in
on growth: in N-treated plants the total length of the new leaves was
the same container (= full interference); 3) one basil plant and one
more than double with respect to the control at the end of the growing
amaranth plant together in the same container, training the shoots apart
season. Control plants grown without fertilizer N had a slow start to
to avoid canopy contact (= below ground interference); or 4) basil

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their growth cycles and were unable to recover and compensate later
and amaranth grown in different containers set side by side (= above
for the lack of transient N.
ground interference). Each basil/amaranth treatment was replicated five
(350) A Water-wise Plant Recognition Program for Utah times and the experiment was conducted twice. The effects of smooth
and livid amaranths on basil yield were the same for a given type of
Rick Heflebower*1, Teresa Cerny-Koenig2, Molly Waters3, interference (full, above ground, below ground). Full interference
Ruby Ward4 from amaranth reduced basil shoot yield by about 35%, as compared
1
Utah State University, Extension, St. George, UT, 84770; 2Washington State University, to the yield of basil with no interference from amaranth. The effects
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture; 3State of Utah, Utah Division of Water Resources;
4
Utah State University, Economics Department of above-ground and below-ground interference on basil yield were
additive, but interference above ground had a greater impact (about
A cooperative program to recognize water-wise plants for Utah 21% basil yield loss) than below ground interference (about 14% basil
landscapes was developed by 10 horticulture and water organizations yield loss). These results show that smooth and livid amaranths may
throughout the state. Representatives from each of the organizations drastically reduce sweet basil shoot yield, and that amaranth interfer-
met to develop a plant list containing woody and ornamental species ence with sweet basil occurred to a greater extent above ground than
that were attractive in the landscape, water conserving, adapted to the below ground.
climate, and available in the industry. A yellow tag with the words
“water- wise plant” outlined by the state of Utah was designed by the (399) Amino Levulinic Acid Effects on Basil Competition
committee and used to identify the plants. Tags were provided at no with Slender Amaranth
cost to garden centers due to the funding of the organizations. A survey
conducted at the end of the first season gave very favorable results. J. Pablo Morales-Payan*, William M. Stall
Sixty-seven percent of the participating nurseries indicated they would University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0690
“definitely” participate in the program again, and 27% indicated they Experiments were conducted to determine the effect of the biostimu-
“probably” would participate. The Water-Wise Plant Tagging Program lant amino levulinic acid (5-ALA) on canopy and root competition of
serves as a model of how universities, governmental agencies, and private transplanted sweet and purple basils with the weed slender amaranth
businesses can work together to accomplish a common goal. (Amaranthus viridus). Before transplanting, basil plants were sprayed
with an aqueous solution of 5-ALA (0 and 15 mg·L-1 a.i.). Basil and
(351) Production of Rhododendron delavayi Franch. amaranth were grown in plastic 19-L containers either: 1) individually
Gu Zhanying*1, Chen Xun1, Wu Huamei2 (one plant per container = no interference); 2) one basil plant and one
1
Central South Forestry University, Resource and Environment College, Changsha, Hunan, amaranth plant together in the same container (= full interference); 3)
410004, China; 2Institute of Biology, Plant Biology Experiment Base one basil plant and one amaranth plant together in the same container,
Rhododendron delavayi Franch. is an evergreen tree up to 5 m tall. Since training the shoots apart to avoid canopy interference (= below ground
few tree rhododendron are available in the market, the demand for this interference); or 4) basil and amaranth grown in different containers
plant is high. Unfortunately, the supply is limited due to production set side by side (= above ground interference). When 5-ALA was not
difficulty. Under natural conditions (control), seed germination rates applied, full-interference from slender amaranth reduced sweet basil
were 3% to 5%. When a special propagation bed was set up with mixed shoot yield by 33%, and purple basil shoot yield by 48%. Above
media of humus, loess, and sand, the germination rate reached 75% if ground interference from slender amaranth was about 65% of the total
the temperature was set from 20–25 °C, humidity was 80% to 90%, and interference effect. Basil plants treated with 5-ALA were less affected
irrigation water pH was 6–-6.5. In growing Rhododendron delavayi, by amaranth interference than untreated basil plants, but the magnitude
medium pH, water-holding capacity, aeration, and organic matter were of the 5-ALA effect was greater in sweet basil than in purple basil.
considered. The medium, mixed with cinder, loess, humus, and perlite, 5-ALA increased the yields of weed-free sweet basil and purple basil
yielded a 95% survival rate and the tallest plants. To produce aestheti- by about 15% and 10%, respectively.

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 (400) Basil Yields Were Affected by Production Systems caused elongation of internodes and a reduction in the number of leaves
and Environmental Control Strategies in a Retractable in comparison with control and red-light treated plants. Essential oil
Roof Greenhouse production was highest in plants grown under far-red light treatments.
Jennifer Nelkin, Ursula Schuch* (403) Rosmarinic Acid (RA) Content in Leaves and Callus
University of Arizona, Plant Sciences, Forbes Bldg. Tucson, AZ, 85721 of Five Different Rosemary Genotypes
Fresh weight production of basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Genovese’) Hany M. El Naggar*1, Paul E. Read1, Susan L. Cuppett2
growing in a retractable roof greenhouse (RRGH) or outdoors was 1
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Agronomy and Horticulture Dept., Lincoln, NE, 68503;
evaluated under different shade environments, cultural production 2
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Food Science and Technology, Lincoln, NE, 68583
systems, and roof control strategies in a semi-arid climate. Cultural
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) belongs to the Lamiaceae fam-
production systems included raised beds and towers consisting of six
ily, and is native to the Mediterranean and one of the most important
pots arranged vertically and stacked on edge. The growing substrate
medicinal herbs containing antioxidants in its leaves. One of the most
in both systems was perlite. The three shade environments included a
important antioxidants is rosmarinic acid (RA). The aim of this study
RRGH with either a clear woven roof (35% shade) or a white woven
was to test the concentration of (RA) and chlorophyll content in leaves
roof (50% shade), or outdoors in full sun (0% shade). Within the RRGH,
and callus of five successive subcultures of five different genotypes of
three strategies of roof control were tested based on air temperature
rosemary. They were: 1) ‘Majorca’; 2) Rosmarinus officinalis; 3) ‘Pine
thresholds, quantum thresholds, and globe thermometer temperature
Scented’; 4) ‘Madeline Hill’, and 5) APR. It was found that the highest
thresholds. After establishment, plants were grown for 4 weeks, each
concentration of RA in leaves was in ‘Pine Scented’, while the lowest
under the three roof control strategies in each environment and in both
concentration was for APR and ‘Madeline Hill’. However, in the cal-
cultural systems. New shoots were harvested weekly and fresh weights
lus the highest RA concentration was for Rosmarinus officinalis in the
were determined. Overall, fresh weight per plant was significantly af-
second subculture and ‘Madeline Hill’ in the third subculture, while the
fected by cultural production system, and basil grown in raised beds
lowest RA concentration was for ‘Majorca’, ‘Pine Scented’, and APR.
produced twice the biomass compared to plants grown in vertical tow-
The RA concentration in callus declined after the second and the third
ers. Productivity of basil grown in raised beds was not affected by the
subculture for Rosmarinus officinalis and ‘Madeline Hill’, respectively.
three shade environments, but plants in vertical towers produced about
We concluded that it is preferred to use ‘Pine Scented’ for RA extrac-
20% more when grown in full sun or under 35% shade compared to
tion from the leaves while for RA extraction from callus it is better to
under 50% shade. Within the RRGH, roof control strategy significantly
use Rosmarinus officinalis in the second subculture or ‘Madeline Hill’
affected basil fresh weight per plant. Roof control, based on either a
in the third subculture.
quantum sensor or globe thermometer, increased production by 31%
compared to air temperature control. Greater productivity was related (404) Effect of Seed Source, Light during Germination,
to higher cumulative light exposure of plants. Quality of basil grown
in the RRGH was superior to that grown in full sun.
and Cold-moist Stratification on Seed Germination in
Three Species of Echinacea
(401) Broadleaf Cilantro (Eryngium foetidum) Growth as Fredy R. Romero*, Kathleen Delate, David J. Hannapel
Affected by Selected Organic Biostimulants Iowa State University, Horticulture, Ames,IA 50011
J. Pablo Morales-Payan*, William M. Stall With the increase in popularity of echinacea as a botanical supplement,
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences Department, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0690 organic production of this herb continues to grow. Echinacea seeds
Experiments were conducted to determine the effects of a Siberian typically show a high percentage of dormancy that can be broken by
fir (Abies sibirica) extract rich in triterpenic acid (TTA), a seaweed ethephon or gibberellic acid, but these methods are not accepted in organic
(Ascophyllum nodosum) extract with cytokinin-like activity (CSE), production. We examined in three experiments the effects of varying seed
and a mixture of amino acids and short-chain peptides from fermented source and germination conditions on echinacea growth. To determine
animal tissue (APC) on broadleaf cilantro (Eryngium foetidum) shoot the efficacy of nonchemical treatments, we evaluated the effect of light
weight and leaf area. Aqueous solutions of CSE, TTA, and APC at vari- with and without cold-moist stratification on seed germination of the
ous rates were applied individually on the broadleaf cilantro leaves 15 three most important medicinal species of echinacea, E. angustifolia,
and 30 days after transplanting. Broadleaf cilantro leaf area and shoot E. purpurea, and E. pallida . We used cold-moist stratification under
fresh and dry weights were determined after harvest (60 days after 24 h light, 24 h dark, and 16/8 h (light/dark) to break seed dormancy.
transplanting). APC, TTA, and CSE significantly increased broadleaf We found that germination was enhanced in seeds from a commercial
cilantro shoot weights and leaf area as compared to control plants. organic seed source, compared to a public germoplasm source. When
Aqueous solutions of APC at the rate of 900 g·L-1, CSE at the rate of seeds were not cold-moist stratified, light increased germination in E.
50 mg·L-1, and TTA at the rate of 300 mg·L-1 resulted in the highest angustifolia only, suggesting differential dormancy among the three
broadleaf cilantro shoot weights. species. We found that when seeds were cold-moist stratified under
16–24 h of light for 4 weeks, the percentage and rate of germination
(402) Effect of Light Quality on Growth and Essential Oil increased 10% over the control, suggesting this method as an alternative
Composition in Rosemary to chemical seed treatments.
Giuliana Mulas, Lyle E. Craker* (405) Regeneration of Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula
University of Massachusetts, Medicinal Plant Program, Amherst, MA, 01003 Ellis) from Leaf Culture
Variation in light quality is known to modify plant morphology, growth, Khalid M. Ahmad*, Syed M.A. Zobayed, Praveen K. Saxena,
and chemical constituency in plants. In the present study, the effect of David M. Hunter
light quality on growth and essential oil composition in rosemary (Ros- Univ. of Guelph, Plant Agriculture, Ontario Agriculture College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
marinus officinalis L.) was investigated by comparing plants receiving Dionaea muscipula Ellis commonly known as Venus fly trap is an im-
supplemental red (660 nm) and far-red (730 nm) with each other and portant carnivorous plant with medicinal importance. It contains certain
with control plants not receiving supplemental light. Except for the secondary metabolites like naphthoquinones and is used in anti-aid and
supplemental light treatments, all plants were grown under natural light anti-cancer drugs and other medicines like Cornivora. Increasing interest
conditions in a greenhouse and received full daylight, averaging 9.23 and use as an ornamental and medicinal plant, and dietary supplement
h/day during the study. The red and far-red light treatments, given as have put it in an endangered state. Development of in vitro techniques
day extensions, started daily 15 min before sunset and continued for 4 for the preservation of germplasm that is on the brink of extinction is
h each evening for 4 weeks. No significant differences were observed highly demanded. A regeneration protocol for the multiplication and
in biomass yield from the different light treatments, but far-red light micropropagation of Dionaea muscipla Ellis was established. In vitro

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 regeneration potential of leaf explants in different concentrations and horticultural sales in the United States and 11% of the total value of U.S.
combinations of plant growth substances was investigated in this study. agricultural production. The majority of jobs available in the nursery
Seeds were grown and leaf disc explants were excised and cultured industry are labor intensive. In Ohio, 60% of the nursery workforce is
under aseptic conditions on nutritional medium containing half strength composed of Hispanic laborers. A survey conducted in 2000 targeting
Murashige and Skoog (MS) mix with combinations of 1.0–20.0 μM BA, Hispanic nursery workers in Oregon and Ohio revealed a great need for
2.5.0 μM IBA, 1.0–10.0 μM 2iP and 0.1–0.5μM TDZ. The cultures were basic technical information in their native language. In order to address
kept in growth cabinet with cool white light (40–60 μmol·m-2·s-1) under this issue in Ohio, a Spanish language nursery tour was developed in
16-h photoperiod. Regeneration was recorded after 60 days with the 2002 and offered annually thereafter. Conducted entirely in Spanish,
intervals of 15 days based on the degree of shoot organogenesis and the tour focuses on basic technical information in the area of field and
somatic embryogenesis. 1/2 MS + 0.1 TDZ appeared to be efficient for container production. Tours take place at commercial nursery sites in
somatic embryogenesis and simple MS for direct shoot organogenesis. the Lake County region of Ohio. Demonstrations at the nurseries have
1/2 MS combined with 2iP appeared to be efficient for regeneration highlighted such practices as planting, pruning, and irrigation. Interest
either by direct shoot organogenesis or by somatic embryogenesis. Plants in disseminating more technical information in Spanish to the Hispanic
were rooted well in Cape Cundew medium. These investigations will workforce has developed as a result of these tours. In Jan. 2005, su-
aid in the development of a model system for clonal mass propagation pervisors of Hispanic nursery workers were surveyed at the Central
and in vitro regeneration of Dionaea muscipla Ellis. Environmental Nursery Trade Show (“CENTS”) in Columbus, Ohio,
to determine the level of interest in technical education programs for
(406) A Comprehensive Echinacea Germplasm Collection Hispanic employees (65%) and what programs were needed (Safety
Located at the North Central Regional Plant Introduction 16%, Pruning 14%, and English 13%). A multi-state survey in English
Station, Ames, Iowa and Spanish will be conducted over the next two years (2005 and 2006).
Joe-Ann McCoy*, Mark Widrlechner, Jeff Carstens The goal of this project is to better understand the backgrounds and
USDA/ARS & ISU, Agronomy, USDA/ARS North Central Regional Plant Introduction
technical needs of the workers in seven states filling predominantly
Station, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011-1170 manual labor positions, in order to help stabilize and engage the work-
force through education.
Echinacea is becoming a well-established, high-value crop, both as an
ornamental and a dietary supplement. A comprehensive collection of (152) The Effect of Live Plants and Window Views on
Echinacea germplasm is conserved by the USDA-ARS North Central Employee Job Satisfaction
Regional Plant Introduction Station (NCRPIS) in Ames, Iowa, and is
available via seed distribution for research and educational purposes Andrea K. Dravigne*1, Tina M. Waliczek1, Jayne M. Zajicek2,
(ars-grin.gov/npgs). Representing all nine species collected throughout R. Daniel Lineberger2
1
Texas State University, Department of Agriculture, San Marcos, TX, 78666; 2Texas A&M

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their respective North American geographic ranges, the Echinacea
University, Department of Horticultural Science, College Station, TX, 77843-2133
collection includes 179 accessions. Extensive morphological charac-
terization data associated with this collection have been compiled and The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the presence
are available to researchers on the Germplasm Resources Information of live interior plants or window views of exterior green spaces on
Network (GRIN) database to aid in selection criteria. The collection employee job satisfaction. A survey was administered through an on-
has been used extensively for various research projects, ranging from line database. The survey included questions regarding physical work
ornamental breeding studies to HPLC analyses of metabolites of interest environment, the presence or absence of live interior plants, windows,
to the phytopharmaceutical industry. This poster will summarize the Echi- exterior green spaces, environmental preferences, job satisfaction, and
nacea collection conserved at the NCRPIS, including a list of available demographical information. About 600 office workers from Texas and
accessions by species, illustrations of seed, and control-pollinated cage the Midwest responded to the on-line workplace environment survey.
propagation methods; and facilities utilized for seed cleaning, testing, Data were analyzed to compare levels of job satisfaction of employees
and storage. In addition, instructions on how to use the GRIN database that worked in office spaces that included live interior plants or window
to view evaluation data and acquire germplasm will be provided. views of exterior green spaces and employees that worked in office
environments without live plants or window views. Demographic in-
(407) Tropical Spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis) formation collected allowed controlling for salary, occupational level,
Density and Time of Emergence Effects on Cilantro Yield educational level, age group, gender, and ethnicity. This research data
J. Pablo Morales-Payan*, William M. Stall can be particularly useful in urban planning, commercial property
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL, 32611-0690
design and to encourage the incorporation of plants and green spaces
in interior and exterior development projects.
The effect of density and time of emergence of the weed tropical spider-
wort (Commelina benghalensis) (TS) on cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) (153) Delighted Consumers Buy Again
yield were determined in a field experiment in Citra, Fla. TS (0, 1, 2, and Jessica M. Hicks1, Bridget K. Behe1, Thomas J. Page2,
4 plants per m2) emerged at 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 weeks after cilantro emergence Jennifer H. Dennis*3, R. Thomas Fernandez1
(WACE) and allowed to grow with the crop for the remainder of the 1
Michigan State University, Horticulture, East Lansing, MI, 48824; 2Michigan State Uni-
season. No significant yield loss was detected when TS emerged 4 WACE. versity, Marketing and Supply Chain Mgt., East Lansing, MI, 48824; 3Purdue University,
Season-long competition with 1, 2, and 4 TS plants per m2 resulted in Horticulture and Ag Economics, West Lafayette, IN, 47907
yield loss of 27%, 44%, and 65%, respectively. Cilantro yield was reduced
by <10% when TS emerged 3 WACE or later, regardless of TS density. Customers take some risk when they buy plants, and the emotions they
experience from that purchase are important indications of whether they
will return to buy again. Previous research by Dennis et al. showed
Poster Session 40—Marketing/Consumer Horticulture/ that regret, a negative emotion, caused consumer switching behavior
Human Issues by their intentions to either buy an alternative product, purchase prod-
ucts from an alternative retailer, or switch out of gardening entirely.
20 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F What happens when things go right? Customer satisfaction has been
the metric businesses use to quantify success in customer retention. If
(151) Extension Outreach for Hispanic Workers: Ohio customers who regret the purchase switch, do happy customers return to
and Beyond buy again? This research investigated the role of customer satisfaction,
delight (a positive emotion), and prior plant knowledge on repurchase
Alejandra Acuna*, Hannah Mathers, Pope Jennifer intentions. An Internet survey with 659 flowering plant purchasers
The Ohio State University, Horticulture & Crop Science, Columbus, OH, 43210 throughout the U.S. was conducted in Sept. 2004 to examine the initial
In 1998, the wholesale nursery industry represented the largest sector in purchase and the actual performance of the plant following purchase.

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 Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with LISREL dietary phytochemicals and bioactives, a new dimension of foods have
software. Results showed that customer satisfaction level and delight emerged in the market. These “functional foods” are being developed
were not affected by prior plant knowledge. Satisfaction level did not by all major food companies and new ones are regularly brought into
affect repurchase intentions, but customer delight did. Results were the market. While developing new functional foods and nutraceuticals,
consistent with existing literature, indicating that greater emphasis should the association and identification of such foods and beverages with
be placed on delighting consumers, rather than merely satisfying them. traditional foods and medicinal preparations, and/or popular forms of
existing products are bound to bring long-standing consumer accep-
(154) Investigating Consumer Demand for Fresh Market tance, which is an important desirable factor in sales and marketing.
Edamame in Metro-Philadelphia Supermarkets Following this concept, Zafi Beverages, Inc., Chicago, is develop-
Dru N. Montri*, Kathleen M. Kelley, Elsa S. Sánchez ing a new line of functional products (new herbal teas and energy
drinks). Zafi is also introducing a unique marketing and distribution
The Pennsylvania State University, Dept. of Horticulture, University Park, PA, 16802
system to create a new team of entrepreneurs, providing an excellent
An in-store marketing study was conducted in Fall 2004 to determine opportunity for growth in sales and marketing to new entrepreneurs.
consumer demand for fresh, inshell edamame [Glycine max (L.) Merrill]. It targets ethnic entrepreneurs by offering an opportunity to use their
Each Wednesday from 1 Sept. to 6 Oct. 2004, thirty 12-ounce plastic networking abilities and be part of an exciting new partnership in
clamshells were placed in the produce department of four supermar- the new host country, as well as a strategic business plan. The ethnic
kets in metro-Philadelphia, Pa. Packaged edamame remained in the entrepreneurs are also constantly in contact with their consumers by
supermarkets for 1 week and was replaced with fresh product when the virtue of the existing ethnic allegiance and cohesion and are able to
next weekly delivery was made. A sample recipe, a follow-up survey identify the consumer needs and concerns directly. These small ethnic
and an addressed, postage-paid reply envelope were attached to the entrepreneurial networks can be identified as distinct “micro-marketing
bottom of each clamshell. The survey was used to determine consumer systems” within the national economy. The advertised market potential
perceptions, interest in Pennsylvania-grown edamame and the criteria for Zafi is summarized to include an offer of immediate cash flow, more
they consider when choosing new produce items sold at supermarkets revenue and profits, marketing and financial education support, as well
for themselves and their families. Of the 480 clamshells that were de- as a promising new line of products.
livered, 312 were purchased. The total number of clamshells purchased
weekly ranged from 64 to 87, while the number of clamshells purchased (157) Analysis of Ornamental Horticulture Products and
weekly at individual stores ranged from 6 to 30. Thirty-three surveys Services in Iowa
were returned with all participants responding that they had heard of Cynthia Haynes*, Ann Marie VanDerZanden, Jeffery Iles
or were familiar with edamame prior to purchasing the container. Of
Iowa State University, Department of Horticulture, Ames, IA, 50011
those who responded, 78.8% had purchased edamame before. Based
on the total number of packages sold, a potential demand for fresh, In 2004, the greenhouse and nursery industry was ranked as the fourth
inshell edamame exists among consumers in metro-Philadelphia. Results largest crop group in the United States based on farm cash receipts
from this study will be used to assist small-acreage growers interested (USDA, 2004). The ornamental crop sector was expected to post total
in marketing specialty vegetable crops, such as edamame, to chain sales in excess of 15.3 billion dollars in 2004 (USDA, 2004). Landscape
supermarkets. By understanding consumer interests, we are able to services within the green industry have risen from 28.9 billion in 2002 to
more effectively determine which type of packaging and promotional 41.6 billion in 2004 (ALCA, 2004). In Iowa, recent surveys of turfgrass
materials best attract the attention of potential buyers. and edible food crop production and services have shown a combined
net worth of more than 1 billion dollars. However, these surveys failed
(155) New Opportunities for Asian Vegetables in Local to include nursery and garden centers, greenhouse growers, landscape
Markets designers/contractors, arborists, and florists. Therefore, the objective
Kurt T. Range*1, S. Alan Walters1, Bradley H. Taylor1, Wanki Moon2 of this project was to better understand the scope and scale of the or-
1 namental horticulture industry in Iowa. A questionnaire was developed
Southern Illinois University, Plant, Soil, and Agricultural Systems, Carbondale, IL, 62901-
4415; 2Southern Illinois University, Agribusiness Economics and mailed to 1293 horticulture businesses in Iowa. The survey instru-
ment was developed with input from members of the Iowa Nursery
Consumers at two local direct produce markets in greater St. Louis, and Landscape Association Research Corporation. Before mailing, it
Illinois, were surveyed to measure interest and buying habits for Asian was reviewed by survey professionals and piloted to a select group of
vegetables in 2003. A written survey instrument containing 20 questions green industry representatives and edited per their suggestions. Three
about use, attitudes, and purchasing behavior of Asian vegetables was weeks after mailing, a reminder postcard was sent. Respondents were
completed by 40 randomly selected shoppers at each market: a farmers sorted as to type and size of business, number of employees, and an-
market and a roadside market. Although most respondents were not nual sales. The percentage of gross receipts was categorized by types
familiar with Asian vegetables and 79% consumed less than 5 lbs of of plants sold and services provided. Respondents also were asked
the product annually, they expressed a strong interest to learn more about the factors that limit their success, their strengths compared to
about these vegetables. Respondents reported typically purchasing competitors, and their expectations for future growth.
Asian vegetables at supermarkets (31%), restaurants (30%), and direct
markets (9%), while 30% did not normally purchase the product. Only (158) Evaluating Grower, Retailer, and Consumer Interest
20% of the participants consumed Asian vegetables more than once per in Annual Planters
month, while an additional 25% avoided these vegetables entirely. When
asked, “What would persuade you to purchase fresh Asian vegetables?”, Jonathan D. Phillips, Kathleen M. Kelley*, E. Jay Holcomb
surprisingly 40% of respondents answered “access to recipes.” Our The Pennsylvania State University, Dept.of Horticulture, University Park, PA, 16802
results suggest local marketers can dramatically increase sales of Asian Three intercept surveys were conducted at the Penn State Southeast
vegetables with simple education/promotion efforts. Research and Extension Center in Landisville, Pa., at three separate field
days during the period of 28 July 2004 to 4 Aug. 2004 to determine grower
(156) New Entrepreneurial Approach: A Model for Asian (n = 78), retailer (n = 52), and consumer (n = 55) preference for annual
Herbal Products with Small Business Management planters. Survey participants were self-selected and asked to answer
Strategies questions evaluating both their preference for and past experience with
Usha Palaniswamy*1, Zafar Bokhari2 purchasing annual planters, as well as sociographic and demographic
1
University of Connecticut, Asian American Studies, Storrs, CT, 06268; 2Chicago State questions. Growers who were 45 years of age or younger were more
University, Marketing likely to take price into consideration when creating an annual planter
The important effect of dietary factors on health status has been rec- (68.8%) than those who were 46 years of age or older (43.3%), but less
ognized since antiquity. Since the discovery of the beneficial effects of likely to use point-of-purchase material to educate consumers on proper
container care (45.2% and 75.0%, respectively). Additionally, retailers

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 whose business was 89% retail or less were less likely to consider price lower in 6-BA, potassium phosphate, and calcium chloride treatments
when creating annual planters (53.3%) than those participants whose than in the control. All treatments increased vitamin C content over the
business was 90% retail or greater (84.2%), and were also found to be control. Fruit storage quality in calcium chloride or calcium chloride
less likely to use point-of-purchase material to educate consumers on + potassium phosphate treatments was superior to that in the control.
proper container care (46.7% and 72.2%, respectively). Consumers Potassium phosphate alone and 6-BA treatments had no effects on fruit
were more likely to consider price when purchasing an annual planter storage quality. We conclude that foliar applications of 0.3% potassium
if they were female (92.7%) than if they were male (66.7%). Consumer phosphate + 0.3% calcium chloride or 1 mg·L-1 6-BA can increase
participants who resided in single-family homes were more likely to average fruit weight and improve fruit palatability.
take the color combination into consideration when purchasing annual
planters (100.0%) than those who live in another form of housing (e.g., (327) Correcting Ni Deficiency in Pecan and Other Crops
apartment or mobile home; 66.7%). Additionally, consumers who live Bruce W. Wood*, Charles C. Reilly, Andrew P. Nyczepir
in single-adult households were less likely to consider color combina- USDA-ARS, SE Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory, Byron, GA, 31008
tion when purchasing an annual planter (88.9%) than those who live
in households with two or more adults (100.0%). The discovery of nickel (Ni) deficiency in field plantings of pecan
[Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch] (Wood et al., 2004) has led
(159) The Impact of Interior Houseplants in University to efforts to identify appropriate management approaches to correct
Classrooms on Course Performance, Course Satisfaction, tree deficiency and to identify the causes for Ni deficiency. Evalua-
and Student Perceptions of the Course and Instructor tion of several inorganic and organic forms of Ni have indicated that
solutions from all sources function well to correct deficiencies when
Jennifer Doxey*, Tina M. Waliczek timely applied as a foliar spray to affected trees at Ni concentrations
Texas State University, Department of Agriculture, San Marcos, TX, 78666 >10 mg·L-1. Addition of urea, ammonium nitrate, or nicotinic acid to
Many individuals and businesses enhance the central design of their Ni spray solutions increased apparent foliar uptake from Ni sprays. The
homes or offices with living interior plants. While the aesthetic values lower critical level of Ni, based on foliar analysis, appears to be in the
of interior greenery are obvious, some research has suggested that inte- 3-5 mg·L-1 dw range, with the upper critical level appearing to be >50
rior living plants may offer some psychological and restorative values, mg·L-1 dw. The cause of Ni deficiency in soils possessing plenty of Ni
such as reduced tension, better coping mechanisms, and increased is associated with excessive amounts of one or more metals (e.g., Ca,
concentration and attention. The main objective of this research was to Mg, Fr, Mn, Cu, and Zn) that inhibit Ni uptake and/or utilization. Root
investigate the impact of plants within a university classroom setting damage by nematode feeding and cool/dry soils during early spring also
on course performance, course satisfaction, and student perceptions of contributes to Ni deficiency. Foliar application of Ni to foliage in the
the instructor. The study was designed to include a minimum of two autumn and subsequent appearance of Ni in dormant season shoot tissues

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classes of the same coursework, taught by the same professor in the indicates that Ni can be mobilized from senescing foliage to dormant
same room. Three sets of two classes each, and ≈500 students were season shoots and is therefore available for early spring growth. Evidence
included within the study. Throughout the semester, the experimental indicates that pecan has a higher Ni requirement than most other crop
class of students was treated by including an assortment of tropical plants species because it transports nitrogenous substances as ureides. Thus,
within the classroom. Plants were not present in the control classroom there is evidence that Ni-metalloenzymes are playing either a direct
of the study. A survey administered to each classroom of students at or indirect role in ureide and nitrogen metabolism. It is postulated that
the end of the semester asked students to provide demographic data crop species that are most likely to exhibit field level Ni deficiencies are
including class rank, gender, and grade point average. The professor those that transport N as ureides. Candidate crops will be discussed.
for each course provided information on each student’s grade for the
course, as well as overall quantitative information on how well stu- (328) Effect of Supplemental Nitrogen Application at
dents were satisfied with the experience they had within the course. Selected Times on Pecan
The results demonstrate value added to the classroom experience and Michael Smith*
help to justify consideration of the added expense of interior plants in Oklahoma State University, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture,
meeting the goals of instructor and curriculum. Stillwater, OK, 74078
Supplemental nitrogen applications were tested to reduce irregular
Poster Session 41—Fruit and Nut Crops Nutrition bearing and improve yield on drip-irrigated pecan (Carya illinoinensis
Wangenh. C. Koch. cv. Mohawk) trees planted in 1989. Treatments
20 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F were: 1) no N fertilization; 2) 75 kg·ha-1 N in March; 3) 75 kg·ha-1 N
in March plus 50 kg·ha-1 N in August; and 4) 75 kg·ha-1 N in March
plus 50 kg·ha-1 N in October. Withholding N did not reduce July leaf
(326) Foliar Applications of 6-BA, Potassium Phosphate, N concentration compared to the other treatments until the sixth year
and Calcium Chloride Affect Pear Fruit Quality of the study. Trees receiving N had similar July leaf N concentra-
Xiaogang Li1, Ling Jin2, Jing Ling1, Zhongchun Jiang*3 tions regardless of treatment throughout the study. October leaf N
1
Jiangsu Academy of Agriculture Science, Institute of Horticulture, Nanjing, Jiangsu, concentrations were unaffected by treatment, except in 2002, when
210014, China; 2Dr. Sun Yatsen’s Mausoleum, The Administration Bureau, Nanjing, withholding N suppressed leaf N compared to other treatments. The
Jiangsu, 210014, China; 3State Univ. of New York College of Ag and Tech, Department
of Plant Science, Cobleskill, NY, 12043
percentage of fruiting shoots was lower when supplemental N was ap-
plied in October compared to August during 2 of 6 years. Otherwise,
Foliar application of hormones and nutrients can improve fruit quality, the percentage of fruiting shoots was unaffected by treatment. Weight
but specific conditions for applying hormones and nutrients may vary per nut and kernel percentage were not affected by treatment, except
among fruit species. The objective of this study was to determine the kernel percentage was lower during 1 year when supplemental N was
effects of 6-BA, potassium phosphate (monobasic), and calcium chlo- applied in August compared to October. Kernel grade was usually not
ride on fruit weight, palatability, and storage quality of 8-year-old pear affected by treatment.
trees, cv. Hosui. Foliar applications of 1 mg·L-1 6-BA, 0.3% potassium
phosphate, 0.3% calcium chloride, or 0.3% potassium phosphate + (329) Postharvest Urea Foliar Sprays Affect Almond and
0.3% calcium chloride were made at 20-day intervals from June until Prune Leaf Nitrogen and Sulfur Dynamics
maturity. All foliar applications increased average fruit weight over
Franz J.A. Niederholzer*1, R. Scott Johnson2
the control (distilled water). 6-BA or the combination of potassium 1
phosphate and calcium chloride increased fruit weight more than did University of California, Cooperative Extension, Yuba City, CA, 95991; 2University of
California, Cooperative Extension, Kearney Ag Center, Parlier, CA, 93648
potassium phosphate or calcium chloride alone. Fruit palatability,
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 alternative to soil applied fertilizer N in the postharvest period in tree lenticel blotch pit on stored fruits decreased from 24% in the treatment
crop production in California. While tree crop sulfur (S) status can with no calcium to 2% in that with 12 calcium sprays. Two seasons
interact with tree N status to affect growth, we know of no study as- later, yield was also light (25 t·ha-1) and fruits were big in size (168 g),
sessing tree crop leaf N and S dynamics following fall (postharvest) but they did not show any disorders regardless of Ca sprays. It seems
foliar urea applications. We conducted a field study to measure temporal that the incidence of Ca related disorders in ‘Gala’ apples grown on
dynamics of leaf N and leaf S (% dry weight basis) following post- limed soils in Brazil only occurs in seasons with a light crop load as
harvest urea sprays on prune (Prunus domestica) and almond (Prunus a result of large fruits and a high leaf/fruit ratio, associated with some
dulcis). June-budded nursery stock prune (‘French’ on Myro 29C) and unknown climatic factor.
almond (‘Price’ on Lovell) trees were sprayed to dripping with 6.5%
(w/w) and 10% (w/w) standard urea solutions, respectively. Prunes were (332) Fabric Cover Effects on Soil Fertility and Plant
sprayed on 1 Oct. 2003 and almonds on 18 Nov. 2003. Leaf samples Nutrition of Sweet Cherry
were taken over a 3-week (almond) or 8-week (prune) period, begin- Xinhua Yin*, Janet Turner, Clark Seavert, Roberto Nunez-Elisea,
ning just before treatment. Foliar urea sprays significantly increased Helen Cahn
prune (23%) and almond (14%) leaf N compared to untreated control Oregon State University, Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center,
within 8 days of application. This affect was transient, as there were Hood River, OR, 97031-9512
no differences in leaf N concentrations between treated and untreated
The influences of a synthetic fabric cover in the row area of sweet cherry
trees at final leaf sampling. Urea sprays did not affect almond leaf S
trees on soil fertility and plant nutrition are largely unknown. A field
concentration relative to untreated trees. Prune leaf S was significantly
trial has been conducted on young ‘Regina’ sweet cherry on a sandy
reduced compared to untreated trees 8 days after treatment, but only
loam soil at the Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension
on that sampling date. Remobilization of S from the leaves of control
Center, Hood River, Ore., since 2001. The difference in soil NO3-, P,
trees of either species was not apparent.
K, Ca, Mg, S, B, Zn, Mn, Cu, pH, or organic matter was nonsignificant
(330) Growth and Nutritional Response of Six Citrus between the covered and non-covered treatments in any year. Leaf N
content was 11% to 16% greater with the covered treatment compared
Rootstocks to Increasing Levels of Copper with the non-covered treatment in 2002 and 2003, but leaf N was
Joseph Albano*, Kim Bowman similar for the two treatments in 2001. Leaf P content was similar for
USDA-ARS, U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, Horticulture & Breeding Research the two treatments in 2001, but was about 36% less with the covered
Unit, Fort Pierce, FL, 34945
treatment than the non-covered treatment in 2002 and 2003. Leaf Ca
Nutrient disorders related to excessive levels of copper in soils are content was decreased by 11% to 17% due to a synthetic fabric cover
common in Florida citrus groves that have been under production in 2002 and 2003. Leaf Mg content was 13% to 24% less with the
for many years, mainly due to the continual use of copper-containing covered treatment than the non-covered treatment in 2002 and 2003.
pesticides. The objectives of the study were to investigate the growth However, the decreased leaf P, Ca, and Mg contents with the covered
and nutritional response of six citrus rootstocks (nonbudded) grown trees were due to the dilute effects of increased tree growth. The ef-
in 4-L containers in sand to increasing concentrations of copper. The fects of a fabric cover on leaf K, S, B, Zn, Mn, and Cu contents were
rootstocks included: Swingle citrumelo (Citrus paradisi Macf. × Pon- primarily nonsignificant. Our results suggest that although nutrient
cirus trifoliata [L.] Raf.), Volkamer lemon (C. volkameriana Ten. and availability in the soil is not reduced by a wide synthetic fabric cover,
Pasq.), Cleopatra mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco), Flying Dragon higher rates of fertilizers may be needed for the covered sweet cherry
(P. trifoliata); and two new USDA series rootstocks, US-812 (Sunki trees due to the elevated tree growth and fruit production from a long-
mandarin × P. trifoliata released in 2001), and US-897 (a hybrid of term perspective.
Cleopatra × Flying Dragon not yet released). Copper was supplied at
0.05, 0.25, 1.00, and 2.00 mg·L-1 CuEDTA incorporated into a modified
Poster Session 42—Genetics and Germplasm 3
Hoagland’s nutrient solution. As a mean of all Cu treatments, whole
plant Cu levels (μg·g-1) were: Flying Dragon, 17.33; US-897, 21.68; 20 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
Cleopatra, 27.33; US-812, 28.84; Swingle, 29.74; and Volkamer, 34.05.
As a mean of all Cu treatments, foliar Cu levels (μg·g-1) were greatest
and least in US-812 (7.74) and Cleopatra (4.05), respectively; and root (14) Hybrid Azalea (4X) × Rhododendron (2X)
Cu levels (μg·g-1) were greatest and least in Volkamer (61.08) and Fly- ‘Azaleodendron’ Progeny Have an Azalea Phenotype
ing Dragon (30.08), respectively.
Stephen L. Krebs*
The Holden Arboretum, Research, Kirtland, OH, 44094
(331) In Brazil, Preharvest Calcium Sprays Were Not
Always Needed to Improve Fruit Quality of ‘Gala’ Apples Genus Rhododendron contains more than 800 species worldwide,
Paulo Roberto Ernani* , Jaques Dias , Cassandro Vidal Amarante ,
1 2 1 currently grouped into eight subgenera. Four of these subgenera—com-
Diorvania Ribieiro3 prising the evergreen azaleas, deciduous azaleas, small scaly-leaved
1
Santa Catarina State University, Soil Science, Av. Luis de Camões, 2090, Lages, SC, 88520-
rhododendrons, and large non-scaly leaved rhododendrons—have been
000, Brazil; 2Grupo Schio, Agropecuaria Schio, BR 285 km 3 Bairro Gloria, Vacaria, RS, the focus of ornamental breeding for over 150 years. As a rule of thumb,
95200-000, Brazil; 3Santa Catarina State University, Soil Science, Lages, SC, Brazil species within a subgenus are cross-fertile, and most hybrids are derived
Calcium sprays have improved quality and storage life of apples through- from intra-subgeneric crosses. Success with wider (inter-subgeneric)
out the world as a result of Ca prevention of many fruit physiological crosses, especially deciduous azaleas × large-leaved rhododendrons,
disorders. The efficacy of Ca sprays, however, varies according to soil, has been occasionally reported in the past, based on the intermediate
cultivar/rootstock, orchard cultural practices, and weather conditions. morphology of the hybrids. I crossed a tetraploid ‘Ilam group’ azalea
This study was carried out from 1998 to 2004 in southern Brazil in with R. ‘Catlalgla’ (a selection of the native diploid rhododendron
order to assess the effect of Ca sprays on quality of ‘Gala’ fruits in species R. catawbiense) and produced a small population of seedlings
an orchard planted in 1988 on a density of 1234 trees/ha. Treatments that proved to be true ‘azaleodendron’ hybrids, based on shared paren-
consisted of 0, 4, 8, and 12 sprays of 0.5% CaCl2. Fruits of same size tal alleles at 2 isozyme loci, Idh-1 and Mdh-3. However, none of the
and maturity level were annually analyzed at harvest and after 5 months progeny are hybrid in appearance; they share the leaf morphology and
of cold storage. In five out of six seasons, fruits from all treatments deciduous trait of the maternal azalea parent. I attribute this result to
were free of any physiological disorder, and Ca sprays had no effect on a dosage effect in these (probable) triploid hybrids, where the azalea
leaf composition and on fruit quality attributes (soluble solids, acidity, genetic contribution is twice that of the rhododendron parent. Higher
starch pattern index, flesh firmness, and concentrations of N, K, Ca, copy number can be inferred from stronger band intensities for the
and Mg). In the 2000–01 season, however, when yield was 18 t·ha-1 and azalea gene at diallelic loci (Idh-1), or from triallelic loci (Mdh-3)
fruits had an average weight of 175 g, the incidence of bitter pit plus where the genetic contribution to the hybrid progeny appears to be 2:1,

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 azalea : rhododendron. Previously, azalea-like progeny from azalea includes ≈870 accessions. Our preliminary studies showed that TRAP
× rhododendron crosses were thought to result from parthenogenesis (Target Region Amplified Polymorphism) has promise for analyzing
or accidental self-pollination. the variation in our collection, and so we have expanded the study
to analyze the entire Pelargonium collection. We have used the same
(15) Evaluation of Genetic Variation in Pawpaw primers for this screening of the Pelargonium collection as were used on
Cultivars using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers sunflowers, and TRAP results run on a sequencing gel showed 90–150
Jeremiah D. Lowe*, Kirk W. Pomper bands that segregate the population into groups of similar accessions.
Kentucky State University, Horticulture, 146 Atwood Research Center, Frankfort, KY, 40601 In order to facilitate analysis of OPGC’s large population, we have
converted the method to a high throughput technique that efficiently
Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal] is a tree fruit native to areas in analyzed the entire population. We used a 96-well DNA extraction
the Midwest and Southeast United States. Since 1994, Kentucky State kit from Qiagen that produced high quality DNA in spite of the high
University (KSU) has served as the USDA National Clonal Germplasm phenol levels in some Pelargonium species. Also, the use of labeled
Repository, or gene bank, for pawpaw; therefore, the assessment of primers allowed analysis of the gels to be aided by a computer. These
genetic diversity in pawpaw is an important research priority for the results produce a categorization of the collection that, combined with
KSU program. There are over 1800 pawpaw accessions (trees) from morphology and taxonomy, will form the basis for future studies that
16 different states and over 40 cultivars that are planted on 8 acres at will use target genes specific to Pelargonium.
the KSU farm. The objectives of this study were to develop microsatel-
lite markers for pawpaw, and to then use those markers to evaluate 19 (18) Biodiversity of the Flavonoid Phlorizin in a Subset of
cultivars in the repository collection. Leaves of the pawpaw cultivar the USDA Apple Germplasm Core Collection
Sunflower were sent to Genetic Information Systems (Chatsworth,
Calif.) for simple sequence repeat (SSR) primer and marker develop- Todd C. Einhorn*1, Cecil Stushnoff1, Ann E. McSay1,
ment. A total of 34 microsatellite primers were developed for pawpaw. Phil L. Forsline2, Sam Cox3, Joel R.L. Ehrenkranz4,
These primers were then used in a preliminary screening with five Loretta Sandoval5
1
pawpaw cultivars (‘Sunflower’, ‘Mitchell’, ‘Sweet Alice’, ‘Overleese’, Colorado State University, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Fort
Collins, CO, 80523; 2Cornell University, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Ithaca,
and ‘Prolific’). Results from this preliminary screening indicate that NY; 3USDA-ARS, High Plains Grasslands Research Station; 4Little Nell Laboratories,
four of the primers failed to amplify any product, 12 primers were Scientific Director; 5Colorado State University, Department of Food Science and Hu-
monomorphic, and 18 primers were polymorphic. Eleven additional man Nutrition
cultivars were then screened, which produced numerous polymorphic Phlorizin is known for its role in reducing glucotoxicity and has a long
products. For example, Primers B3 and B118 produced products rang- history of use in diabetes research. In addition, its contribution to the
ing in size from 490 to 350 bp. Polymorphic products will be used to pool of total phenolics adds to the overall health benefits attributed to

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examine genetic variation among the pawpaw cultivars screened. fruit. Phlorizin is limited to Rosaceae family plants, of which apple
comprises its current commercial source; however, limited information
(16) Fruit Quality of the USDA Opuntia sp. Germplasm exists regarding its biodiversity among apple taxa. A subset of 22 taxa
Collection from a core collection of apple accessions representative of the global
Maria M. Jenderek, Barbara Hellier* genetic diversity of apple was used to investigate the biodiversity of
USDA, ARS, National Arid Land Plant Genetic Resource Unit, Parlier, CA, 93648 phlorizin present in apple shoots and in fruit relative to total phenolic
content and free radical scavenging capacity. Fruit and shoots were
The fruit of several Opuntia species (prickly pear) are a good source
harvested from the USDA Plant Genetic Resources Unit in Geneva,
of calcium, potassium, and ascorbic acid and are consumed fresh or
N.Y. Validation and quantification of phlorizin was conducted using
processed as juices or preserves. Plants of Opuntia may be grown in
a rigorous high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) procedure.
arid and semiarid environments on marginal soils. Various cultivars,
Total phenolics in fruit, assayed using a Folin-Ciocalteu method and
particularly in the species Opuntia ficus-indica, are grown commercially
expressed as gallic acid equivalents, ranged from 227 to 7181 mg·L-1
in the United States, Israel, Italy, Mexico, and South Africa. There is a
and were strongly related to 2,2’ azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-
need for new sources of genetic diversity and subsequent germplasm
6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) antioxidant capacity for the core collection
evaluation, and until recently, no publicly maintained germplasm col-
(r = 0.778). On a molar basis, phlorizin had lower antioxidant capacity
lection of Opuntia existed in the United States. The purpose of this
than other major phenolic compounds present in apple fruit, but was
study was to evaluate fruit quality of 25 Opuntia accessions, originat-
more effective than ascorbic acid. Phlorizin yield in dormant apple
ing from six countries, and maintained at the USDA collection at the
shoots, expressed as percent weight, ranged from 0.9% to 5.5%. A
National Arid Land Plant Genetic Resource Unit, Parlier, Calif. The
rapid, 96 well micro-plate spectrophotometric assay was also de-
largest fruits were harvested from plants of accessions PARL 201, 202,
veloped to aid in the screening of multiple samples for selection of
and 228 (227.6, 247.3, and 231.3 g/fruit, respectively). The hardest
high phlorizin yielding apple taxa. Spectrophotometry overestimated
peel was on fruits of PARL 225 and 234 (both 3.7 kg), and fruit pulp
phlorizin content as expected, but the calibration curve between HPLC
of the same two accessions had the highest firmness (2.3 and 2.4 kg,
and spectrophotometry was acceptable, r2 = 0.88.
respectively). Soluble solids in mature fruit varied from 6.1% (PARL
231) to 15.0% (PARL 254). The fruit color ranged from light yellow (19) Cryopreservation of Arabidopsis thaliana Shoot Tips
through orange, pink to dark purple. These characteristics and other
traits such as fruit acidity, presence of spines, and seed mass/fruit Leigh E. Towill*, Gayle M. Volk
indicated that the material represents a diverse germplasm collection, National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, USDA-ARS, Fort Collins, CO, 80521
usable for future cultivar development. Arabidopsis thaliana shoot tips provide a model to study processes
important for cryopreservation. Cryopreservation was accomplished
(17) TRAP Markers Help Categorize a Pelargonium using both vitrification and two-step cooling methods. With vitrifica-
Collection tion methods, shoot formation after liquid nitrogen (LN) exposure
Rose Palumbo*1, Wai-Foong Hong1, Jinguo Hu2, Charles Krause3, was as high as 100% and 95% for shoot tips exposed to PVS2 at 0 °C
David Tay4, Guo-Liang Wang1 and to PVS3 at 23 °C, respectively. A two-step cooling method also
1
The Ohio State University, Plant Pathology; 2USDA-ARS Northern Crop Science Labo- gave greater than 90% survival if shoot tips were cooled at 0.3 °C
ratory, Sunflower Research Unit; 3USDA-ARS, Application Technology Research Unit; per minute to below –30 °C before immersing the samples into LN.
4
The Ohio State University, Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center The high levels of shoot formation after LN exposure in Arabidopsis
The Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center (OPGC) maintains a collec- thaliana shoot tips will allow the use of mutants to examine how
tion of herbaceous ornamental plants in order to protect future breeders alterations in biochemical, metabolic, and developmental processes
from a loss of genetic diversity. The current Pelargonium collection affect survival and growth.

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 are employed in the breeding process and after plants are treated with
Poster Session 43—Viticulture either chemicals or radiation. Detection of ploidy level in grapevines
by microscopic chromosome counting is complicated by their high
21 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F number and the small size of chromosomes. Flow cytometry provides
an accurate and rapid method in determining the ploidy level in plant
(377) Consumer Acceptance of Mayhaw (Crataegus opca tissue by measuring the nuclear DNA content in living cells and thus
Hook. and Arn.) Fruit Juice Blended with Muscadine is a very useful tool in plant breeding or genetic studies. The objective
(Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) Grape Juice of this research was to analyze the ploidy level of a selected group
Alfred F. Trappey*1, Charles E. Johnson2 of muscadine vines that were different from normal diploid vines in
1 morphology. These grapes were derived from either chemical treat-
Louisiana State University, Food Science, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803; 2Louisiana State
University, Horticulture, ment of known varieties or from controlled/open pollinations. Among
the 26 grapevines investigated, 8 were found to be diploids, 11 were
Growth in juice-based products is supported by an increasing consumer tetraploids, and 7 were chimeric aneuploids. Results of this study
base, which perceives fruit and fruit-based beverages as an integral indicate that flow cytometry is a quick, reliable tool for determining
component of nutritious food types that can benefit health. New flavor ploidy levels of grapevines.
combinations, as well as added ingredients (i.e., vitamins) continue
to help boost juice appeal as a nutraceutical. New juice-based food (380) The Effect of Kaolin Clay-based Particle Film
products such as blends, jellies, marinades, and pastry fillings could Applications and Canopy Manipulations on Fruit
benefit from the unique flavor attributes specific to mayhaw fruit juice. Composition and Incidence of Cluster Damage due to
Juice from one cultivar of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.)
‘Carlos’ (bronze skinned) was mixed with varying levels of juice from
Sunburn in ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ Grapevines
one cultivar of mayhaw (Crataegus opaca) ‘Texas Star’ (reddish-orange Rhonda J. Smith*
skinned) fruit. Five different blend combinations were tested for both University of California, Cooperative Extension, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403
individual juice quality and for juice-blend compatibility. A consumer The effect of sunlight exposure on yield, fruit composition, amount
preference test was conducted (n = 75) on a 9-point hedonic scale for of damaged clusters, and berry temperature was evaluated in a ter-
color, taste, and overall liking. Next to the taste/flavor preference scores raced, hillside ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ vineyard on the north coast of
for control (6.8), mayhaw juice used as the primary flavor ingredient in California. Each terrace contained two vine rows identified as “inside”
blends was the second most preferred of all juices by the panelists. A and “outside” relative to the terrace surface. The standard canopy
50/50 juice blend and 70/30 mayhaw/muscadine blend were the least management practice of removing lateral shoots from below the
desirable of the five combinations tested. Juices from 60/40, 30/70, clusters was imposed with three modifications (“umbrella”, “fogger”,
and 40/60 mayhaw/muscadine were considered by the panelists as best and “umbrella+fogger”) and an unmodified control. Applications of
in flavor and overall acceptability. “Taste” had the strongest effect on a kaolin-based particle film were made to unmodified canopies and a
overall acceptability of juice from varying levels of mayhaw juice in final treatment consisted of leaving lateral shoots. Canopies with um-
combination with muscadine grape juice. Panelists’ mean score averages brella modifications were not fully vertically shoot positioned. Fogger
collectively were favorable of 60:40 and 50:50 juice blends and were emitters directed water into the cluster area when ambient temperature
significant (P < 0.05) toward acceptance of a “mayhaw-muscadine” reached 33.9 °C beginning in mid-July for a total of 16 fogger-events
fruit juice blended drink. through 8 Sept. 2004. Treatments were harvested 17 Sept. Yield was
affected by row type but not treatment, and inside and outside rows
(378) Weed Management in Organic Grapes
produced an average of 2.1 and 3.4 kg/vine, respectively. Particle film
Kathleen Delate*1, Andrea McKern1, Michelle Kirkland2 applications significantly reduced berry surface temperatures in the
1
Iowa State University, Horticulture & Agronomy, Ames, IA, 50011; 2Kirkland Vineyards, afternoon of two measurement dates by 0.7 and 1.5 °C, respectively.
Norwalk, IA Applications did not significantly affect fruit maturity indices when
Iowa was the sixth largest producer of grapes in the United States in compared to fruit in the control; however, at the 7% probability level,
the early 1900s, with 24,000 ha under production. The rapid expansion berry samples from vines that had been treated with kaolin-clay had
of petrochemicals post-World War II and grape’s sensitivity to 2,4-D lower °Brix than samples from control vines. The mean range of
herbicides reduced vineyard size in Iowa to 28 ha in 2001. Recent sunburn fruit across all treatments was 0.2 to 1.4 clusters per vine.
state governmental support for organic fruit research and viticulture Umbrella and umbrella+fogger treatments significantly reduced the
in general has led to the expansion of the grape and wine industry in number of damaged clusters (P < 0.05).
Iowa. As of 2001, 5883 ha of organic grapes were produced in the
United States. Challenges to organic grape production in the Midwest (381) Nutraceutical Profile of Selected Muscadine (Vitis
include diseases and weeds. The cultivation of American grape cultivars rotundifolia Michx.) Cultivars and Breeding Lines
is essential in organic viticulture in the Midwest, including cultivars Stephen J. Stringer1, Penelope Perkins-Veazie2,
that are relatively cold hardy and disease tolerant. From 2003 to 2004, Donna A. Marshall*1
we experimented on-farm at Kirkland Vineyards, Norwalk, Iowa, with 1
USDA ARS, Small Fruit Research Station, Poplarville, MS, 39470; 2USDA ARS, South
methods of organically approved weed management. Three replications Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, Lane, OK, 74555
of plots consisting of five vines each of ‘Marechal Foch’ were laid out The consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables has always been known
in 2003 in a completely randomized design in a 1-year-old vineyard. to provide essential nutrition to mankind and, both anecdotally and
Treatments consisted of wood chips, wood chips plus vinegar herbicide clinically, has been linked to the prevention or alleviation of chronic
(All-Down™, SummerSet Co., Chaska, Minn.), and mowing when diseases. The muscadine grape, a fruit native to the southeastern U.S.,
weeds and groundcover reached 15 cm. Wood chips decreased weed load contains numerous phenolic compounds that act as antioxidants and also
significantly over mowing alone, but wood chips plus vinegar herbicide other compounds, such as resveratrol, that acts as a chemopreventative.
provided the most control over 2 years of the experiment. There was The concentrations of these compounds present in the muscadine grape
a trend toward greater plant height in the wood chip treatment, but no equal or exceed that known for any other small fruit. Fruit of selected
significant differences in plant height were observed among treatments. muscadine grape genotypes, including breeding lines and cultivars,
were evaluated over a 2-year period to assess the existing genetic
(379) Ploidy Determination in Vitis rotundifolia using Flow base for these nutraceutical compounds. Results demonstrated that
Cytometry concentrations of total phenolics, ellagic acid, and resveratrol differ
Xia Xu, Jiang Lu*, Zhongbo Ren significantly among cultivars and breeding lines. These results suggest
Florida A&M University, Center for Viticulture, Tallahassee, FL, 323177 that it should be possible to breed for increased concentrations of the
Ploidy level in grapevines varies, especially since in vitro techniques health-promoting compounds in muscadine grapes.

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 (382) Application of a Molecular Marker for Berry shortage and high cost of water, salinity, and nematodes. The objective
Seed Size to Two Populations of Grapevines (Vitis sp.) of this research was the evaluation of ‘Fiesta Seedless’ on Freedom
Developed in a Breeding Program rootstock for raisin production with different plantation densities. This
study was carried out in the INIFAP Caborca research station in 2002.
Frederick J. Ryan*, David W. Ramming Four plant separations (1.0, 1.5, 1.7, and 2.0 m) were evaluated on
USDA ARS, Crop Diseases, Pest, and Genetics Research Unit, Parlier, CA, 936488
furrows 4 m apart. Plants were grafted on Freedom rootstock in 1999.
The development of grapevines with berries with small seed traces, We also considered a control treatment (4 × 2 m on its own feet) and
so-called seedless grapes, is a costly process. Marker assisted selection fertilized it with 80N–60P–80K. All experiments were carried out
would save time and money. Adam-Blondin et al. (Vitis 40:147. 2001) under the espalier training system with double crossbeam; watering
demonstrated that a sequence characterized amplified region, SCC8, was under a drip-irrigation system; and the statistical design was
could identify seedless grapevine cultivars in European accessions of completely randomized. Statistical differences between the evaluated
Vitis vinifera L. We have applied this marker to two populations of spacings were not observed, but all densities surpassed the control.
grapevines in a breeding program in California. One population con- Greatest yields were obtained with 1.5- and 1.7-m spacings, at 6.1
sisted of 100 individuals while the second had 109. The two crosses and 6.0 t·ha-1 of raisin, respectively, which were 2.2 t·ha-1 more than
had a common female parent, derived from ‘Flame Seedless’. Fruit the control (3.8 t·ha-1). There were no differences in sugar content and
were evaluated over several seasons for parameters including total harvest time, since all treatmens, including the control, were harvested
weight of seeds or traces. DNA was isolated from leaves during the at 24 °Brix. Freedom rootstock had 100% nematode control, 30% less
spring. Amplification was carried out with SCC8 primers, followed water consumption, and was not fertilized.
by digestion with Bgl II, and agarose gel electrophoresis. Individuals
were scored as homozygous SCC8+ (small seeded), heterozygous (385) Phenolic Analysis of Selected Grape Cultivars
SCC8+/scc8- (intermediate sized seeds), or homozygous scc8- (large Keri L. Andersen*1, Susan L. Cuppett2, Ellen T. Paparozzi1,
seeded) and mean total seed weight per berry was calculated for each Paul E. Read1
genetic class. In the first population, the number of individuals in 1
University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Agronomy and Horticulture, Lincoln, NE, 68583-
the inferred genotypes fit an expected 1:2:1 distribution (χ2 = 0.480, 0724; 2University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Food Science and Technology, Lincoln, NE,
P > 0.787) and seed weights for each genetic class were reasonable. 68583-0919;
For the second population, it was necessary to postulate a null allele Phenolic levels have been analyzed in several grape cultivars that are
in one parent, with a 1:1:1:1 expected distribution for genotypes suited for growing in southeastern Nebraska. The phenolic levels of
SCC8+/SCC8+, SCC8+/null, SCC8+/scc8-, and scc8-/null. The actual these cultivars are not known to have been previously published. The
distribution was in agreement with this model (χ2 = 4.379, P > 0.223). polyphenol content of fruits and fruit products such as wine have been
The genotype SCC8+/null had the SCC8+ marker and total seed weight shown to be directly correlated to the antioxidant potential of the product.
>10 mg per berry. Large seeded individuals and heterozygotes could Antioxidants help to prevent the effects of aging and age-associated
be reliably identified with this marker. diseases. The grape cultivars in the study are grown primarily for wine
production, but also as fresh table grapes and for making juice and jel-
(383) Effect of Harmony and Freedom Rootstocks on
lies. The total phenolic content is being analyzed by the Folin-Ciocalteu
Yield and Quality of ‘Red Globe’ Table Grapes method. Of the red grapes, ‘St. Croix’ and ‘Frontenac’ have the highest
Manuel de Jesus Valenzuela-Ruiz1, Fabián Robles-Contreras2, levels of polyphenols, followed by ‘Chambourcin’ and ‘deChaunac’,
Raul Leonel Grijalva-Contreras*3, Rubén Macias-Duarte4 with levels varying from 1.4–4.9 mg·g-1 (polyphenols/grape), measured
1
INIFAP-Caborca, Viticulture, Caborca, Sonora, 83600, México; 2INIFAP-Caborca, as gallic acid equivalents (GAE). The white grapes ‘Vignoles’ and
Agroclimatology, 3INIFAP-Caborca, Protected Horticulture, 4INIFAP-Caborca, Soli & ‘LaCrosse’ have total phenolic levels of 1.4 to 2.2 mg·g-1 (polyphenols/
Horticultural grape), also measured as gallic acid equivalents (GAE).
The region of Caborca, Sonora, Mexico, is one of the main area pro-
ducers of table grapes, in particular the cultivar Red Globe. However, (386) The Commercial Potential and Antioxidant
the main problems in the region include shortage and high cost of Characteristics of Unique Varietal Grape Juices
water, nematode infestation, and salinity. The objective of the present Joseph C. Scheerens1, Todd E. Steiner1, Artemio Z. Tulio, Jr.1,

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research was to determine the behavior of ‘Red Globe’ cultivated on Mustafa Ozgen*2, Diane D. Miller1, R. Neil Reese3,
the rootstocks Harmony and Freedom. This study was carried out in A. Raymond Miller1, David C. Ferree1
the INIFAP Caborca research station in the year 2002, and consisted 1
Ohio State Univ., OARDC, Horticulture and Crop Science, Wooster, OH, 44691; 2GOP
of 10 plants for treatment (on each rootstock). When water was low, a Univ., Horticulture, Tasliciftlik, Tokat, 60240, Turkey; 3South Dakota State Univ., Depart-
drip irrigation system was used. There was a completely randomized ment of Biology & Microbiology, Brookings, SD, 57007
statistical design. We observed no differences among the two rootstocks Eight unique varietal grape juices were examined for their antioxidant
in the different phonological stages (budbreak, flowering, and harvest characteristics and commercial potential compared to that of commercial
time). The results indicated statistical differences between the rootstocks. ‘Niagara’ and ‘Concord’. Grape juices were cold-pressed from mature
Yield was higher on Freedom rootstock, with 2120 boxes/ha (boxes of grapes, clarified, preserved, analyzed for pH, soluble solid and titrat-
10 kg), an average of 470 boxes/ha more than on Harmony rootstock. able acidity levels, pasteurized at 73 °C for 12 seconds, and sampled
Freedom rootstock also improved the quality of the grape (better color, for microbial testing. A preliminary panel of 41 routine evaluators
bigger size of berry, and clusters, and the foliage was also more developed assessed all juices for 18 quality characteristics against known and
with this rootstock). In both rootstocks, nematode control was 100%, blind controls. Based on these results, ‘Reliance’, ‘Traminette’, and
30% in water consumption, and no fertilizer was used. New York 73 juices were presented to a 107-member panel of untrained
judges. Panelists rated experimental juices against commercial controls
(384) Raisin Production of ‘Fiesta Seedless’ on Freedom
for color, appearance, aroma and flavor intensity, sweetness, tartness,
Rootstock under Different Plantation Densities overall quality, and preference. Among juices tested, ‘Reliance’ and
Manuel de Jesus Valenzuela-Ruiz1, NY 73 offer the greatest potential as specialty grape juices. ‘Traminette’,
Raul Leonel Grijalva-Contreras*2, Fabián Robles-Contreras3, ‘Chardonel’, ‘Chambourcin’, and NY 62 may also have potential as
Rubén Macias-Duarte4 grape juice cultivars, if processed to improve their color and clarity.
1
INIFAP-Caborca, Viticulture, Caborca, Sonora, 83600, México; 2INIFAP-Caborca, Small juice lots were hand-pressed from mature grapes and examined
Protected Horticulture; 3INIFAP-Caborca, Agroclimatology; 4INIFAP-Caborca, Soli & for total anthocyanin and phenolic content, antioxidant characteristics
Horticultural
(DPPH and FRAP) and levels of individual phenolic compounds via
Grape is one of the more important crops in northwestern Mexico GC-MS. Total anthocyanin and phenolic contents of experimental juices
(Sonora), especially for table grape. Although raisin production is a varied from 0–1460 μg·gfw-1 and 1001–2850 μg·gfw-1, respectively,
good option, it must be efficient and productive due to the problems of and were highest in NY 73. Estimates of antioxidant activity differed

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 slightly among tests, but activity appeared highest in ‘Chambourcin’ conventional pesticide standard and an untreated control. Plots were
and NY 73 and lowest in ‘Reliance’. Levels of individual compounds rated for tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) damage during the
varied substantially among juices. growing season. At harvest, berries were examined for their ascorbic
acid levels and total anthocyanin and phenolic contents. Ascorbic acid
(387) Evaluating the Resistance against Anthracnose by content of berries in different cultivars and treatments were similar. As
Bioassay using Culture Filtrates from Elsinoe ampelina expected, fruit anthocyanin and phenolic contents were significantly
Hae Keun Yun*, Kyo Sun Park, Jeong Ho Rho, Hyeon Mo Jo different among the cultivars, and ranged between 160–230 μg·gfw-1
National Horticultural Research Institute, RDA, Fruit Research Department, 475 Imock- and 1039–1333 μg·gfw-1, respectively. Among treatments, anthocyanin
dong, Suwon, Kyunggi, 440-706, Republic of Korea contents of strawberries were not significantly different, but berries
grown on the conventional pesticide standard had 8% to 12% lower
Breeding of cultivars resistant to anthracnose is one of the most
total phenolic content than the other treatments. In organic treatments,
important grape-breeding goals in Korea. Culture filtrates produced
production of phenolic compounds may have been induced in response
by E. ampelina were used to determine varietal susceptibility to an-
to increased tarnished plant bug feeding. This putative biotic stress
thracnose in grape cultivars as a substitute for pathogen inoculation
defense mechanism was seen most dramatically on tarnished plant bug-
or field screening in this study. Resistance evaluated by bioassay of
susceptible cultivars. However, as differences in phenolic levels were
grape leaves with culture filtrates and their ethyl acetate extracts was
greater among cultivars than among treatments, cultivar choice may
compared with ones from pathogen inoculation and field screening.
be a more important consideration than growing system for optimizing
To evaluate the resistance to anthracnose disease in grape germplasm,
antioxidant levels in commercially available fruit.
European grapes, American grapes, and Vitis hybrids were tested.
Bioassay with culture filtrates produced by the pathogen showed that (410) Soil and Tissue Nitrogen and Fall Cabbage Yield
‘Black Eye’, ‘Mario’, ‘Niunai’, ‘Rizamat’, and ‘Rosario Bianco’ were
sensitive; and ‘Campbell Early’, ‘Niagara’, and ‘Honey Red’ were
Associated with Varying Rates of Nitrogen Applied as
tolerant to anthracnose. In the result of anthracnose resistance evalu- Different Organic Sources
ation by pathogen inoculation, some cultivars, such as ‘Black Swan’, Mark Gaskell*, Rachel Grande
’Rizamat’, ‘Rosario Bianco’, and ‘Kaiji’, were susceptible; and others, University of California, Cooperative Extension, Santa Maria, CA, 93455
such as ‘Campbell Early’, ‘Niagara’, ‘Sheridan’, and ‘Izumo Queen’, Fertilization is the most expensive cultural practice for increasing num-
were found to be resistant to anthracnose. Evaluation in the vineyard bers of organic vegetable growers in California. Nitrogen (N) is the most
showed that ‘Black Eye’, ‘Mario’, ‘Niunai’, ‘Rizamat’, and ‘Rosario important and costly nutrient to manage and cost-effective N manage-
Bianco’ were susceptible; ‘Campbell Early’, ‘Niagara’, and ‘Honey ment practices are needed for efficient organic vegetable production.
Red’ were resistant. The results of bioassay with culture filtrates of Compost and green manure cover crops are widely used, economical
the pathogen were consistent with ones from the results by pathogen sources of N for organic vegetable production, but the pattern of release
inoculation and screening in the vineyard. from these pre-plant incorporated N sources may not adequately match
crop need for N. Additional application of an organic N fertilizer material
Poster Session 44—Organic Production is needed to provide adequate N to long-season vegetable crops. Seven
types of organic fertilizers–feather meal (13% N), blood meal (14%
21 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F N), liquid fish waste (6% N), a micronized liquid feather meal (4%
N), a micronized feather/blood meal (13% N) for injection as a liquid
suspension, and the two micronized materials with an added microbial
(408) Effects of Essential Oils on CO2 Assimilation, inoculant—were each applied to fall cabbage at N rates of 0, 90, 180
Stomatal Conductance, and Evapotranspiration of Apple lb/acre. Weekly residual soil nitrate N (SNN) was proportional to applied
Jason McAfee*, Curt Rom N rate much of the season and varied from 5 to over 70 ppm. Market-
University of Arkansas, Horticulture, Fayetteville, AK 72701 able yield ranged from 8000 to 33,300 lb/acre. The SNN was highest
in plots receiving the liquid fish waste most weeks, and marketable
Pesticides and alternative fruit thinners are needed for certified organic cabbage yield was also highest following application of N as liquid fish
fruit growers. Transient reductions in photosynthesis (Pn) have proven waste at 180 lb/acre. A positive marketable yield response to increasing
an effective technique for fruit thinning. Pesticides can be detrimental rates of applied N was also observed for the other organic N materials.
to plant growth by Pn reduction. This study was developed to measure
plant response to foliar applications of essential oils at 2% concentra- (411) Companion Choice, Crop Density, and Mixture
tions. Treatments were applied to vegetative apple trees grown under Ratio Affect Polyculture Yield Advantage
controlled environment conditions to study photosynthetic effects.
There was no significant effect on Pn for treatments; however, clove Michael K. Bomford*
oil was very phytotoxic and defoliated all trees in this study. Cinnamon Kentucky State University, Community Research Service, Atwood Research Facility,
oil and cedarwood oil significantly decreased evapotranspiration and Frankfort, KY, 40601
stomotal conductance 1 day after treatment. Differences in plant growth Polycultures are thought to offer yield advantages over monocultures
were not significantly different for all treatments excluding clove oil. when net competition between plants of different species is less than
Studies on concentration effects may determine horticultural usefulness that between plants of the same species. Planting density and crop ra-
of these compounds. tios may both alter these competitive effects. To observe such effects,
dicultures of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), brussels sprout (Brassica
(409) The Impact of Tarnished Plant Bug Damage oleracea L.), and tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) were grown
on Antioxidant Characteristics of Organically and organically at a range of ratios and densities (1–47 plants/m2) over two
Conventionally Grown Strawberries field seasons. Relative land output (RLO) values were calculated from
Mustafa Ozgen*1, Joseph Kovach2, Lauren D. Harper2, field data and from modeled yield-density-ratio surfaces. Both methods
Simeon Wright3, Joseph C. Scheerens1 showed yield advantages from polyculture at high planting densities
1 (RLO = 2.20 @ top density), but not at low densities. Dicultures of-
Ohio State Univ., OARDC, Horticulture and Crop Science, Wooster, OH, 44691; 2Ohio
State Univ., OARDC, Integrated Pest Management Prog.; 3Univ. of Missouri, Plant Diag- fered a 19% yield advantage, on average. Competition for resources
nostic Lab, Columbia, MO, 65211 was compared by measuring canopy light interception and soil moisture
content, showing tomato to be the most competitive crop, followed by
Six strawberry cultivars (‘Earliglow’, ‘Honeoye’, ‘Idea’, ‘Jewel’,
brussels sprout, then basil. Diculture yield advantages were most pro-
‘Northeaster’, and ‘Seneca’) were grown organically on three different
nounced when individuals of a less competitive species outnumbered
composts (yard waste, dairy barn waste, and vermicompost). Organic
those of a more competitive species. Yield advantages were 36% and
treatments were contrasted against a synthetic fertilizer standard, a
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 Dicultures dominated by tomato offered no yield advantage. The results (414) Evaluation of Potato Leafhopper Control and
are discussed in terms of the current ecological understanding of plant Plastic Mulch Culture for Organic Potato Production
interactions, and possible advantages to be derived from small-scale
Martha Maletta*1, Melvin Henninger2, Kristian Holmstrom3
intercropping, popularly termed companion planting. 1
Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment
Station, Hunterdon County, Flemington, NJ, 08822; 2Rutgers Cooperative Research and
(412) Tomato Diseases Extension and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Plant Biology and Pathol-
Donald Krizek*1, Patricia Millner1, Mary Camp2, David Clark1, ogy, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901-8520; 3Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension and
the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Pest Management, Vegetable IPM, New
Mark Davis1, Bryan Butler3, John Teasdale1, Deborah Fravel4, Brunswick, NJ, 08901-8524
Sara Reynolds1, Ruth Mangum1, Ted Currier5
1 Potato leafhopper (PLH) control and plastic mulch culture for certi-
USDA-ARS, SASL, BARC-W, Beltsville, MD, 20705; 2USDA-ARS, Biometrical
Consulting Service, BARC-W, Beltsville, MD, 20705; 3University of Maryland, MD fied organic potato production were evaluated in 2003 and 2004. The
Cooperative Extension Service, Carroll Co., Westminster, MD, 21157; 4USDA-ARS, trials were conducted on the Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension
Vegetable Lab, BARC-W, Beltsville, MD, 20705; 5USDA-ARS, FMOD, BARC-W, Farm’s certified organic fields. Production practices conformed to the
Beltsville, MD, 20705 National Organic Program. The potato cultivar grown was ‘Superior’.
A field study of organic production of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum In 2003, PLH controls were: untreated control (UTC); Surround WP,
Mill.) in high-tunnels was conducted in 2004. ‘Mountain Fresh’ was 25 lb/acre; PyGanic EC 1.4, 1 pt/acre; Surround plus PyGanic; and
transplanted 31 Mar.; ‘Ultra Sweet’ and ‘Sun Leaper’ were transplanted silver plastic mulch. PyGanic and Surround/PyGanic treatment reduced
on 21 July. The primary objective was to determine the feasibility of PLH nymph counts and damage (hopperburn–HB), when compared
obtaining two crops of fresh-market tomatoes by starting plants 4–8 to the UTC. Counts were higher and HB more severe in silver mulch
weeks earlier than the average last spring-killing frost, and extending plots than in the UTC, but marketable yield was more than double
the growing season 4–6 weeks past the average first fall-killing frost. the UTC. PyGanic and Surround/PyGanic treatment yields were 50%
Plants were started at weekly intervals for 4 weeks in both seasons. Data higher than the UTC. In 2004, PLH controls were: PyGanic EC 1.4,
and observations were recorded on the yield of marketable fruits, plant 1–2 pt/acre; Diatect V, 2–4 lb/acre; and Surround WP, 25 lb/acre. The
growth and development, and plant health. Other objectives were to crop was grown on bare ground or silver plastic mulch. Nymph counts
evaluate: 1) the benefits of using a selective UV-blocking film on plant and HB were lowest on PyGanic- and Diatect-treated plots. Nymph
growth and development, disease events; and 2) compost amendments counts and HB for UTC and Surround treatment were higher on plastic
on soil improvement and disease control. Major cultural challenges mulch than bare ground plots. Marketable yield was highest from Py-
included water management, soil texture/drainage, prevention of chill- Ganic-treated plots. PyGanic or Diatect treatment yields were higher
ing injury, plant support, and adequate ventilation. Major disease/pest from plastic mulched than from bare ground plots. The PLH control
challenges involved stalk rot caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in and plastic mulch culture significantly increased organic potato yields.
the spring, powdery mildew in spring and late summer, Alternaria and Marketable yield from the UTC was lower than the New Jersey average
Septoria leaf blight in late summer, and aphids, tomato hornworm, corn for conventional potato (275 hundred wt/acre) by 71% on bare ground
earworm, and beet army worm also in late summer. In addition, mac- and by 39% with plastic mulch in 2003; 59% on bare ground; and 52%
rofaunal intrusions by fox, mice, and birds occurred sporadically. Poor with plastic mulch in 2004. PLH control with PyGanic combined with
drainage and stalk rot in the spring necessitated relocating the tunnels plastic mulch culture resulted in yields just 7% less than the state aver-
to an uninfested site with better drainage. The fall crop yielded high age; yield on bare ground was 26% less.
numbers of marketable quality fruits, well beyond the 15 Oct. average
killing frost date. The results suggest that with improved management, (415) Evaluation of Weed Control Practices in an Organic
there is a considerable potential for profitable extended-season produc- Bell Pepper Production System
tion of organic tomatoes in this region. Derek M. Law*, Brent Rowell
University of Kentucky, Horticulture, Lexington, KY, 40546
(413) Evaluating Tomato Production during the First Year
of Organic Transitioning in High Tunnels A 2-year field study in Lexington, Ky., evaluated the use of mulches in
two organic production systems for bell peppers. Two planting strate-
Adam Montri*, William J. Lamont, Jr., Michael D. Orzolek gies, flat ground and plastic-covered raised beds, and five weed control

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The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Horticulture, University Park, PA, 16802 practices, straw mulch, compost mulch, wood chip mulch, corn gluten,
High tunnels offer growers in temperate regions the ability to extend and “living mulch” clover were tested. In 2003, the mulches were ap-
the production season. Past research has shown that these low-input plied at planting, while in 2004, shallow soil cultivation was used for
structures also reduce disease and pest pressure. These characteristics 6 weeks prior to mulch application. In 2003, the experimental field
make high tunnels extremely attractive to organic growers. Tomatoes had been under a winter wheat cover crop; in 2004, the field had been
(Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) are the crop most often produced in high cover cropped for more than a year prior to planting with sudex/cowpea
tunnels in Pennsylvania and many producers are interested in combin- (Summer 2003) and rye/hairy vetch (Winter/Spring 2004). Bell pepper
ing both high tunnel and organic production methods. Growers may be yields in both bed treatments were very low in 2003 due to extensive
hesitant to transition to organic production due to conceptions concerning weed competition. In 2004, plastic-covered raised beds coupled with
reduced yields specifically during the 3-year transition period to USDA mulching in-between beds resulted in significantly higher yields than
certified organic status. A field trial investigating tomato production in the peppers grown on flat ground. These yields were as high as yields
high tunnels during the first year of organic transitioning was conducted from a conventional pepper trial conducted on the same farm. Compost
in 2004 at The Penn State Center for Plasticulture, Russell E. Larson mulch, continuous cultivation, and wood chip mulch provided excellent
Agricultural Research Center, Rock Springs, Pa. The objective of this weed control in 2004. Straw mulch was variable in its weed control
research was to evaluate yield of the four cultivars Big Beef, Mountain efficacy; corn gluten and “living mulch” clover were ineffective.
Fresh, Plum Crimson, and Pink Beauty in an organic system relative to
a scheduled fertilization/irrigation regime and a fertilization/irrigation (416) Weed Management in Organic Sweet Corn
regime employed using T-Systems International’s Integrated Agronomic Anthony Silvernail*
Technology. Data collected included total weight, total fruit number, Kentucky State University, Community Research Service, Frankfort, KY, 40601
weight by grade, fruit number by grade, total marketable yield, and
Organic weed control in direct seeded vegetables depends on manage-
fertilizer and water usage. Yield across cultivars ranged from 4.96
ment strategies that control weed germination or growth which depletes
kg/plant to 6.83 kg/plant. ‘Pink Beauty’ exhibited the lowest yields in
the weed seedbank. In 2004, a randomized complete-block experiment
both treatments, while ‘Plum Crimson’ and ‘Mountain Fresh’ exhibited
conducted on land transitioning to organic production examined the
the highest yields in the IAT and scheduled treatments, respectively.
effects of tillage and control treatments on weed pressure in sweet corn
This experiment will be repeated in 2005 to further evaluate the per-
[Zea mays (L.) cv. SilverQueen]. The two tillage treatments consisted of
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 conventional (moldboard and rototill) and spader tillage. Weed control conducted in-state focus group meetings through which barriers to
treatments included a weed free control, a spring-tine weeder, rolling production and marketing, and opportunities for organic fruit in the
cultivator, row flamer, stale seedbed, and corn gluten meal. In August, region were identified. Prioritized research and outreach needs that
the weed infestation was primarily goose grass [Eleusine indica (L.) were identified in the focus groups included use and understanding
Gaertn.], crab grass [Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop.], giant foxtail of organic fertilizers and nutrient management; methods, knowledge
(Setaria faberi Herrm.), and smooth pigweed [Amaranthus hybridus and awareness of pest disease and weed control including orchard
(L.)] species. Dried weed weights indicated that smooth pigweed floor management; information on transition to organic; consumer
constituted about 80% of the total weed biomass in all but the control awareness and market development and the economics of organics.
and flamer treatments. Plots managed with the spring-tine weeder or The planning activities of the SROFWG support the development and
corn gluten had twice the weed biomass of those managed with the submission of grants for cooperative and collaborative research and
rolling cultivator and flamer. The rolling cultivator and control treat- outreach programs to sustain and expand organic fruit production in
ments produced equivalent husked corn yields (6.9 t·ha-1); yields were the southern region.
reduced by the other weed control methods. At 5.4 t·ha-1, yields in the
flamer treatment were the lowest among all weed control methods. (419) The Relation of Cooperative Extension Programs,
The flamer suppressed both weeds and the crop, which may preclude Materials, and Publications for Organic Farming Systems
its utility for sweet corn production. Results demonstrated that the as Relates to Production
rolling cultivator provided the best weed control without negatively Kristen Harper*, Curt R. Rom
affecting potential yields.
University of Arkansas, Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR, 72701
(417) The Chilean Organic Wine Industry Since the passage of the Organic Foods Production Act in 1990, certi-
Jorge O’Ryan1, Monica Ozores-Hampton*2 fied organic produce has begun to make a large impact on national
1
Universidad de las Americas, Horticulture, Santiago, Chile; 2University of Florida/SW-
markets. However, USDA statistics indicate that many states in the
FREC, Horticulture, Immokalee, FL, 34143-9515 southern region have considerably reduced certified organic acreage
when compared to other regions in the United States. The absence of
The Chilean organic wine industry has comparative advantages with organic acreage may perhaps originate with a lack of training and edu-
Europe and the United States because of its ideal environmental cational materials provided to producers due to unanticipated growth
conditions, resulting in low presence of pests and diseases and lower of organic markets. A thorough review of all Arkansas Cooperative
production cost. Additionally, the wine production process is one of Extension Service (ACES) materials, such as bulletins, publications,
the strictest in the world, so the transformation from conventional to and workshops over the past 10 years, would reveal what information
organic wine production can be achieved economically. A survey was has been provided to producers on certified organic production. This
conducted of 32 Chilean organic vineyards during 2004. The survey review of ACES materials defines the existing groundwork on which
included 18 questions about total surface area, certification, varieties, ACES could construct future organic publications and outreach programs
final market, etc. The survey covered 95% of the land under organic in order to sustain and stimulate organic farming within the state.
wine production, with a total of 1892 ha, of which 1088 ha have organic
certification and 804 ha are in transition to organic production. The
major vineyards and valleys with organic wine production are Maipo Poster Session 45—Vegetable Nutrition
(33.7%), Colchagua (17.2%), El Maule (14.0%), Curicó (9.9%), and
Cachapoal (8.8%). The most important organic red varieties currently 21 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
under production are ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ (40.9%), ‘Merlot’ (15.1%),
‘Syrah’ (9.1%), ‘Carmenere’ (7.3%), ‘Malbec’ (3.3%), and ‘Pinot Noir’
(2.5%). The white varieties are ‘Sauvignon Blanc’ (6.4%), ‘Chardon-
(215) From Recommendation to Implementation:
nay’ (5.1%), and ‘Semillón’ (1.0%). The potential for the organic wine Involving Vegetable Growers in Best Management
industry in Chile is tremendous since organic vineyards represent only Practices
2% of the total vineyard industry. Eric Simonne, David Studstill, Robert Hochmuth, Justin Jones,
Cynthia Stewart*
(418) The Development of a Southern Region Organic University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL, 32611
Fruit Initiative
The Federal Clear Water Act and Florida legislation have mandated
Heather Friedrich*1, Curt Rom,1 Jennie Popp2, Barbara Bellows3, the clean-up of impaired water bodies. The BMP manual for vegetable
Donn Johnson4, Dan Horton5, Kirk Pomper6, David Lockwood7, crops lists the cultural practices that could maintain productivity
Steve McArtney8, Geoffrey Zehnder9 while minimizing environmental impact. BMPs focus on increased
1
University of Arkansas, Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR, 72701; 2University of Arkansas, Ag- fertilizer and irrigation efficiency, but growers must be involved in
riculture Economics, Fayetteville, AR, 72701; 3National Center for Appropriate Technology, the demonstration and adoption process if this voluntary program
Horticulture, Fayetteville, AR, 72702; 4University of Arkansas, Entomology, Fayetteville, is to be successful. Three commercial vegetable fields from farms
AR, 72701; 5University of Georgia, Entomology, Athens, GA, 30602; 6Kentucky State recognized as leaders in fertilizer and irrigation management were
University, Horticulture, Frankfurt, KY, 40601; 7University of Tennessee, Plant Sciences,
Knoxville, TN, 37996; 8North Carolina State University, Mountain Horticultural Crops selected to demonstrate how irrigation and fertilizer management are
Research and Extension Center, Fletcher, NC, 28732; 9Clemson University, Entomology, linked together and how management may prevent water movement
Clemson, SC, 29634 below the root zone of melons grown with plasticulture. In Spring
Southern organic fruit production is limited by a lack of regionally ap- 2004, dye (Brilliant blue FCF) was injected into the irrigation water
propriate, scale-neutral, and market-focused research and technology. three times during the growing season and soil profiles were dug to
There has been limited research, outreach, and cooperation among determine the depth of dye movement. Similar results were found at
universities on organic fruit crops in the southern region. Organic all three locations as the dye moved below at an average rate of 1.9
research and outreach activities, based on producer input, must be to 3.6 cm per day. Water movement was greater early in the season as
focused on the most limiting areas of the organic system in order to irrigation was applied for transplant establishment. These results sug-
allow southern producers to receive the economic and environmental gest that some leaching is likely to occur on light-textured soils, even
benefits that organic agriculture can provide. With funding from USDA- when sophisticated irrigation and fertilization practices are followed.
SARE and USDA-SRIPMC, researchers at the University of Arkansas Based on these observations, cooperators spontaneously proposed to
have collaborated with scientists, extension specialists, growers, and use two drip tapes, reduce preplant fertilizer, use a 100% injected N/K
representatives of the organic industry in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, program, and/or add organic matter to the soil as attempts to slow water
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee to create a Southern movement below the root zone of their crops. This project shows that
Region Organic Fruit Working Group (SROFWG). The SROFWG growers are more likely to try and adopt sustainable practices when

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 they actively participate in the educational process than when produc- black plastic mulch and a single line source drip irrigation system. The
tion changes are mandated through legislation. soil type was a well-drained, central Iowa loam (prairie developed on
glacial till) with 2.4% organic matter, 13.1 CEC, and a pH of 6.8. The
(216) Effect of Supplemental Potassium on Yield and soil test level of 89 kg·ha-1 of K was considered low for field corn and
Quality of Processing Tomato would require 121 kg·ha-1 of K for optimum yield. The experimental
Christopher C. Gunter*1, David Francis2 design was a factorial, split-plot, randomized complete block with
1
Purdue University, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest Purdue Ag. four replications. The whole unit was K rates (0 to 372 kg·ha-1 of K as
Program, Vincennes, IN, 47591; 2The Ohio State University, Horticulture and Crop Sci- KCl). The subunit was cultivar, either ‘Mtn. Spring’ (a determinate)
ence, Ohio Ag. Research and Development Center, Wooster, OH, 44691 or ‘Jet Star’ (an indeterminate). Fruit harvest began the first week of
Physiological disorders affect both the appearance and nutritional qual- August and continued weekly for 5 to 8 weeks. As expected, ‘Jet Star’
ity of processing tomatoes intended for whole-peel and diced products. produced from 12% to 35% more total fruit than ‘Mtn. Spring’. The K
The cause of color disorders, such as yellow shoulder disorder (YSD), response was best described by a quadratic function. Total maximum
involves an interaction between plant genotype and the environment. yield occurred from 325 to 372 kg·ha-1 of K, depending on the produc-
Soil factors that correlate with the incidence of YSD are soil K, K:Mg tion year. Cullage was high, mostly as a result of ripening disorders,
ratios, organic matter, and phosphorus. Fields with an organic matter and ‘Jet Star’ consistently produced more culls than ‘Mtn. Spring’,
above 3.5% have a lower incidence of YSD. Progress in developing an 10% to 11%. Increasing soil K rate did not reduce the percentage of
integrated crop management system that growers and processors can culls. For 2001, increasing K rate to 300 kg·ha-1 of K enhanced ‘Mtn.
use to profitably improve quality and nutritional value while reducing Spring’ marketable fruit size 18%, from 258 g to 305 g each, but not
color disorders of tomato has been made. Decision tools for managing ‘Jet Star’, which remained at 258 g. There was a difference (P < 0.01)
color disorders have been developed. Varieties of tomato differ in their between the varieties for leaf K; ‘Mtn. Spring’ consistently had higher
susceptibility to color disorders; thus, variety use may offer growers K concentrations, from 0.2% to 0.4%. The leaf K sufficiency range
a strategy to manage fields with low potassium, phosphorus, or low at the rapid flowering and vegetative growth stage was determined to
organic matter. Soil K application through drip irrigation was effective be 3.10% to 3.25% with the corresponding petiole leaf sap K (using a
when applied at full bloom when the plants were most actively growing. dilution of 1 sap : 1 water) of 5000 mg·kg-1, for the same time period.
Trials conducted in Indiana and Ohio during the 2003 and 2004 growing The correlation between the Cardy meter petiole sap K values and
seasons demonstrated that weekly K application as a batch injection or whole leaf K was r = 0.83.
solid application improved fruit color and reduced internal whitening.
The effect of K addition is toward improved hue and L (lower values), (219) Nitrogen Relationships to Yield and Quality of
but that trend is not always statistically significant and variety-specific Carrots Grown on Mineral and Organic Soil in Ontario
responses are observed. Environmental factors for this response are Sean Westerveld1, Alan McKeown*2, Mary Ruth McDonald1
explored. Managing this complex color disorder will entail minimizing 1
University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture, Guelph, Ontario, Canada; 2University of Guelph,
risk of incidence, rather than preventative or curative applications. Plant Agriculture, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
In previous work with carrots (Daucus carota L.), little effect of
(217) An Evaluation of Sulfur Status and the Effects of S nitrogen could be found on yield, but low nitrogen increased fo-
on Uptake, Distribution, and Yield of Processing Carrots liar disease. To determine if residual soil nitrate supplies sufficient
(Daucus carota L.) nitrogen for carrots, plots were located on the same site for 3 years.
F. Christine Pettipas1, Rajasekaran R. Lada*1, Claude D. Caldwell1, Two sites were selected, one sand (pH 8.1, 2.6% OM), one organic (pH
Steve Kyei-Boahen2 6.0, 75% OM). Treatments consisted of 0%, 50%, 100%, 150%, and
1
Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Plant and Animal Sciences, Cox Institute, Truro, Nova 200% of recommended levels (kg·ha-1) for organic (60) and mineral
Scotia, Canada; 2Mississippi State University, Delta Research and Extension Center soils (110), plots were spilt in half with one fertilized every year, one
A reduction in the atmospheric deposition of sulfur (S) and S-contain- in 2002 and were arranged in a split plot design with four replications.
ing fertilizers has greatly reduced S inputs to the soil in recent years. Foliar and soil samples were taken for nitrate analysis plus levels of
At the same time, S removal from the soil has increased as a result Alternaria dauci and Cercospora carotae foliar blight were recorded
of increased crop production and higher yields. Sulfur deficiency has each year. Applied nitrogen had no effect on yield on muck soils.

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been found to reduce yields in several crops. A study was conducted Over 3 years on mineral soils, total yield ranged from 36 to 48 t·ha-1
to gain an understanding of the S status of Nova Scotia soils that with no applied N. On mineral soils, yield was maximized at (kg·ha-
support carrot production, as well as to examine the effects of rate
1
) 110, over 165, and 55-165 in 2002, 2003, and 2004, respectively.
of S application, method of S application, and type of S fertilizer on Stands on mineral soils were reduced at or above recommended rates
carrot uptake, distribution, yield, and recovery. Initial S concentra- in 2004. It is possible that carrots obtained considerable nitrogen
tions in carrot-producing fields ranged from 52–440 kg·ha-1 of S. In perhaps deep in the soil profile. As in previous studies, applied nitro-
general, King’s County soils were lower in S than Colchester County gen reduced foliar blights. Thus, nitrogen application is required for
soils. In the S trial, banding and broadcasting S on the side of carrot pest management purposes even if there is almost sufficient residual
rows improved yield, and recovery compared to placing the S in the nitrogen for yield.
seed row. Banding S also significantly increased undersize carrots,
leaf fresh weight, leaf dry weight, and root fresh weight. Rate of S
(220) Determination of Water and Nitrogen
application did not affect yield, recovery, or growth of carrots. At Requirements of Cabbage using Fertigation
this time, S supplies from the atmosphere and soil are sufficient to Alan McKeown*, Cathy Bakker
meet the demands of carrots produced for processing in Nova Scotia. University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada
Growers do not need to apply S as fertilizer at this time to improve Fertigation is a promising strategy to improve nitrogen use efficiency,
carrot yields. Monitoring of the S status of soils should be periodi- yield, and quality of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata),
cally conducted to assess S concentration as SO2 emissions and crop but there is a lack of data relevant to growers in Ontario. Field trials
production continue to change. were conducted in 2003 and 2004 to determine the optimum rate
of water and nitrogen application in terms of yield and quality of
(218) Optimum Soil K Application and Sufficient Leaf K ‘Huron’ cabbage. Treatments consisted of combinations of target soil
concentration for Fresh Market Tomatoes Grown on a moisture levels (25% to 100% field capacity) and nitrogen fertilizer
Midwest Fine Textured Soil (0–400 kg·ha-1 N) as dictated by a central rotatable composite design.
Henry G. Taber* Nitrogen applications were split with 50% broadcast and incorporated
Iowa State University, Horticulture, Ames, IA, 50011 before planting and the remaining split into weekly applications via
a trickle irrigation system. Water was applied two to three times per
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 week to bring soil moisture up to the target levels. Maximum market- to the synthetic fertilizer plots. In crops with a high N uptake demand,
able yield was reached at a combination of 400 kg·ha-1 N and a soil yields from the organic amendment plots declined by about 10% in
moisture target of 100% field capacity. Many heads were undersized follow-up plantings. This data will allow organic farmers to prepare
or undeveloped at low rates of nitrogen. Applications of nitrogen re- nutrient budgets to better match their organic fertilizer applications
quired for high yield and quality can pose a risk of leaching; however, with crop nutrient demands.
use of fertigation minimizes potential in-season leaching. Estimated
total residual nitrogen at harvest ranged from 83–211 kg·ha-1 N, (223) The Effect of Commercial Home Garden Fertilizers
which could have a negative impact on the environment. Thus, there on the Growth and Yield of Two Chinese Cabbage
is a considerable challenge to reduce environmental impact without Varieties
economic losses. Improved knowledge of in-season nitrogen require- Hector Valenzuela*, Ted Goo, Ray Uchida, Susan Migita
ments might further reduce the levels of nitrogen applied without University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Honolulu, HI, 96822
reducing yield and quality.
Home gardening is a popular year-round recreational activity in Hawaii
(221) Controlled-release Nitrogen Fertilizer Release that helps to increase community food security in suburban and rural
under Field Temperature and Precipitation Conditions communities where high levels of poverty and unemployment exist.
for Potato Production in Northeast Florida Updated fertilizer recommendations and accurate information about the
latest products allows home gardeners to improve crop growth, and to
Jeffery Pack*, Chad Hutchinson minimize nutrient imbalances in the soil, pest problems, and environ-
University of Florida, Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL, 32608
mental risks from nutrient runoff or leaching. Two field experiments
Potato production in the Tri-County Agricultural Area of northeast were conducted in Oahu, Hawaii, to evaluate several new products in
Florida accounts for nearly half of the state’s $120 M, 18-K hectare the market for the production of two home-garden Chinese cabbage
annual crop. Concern over nitrate movement into watersheds from varieties. The treatments included Miracle Grow, a new Miracle Grow
potato production have stimulated research into alternative fertilizer Plus formulation, Plant Power 2003 nutrient solution, a Maui Liquid
sources and practices. This study evaluated the potential of several Compost product, and a standard fertilizer control (150 kg·ha-1 N rate).
controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) products to release nutrients over Each treatment consisted of a 6-m long row with 30-cm plant spacing
a 100-day growing season under field temperature and precipitation in the row. Each treatment was replicated four times in a completely
conditions. In 2003 and 2004, 6 and 3 CRF products were evaluated, randomized block design, for a total of 40 plots (two varieties × five
respectively. Meshbags containing 3 g of product mixed with 200 g treatments × four replications). Data collected included soil fertility
of soil were buried 15 cm below the top of the potato row. Meshbags before initiation and after experiment completion, tissue nutrient
were removed at 2-week intervals. Samples were dried and sieved to analysis, plant height collected twice during the growing cycle, and
remove soil. Fertilizer prills were ground and mixed with DI water to head weight and length measured at harvest time. The variety Pagoda
dissolve residual fertilizer. Samples were analyzed for total N by the was more responsive to fertilizer applications, showing an average of
Dumas (combustion) method (2003) or for TKN (2004). In 2003, initial 30% yield increases between the best and poorest treatment, compared
release (after 20 days) ranged from 23% to 85% for the six products. to 20% for ‘China Express’. Overall, the Miracle Grow formulations
In 2004, initial release (after 9 days) ranged from 34% to 65% for outperformed the other products. The tissue nutrient data showed tissue
the three products. In 2003, total N release from CRF prills after 104 nutrient levels above those recommended by the Extension Service. The
days ranged from 72% to 99%. In 2004, total N release from samples treatments with highest yield response also showed greater symptoms
ranged from 79% to 92% release after 91 days. The shape of the release of “black heart” from possible boron deficiency.
curve described some release patterns comparable to water-soluble
fertilizers while others exhibited sustained-release properties. If release (224) In Situ N Monitoring for Safe Leafy Vegetables
characteristics are designed to match potato plant uptake requirements using Quick and Advanced Tools
in time and quantity, CRF products may be used to reduce off-site N Chin H. Ma, Manuel C. Palada*
movement while maintaining potato production. AVRDC–The World Vegetable Center, Crop & Ecosystem Management, Shanhua, Tainan,
74151, Taiwan
(222) The Residual Effect of Organic Amendment
High levels of N fertilizers are generally applied in intensive leafy
Applications on the Yield of Sweet Corn, Zucchini, and vegetable production in the peri-urban agriculture of Southeast Asia.
Mustard Cabbage This study was conducted to develop a simple and rapid method of
Hector Valenzuela*, Roger Corrales, Ted Goo determining nitrate-N accumulation in selected leafy vegetables.
University of Hawaii at Manoa, CTAHR, Honolulu, HI, 968222 Five leafy vegetables, including amaranth (Amaranthus tricolor),
A major issue in the preparation of nutrient budgets for organic farmers kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica), Ethiopian kale (Brassica carinata),
is the residual nutrient effect from organic amendments available for choysum (Brassica campestris sp. parachinensis), and leafy lettuce
follow-up crops in year-round rotation systems. A series of separate (Lactuca sativa) were grown on raised beds in 32-mesh nethouse in
experiments were conducted to evaluate: 1) the residual nutrient ef- randomized complete-block design with four replications. The crops
fects on double-cropped sweet corn from initial applications of several were fertilized with eight N levels: 0, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300,
organic amendments locally available in Oahu, Hawaii; 2) the residual and 350 kg·ha-1 in three splits. At harvest, nitrate contents were deter-
effect of double cropped zucchini; and 3) mustard cabbage from the mined in tissue sap of fully expanded leaf blades, petioles and whole
application of similar organic amendments. The sweet corn experiment plant using a Cardy nitrate meter. Chlorophyll content readings were
consisted of six treatments, with organic amendments applied only also measured on the same leaf using a chlorophyll meter. Nitrate
prior to the first planting. The second follow-up sweet corn planting accumulations varied with vegetable species. Significant correlations
was grown without additional amendment applications. Treatments (P < 0.001) existed between N fertilizer rate and nitrate content as
included: 1) a fruit fly based compost; 2) aged chicken manure; 3) bone well as leaf chlorophyll and yield. Using N application rate of 200
meal; 4) synthetic fertilizer (farmer’s practice); 5) a combination of kg·ha-1, nitrate accumulation in Ethiopian kale was highest (7000
compost and fertilizer; and 6) a combination of compost and chicken ppm), followed by kangkong (4000 ppm), amaranth (3500 ppm), and
manure. The experiment was arranged with a randomized complete- leafy lettuce (1200 ppm). The correlation between leaf chlorophyll
block design. Each treatment plot consisted of two 20-m long rows of meter reading (LCMR) and nitrate content was also significant (P <
corn with five replications per plot for a total of 30 treatment plots. On 0.001), suggesting the feasibility of using Cardy nitrate meter test and
a separate location similar trials were conducted on long-term organic LCMR for monitoring production of low-nitrate and safe vegetables.
farming plots, with double cropped zucchini and with double cropped The Cardy meter was also sensitive in detecting soil nitrate-N below
mustard cabbage. The results from this research shows that crop yields 20 ppm and is a rapid and reliable alternative to conventional distil-
were similar or greater under the organic amendment plots compared lation method.

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 (225) Challenges and Opportunities with Vegetable BMPs (227) Does Salinity Reduce Boron’s Toxic Effect in
in Southwest Florida Broccoli?
Monica Ozores-Hampton*1, Eric Simonne2, Eugene McAvoy3, Stephen R. Grattan*1, Catherine M. Grieve2, James A. Poss2,
Phil Stansly4, Sanjay Shukla5, Pam Roberts6, Fritz Roka7, Timothy E. Smith3, Donald L. Suarez2
Tom Obreza8 1
University of California, Land, Air and Water Resources, Dept of LAWR, Davis, CA,
1 2
University of Florida/SWFREC, Horticulture, Immokalee, FL, 34142; University of 95616; 2USDA-ARS Salinity Laboratory, Plant Science, Riverside, CA, 92507; 3Reedley
Florida, Horticulture, Gainesville, FL, 32611; 3University of Florida/IFAS, Hendry Co. College, Plant Science, Fresno, CA, 93704;
Coop. Ext. Office, Labelle, FL, 33975; 4University of Florida/SWFREC, Entomology,
Immokalee; 5University of Florida/SWFREC, Agricultural and Biological Engineering,
High salinity and boron often occur together in irrigation water in
Immokalee; 6University of Florida/SWFREC, Plant Pathology, Immokalee; 7University arid climates, but very little research has been done to study the
of Florida/SWFREC, Food and Resource Economics, Immokalee; 8University of Florida/ interaction of the two. A greenhouse experiment was conducted at
IFAS, Soil and Water Sciences, Gainesville the US Salinity Laboratory in sand tanks to evaluate the interactions
About 10,000 ha of staked tomato are grown each year in the win- between B and saline drainage water on the performance of broccoli.
ter–spring season in southwest Florida. Tomatoes are produced with Particular interest in this study was directed towards the composition
transplants, raised beds, polyethylene mulch, drip or seepage irriga- of the salinizing solution to determine what role various salts have
tion, and intensive fertilization. With the development of nutrient on the salinity-boron interaction. Results from this study indicate
best management practices (BMPs) for vegetable crops and increased that both Cl-based salts and those characteristic of saline drainage
competition among water users, N recommendations must ensure eco- water (i.e., a mixture of salts dominated by sodium sulfate) showed
nomical yields, but still minimize the environmental impact of tomato a significant salinity–boron interaction. At high salinity, increased B
production. The current University of Florida–IFAS (UF–IFAS) N concentration was less detrimental, both visually and quantitatively
fertilization rate of 224 kg·ha-1 (with supplemental fertilizer applica- (i.e., biomass), than it was at low salinity. That is, plants could tolerate
tions under specified conditions) may require adjustment based on soil a higher solution B-concentration at higher salinity. However, there
type and irrigation system. Because growers should be involved in the was no significant difference between salt types. The effects on head
development and implementation of BMPs, this project established weights were more exaggerated than those on shoot biomass. Shoot B
partnerships with southwest Florida tomato growers. Studies evalu- concentration was influenced by salinity, but interestingly the direction
ated the effects of N application rates on yield, plant growth, petiole of influence was dependent upon the B concentration in the solution.
N sap, pests, and diseases. Nine on-farm trials were conducted during Regardless of the composition of the salinizing solution, increased
the dry winter 2004–05 season. Treatments consisted of N fertilizer salinity increased shoot B concentration when B concentrations in
rates ranging from 224 to 448 kg·ha-1, with each trial including at least the solution were relatively low (i.e., 0.5 mg·L-1). At the highest solu-
the UF–IFAS rate and the traditional rate. Although total yields were tion B concentration (28 mg·L-1), increased salinity reduced shoot B
comparable among N rates, there were differences in size category. concentration. Solution B in itself had very little influence on shoot
Nitrogen rates had little effect on tomato biomass 30 and 60 days ion accumulation, but both salinity (i.e., EC) and salinity composition
after transplanting. Changes in petiole sap NO3-N and K concentra- had very strong influences on shoot tissue ion composition. Therefore,
tions were different between seepage and drip irrigation, but usually these data indicate that salinity and B are antagonistic.
above the sufficiency threshold. It is important to consider the type
of irrigation when managing tomato and determining optimum N Poster Session 46—Temperature Stress Physiology
fertilizer rates.
21 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
(226) Tomato Cultivar Differences in Ion Uptake and
Growth in Closed Hydroponic Culture (430) Leaf Gas Exchange of Carrots in Response to
Hyung Jun Kim1, Chris Harlow2, Mary Peet*2 Increasing Leaf Temperatures
1
National Horticultural Research Institute, Div. Protected Cultivation, Imok-Dong 475,
Gangan-Gu, Suwon, 440-706, Korea; 2North Carolina State University, Horticultural
F. Christine Pettipas1, Rajasekaran R. Lada*1, Robert Gordon2,
Science, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7609 Tess Astatkie2
1
Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Plant and Animal Sciences, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada;
The objective of this study was to compare nutrient ion uptake and

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2
Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Engineering, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
growth of Lycopersicum esculentum Mill. cvs. Trust, widely grown
in North America, and Momotaro, widely grown in Korea and Increasing temperature as a result of global climate change is expected
Japan. Tomatoes were planted July 2004, two per pot, in 36 per- to exert a great influence on agricultural crops, possibly through ef-
lite-filled pots fertigated with modified Steiner solution in a closed fects on photosynthesis. Response to temperature of leaf gas exchange
system. Inorganic ions (K, NO3-N, Mg, P, S) in the nutrient solution parameters of carrot (Daucus carota L. var. sativus) cultivars Cascade,
were measured weekly. Weekly solution uptake rate for both cultivars Carson, Oranza, and Red Core Chantenay (RCC) were examined in a
increased from 70 mg·MJ-1 irradiance at 36 days to 200 mg·MJ-1 at controlled growth room experiment. Leaf net photosynthetic rate (PN),
133 days (end of experiment). The uptake rate of ‘Trust’ was lower stomatal conductance (gs), and transpiration rate (E) were measured
than ‘Momotaro’ until 92 days after planting, then higher for the at temperatures ranging from 15 to 35 °C at 370 μmol·mol-1 (CO2)
remainder of the experiment. This corresponded to lower leaf area and 450±20 μmol·m-2·s-1 PAR. The cultivars responded similarly to
in ‘Trust’ prior to 92 days, then greater leaf area than ‘Momotaro’. increasing temperature and did not differ in most photosynthetic pa-
Similarly, the nutrient uptake rate (ppm) of K, Ca, Mg, and S ions in rameters except gs. The PN increased between 20 and 30 °C, thereafter
‘Trust’ were lower than ‘Momotaro’ until 92 days and higher after increasing only slightly to 35 °C. On average, increasing temperature
92 days. The P uptake showed the opposite pattern with a higher up- from 20 to 30 °C increased PN by 69%. Carboxylation efficiencies
take rate in ‘Trust’ than ‘Momotaro’ until 92 days and lower uptake (Ca/Ci ratio) ranged from 1.12–2.33 mmol·mol-1 while maximum PN
thereafter. The N uptake rate did not differ between the cultivars. were 3.25, 3.90, 5.49, 4.19 μmol·m-2·s-1 for Carson, RCC, Cascade, and
Thus, except for P and N, uptake of individual ions was proportional Oranza, respectively. The E did not reach maximum at 35 °C while gs
to total nutrient solution uptake. Plant height, number of clusters and peaked at 30 °C and then decreased by 93% at 35 °C. The water use
total leaf area at 133 days was higher in ‘Momotaro’ but fruit number efficiency (WUE) decreased with an increase in temperature due to
and total aboveground dry weight (leaf, stem, and fruit) was higher in increases in both PN and E. The results indicate that increasing tem-
‘Trust’. Percentage of total dry weight, represented by leaf and fruit peratures above the seasonal average (<20 °C) increases both PN and
in ‘Momotaro’, were 40% and 41%, respectively, and 30% and 57%, E up to 30–35 °C. An increase in photosynthesis due to an increase
respectively in ‘Trust’. in temperature is expected to hasten growth. Carrots may be able to
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 (431) Evaluation of Anti-transpiration Organic Materials genotypes evaluated were TAM Mild Habanero (TMH, a recently de-
on Strawberry Performance veloped mild habanero pepper) and its closely related parents (Yucatan
and PI 543184). Net CO2 assimilation rate (An) of intact leaves was
Sorkel Kadir*1, Said Ennahli2, Ben Glass3
1
measured in the field and leaf samples collected and exposed to heat
Kansas State University, Horticulture, Forestry, & Recreation Resources, Manhattan, KS, stress (55 °C for 20 min) in temperature-controlled water baths under
66506; 2Kansas State University, Horticulture; 3Kansas State University, Agronomy
dim light conditions. The CF was assessed before and after the heat
Interactive effects of different temperature regimes and anti-transpi- treatment. The CMS was highest in PI 543184, lowest in TMH and
ration organic materials, Surround WP (kaolinite clay) and Raynox intermediate in Yucatan. All genotypes maintained high An rates in the
(sun-protectant), on two strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) cvs. field (25 ± 6 μmol·m-2·s-1); however, correlations between An and CMS
Chandler and Sweet Charlie were investigated under controlled were weak. The Φ values were similar among the genotypes (~0.8)
environmental conditions. Newly planted strawberries treated with under nonstress conditions, but differed significantly following stress
Surround and Raynox were subjected to 20/15, 30/25, and 40/35 °C exposure. PI 543184 had the highest post-stress ΦPSII values (0.506
(day/night) temperature regimes and 16 day/8 night photoperiod in ± 0.023), followed by Yucatan (0.442 ± 0.023) and TMH (0.190 ±
growth chambers for 42 d. Photosynthesis (A) and photochemical 0.025). Observed differences in CMS and ΦPSII indicate plasticity in
efficiency (Fv/Fm) were measured at 7-d intervals during the experi- the response to heat stress among these genotypes.
ment. Plants treated with Raynox displayed greater resistance to high
temperature (40/35 °C) compared to those treated with Surround. Net (434) Changes in Gene Expression Are Regulated by
photosynthesis of both cultivars decreased significantly with time at Temperature Stress in Pachysandra terminalis
40/35 °C. There was no significant difference in photosynthetic rate Suping Zhou*, Roger Sauve, Tingting Chen, Sara Bhatti,
between the two cultivars. Nevertheless, there was difference in plant Debrah Long
biomass between the cultivars. Raynox provided more protection Tennessee State University, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research Nash-
against high temperature, specifically in reducing stomatal conductance ville, TN, 37209
and limiting transpiration, than Surround.
Identification of low temperature–regulated gene expression in Pach-
(432) Heat-tolerant Traits of Salvia (Salvia splendens) ysandra terminalis: Pachysandra terminalis is a cold-hardy, evergreen
plant species. In order to identify molecular mechanism of cold toler-
Seenivasan Natarajan*, Jeff Kuehny ance of this plant species, seedlings with four fully expanded leaves
Louisiana State University, Horticulture, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808
were subjected to 4, 0, and –1 °C low temperature treatments. Low
One of the greatest impediments to the production of marketable orna- temperature–induced genes were identified from treated plants using
mental herbaceous plants in the southern U.S. is high temperature stress. cDNA differential display. The cDNA fragments were cloned onto
Exposure of plants to sublethal temperature (heat preconditioning) PCR-trap vectors. Low temperature regulation of these genes was
prior to sustained heat stress helps some plants to tolerate subsequent confirmed by reverse-northern blot. Sequence analysis has identified
heat stress, a phenomenon often referred as acquired thermotolerance. that these genes can be classified into three groups, stress-related,
The objective of this experiment was to examine various morphologi- photosystem-related. Most of the genes cannot find matching se-
cal, physiological, and anatomical responses of two red varieties of quences in the database. To further study the regulation of these genes
each of the ‘Vista’ (heat tolerant) and ‘Sizzler’ (heat sensitive) series by temperature fluctuation, the plants were treated at 4, 0, and 40 °C.
of Salvia splendens to heat preconditioning (HC) and subsequent Northern blot analysis showed that several clones showed increased
heat stress treatments [challenging temperatures (CT)]. Cultivars of expression after cold and heat shock. Previous cold treatment at 4
salvia were subjected to short duration (3 hours) HC of 35 °C every °C can negate the effect of heat shock on expression of these genes.
third day until 5 weeks after germination and subsequent exposure Complete sequence of these genes is cloned from the cDNA library
to two CT treatments: 30/23 °C and 35/28 °C (day/night) cycles in and their temporal regulation by environmental stresses is analyzed
growth chambers until flowering. Plant growth, marketable quality, using real-time PCR.
stomatal conductance and net photosynthesis declined for ‘Sizzler’
without HC treatment. Compared with nonpreconditioned plants, (435) Physiological Study of Deacclimation and
heat-preconditioned ‘Sizzler’ had 38.28% higher root dry weight, 95% Reacclimation in Deciduous Azalea (Rhododendron
greater leaf thickness, and 50% higher marketable quality at 35/28 subgenus Pentanthera) Species
°C heat stress condition. Heat preconditioning helped both ‘Vista’ Scott Kalberer1, Norma Leyva-Estrada2, Stephen Krebs3,
and ‘Sizzler’ to survive in both the heat stress treatments. ‘Vista’ had Rajeev Arora*1
greater heat-tolerant traits than ‘Sizzler’; these traits were enhanced 1
Iowa State University, Horticulture, Horticulture Hall, Ames, IA, 50011; 2Iowa State
with heat preconditioning treatment. The results demonstrated that heat University, Dept. of Statistics, Ames, IA; 3Holden Arboretum, Horticulture Sciences,
preconditioning enhanced heat tolerance in varieties of salvia, which Kirtland, OH, 44077
could be related to heat-tolerant traits, such as dense plant growth with Winter survival of temperate-zone woody perennials requires them
shorter internodes, thicker stems, greater stomatal conductance, and to resist loss of frost hardiness (deacclimation) during winter and
extensive root growth that compensated for the transpiration water early spring thaws. However, little is known about deacclimation
loss and cooling effect. response in woody landscape plants. Moreover, what impact, if any,
the degree of deacclimation has on reacclimation capacity has not been
(433) Gas Exchange and Chlorophyll Fluorescence
systematically studied. We used nine genotypes of deciduous azaleas
Responses of Closely Related Pepper Genotypes to High (Rhododendron subgenus Pentanthera) to investigate effects of deac-
Temperature Stress climating conditions on bud cold hardiness and reacclimation ability.
John Jifon*, Kevin Crosby, Daniel Leskovar Dormant floral buds, with 3–5 cm stem attached, were collected in
Texas A&M University, Horticulture,Weslaco, TX, 78596 late December from field-grown plants, and placed in constant warm
High temperature stress is a major limitation to commercial production [22 °C 15 °C (D/N)] and humid conditions for increasing durations
of habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) in tropical and subtropi- (0-day to 14-day) to stimulate deacclimation. Bud cold hardiness
cal regions. The ability to sustain physiological activity under stress is (LT50) was determined (using logistic regressions) by evaluating im-
an important trait for newer varieties. We evaluated leaf thermotolerance mature flower survival at subfreezing treatment temperatures. Results
[based on the cell membrane stability (CMS) test] of three habanero indicated that azalea genotypes from colder provenances showed
pepper varieties to: 1) determine genetic variability in CMS among greater initial frost hardiness. Typically northern genotypes had slow
the genotypes studied; and 2) to assess correlations between CMS, to intermediate deacclimation rates, while rates of southern genotypes
photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence [(CF), an indicator of were intermediate to rapid. High initial frost hardiness was frequently
membrane-dependent photosystem II quantum efficiency, ΦPSII]. The associated with slow deacclimation. Buds retained the capacity to

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 reacclimate upon cold exposure [2 °C/–2 °C; (12 h/12 h)] even after (438) Searching for Cold Hardy Lace-bark Elm (Ulmus
8 days of deacclimation. Distinct differences were observed between parvifolia Jacq.) for Northern Latitudes
the two latitudinal ecotypes of R. viscosum with respect to their initial
A.M. Shirazi*, G.H. Ware
bud hardiness, deacclimation rates, and reacclimation capacities. We
The Morton Arboretum, Urban Horticulture Research Lab., Lisle, IL, 60532
suggest that the three attributes, i.e., high initial hardiness, slow deac-
climation, and high reacclimation capacity, together may be important The genus Ulmus contains numerous stress-tolerant species, especially
for winter-survival of azalea buds. those from areas of China with climates similar to various regions of
the United States. Lace-bark elm, Ulmus parvifolia, the true Chinese
(436) Comparative Cold Hardiness and Freezing elm, has an extensive temperature distribution range in China and of-
Behavior of Leaves, Buds, and Flowers in Selected fers great promise as a street tree. The high resistance of this elm to
Woody Plants in Northern Latitudes Dutch elm disease and other elm problems makes it an excellent tree
for urban landscapes. Two new U. parvifolia cultivars, Athena® and
A.M. Shirazi*, M.V. Thierry
Allee®, are not cold hardy for northern climates and there is a need for
The Morton Arboretum, Urban Horticulture Lab., Lisle, IL, 60532
new cold hardy lace-bark elms. Screening thousands of seedlings for
It is not well known how cold-hardy new buds and emerging leaves cold hardiness, upright form, beautiful bark characteristics, and larger
or flowers are during spring. Extreme temperature fluctuations that leaves will bring the most desirable U. parvifolia cultivars into the
sometimes bring early frost in spring (April–May) are very common green industry. We determined that seed dormancy and the percentage
in northern latitudes and cause severe damage to emerging leaves and of seed germination of four selected lacebark elms after 2 and 4 weeks
flowers. Even though most woody plants can tolerate frost in spring, were >30% and >50%, respectively. There were significant differences
others show early tissue damage and can fully recover. There are some in stem cold hardiness among new lace-bark elms from China (about
trees, e.g., Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) that when leaves are –32 to –40 °C). Laboratory determination of cold hardiness can provide
damaged due to spring frost, the results include severe dieback and great advantages over years of field testing. Response to the outdoor
eventual death. We tested new flowers and leaves of four crabapples: temperature in December, January, and February on a seed cold hardi-
Malus ×micromalus, M. sargentii, ‘Mary Potter’, and M. hupehensis, ness freezing test showed significant reduction in seed germination,
after budbreak for 3 years using electrical conductivity (EC) and especially at –30 °C. Freezing test of seeds to –40 °C, resulted in LT50
differential thermal analysis (DTA) in spring: May 1997, Apr. 1998, of –3 to –5 °C in December, so, it is less likely that these U. parvifoilia
and Apr. 2000, at The Morton Arboretum. Both flowers and leaves will become invasive in northern latitudes. Invasiveness of these U.
can tolerate from –6 to –12 °C and we observed higher ion leakage in parvifolia for higher zones, e.g., 6–8 could be greater and selection
leaves than flowers. The high temperature exotherm (HTE) of flowers of these elms is suitable for zones 5 and lower. Planting these elms
were –8 to –10 °C in April. In a companion study, testing other species in zones 4, 3, and 2 will give us useful information regarding their
that had premature budbreak due to “near lethal” (sublethal) freezing winter performance.
stress in Jan. 2001, the following HTE were observed: Cornelian cherry
(Cornus mas) flower (about –7.5 °C), Spindle trees leaves (about –6 (439) Influences of Low Temperature and Xylem Bubble
°C), Judd’s viburnum (Viburnum ×juddii) (about –8 °C), Brevipetala Treatments on Deformed Leaves in ‘Hayward’ Kiwi Trees
witch-hazel (Hamamelis mollis ‘Brevipetala’) flower (about –5 °C), Wol-Soo Kim*, Xiu-Yu Wu, Soon-Ju Chung
redbud (Cercis candensis) flower (about –9 °C), flowering quince Chonnam National University, Department of Horticulture, 300 Yongbong-dong, Gwangju,
(Chaenomeles ×superba) flower (–8 °C). Multiple LTE at –13, –18, 500-757, Korea
–22, and –27 °C were observed for Judd’s viburnum. This information
could be useful for selection and breeding of woody plants. During the early spring, embolism symptoms may be observed on
the leaves of kiwi trees after a severe, cold winter. The morphological
(437) Application of Differential Thermal Analysis to character of embolism in young leaves in early spring is typically para-
Study Freezing Behavior and Supercooling in Plants chute shaped, at the basal part of kiwi shoots. Deformed leaves were
observed at the beginning stage of development. To test the factors,
A.M. Shirazi*, M.V. Thierry we used water stress, low temperature, and xylem bubble treatments
The Morton Arboretum, Urban Horticulture Research Lab., Lisle, IL, 60532 on kiwi vines during the winter season. Low temperature treatments
on trees were carried out in a –15 °C chamber for 0, 12, 24, and 48

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Survival of temperate plants is often dependent upon their resistance or
ability to tolerate low temperatures. Differential thermal analysis (DTA) hours. For the xylem bubble treatment, the trees were injected with
has been employed to explore the freezing characteristics of plants 3.5 MPa compressed air at –15 °C for 24 hours. For water stress treat-
and other organisms. However, there appears to be a need for further ments, the trees were not irrigated until dry soil conditions reached
studies to better understand the physiology of freezing and its signifi- as little as 50% soil moisture. Treated kiwi trees planted in plastic
cance as related to supercooling. Methods employing thermocouples, pots (20 cm × 25 cm) were moved into the growth chamber at 25 °C
differential wiring, and digital data acquisition boards allow detection with 12 hours of light, and the rate of deformed leaf symptoms was
of very small exothermic responses (about 0.025 °C). This study reports observed. In all treatments, deformed leaves were observed and bud
on techniques and apparatus for using DTA as well as results obtained burst rates were lower than for the control. Therefore, we confirmed
on various plant tissues. When Fagus grandifolia (American beech) that the main factors for deformed leaves were low temperature, xylem
was compared to Fagus sylvatica (European beech ), it exhibited both bubbles, and water stress.
a lower high temperature (HT) and low temperature (LT) exotherm
that correlated with lower stem tissue water content during September (440) Flowering and Fruiting in Olives in the Absence of
to May. The DTA on Acer pseudosieboldianum (Korean maple) from Chilling Temperatures
a higher elevation showed lower LT exotherm in stem tissues when Nasir Malik*, Joe M. Bradford, Jim E. Brockington
compared to lower elevation samples. Incubation of Cornus amomum, USDA-ARS, IFNRRU, Weslaco, TX, 78596
Cornus obliqua, and Larix gmelinii var. olgensis stem tissue with d-H20
for 20 hours resulted in an induction of LT exotherm at a significantly Cultivation of olives was not developed in southern and coastal Texas
higher temperature than a normal LT exotherm. This phenomenon was because it was assumed that the winters in this area do not provide
attributed to the bark tissue in Larix gmelinii var. olgensis. Sucrose enough chilling for flowering. Our initial experiments have demonstrated
and glycerol exotherm profiles exhibited lower exotherm temperatures. that olive trees of ‘Arbequina’ could flower and fruit under mild winter
In a companion study, we used thermal analysis (non-differential) to conditions; i.e., without the typical chilling conditions (below 7.2 °C
study supercooling in [Homadaula anisocentra (Mimosa webworm)] are chilling temperatures, but 2–4 °C during the night was considered
and a single exotherm event was detected. New technology provides optimal chilling) that have previously been considered necessary for
a great deal of flexibility in the method of evaluation of exothermic flowering and fruiting in olives. We propose that lack of flowering in
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 days reaching 26 °C) than lack of chilling temperatures in the night. accurate irrigation schedules consistently for every landscape setting
Thus, ‘Arbequina’, and perhaps other cultivars of olives, should be when compared to research-based reference comparison treatments.
able to grow and flower and fruit normally in coastal Texas, where Greater complexity and technicality of required setup information did not
daytime temperature do not rise as high as in southern Texas. A survey always result in more accurate, water-conserving irrigation schedules.
of coastal Texas revealed that this is indeed a possibility, because a few Use of a weather-sensing controller does not assure landscape water
trees planted in areas of coastal Texas do flower and fruit. Experiments conservation or acceptable landscape plant performance, and it does
have now been started at different sites to evaluate the performance of not eliminate human interaction in landscape irrigation management.
olives in coastal Texas.
(110) Composition and Place of Origin of Trees in
Poster Session 47—Ornamental/Landscape and Turf 2
Residential Neighborhoods and Embedded Parks in
Phoenix, Arizona
21 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F Chris A. Martin*
Arizona State University East, Department of Applied Biological Sciences, Mesa, AZ,
85212
(108) Assessing the Preparedness of College/University- This study evaluated the influence of social economic rank (SER) and
trained Graduates Entering the Landscape Contracting neighborhood and park age on the composition and place of origin of
Industry trees in residential neighborhoods and embedded small urban parks in
Kory Beidler*, Jeffery Iles Phoenix, Ariz. During 2000 and 2001, trees were surveyed within an
Iowa State University, Horticulture, Ames, IA, 50011 array of 16 residential neighborhoods and embedded small urban parks
Using a mail questionnaire, we invited landscape contracting deci- that spanned a range of socioeconomic rank (SER) and age. Parks were
sion-makers to comment on the effectiveness of landscape contracting embedded within residential neighborhoods of similar density across
programs at colleges and universities in preparing students for profes- three SER classifications, high, moderate, or low. Neighborhoods
sional careers. After organizing the Associated Landscape Contractors and parks ranged in age from about 1947 to 1997. Counts of all trees
of America 2003 online member list (2049 companies) into four strata, in each park were made and neighborhood tree composition was ap-
based on company size, we chose a stratified random sample of 400 proximated by tree counts along four transects, distributed away from
companies for our study. Completed questionnaires were received each park along streets in a northerly, easterly, southerly, or westerly
from 137 companies (35% response rate). A much larger percentage direction, respectively. Transect widths extended about the depth of
of respondents were either satisfied or extremely satisfied (52%) with a front yard residence on both sides of the street. Park and surround-
college graduates recently hired than those who were dissatisfied or ing neighborhood tree composition was calculated as total frequency
extremely dissatisfied (8.1%). But, when asked to consider four knowl- (abundance) and taxa frequency (diversity) per hectare of landscape
edge categories, a majority (53%) said recent graduates are deficient in surface area. Tree abundance in parks was highest when surrounded by
business knowledge, whereas smaller percentages of respondents noted neighborhoods of high SER. Neighborhoods of high SER had greater
deficiencies in construction (25.1%), horticulture (9.6%), and design tree diversity than neighborhoods of low SER. Distinct patterns of tree
skills (5.1%). When asked to rate the importance of topics that could be origin, dictated by both classifications of SER and age, were found.
taught in undergraduate landscape contracting programs, respondents Overall, trees in residential neighborhoods and embedded parks tended
identified business topics (personnel management, estimating and to be indigenous to arid regions of North America, South America,
bidding, and clientele management) as their top three choices. Re- Australia, south Asia, and China.
spondents also named three business-related skills (client relationships,
time management, and managing employees) among the top five most
(111) Establishment of Root-bound Plumbago auriculata
important skills for landscape contracting professionals. Despite the Lam. in a Landscape
stated importance of business training and business skills, more than Sudeep Vyapari*1, Edmund L. Thralls2, Michele S. Scheiber2
two-thirds (68.3%) of respondents said when hiring for an entry-level 1
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS–Plant City Campus, Plant
landscape contracting position, they would prefer candidates with strong City, FL, 33563; 2University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Mid-Florida Research
horticulture skills over those with strong business skills. & Education Center, Apopka, FL, 32703
A study was conducted to evaluate establishment of root-bound vs.
(109) Evaluation of Weather-sensing Landscape Irrigation nonroot-bound container-grown Plumbago auriculata Lam. in a
Controllers landscape. A total of 144 plants were transplanted from #1 containers
Dennis R. Pittenger*1, David A. Shaw2, William E. Richie1 in a rain-out shelter at Mid-Florida Research and Education Center,
1
University of California, Riverside, Cooperative Extension/Botany & Plant Sciences, Apopka, Fla., in June 2004. The field soil type was amended with
Riverside, CA, 92521; 2University of California, Cooperative Extension San Diego County, composted yard waste. The three treatment types used for the study
San Diego, CA, 92123 were: 1) root-bound plants; 2) root-bound plants with a vertical slice
We conducted an evaluation of three commercial weather-sensing ir- made through the root ball at a 90° angle; and 3) nonroot-bound plants.
rigation controllers to determine the climatic data they use, how easy To evaluate the effect of these three treatments during the course of
they are to set up and operate, and how closely their irrigation regimes establishment period, harvesting was done once every 2 weeks. Data
match landscape irrigation needs established by previous field research. on growth indices (height × width × width), shoot dry weight, root dry
The devices virtually controlled an existing reference irrigation system weight, and length of the longest root were recorded. The experimental
and used its system performance data as required in their initial setup. design was a completely randomized design consisting of three treat-
Reference standard treatments for cool-season turfgrass, trees/shrubs ments, 12 harvest dates (days after planting), and four replicates per
and annual flowers were calculated using onsite, real-time reference harvest date. Plants were maintained according to the best management
evapotranspiration (ETo) data and plant factors developed primarily from practices recommended by the UF/IFAS, and were irrigated once a day
previous research. The reference irrigation system applied the correct using microirrigation. Experimental data were analyzed for significance
amount of water to an actual tall fescue turfgrass planting whose water of correlation among variables using SAS version 9.1. Results of the
needs served as the reference standard treatment comparison for the correlation and regression analysis indicated that the increase in the
cool-season turfgrass treatment. Virtual applied water was recorded for shoot dry weights (g), root dry weights (g), growth indices (m3), and
other plant materials and it was compared to the corresponding calculated root : shoot ratio had significant relationship with the harvest dates.
reference standard amount. Results show each controller adjusted its Correlation among harvest dates and shoot dry weight, root dry weight,
irrigation schedules through the year roughly in concert with weather or growth indices was found to be positive. However, results of the
and ETo changes, but the magnitudes of adjustments were not consis- study indicated that as the number of days after planting increased, the
tently in proportion to changes in ETo. No product produced highly root to shoot ratio decreased.

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 (112) Heat and Drought Affect Photosynthesis of Sugar trees to transplant failure and girdling root formation. The objective of
Maple (Acer saccharum) Ecotypes the present research was to examine the effect of planting depth on the
health, survival, and root development of two popular landscape trees,
Jason J. Griffin*
red maple (Acer rubrum) and ‘Yoshino’ cherry (Prunus ×yedoensis).
Kansas State University, Dept. of Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, John
C. Pair Horticultural Center, Haysville, KS, 67060 Trees were transplanted with their root flares at grade, 15 cm below grade
or 31 cm below grade. Deep planting had a strong negative effect on
Common sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marshall) selections suffer the short-term survival of ‘Yoshino’ cherries. Two years posttransplant,
from prolonged drought and constant wind on the southern Great 50% of the 15-cm- and 31-cm-deep planted cherries had died, whereas
Plains. Nonirrigated plants often have scorched and torn leaves as a all the control cherries had survived (P < 0.001; 2). Short-term survival
result of these environmental stresses. In field studies, a sugar maple of maples was not affected by planting depth. Deep-planted trees of
ecotype native to western Oklahoma (known as ‘Caddo’ maple) has both species exhibited little fine root regrowth into the upper soil layers
shown improved tolerance to drought and leaf tatter. A study to exam- during the first year after transplant. Four years posttransplant, control
ine drought tolerance of seedling ‘Caddo’ maple compared to typical maples had 14% ± 19% of their trunk circumference encircled by gir-
seedling sugar maple was established at the John C. Pair Horticultural dling or potentially-girdling roots; this number rose to 48% ± 29% and
Center. One seedling of each type was planted in a single 38-L container. 71% ± 21% for 15-cm- and 31-cm-deep planted maples, respectively
Containers were placed on a greenhouse bench, and once acclimated, (P < 0.01; ANOVA main effect). There were no treatment-related dif-
irrigation was withheld until predawn leaf water potential indicated a ferences in girdling root development in the cherries.
substrate water potential of –1.5 MPa. Containers were weighed, and
seedlings were maintained in a prolonged drought condition for 3 weeks (115) Soil Inoculum Potential and Mycorrhizal
by adding water each morning to return the container to the original Colonization of Acer rubrum in Forested and Developed
weight. After 3 weeks, photosynthetic temperature response curves Landscapes
were generated for the drought-stressed and the irrigated control plants.
Osmotic potential of expressed sap was also measured on rehydrated P. Eric Wiseman1, Christina Wells*2
1
leaves. The main effects of species, irrigation, and temperature were all Clemson University, Forestry and Natural Resources, Clemson, SC, 29634; 2Clemson
significant. ‘Caddo’ maples were able to maintain a higher rate of net University, Horticulture
photosynthesis than the typical seedlings when drought stressed and as Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) form a symbiotic relationship
temperature increased. The optimum temperature for photosynthesis did with numerous landscape tree species and can improve tree growth and
not significantly differ among treatments (36 °C), whereas the maxi- environmental stress tolerance. Construction-related soil disturbance is
mum rate of photosynthesis was significantly greater for the ‘Caddo’ thought to diminish AMF colonization of transplanted trees in newly
maples (41 μmol·m-2·s-1) than the typical sugar maples (16 μmol·m-2·s-1). developed landscapes. We gathered root, soil, and foliar data from red
maples (Acer rubrum) growing in newly developed landscape sites
(113) Quantifying Landscape Microclimates and Related and adjacent native forest sites to test the hypotheses that: 1) landscape
Cold Injury trees show lower levels of AMF colonization than forest trees; and
Shadd Taylor*, Derald A. Harp, Kristen McDowell, Roque Lemus 2) the AMF inoculum potential of landscape soils is lower than that
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Agricultural Sciences, Commerce, TX, 75482 of forest soils. Fine roots sampled from landscape maples had signifi-
cantly lower AMF colonization than maples from adjacent forest sites
It is generally accepted that plants closer to structures benefit from the (3% vs. 22%; P = 0.0002). However, soil-sand mixtures made from
warmth emitted via imperfect insulation and solar energy reemitted landscape soils possessed greater AMF inoculum potential than those
as long-wave, thermal radiation. However, while claims of protection made from forest soils (10% vs. 4%; P = 0.0081). Forest soils were
are given, little quantifiable information exists on the extent or pattern more acidic and possessed less extractable P than landscape soils, and
of this protection. We studied existing plantings of Trachelospermum differences in AMF colonization between forest and landscape maples
asiaticum, an evergreen groundcover that is frequently damaged in appeared to reflect differences in soil chemical properties rather than
northeast Texas. The plantings studied were part of a landscape with in soil inoculum potential.
at least five different identifiable microclimates: 1) near building (NB);
2) mid-bed (MB); 3) bed edge (BE); 4) beneath Quercus virginiana (116) Short-term Responses of Live Oak to Planting

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(LO); and 5) beneath Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ (BP). We placed Depth and Soil Amendments
HOBO temperature data loggers recording one temperature per minute
in each location. Following our first damaging freeze, we waited 7 days Donita L. Bryan*1, W. Todd Watson2, Leonardo Lombardini1,
before collecting leaf samples. Leaf samples were collected by using John J. Sloan3, Andrew D. Cartmill1, Geoffrey C. Denny1,
a 25-cm square, 2 cm deep on two sides. The square was placed on Michael A. Arnold1
1
the groundcover so that the top of the groundcover was level with the Texas A&M University, Horticultural Sciences, College Station, TX, 77843-2133; 2Texas
A&M University, Forest Science, College Station, TX, 77843-2135; 3Texas A&M University,
top of the square. All leaves and stems that extruded through the top Environmental Soil Science, Dallas, TX, 75252
2 cm of the square were excised. Four samples were taken from each
location, and the number of damaged and nondamaged leaves were Tree transplanting practices influence plant survival, establishment,
counted for each sample. Leaves that were at least 50% discolored and subsequent landscape value. However, transplanting practices vary
were considered damaged. Leaf damage data were analyzed using SAS substantially within the horticultural industry. Of particular importance
Proc ANOVA. Leaves in the BE and BP locations showed significantly is the location of the root collar relative to soil grade at transplant. The
fewer live leaves than any other locations. NB leaves were virtually objective of this study was to determine the effects of factorial combina-
undamaged. Average temperatures in the BE and BP locations were tions of planting depths, root collar at grade or 7.6 cm either above or
4.5 to 5 °F colder than the “near building” locations, comparable to an below grade, and soil amendments on container-grown (11 L) Quercus
a or b zone in the current USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map. virginiana Mill. Soil treatments included a tilled native soil (heavy clay
loam, Zack Series, Zack-urban land complex, fine, montmorillonitic,
(114) Effects of Planting Depth on Landscape Tree thermic, udic paleustalfs), native soils amended with 7.6 cm of coarse
Survival and Girdling Root Formation blasting sand or peat that were then tilled to a depth of 23 cm, or raised
beds containing 20 cm of sandy loam soil (Silawa fine sandy loam,
Christina Wells*1, Karen Townsend2, Judy Caldwell1, Donald Ham2, siliceous, thermic, ultic haplustalfs). A significant (P ≤ 0.05) block
E. Thomas Smiley3, Michael Sherwood3 by soil amendment interaction occurred for photosynthetic activity.
1
Clemson University, Horticulture, Clemson, SC, 29634; 2Clemson University, Forestry and Incorporation of peat significantly decreased the bulk density of the
Natural Resources, Clemson, SC, 29634; 3Bartlett Tree Research Lab, Charlotte, NC
native soil. Planting depth had no significant effect on photosynthetic
Landscape trees are frequently planted with their root collars below activity or stem xylem water potential at 3 months after transplant. Soil
grade, and it has been suggested that such deep planting predisposes water potentials did not statistically differ among treatments.

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 (117) A Profile of Landscape Service Providers in West States. It was historically harvested from wild populations, but its
Central Florida demand has increased so significantly that commercial production has
become a necessity to supply the increasing demand and to protect
Sudeep Vyapari*1, Robert J. Graves1, Edmund L. Thralls2
1
wild populations. The medicinal properties of echinacea are associ-
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS, Plant City, FL, 33563; ated with secondary metabolites that are produced mainly in the roots.
2
University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture, Mid Florida Research and Education
Center, Apopka, FL, 32703 Hairy roots, induced by the Ri plasmid of Agrobacterium rhizogenes,
have been produced in other crops as alternative sources of secondary
A survey of landscape service providers was conducted in conjunc- metabolites that commonly are produced and synthesized in the roots
tion with the 2004 Tree and Landscape Short Course in Tampa, Fla. A of mature plants. This method of production offers some advantages
greater proportion of participants (56%) provided landscape mainte- over traditional agricultural systems, such as the possibility of produc-
nance services, and 60% of the businesses were independently owned. ing novel compounds year-round. The overall goal of this project is to
About 67% of the respondents indicated that their businesses were in explore the utility of hairy root cultures (mediated by A. rhizogenes) as
operation for over 10 years with 33% of the participants making one an efficient, alternative, and enriched source of secondary compounds
million dollars or more in gross sales per year. Although 43% of the with medicinal properties, such as alkamides, flavonoids, and caffeic
respondents indicated that they served only one type of account, at least acid derivatives. We have been successful in transforming roots from
29% of the providers served two types of accounts, and 24% served E. angustifolia, E. pallida, and E. purpurea plants, and confirming the
three types. In response to various questions on a Likert scale of 1–5, presence of rol ABC genes in hairy roots using molecular techniques.
about 39% of the respondents completely agreed that word-of-mouth Roots from control plants show no active growth under dark conditions,
is the best marketing method and 41% agreed that an attractive logo whereas transformed roots from E. pallida and E. purpurea show a
on company trucks works as a great marketing tool. Many participants low degree of branching with a slow growth rate on solid media under
either agreed (27%) or were neutral (27%) when asked if they thought darkness. However, transformed E. angustifolia show a faster growth
that the customers have no understanding of the costs involved in rate and higher degree of branching under the same conditions. Cur-
providing services to them. The survey results show that 73% of the rently, we are working on the optimization of the growing conditions
respondents believe the most important factor that impacts and helps of the transformed roots and will proceed to the biochemical analysis
retain a customer base at a steady level is quality of work performed phase of the project.
followed by professional employees, appearance, and knowledgeable
employees. Cheap prices or discounts offered were rated as being low (287) Chloroplast Small Subunit Rubisco Protein Is
factors in retention of customers. Most service providers (31%) do not Ingested by Migratory Endoparasitic Nematodes
communicate with their customers using brochures, newsletters, flyers,
emails, or websites. About 61% of service providers promote low water Tridate Khaithong*1, Brent S. Sipes1, Adelheid R. Kuehnle2
1
use plants followed by use of Florida native plants. University of Hawaii, Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences,
Honolulu, HI, 96822; 23University of Hawaii, Department of Tropical Plant and Soil
Sciences, Honolulu, HI, 96822
Poster Session 48—Plant Biotechnology 4 Lack of a conclusive evidence of ingestion of plastid components by
plant-parasitic nematodes cautions the use of plastid transformation
21 July 2005, 12:00–12:45 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
technology for nematode resistance. Nematode-resistant effector
proteins generally require ingestion by the nematode to be effective.
(285) DNA Fingerprinting of Flowering Dogwood Cultivars Transgene-encoded proteins produced in plastids are not known to be
exported into the cytoplasm. Disintegration of plant cell organelles
Naomi R. Smith, Robert N. Trigiano* after nematode feeding suggests that nematodes possibly ingest plastid
University of Tennessee, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Knoxville, TN, 37996-4560
components. Proof of ingestion will validate the development of plastid
Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida L.) is an important tree of forests transformation for nematode resistance. Small subunit ribulose-1,5-
and urban landscapes in the eastern United States. Currently, there are bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (SSRubisco) protein is prevalent
over 100 cultivars of flowering dogwood commercially available. An in chloroplasts and thus chosen as a study molecule. The migratory
identification process based on genotype would be of use to researchers, endoparasitic nematodes Pratylenchus penetrans and Radopholus
breeders, and nurserymen, as many cultivars are similar phenotypically. similis were cultured on green carrot callus containing chloroplasts.
Molecular markers offer a promising way of definitively identifying Total nematode proteins were extracted and subjected to western blot
flowering dogwood cultivars. Amplified fragment length polymorphism analysis using cross-reactive polyclonal antibody raised against spin-
(AFLP) is a technique that can be used to generate DNA fingerprints. ach SSRubisco. Positive detection of SSRubisco occurred in protein
DNA was isolated from leaves of 17 common cultivars of dogwood extracts from nematodes fed on green carrot callus, but not in extracts
and AFLP fingerprints were generated by a Beckman Coulter CEQ™ from nematodes cultured on non-green alfalfa root callus as negative
8000. Fingerprints were converted to binary data and verified manually. control. These results confirm the ingestion of plastid components of
Two drafts of a cultivar identification key were generated based on the MW 14 kDA by migratory endoparasitic nematodes.
corrected, verified binary data and cultivar-specific peaks. Six primer
combinations were used to construct all keys and were tested with seven (288) An Arabidopsis thaliana Phytochelatin Synthase
unknown dogwood cultivar samples. Six unknown samples were cor- (AtPCS1) Gene Expressed in Transgenic Indian Mustard
rectly identified using the keys. Only one unknown, ‘Cherokee Brave’, Contributes Partial Tolerance to Cd and Zn
was unidentifiable with any key. In all cases, some intracultivar variation Ksenija Gasic, Schuyler S. Korban*
was observed. A similarity index was calculated and visualized with a University of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, 310
tree of genetic relatedness using NTSYSpc. Intracultivar variation was ERML, Urbana, IL, 61801
observed in the similarity index as well. This database for cultivar-specific
molecular markers will serve as a starting point to which other cultivars Phytochelatins (PCs) are heavy metal binding peptides that play
can be added and also can be used in breeding applications, patent ap- important roles in sequestration and detoxification of heavy metals in
plication and other projects, such as mapping the C. florida genome. plants. To develop transgenic plants with increased tolerance and/or
accumulation of heavy metals from soil, an Arabidopsis thaliana
(286) Hairy Root Culture as a Source of Unique FLAG–tagged AtPCS1 cDNA encoding phytochelatin synthase (PCS)
Secondary Metabolites from Echinacea Species under the control of a 35S promoter was expressed in Indian mustard
(Brassica juncea). Four transgenic Indian mustard lines, designated
Fredy R. Romero*, David J. Hannapel, Kathleen Delate pc lines, with different levels of AtPCS1 mRNA accumulation and
Iowa State University, Horticulture, Ames, IA, 50011 correspondent AtPCS1 protein levels were selected and analyzed for
Echinacea is one of the best-selling medicinal plants in the United tolerance to cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn). Heavy metal tolerance was

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 assessed by measuring root length of 10-day-old seedlings grown on while monounsaturated (16:1 and 18:1) and saturated fatty acid species
agar medium supplemented with different concentrations of Cd (0, 100, (16:0 and 18:0) increased dramatically. In double transgenic N. alata
150, and 200 μM CdCl2) and Zn (200, 400, 600, and 800 μM ZnCl2). lines exposed to prolonged cold, the molecular fraction of 18:3 and
All transgenic lines showed significantly longer roots when grown on 16:3 increased, while the 16:0 and 18:0 species decreased dramatically
a medium supplemented with 100 μM CdCl2. No significant differences compared to nonchilled double transgenic plants.
were observed between transgenic lines and wild type when plants were
grown on higher levels of Cd. This indicated that only partial tolerance (291) Adventitious Shoot Production and Transformation
to Cd was observed in these transgenic lines. Similarly, partial tolerance of Euonymus alata
for Zn was also observed in these transgenic lines, but up to levels of Alan G. Smith*, Elizabeth S. Zimmermann
400 μM ZnCl2. Expression levels of AtPCS1 protein were not related to University of Minnesota, Horticultural Science, Saint Paul, MN, 55108
tolerance responses for either Cd or Zn stresses in transgenic lines.
Euonymus alata is an attractive landscape plant that has been reported
(289) GUS Expression in LEACO10.92kb -GUS Tobacco to be an invasive species. Genetic modification through transformation
Plants Suggests That Auxin and Ethylene Are Involved in is a method of reducing its invasiveness by producing sterile cultivars
LEACO10.92kb Promoter Induction having limited or no seed production. A critical step in Agrobacterium-
mediated gene transfer is the production of adventitious shoots. E. alata
Richard McAvoy*, Mariya Khodakovskaya, William Smith, Degang internodes and leaves from in vitro cultures were tested for adventitious
Zhao, Hong Liu, Hui Duan, Yi Li shoot production on 16 plant growth regulator combinations: four
University of Connecticut, Department of Plant Science, Storrs, CT, 06269-4163 levels of 6-benzylamino purine (BA) and three auxin treatments [0.5
A 920 bp fragment of the ACC oxidase gene promoter from tomato or 0.25 mg·L-1 indole-3-butyric acid and 0.1 mg·L-1 naphthaleneacetic
(LEACO1) was used to drive GUS gene expression. The LEACO10.92kb acid (NAA)], as well as no auxin. The optimal BA levels were found
fragment contained two stress-responsive short motifs; a 10 bp TCA to be 0.5 or 1.0 mg·L-1 for maximizing the number of explants forming
motif (5’-TCATCTTCTT-3’) twice (allowing two substitutions) and an shoots and for producing the greatest number of shoots per explant.
8 bp element (5’-AA/TTTCAAA-3’) once. The TCA motif is found in Culturing on NAA gave the greatest number of shoots per explant
over 30 stress- and pathogen-inducible genes while the 8 bp element is with both 0.5 and 1.0 mg·L-1 BA. Shoot production from internode
necessary for ethylene-response in the carnation GST1 and the tomato segments was markedly superior to leaves. An initial dark treatment of
E4 gene promoters. Previously in chrysanthemum, cytokinin regulation 10 days did not influence shoot production. Using 1.0 mg BA with 0.1
with LEACO10.92kb produced dramatic increases in lateral branching mg·L-1 NAA, E. alata internodes were transformed with A. tumefaciens
and bud initiation. Tobacco plants carrying LEACO10.92kb–GUS were EHA105 carrying Kanamycin resistance and β-glucuronidase genes.
used to examine the response of the LEACO10.92kb promoter to various Transformed shoots were selected on 30 mg·L-1 Kanamycin. Of the
hormones and hormone inhibitors. GUS activity in LEACO10.92kb–GUS 36 shoots produced, 16 were confirmed to be transformed by β-gluc-
plants was detected in leaves and stems, but not roots. High expression uronidase histochemistry. Treatment with rooting powder containing
was detected in shoots with the apical bud intact, but GUS activity indole-3-butyric acid did not aid rooting of shoots, but after 3 months
decreased with the apical bud removed. Applying IAA to the shoot in soil in high humidity, 21 of 24 E. alata shoots from tissue culture
apex after removing the apical bud, restored GUS activity. However, were rooted and acclimated.
the IAA transport inhibitor TIBA reduced GUS activity in shoots with
intact apical buds, and in IAA-treated shoots with excised buds. In (292) In Vitro Rooting of Bigtooth Maple Microshoots
shoots with excised apical buds, GUS activity increased when the Clare Bowen-O’Connor1, John Hubstenberger1, Dawn VanLeeuwen2,
ethylene precursor ACC was applied, but decreased in intact shoots Rolston St. Hilaire*1
when the ethylene biosynthesis inhibitor AOA was applied. These 1
New Mexico State University, Agronomy and Horticulture; 2New Mexico State University,
data suggest that auxins produced in the apical meristem are capable Agricultural Biometric Service
of regulating LEACO10.92kb activity, probably through auxin-induced
Double-node microshoots of bigtooth maple (Acer grandidentatum
ethylene biosynthetic pathway activity.
Nutt.) were rooted in vitro on Driver-Kuniyuki Walnut (DKW) tissue
(290) Increased Tolerance to Dark, Cold Storage in culture media containing indole acetic acid (IAA). Microshoots repre-
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Double Transgenic Plants Expressing FAD7 and IPT
Microshoots were placed in Phytatrays II™ containing DKW media with
Genes under the Control of a Cold-inducible Promoter no plant growth regulator (DKW0) to reduce the high cytokinin levels
Mariya Khodakovskaya1, Richard McAvoy*1, Hao Wu1, used for shoot proliferation. Microshoots were induced to form roots
Jeanne Peters2, Yi Li1 for 15 days by placing them on DKW media containing IAA at 0.01,
1
University of Connecticut, Department of Plant Science, Storrs, CT, 06269-4163; 2Rutgers 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 15 or 20 μmol. Rooting frequency, the number of leaves
University, Department of Plant Biology & Pathology and callus area were recorded every 30 days for 60 days. Rooting fre-
Chill injury and leaf senescence occur in plants held in prolonged cold, quency increased up to 29% as IAA concentration increased (P = 0.004).
dark storage. To increase tolerance to these conditions, Nicotiana alata However, as much as 71% of shoots for one of the three Guadalupe
and N. tabacum were transformed with either the FAD7 or IPT genes Mountain, Texas, sources rooted without auxin treatment after 30 days.
under the control of a cold-inducible promoter (cor15a). FAD7 encodes The IAA concentration also affected the number of leaves per shoot
for omega-3-fatty acid desaturase and was used to resist cold-stress. (P = 0.0228) which averaged seven and callus area (P = <0.0001) which
IPT encodes the cytokinin-pathway enzyme isopentenyl transferase averaged 52 mm2. Average leaf size was 307 mm2. We conclude that
and was used to delay senescence. Independent FAD7 and IPT lines IAA induces rooting in microshoots of bigtooth maple after 15 days of
were crossed to produce double transgenic seed. Seedlings from single root induction. However, one source rooted without auxin treatment.
transgenic (cor15a-IPT or cor15a-FAD7) lines, double transgenic lines, The presence of callus does not interfere with root formation.
and the wild-type were exposed to prolonged cold, dark conditions.
After 3 months in the dark at 2 °C, survival of independent double (293) Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in matK and
transgenic N. tabacum lines ranged up to 80% to 90%. However only Ribosomal ITS of Astilbe
40% of FAD7 seedlings survived, 10% of IPT seedlings survived, and Brian W. Trader*, Richard E. Veilleux, Holly L. Scoggins
no wild-type plants survived. Double transgenic N. alata seedlings Virginia Tech, Horticulture, Blacksburg, VA, 24061
average 90% survival under similar conditions and RT-PCR revealed The genus Astilbe (Saxifragaceae) comprises about 13 species and is
expression of both the IPT and FAD7 genes. Omega-3-FAD enzyme ac- ranked consistently among the top 10 landscape perennials. Through
tivity increases desaturation in chloroplast membrane fatty acids. When extensive hybridization, selection and marketing, the lineage of many
exposed to prolonged cold, the molecular fraction of polyunsaturated Astilbe has been lost. Subdioecious Astilbe biternata is the only species
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 in the genus native to North America while other members of the genus phenomenon. In order to determine the compatibility/incompatibility
are endemic to Asia and monoecious. Due to the unusual geographic between Sapotaceae species, heterograftings were made using the
distribution of the species and the variation in floral development mamey [Calocarpum sapota (Jacq.) Merr.] as scion, and chicozapote
among them, development of genetic markers using single nucleotide [(Achras sapota (L.)] was used as rootstock. Grafting was conducted
polymorphisms (SNPs) would confirm phylogenetic relationships during the phenological stage of defoliation of the scion donor plant,
and establish lineage within the genus. Astilbe species, hybrids, and as well as during budding. Homografts were also made using C. sa-
cultivars were obtained from plant nurseries and botanical gardens pota on C. sapota in both phenological stages. Plant tissue samples
across the country. To elucidate relationships among the genus, we were obtained from scions and rootstocks in both phenological stages,
conducted phylogenetic analysis of DNA sequences of the chloroplast and they were used for HPLC analysis. Heterografts (C. sapota on
gene matK and the internal transcriber spacer (ITS) of ribosomal rDNA A. sapota) showed 100% incompatibility in both stages, and lack of
genes. DNA was extracted, and gene primers trnK3914 and trnK2R success during grafting was obtained; similar results were registered
were used to amplify matK, and primers 1406F and ITS2 were used with the homografts (C. sapota on C. sapota) during the budding stage;
to amplify the ITS1 region between 18S and 5.8S ribosomal DNA however, during the defoliation stage, 80% successful grafting was
units. Both matK and ITS were sequenced for each plant specimen obtained. The responsible substances involved in the phenomenon of
and sequences were aligned to identify nucleotide diversity and detect compatibility/incompatibility using samples taken during the grafting
SNPs. Variation in nucleotide sequence for either gene yielded similar day and 60 days after (C. sapota grafted on A. sapota during defolia-
dendrograms. Nucleotide variation among the Astilbe utilized in this tion stage), were identified as catechin and epicatechin. Catechins are
study has allowed the development of SNP markers that may be useful the responsible substances of incompatibility in the heterografts of C.
for fingerprinting unknown hybrids or cultivars in the industry, and sapota/A. sapota in both phenological stages, as well as during the
may be used for species alignment within the genus. budding stage in the homografts on C. sapota.

Poster Session 49—Tropical Horticulture/Working Group (443) International Conference on Vegetables: ICV–2002
of Asian Horticulture Prem Nath*1, Sundari Velu2
1
Dr. P.N. Agricultural Science Foundation (PNASF), Chairman, #9, Bangalore, Karnataka,
21 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F 560 094, India; 2Dr. P.N. Agricultural Science Foundation (PNASF), Technical Advisor,
Irvine, CA, 92620-2717
In a world that produces enough food for everyone, about 800 mil-
(441) Evaluation of Three Grafting Methods for lion people in the developing world do not have enough to eat. The
Propagating Soursop (Annona muricata L.) in the Dry important challenge facing agriculture in the new millennium is to
Tropic Region of Mexico eliminate chronic hunger. Safe and better quality food is equally
Juan Manuel González Gonzalez*, Francisco Radillo Juarez, important to ensure that people not only have sufficient energy but
Marcelino Bazan Tene, Juan Carlos González Ramos also the nutrients necessary for adequate productive lives. In order to
Universidad De Colima, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Tecomán, release the pressure on cereals as well as to improve human nutrition
Colima, 28100, México through consumption of the other nutritious crops, diversification in
Soursop (Annona muricata L.) is reproduced by seeds from ‘Criollo’ cropping patterns provides better options, and horticultural crops, in-
cultivars in Mexico. The replication of desirable agronomic traits cluding vegetables with their wide adoption and providers of important
is difficult when selected plants are from sexual reproduction. The nutrients, offer promise for the future. In this spirit and in the wake of
heterogeneity of plants is observed as taller trees, irregular fresh fruit the present global call for eliminating food and nutritional insecurity,
yield, variable fruit quality, different insect pests, disease susceptibili- the technologists, entrepreneurs, policy-makers and those interested in
ties, and lower number of plants per hectare. There is an extended time agriculture were invited to participate and contribute to fruitful discus-
period for recovering investments and commericialization problems sion at the International Conference on Vegetables (ICV–2002), which
due to fruit quality and price. Vegetative propagation is an alternative was held 11–14 Nov. 2002 in Bangalore, India. About 700 participants
for reducing the heterogeneity of soursop trees. Three grafting meth- from 37 countries across the globe participated in the conference,
ods were evaluated for propagating soursop in the dry tropic region and a total of 621 papers were presented. The ICV–2002 addressed
of Colima, Mexico: 1) splice side graft; 2) wedge graft; and 3) bud 13 theme areas, which included vegetable improvement in produc-
graft. The experiment was carried out on the Tecoman Campus of the tion, protection, underutilized vegetables, postharvest management,
Universidad de Colima. Rootstocks were from 8-month-old healthy developmental policies and programs, marketing and trade including
plants, 1-m tall and 1-cm diameter, obtained from ‘Criollo’ seedlings, WTO policies and programs, and, finally, technical cooperation among
and the scions were obtained from a healthy 10-year-old ‘Sin Fibra’ developing countries. The salient recommendations of the ICV–2002
donor tree. This donor tree was selected for its excellent agronomic traits will be presented.
and fruit yield. Vigorous and terminal scions were used, disinfected
(444) Management Practices to Improve Yield of Camellia
with fungicide, and used the same day of excision. The experiment
was distributed under a completely randomized design. Splice side oleifera Abel
grafting had 67% success after 60 days, while wedge grafting and bud Jiangfan Yu*
grafting had 0% success. Central South Forestry University, School of Resource and Environment, Changsha,
Hunan, 410004, China
(442) Catechins and Compatibility in Calocarpum sapota Oil-tea plant (Camellia oleifera Abel), one of the four woody plants
(Jacq.) Merr. Homografts and Calocarpum sapota on Achras that produce edible oil for human consumption, is widely cultivated in
sapota (L.) Heterografts during Two Phenological Stages Jiangxi Province (China) with production areas of 834,000 ha. Under
Juan Manuel González Gonzalez*, Oscar Rebolledo Dominguez, conventional cultivation techniques, the oil yield of oil-tea plant was
Lourdes Diaz Jimenes only 30 to 45 kg·ha-1, which significantly limited its economic impact
Universidad de Colima, Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias, Tecomán, and development. In the past 10 years, management practical techniques,
Colima, 28100, México such as preparing soil with organic fertilizer, weed control, thinning,
pruning, alternated harvest time, improved harvest techniques, etc., had
The responsible substances involved in the phenomenon of compa-
been implemented to replace traditional practices. Also, some new and
bility/incompatibility in Sapotaceae species during two phenological
promised clones were used to reforest and regenerate some areas with
stages were elucidated. An experiment was carried out to determine
aged and degraded Camellia oleifera plantations. The results indicated
the compatibility/incompatibility relationship between homografts
that the new plantations and regenerated forests produced fruits for
and heterografts of Sapotaceae species during two phenological
refining oil in their third year. The yield was significantly higher than
stages, and to identify the responsible substances involved in the
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 in their sixth year. The highest yield, 750 kg·ha-1, was harvested at their (335) Purification and Characterization of ADP-glucose
eighth year after the new management practices. Oil-tea plant is not a Pyrophosphorylase from Apple Leaves
low-yield and low-valued crop and the average yield could improve
Rui Zhou, Lailiang Cheng*
6–7 times per hectare with selected clones and proper management.
Both management practices and clone selection are key issues to the Cornell University, Horticulture, Ithaca, NY, 14853
yield of oil-tea plant plantations. Best management techniques and Apple leaf ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase was purified over 1400-
better clones have been applied by the farmers today and the goal is to fold to apparent homogeneity with a specific activity of 58.9 units
reforest or regenerate 80% of the production areas in Jiangxi Province. per mg of protein. The enzyme was activated by 3-phosphoglycerate
Future studies will focus on breeding better cultivars under these new (PGA) and inhibited by inorganic phosphate (Pi) in the ADPG syn-
management practices. thesis direction. In the pyrophosphorolysis direction, however, high
concentrations of PGA (>2.5 mM) inhibited the enzyme activity. The
Poster Session 50—Pomology–Physiology/Plant Growth enzyme was resistant to thermal inactivation with a T0.5 (temperature
at which 50% of the enzyme activity is lost after 5 min of incubation)
Regulators of 52 °C. Incubation with 2 mM PGA or 2 mM Pi increased T0.5 to 68
°C. Incubation with 2 mM dithiothreitol (DTT) decreased T0.5 to 42
21 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F °C, whereas inclusion of 2 mM PGA in the DTT incubation maintained
T0.5 at 52 °C. DTT-induced decrease in thermal stability was accom-
(333) Floral Commitment and Morphogenesis in Ten panied by monomerization of the small subunits. Presence of PGA
in the DTT incubation did not alter the monomerization of the small
Apple Cultivars subunits of the enzyme induced by DTT. These findings indicate that
Jianying Peng1, Peter Hirst*2 the binding of PGA may have dual functions in regulating apple leaf
1
Agricultural University of Hebei, College of Horticulture, Baoding, Hebei, 071001, AGPase activity—activating the enzyme and rendering the enzyme
China; 2Purdue University, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, West
Lafayette, IN, 47907-2010
with a conformation more stable to thermal inactivation.

Buds were sampled from nonflowering spurs on 1-year-old wood of (336) Temperature Effect on Seasonal Growth of Pear
10 apple cultivars during the 2004 growing season and dissected to Fruit
determine floral commitment and morphogenesis. Dissected buds
Patricia Garriz*, Hugo Alvarez, Graciela Colavita
were classified into five stages based on floral bud morphogenesis.
Comahue National University, Applied Biology, c.c. 85, Cinco Saltos, Rio Negro, 8303,
The 10 cultivars differed in their patterns of floral commitment and Argentina
morphogenesis. At the end of the growing season, the proportion of
floral buds was 30% to 100% depending on cultivar. The probability Temperature has long been recognized as a major environmental
of observing doming, indicating floral commitment, was from 5% to factor affecting the net carbon exchange in the pear tree, as well as the
50% depending on cultivar, with ‘NJ90’ (50%), ‘Zestar’ (30%), and growth of fruit. The objective of this work was to predict pear fruit
‘CQR10T17’ (30%) rated among the highest. The lowest probability growth as a function of accumulated growing-degree-days (DD) using
(5%) was with ‘Ambrosia’, ‘Pinova’, and ‘Silken’. The time of a peak a mathematical model. A crop of ‘Abbé Fetel’ trees was studied at the
of floral commitment was earliest in ‘Delblush’ and ‘CQR10T17’ and Experimental Farm of the Comahue National University, Argentina
latest in ‘Sundance’™ and ‘Pinova’. Most cultivars exhibited a single (lat. 38°56’S; long. 67°59’W). Maximum fruit diameter (FD) measure-
peak of floral commitment, except for ‘Pink Lady’ in which two peaks ments were carried out every 2 weeks during three growing seasons
were present. The duration of the process of flower initiation was from (2000–01, 2001–-02, and 2002–03). The range of sampling dates
20 to 43 days depending on cultivar. The timing of floral commitment was 26 and 143 days after full bloom (DFB). An automated meteo-
and morphogenesis was not related either to blooming date, or to fruit rological station, situated close to the orchard, collected temperature
harvest time of the cultivar. data, which were expressed on the basis of DD from time of full
bloom to harvest, with critical temperatures at 4 and 35 °C. Equa-
(334) Fruit Set and Yield in Relation to Reserve Nitrogen tions were developed with SYSTAT procedure and model suitability
and Reserve Carbohydrates in ‘Gala’ Apple Trees was evaluated using goodness-to-fit measures. It was found that the

POSTERS–THURSDAY
following logistic regression provided the most satisfactory fit
Guohai Xia, Lailiang Cheng* for the pooled data: FD (mm) = 71.62/[(1 + e∧(1.7450-0.0027DD)],
Cornell University, Horticulture, Ithaca, NY, 14853
coefficient of determination = 0.96. The testing on an independent
Four-year-old ‘Gala’/M.26 trees were grown under low (2.5 mM), crop showed that predictions were accurate. Analyses of fruit growth,
medium (12.5 mM), or high (25 mM) N supply with balanced nutrients based on DD, did not improve data interpretation over that on a DFB
in sand culture and the cropload was adjusted to 5 fruit/cm2 trunk basis. The average monthly temperature varied little between sea-
cross-sectional area at 10 mm king fruit. After harvesting, half of the sons. A remarkably consistent heat-unit accumulation function was
trees in each N treatment were sprayed twice with 3% urea a week obtained from year to year, with a 5% maximum variation in number
apart in late September. Before budbreak the following spring, four of DFB to maturity, compared to a 6% variation in DD, occurring
trees from each treatment combination were destructively sampled for between the 2002 and 2003 commercial harvests. These results have
reserve nitrogen and carbohydrate analysis. Foliar urea application important implications for cultural practices, such as fruit thinning
significantly increased tree N concentration and concentrations of both and final size forecast.
free amino acids and proteins, but decreased the concentration of total
nonstructural carbohydrates (TNC) at each soil N supply level. When (337) Effect of Selenium Supply by Trunk Injection on
the carbon in free amino acids and proteins are taken into account, Fruit Quality of ‘Niitaka’ Asian Pear
trees sprayed with foliar urea had similar levels of total sum of carbon Wol-Soo Kim*, Jung-An Jo, Soon-Ju Chung
in TNC, free amino acids and proteins. On a whole tree basis, trees Chonnam National University, Department of Horticulture, 300 Yongbong-dong, Gwangju,
sprayed with foliar urea had more N and less TNC. During the second 500-757, Korea
year of the experiment, all the trees received normal N supply. Trees
Many trials to supply selenium to fruit have been carried out since
sprayed with foliar urea the previous fall had a significantly larger total
tests have confirmed selenium’s role as a medical substance. Supplying
leaf area and higher fruit set, fruit number, and total yield than those
selenium in orchards by soil and foliar application was not effective
unsprayed. We conclude that fruit set and early fruit development as
because of loss from rainfall. In order to increase selenium absorption
well as vegetative growth in spring is mainly determined by reserve
by fruit, this study carried out tree trunk injections during the grow-
nitrogen, not by reserve carbohydrates. Conversion of a portion of
ing season. Selenium solutions in concentrations of 5, 10, 25, and 50
TNC to amino acids and proteins leads to better growth and fruiting
mg·L–1 were supplied to ‘Niitaka’ pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) trees by trunk
of apple trees.
injection (1.5 L/tree) four times at 15-day intervals from June 2004.

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 The treatment with 50 mg·L–1 selenium showed necrosis symptoms (120) Response of Ornamental Sunflower to Irrigation
at leaf-margins after secondary treatment and toxicity as abnormally with Saline Wastewaters
red fruit skin color. Fruit weight and leaf area were decreased by
Catherine M. Grieve*, James A. Poss, John H. Draper
selenium treatments, while severe symptoms appeared with higher
USDA–ARS George E. Brown Jr. Salinity Laboratory, Plant Sciences, Riverside, CA, 92507
selenium concentrations. Hunter values ‘a’ and ‘b’ in fruit skin color
were increased by selenium treatment in comparison to the control. To explore the possibility that saline wastewaters may be used to grow
The selenium treatment showed lower soluble solids by as much as high value floriculture crops, the effects of salinity were tested on He-
1.2%, and higher fruit firmness. Selenium concentration in pear fruit lianthus annuus (L.). Sunflower cultivars Sunbeam and Moonbright
was increased by trunk injection with a 5 mg·L–1 solution. The bound were grown in 30 greenhouse sand tanks and irrigated initially with
selenium in pear fruit after 3 months of storage in cold room conditions nutrient solution. One week after planting, saline treatments were
was very high, but free selenium was low. imposed with solutions differing in ion composition. Fifteen tanks
were irrigated with waters typical of agricultural wastewaters pres-
(338) Effect of Germanium Supply by Trunk Injection on ent in the San Joaquin Valley (SJV) and 15 tanks were irrigated with
Tree Growth and Fruit Quality of ‘Niitaka’ Asian Pear water compositions similar to saline tailwaters found in the Imperial
(Pyrus pyrifolia) and Coachella valleys (ICV). Five treatments of each salinity type
were used with electrical conductivities (EC) of 2.5, 5, 10, 15, and 20
Wol-Soo Kim*, Jung-An Jo
dS·m–1. Length of the flowering stems was significantly reduced as
Chonnam National University, Department of Horticulture, 300 Yongbong-dong, Gwangju,
500-757, Korea salinity rose to 20 dS·m–1. Reduction was more pronounced when the
plants were irrigated with the sodium-sulfate dominated waters of SJV
Many trials to supply germanium to fruit have been carried out since composition. Flower diameter was reduced when the EC of SJV waters
tests have confirmed germanium’s role as a medical substance. Sup- exceeded 15 dS·m–1, but was not affected by any treatment when ICV
plying germanium in orchards by soil and foliar application was not waters were used. Salt tolerance in sunflower appears to be associated
effective because of loss from rainfall. In order to increase germanium with mechanism(s) that regulate transport of potentially injurious ions.
absorption by fruit, this study carried out tree trunk injections during Both Na+ and Cl- were partitioned to the lowest portion of the stem,
the growing season. Two types of germanium, GeO (inorganic type) and effectively excluded from the remainder of the shoot. This study
and Ge-132 (organic type), in concentrations of 5, 10, 25, and 50 illustrates that saline waters with EC = 15 or 20 dS·m–1 may be used
mg·L–1 were supplied to ‘Niitaka’ pear trees by trunk injection (1.5 to produce ornamental sunflowers without significant loss of quality.
L/tree), four times at 15-day intervals from June 2004. The treatment Salt stress also provides an environmentally friendly alternative to the
with 50 mg·L–1 GeO showed decreased fruit weight, but 50 mg·L–1 use of growth regulators for the control of plant height.
Ge-132 showed no difference to the control and other treatments.
Fruit lenticels were increased in size by all of the Ge treatments in (121) Matthiola incana as a Model Crop for Recycling
comparison to control fruit. Soluble solids as well as Hunter value ‘a’ Greenhouse Effluents
of the fruits of all Ge treatments were higher than that of the control.
Flesh browning after peeling the fruit was delayed by the germanium James A. Poss*, Christy T. Carter, Catherine M. Grieve,
treatment, and polyphenoloxidase (PPO) activities were lowered. Peter J. Shouse
USDA–ARS, George E. Brown, Jr. Salinity Laboratory, Plant Sciences, Riverside, CA,
Postharvest potentials were maintained at high levels for fruit firm- 92507
ness, physiological disorders, and decayed fruit during cold storage
at 0 to 1 °C for 2 months. Common stock flower production can be achieved under moderate
levels of salinity and relatively low levels of nitrogen with no significant
decrease in quality in a closed-recirculating irrigation system. A 4 × 4
Poster Session 51—Floriculture Nutrition and Substrates factorial design with partial replication was used to assess the effects
of salinity and nitrogen on the production of Matthiola incana (L.).
21 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
Seeds were sown in outdoor volumetric lysimeters at the George E.
Brown, Jr., Salinity Laboratory in Riverside, Calif., with target electrical
(119) Celosia argentea Can Be Produced Using Saline conductivity (EC) levels of 2, 5, 8, and 11 dS·m–1 combined with four
Wastewaters nitrogen treatments of 35, 50, 75, and 100 ppm N. An empirical model
was implemented to evaluate the growth response of each combination
Christy T. Carter, Catherine M. Grieve, James A. Poss* of salinity and nitrogen treatments over the course of plant develop-
USDA–ARS, George E. Brown, Jr. Salinity Laboratory, Plant Sciences, Riverside, CA, ment. The three-phase model is represented by an initial size parameter
92507
(alpha), an estimation of the intrinsic growth rate of the exponential
Salinity tolerance of two cultivars of Celosia argentea (‘Chief Rose’ and phase (beta), a transitional phase between the first two phases (tl), the
‘Chief Gold’) was investigated using a completely randomized design length of the linear phase (epsilon), and the final intrinsic saturation
with three replications. Seedlings grown in greenhouse sand tanks were rate (gamma), The model successfully fitted the plant height data over
exposed to six salinity levels (2.5, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 dS·m–1) and two time for all 16 nitrogen and salinity treatment combinations. Effects of
water ionic compositions mimicking sea water and drainage waters salinity on epsilon and t2 (epsilon + t1) were nonsignificant. Nitrogen
from the Imperial and Coachella valleys. Phenotypic measurements were treatments had no significant effect on any of the model parameters
made when plants were harvested during flowering, and concentrations and the effect of salinity was greatest when irrigation water EC was 11
of Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, Cl-, total-S, and total-P were also determined from dS·m–1. The length of the flower-bearing stems exceeded the standards
leaf tissues. Overall, phenotypic measurements (including stem length, recommended for commercial acceptability in all treatments (>41 cm).
stem weight, stem diameter, inflorescence length, inflorescence weight, If 60 cm is the minimum length acceptable, then 50 ppm N or more
and number of leaves) tended to decrease as salinity increased, yet stem where the EC was 8 dS·m–1 or less is required. Nitrogen uptake per unit
lengths were still above the minimum stem length recommended for evapotranspiration increased with salinity and nitrogen.
marketability (41 cm). Significant interactions were found for salinity
and water ionic composition for all mineral analyses for both cultivars. (122) Simulation of Poor Quality Irrigation Waters
As salinity increased, Ca2+, K+, and total-P decreased as Mg2+, Na+, and in Subirrigation and Top-watering using Mixture
Cl- increased for both cultivars. ‘Chief Gold’ can be produced com- Experiments
mercially in either water composition up to 12 dS·m–1. ‘Chief Rose’ can
Matthew W. Kent, David W. Reed*
be produced up to 8 dS·m–1 in sea water and 10 dS·m–1 in water ionic
Texas A&M University, Dept of Horticultural Sciences, College Station, TX, 77843-2133
compositions similar to those of the Imperial and Coachella valleys.
Saline waters dominated by chloride and sulphate salts can be used to The effects of cations vs. anions in salinity studies cannot be separated
produce Celosia argentea commercially. by traditional means. Analysis of mixture experiments allows ionic ef-

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 fects to be analyzed individually by varying proportions of ions without (125) Response of Six Begonia Species to Different
changing their total concentrations. A series of mixture experiments Substrate pH
were performed in the greenhouse to determine the effects of the anions
Ka Yeon Jeong*1, Claudio Pasian1, David Tay2
bicarbonate, chloride, and sulfate, given a constant and equal concentra- 1
tion of the cation sodium, on vinca ‘Pacifica Red’ grown with different The Ohio State University, Horticulture and Crop Science, Columbus, OH, 43210; 2The
Ohio State University, Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center, Columbus, OH, 43210
irrigation systems and leaching fractions. In subirrigation, increasing
total ion concentrations from 30 to 60 meq/L total ion concentrations Substrate pH of soilless media directly affects nutrient availability. Lim-
(TIC) caused a general decrease in shoot fresh and dry weights, with ited information about the effect of substrate pH on growth of begonia
bicarbonate contributing to the greatest degree of reduction, and sulfate species (not cultivated hybrids) was found in the literature. The objective
the least. Root dry weight was similarly decreased with increasing TIC, of this study was to evaluate the effect of substrate pH on the growth and
but the differences between individual ion effects were more subtle. quality of six begonia species grown from June to Aug. 2004. The targeted
SPAD data, an indication of chlorophyll concentration, showed a sharp pH ranges (<4.5, 4.5~5.0, 5.0~5.5, 5.5~6.0, 6.0~6.5, 6.5~7.0, and over
decrease with increase in bicarbonate, but not with sulfate or chloride. 7.0) of the peat-based substrates were obtained by adding seven different
Medium pH increased as TIC increased, being influenced primarily by amounts of dolomitic hydrated lime: 0, 1.0, 1.3, 1.6, 2.0, 2.4, and 2.6
bicarbonate. Conversely, growing medium EC was influenced most by kg·m3. Begonia albopicta, B. cucullata var. cucullata, B. echinosepala
sulfate and chloride, and least by bicarbonate with increasing TIC. At 30 var. elongatifolia, B. holtonis, B. fuchsioides (red), and B. fuchsioides
meq/L TIC, top-watered treatments with a leaching fraction (LF) of 5% (pink), were propagated by stem cuttings, and then transplanted into
generally had reduced shoot and root dry weight without regard to ion plastic containers. This experiment was a factorial experiment arranged
species, while a leaching fraction of 35% produced results more similar in a randomized complete-block design. The pH was monitored weekly
to those of subirrigation. While medium EC and pH varied with layer and using the pour-through method and adjusted accordingly by adding flow-
irrigation method, bicarbonate generally affected EC least and pH most. able lime or a mild sulfuric acid solution. The pH values were averaged
for each treatment of each species. There were significant differences
(123) Correlation between Tissue and Substrate Silicon between species in the inflorescence number and SPAD readings, but no
Content of Greenhouse-produced Helianthus annuus interaction between species and substrate pH was found. Stem length,
‘Ring of Fire’ leaf area, and dry weight of each plant were significantly affected by
Sophia Kamenidou*, Todd Cavins species and substrate pH. B. albopicta performed best at substrate pH
1
Oklahoma State University, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Dept., Stillwater, of 5.6 and 6.0, showing no symptoms of phytotoxicity. B. cucullata,
OK, 74078 above substrate pH 6.0, and B. holtonis at pH 5.0 and 5.6 had the highest
Silicon (Si) is a beneficial element to many agricultural crops. We vegetative growth and plant quality. Plant mortality was observed for B.
found improved horticultural traits in our preliminary Si supplemen- cucullata and B. fuchsioides (red) at pH below 4.4 and 5.3, respectively.
tation research on floricultural greenhouse crops produced in soilless
substrates. The objective of this study was to establish optimum Si rates (126) Response of Six Begonia Species to Different
based on previous results and investigate the relationship of Si tissue Substrate EC
and substrate content. Potassium silicate (KSiO3) weekly drenches (0, Ka Yeon Jeong*1, Claudio Pasian1, David Tay2
50, 100, 150 mg·L-1 SiO2), media-incorporated KSiO3 flakes (0, 280, 1
The Ohio State University, Horticulture and Crop Science, Columbus, OH, 43210; 2The
400, 520 g·m-3 SiO2), and ashed rice hulls (0, 200, 270, 360 g·m-3 SiO2) Ohio State University, Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center, Columbus, OH, 43210
were provided to Helianthus annuus ‘Ring of Fire’. Leaf, stem, and
flower tissues as well as soilless substrate samples were collected for Si There is limited information on optimal substrate EC level for begonia
analysis. Several Si treatments resulted in plants with increased flower species (noncultivated hybrids). The objective of this study was to evalu-
and stem diameter compared to untreated controls (P ≤ 0.05). Weekly ate the response of six species to different substrate EC in a greenhouse.
drenches with KSiO3 (150 mg·L-1 SiO2), KSiO3 flakes (280 g·m-3 SiO2), Begonia albopicta, B. cucullata var. cucullata, B. echinosepala var.
and ashed rice hulls (360 g·m-3 SiO2) were the most efficient treatments elongatifolia, B. holtonis, B. fuchsioides (red) and B. fuchsioides (pink)
based on the increased quality characteristics. Leaf tissue had the highest plants were propagated by stem cuttings, and transplanted into plastic
Si content, followed by flower, then stem tissue. Correlation analysis pots using a soilless mix. Five concentrations (20, 80, 200, 400, and
600 mg·L-1 N) of 17–5–17 fertilizer were applied as irrigation water

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indicated that leaf and flower Si content was positively correlated with
saturated media extract substrate samples (correlation coefficients to derive the five substrate EC levels. This experiment was a facto-
r = 0.75 and 0.63, respectively). rial randomized complete-block design. Substrate EC was measured
weekly using the PourThru method and averaged for each treatment
(124) Tuber Production of Sandersonia aurantica of each species. Inflorescence number, the longest stem length, SPAD
Grown in a Soilless Medium Affected by the Medium readings, leaf area, and dry weight of each plant were measured as
growth parameters. There were significant responses to substrate EC
Composition and Harvesting Time level and species on begonia growth parameters. The highest growth
Su-Jeong Kim, Chun-Woo Nam, Dong-Lim Yoo, Jong-Taek Suh, parameters of B. albopicta and B. cucullata were obtained at EC 5.7
Myoung-Rae Cho, Ki-Sun Kim* and 6.6 mS·cm-1, respectively. The maximum growth of B. echinosepala
National Institute of Highland Agriculture, Horticulture, 3-ri, Hyonggye, Doam-yeon, and B. holtonis was observed at 2.6 and 3.0 mS·cm-1, respectively. B.
Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, 232-955, S. Korea fuchsioides, grown at 1.2 mS·cm-1, had the best growth parameter values.
This study was conducted to overcome the problems occurring in soil As EC level increased, SPAD value for B. fuchsioides (pink) and B.
cultured Sandersonia, such as secondary tuber formation, tuber russeting, holtonis also increased. The highest SPAD reading was observed at EC
browning and surface cracking. For the tuber production, soilless culture 3.7 mS·cm-1 for B. albopicta, EC 6.6 mS·cm-1 for B. cucullata, EC 2.6
medium compositions (peatmoss, perlite, cocopeat) and harvesting times mS·cm-1 for B. echinosepala, and EC 4.1 mS·cm-1 for B. fuchsioides
[4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 weeks after flowering time (WAF)] were compared. (red). Plant mortality of several begonia species was observed when
The mother tubers were planted and grown in a plastic box (40 × 60 × grown at EC value above 6.4 or below 4.4 mS·cm-1.
23 cm) under a PE film house with shading in summer season. The tuber
number and weight were higher in peatmoss-based media of peatmoss, (127) Effects of Substrate on Nutrient Uptake and Nitrate
1 peatmoss : 1 perlite, and 2 peatmoss : 1 perlite (by volume) than in the Leaching in Lilies
other media. Particularly, the plant height and the numbers of leaf and Donald J. Merhaut*1, Julie P. Newman2
flower were also higher. The contents of total nitrogen and phosphorus 1
University of California, Riverside, Botany and Plant Sciences, Riverside, CA, 92521;
in leaves were lower when the tubers were grown in perlite. Leaf area 2
University of California, Cooperative Extension, Ventura, CA, 93003
index per plant reached the maximum at 8 WAF and decreased there-
Lilies are produced throughout the year in coastal areas of California.
after. The optimal harvesting time for tuber production was 8-10 WAF.

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 Cultural practices involve daily applications of water and fertilizer, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, B, Mo, Mn, Fe, Zn, and Cu content was evaluated 2
using both controlled release fertilizers (CRF) and liquid fertilizers weeks after finishing the induction period. The treatment with a com-
(LF). However, many production facilities are in proximity to coastal bination of Ca+Mo increased by 26% the N content compared with
wetlands and are therefore at greater risk of causing nitrogen pol- the control. Application of B+Mo, and Ca+B decreased the P content
lution via runoff and leaching. Due to federal and state regulations, by 32% and 28%, respectively. Treatment with Ca+B+Mo increased
nurseries must present a plan of best management practices (BMPs) foliar K by 46%. B+Mo increased 72.5% Ca content, 38% Mg, and
to mitigate nutrient runoff and leaching and begin implementing these there was about 75 times more Cu than in the control (2.20 vs. 166.7
practices in the next 2 years. In the following studies, we determined mg·L-1). Treatments with Ca and B decreased Mn content by 32.7%.
the potential for nitrate leaching from four different types of substrates Ca (500 mg·L-1) decreased B content by 76%. Treatments did not have
(coir, coir : peat, peat, and native soil). There were four replications any significance on Mo, Fe, and Zn content. As a general conclusion
of each treatment, with a replication consisting of one crate planted it can be said that foliar applications of Ca, B, Mo, alone or in certain
with 25 bulbs. Two cultivars were used in two separate experiments, combinations, affected significantly the content of foliar nutrients due
‘Star Fighter’ and ‘Casa Blanca’. Nitrate leaching was determined by to specific nutrient interactions in plants.
placing an ion-exchange resin bag under each crate at the beginning
of the study. After plant harvest (14–16 weeks), resin bags were col- (130) Dieffenbachia Calcium Oxalate Crystal Formation
lected and analyzed for nitrate content. Plant tissues were dried and Affected by Cultivars, Nitrogen Rates, and Light Intensity
ground and analyzed for nitrogen content. Based on the results of these Hui Cao, Jianjun Chen*, Dennis B. McConnell
studies, it appears that the use of coir, peat, and soil may not influence University of Florida, Environmental Horticultural Department and Mid-Florida Research
plant growth significantly. Substrate type may mitigate the amount of and Education Center, Apopka, FL, 32703
nitrate leaching through the media. However, the cultivar type may
Tissue-cultured explants of Dieffenbachia maculate ‘Exotic Perfec-
also influence the degree of nitrate mitigation, since leaching results
tion’, D. ‘Snow Flake’, and D. × ‘Tropic Breeze’ were grown on
varied between the two cultivars.
ebb-and-flow trays subirrigated with nitrogen (N) at 50, 200, or 800
(128) Determination of Limestone Requirement of Soilless mg·L-1 using a water-soluble fertilizer 17N–2.1P–15.7K for 10 weeks
in a shaded greenhouse under a maximum photosynthetic photon flux
Root Media for a Specific pH density of 285 μmol·m-2·s-1. Plants were then transferred to interior
Pauline H. Andrews, P. Allen Hammer* rooms under a light level of 8 μmol·m-2·s-1. Samples of the midrib were
Purdue University, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, West Lafayette, IN, 47907 taken from the first mature leaf of plants before being placed indoors
Limestone requirement tests are routine in agronomic laboratories; and also from the first mature leaf of plants 8 months after growing
however, no tests exist for soilless root medium although there is still indoors. Counts of calcium oxalate crystal idioblasts in cross-sections
a need to predict the limestone additions. This research was to develop of the basal midrib using polarized light microscopy showed that the
a rapid, accurate test to determine the limestone requirement of soil- number of crystal idioblasts was higher in all three cultivars fertigated
less root media for a specific pH. Thirty-four media formulations were with 200 mg·L-1 N than those fertigated with either 50 or 800 mg·L-1
amended with increasing rates of limestone. Media were incubated N. The number of crystal idioblasts in each cultivar grown under 8
in the greenhouse. Pots were irrigated to container capacity every 2 μmol·m-2·s-1 was about 50% of the number detected when plants were
days with RO-water; pH was recorded after 5 weeks; and limestone grown under 285 μmol·m-2·s-1. ‘Snow Flake’ had the highest number
requirement for pH 5.5 was determined for each media. A modified of crystal idioblasts with counts up to 60 per cross-section, whereas
SMP buffer procedure for mineral soils was used. A 40-mL aliquot of ‘Exotic Perfection’ had the lowest with only 30 per cross-section. This
the SMP buffer was added to 6 g of media, equilibrated for 48 hours study shows that in addition to cultivar differences, light intensity and
and pH determined. Media-buffer pH was plotted against the incubation N can significantly affect calcium crystal formation, and the highest
limestone requirement for pH 5.5. A separate regression was required for number of crystal idioblasts occurred when Dieffenbachia cultivars
media containing coir since the modified SMP buffer test overestimated were grown under optimum conditions.
the limestone requirement of coir media. The correlation for non-coir
media was –0.97 (Y = -1.19x + 7.52) and -0.94 (Y = –1.12x + 6.14)
(131) Nitrogen and Potassium Changes during Growth of
for coir media. The procedure was verified using 15 media. Media-buf- Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima Wild) ‘Supjibi Red’
fer pH was determined and the limestone requirement was calculated Jorge-Moises Rosas-Ramos*1, Ana-Maria Castillo-Gonzalez1,
using the corresponding regression equation. Two sets of media treat- María Teresa Colinas-Leon1, Joel Pineda-Pineda2
ments were potted and incubated in the greenhouse. Rooted cuttings 1
Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, Fitotecnia, Chapingo, Edo. Mexico, 56230,
of geranium ‘Candy Lavender’ were transplanted into one set of pots. Mexico;2Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, Instituto de Horticultura, Chapingo, Edo.
Pots were irrigated every 2 days with RO-water and geraniums were Mexico, 56230, Mexico
irrigated with nonacidified fertilizer water. Media pH was determined Nitrogen and potassium changes in poinsettia ‘Supjibi Red’ were
at week 5. Media was nonsignificant for pots or geraniums (P ≤ 0.01). evaluated at four stages: vegetative growth, inductive stage, bract
The mean pH of non-coir media was pH 5.66 and 5.67 for pots and development and flowering. Nitrogen doses were 100, 200, 300, 400,
geraniums and pH 5.39 and 5.39, respectively, for coir media. and 500 mg·L-1 and those of potassium were: 175, 250, 325, and 400
mg·L-1, which were applied constantly with irrigation. Plants were
(129) Effect of Foliar Application of Calcium, Boron, and grown in 7-inch pots with tezontle as the substrate. A completly ran-
Molybdenum in Nutrient Content of Poinsettia Plants dom experimental design with nine treatments and 10 replicates was
Juan Ayala, Ana-Maria Castillo*, Maria-Teresa Colinas, Joel Pineda used. Short photoperiod was applied from 61 days after transplant,
Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, Fitotecnia, Chapingo, Edo. Mexico, 56230, Mexico covering plants for 14 hours from 7 pm on. Samples for nitrogen and
potassium evaluations were taken from recently grown-up leaves at
The effect of foliar application of calcium, boron, and molybdenum 25, 50, 75, 100 and 125 days after transplant. Nitrogen absorption
on macronutrient and micronutrient content of poinsettia (Euphorbia increased up to 75 days after transplant; treatments with 400 and 500
pulcherrima) plants cv. Supjibi was evaluated. Plants were grown mg·L-1 of nitrogen induced the highest foliar levels 2.44% and 2.6%,
under greenhouse conditions in 7-inch containers. Fourteen treat- respectively. In the following sampling dates, nitrogen decreased for all
ments were applied (10 replicates per treatment); these were formed treatments. Potassium content decreased as plants developed; highest
by three calcium levels (calcium nitrate at 300, 400, and 500 mg·L-1), levels were obtained 25 days after transplant. The 325 and 400 mg·L-1
boron (borax at 0.2, 0.5, and 0.8 mg·L-1), and molybdenum (sodium K treatments induced the highest concentrations in leaves 7.04% and
molybdate at 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5 mg·L-1) and their combinations. Plants 7.02%, respectively. Thus, it is confirmed that nitrogen is required
were spayed three times during the growing period: 51, 72, and 94 throughout vegetative growth, and potassium just in the initial stage
days after transplant. Plants were covered with black polyethylene of vegetative growth.
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 (132) Withdrawn were exposed to either a 2- or 5-day prestorage delay at 17 °C; or
placed immediately into cold storage (control) at 0.5 °C. An additional
(133) Influence of Two Types of Fertilizers on the Growth treatment was CA storage at 2.5 °C. In February, occurrence of soft
and Development of Tissue-cultured Daylilies Transferred scald, soggy breakdown, and bitter pit were measured on 40 fruit per
to the Greenhouse replication. Fruit were from ‘Honeycrisp’/M.26 trees planted in 1994.
Johnny Carter*, Diondre Palmer, Lianghong Chen Treatments were replicated five times with four trees in each replica-
tion. Soft scald was very severe in this year, with 84% of control fruit
Fort Valley State University, Agricultural Research, Fort Valley, GA, 31030
being affected. Two-day prestorage delay reduced it to 48% and 5-day
During Summer 2004, a study was conducted to determine the effect of delay to 21%. Soggy breakdown was also severe with 14% of the fruit
two types of fertilizers on the growth and development of tissue-cultured being affected. Two- and 5-day delays had no effect on occurrence of
daylilies transferred to the greenhouse. Peters 20–20–20 water-soluble soggy breakdown, but CA storage increased it to 65%. Bitter pit was
fertilizer and a slow-release fertilizer were the two fertilizers evaluated. very rare and not affected by any of the treatments. These results dem-
Peters 20–20–20 fertilizer was used at 0 (control), 50, 100, and 200 onstrate that in severe cases, shorter prestorage delay is not effective
mg·L–1 rates. The slow release fertilizer was used at 2.5 g per 10.2 cm in preventing soft scald or soggy breakdown.
pot. Each treatment was replicated four times in a randomized complete-
block design. After 6 weeks of growth, the results showed that, when (49) Effect of Low Temperature Storage on Quality and
compared to the control, all treatments except for 200 mg·L–1 caused Enzymatic Activity of Zapote Mamey Fruit (Pouteria
a significant increase in root growth. Shoot growth was significantly sapota)
increased by the 100 mg·L–1 treatment, while the 200 mg·L–1 and slow-
Iran Alia-Tejacal1, Maria-Teresa Colinas-Leon*1,
release treatments suppressed shoot growth. Similar to root and shoot
Maria-Teresa Martinez-Damian1, Marcos Soto-Hernández2
growth, the 100 mg·L–1 treatment caused a significant increase in fresh 1
weight, while the 200 mg·L–1 and slow-release treatments caused a reduc- Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Morelos, Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias,
Domicilio conocido, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62210, Mexico; 2Colegio de Postgraduados,
tion. These results imply that the 100 mg·L–1 Peters 20–20–20 fertilizer Instituto de Recursos Naturales, Domicilio Conocido, Montecillo, edo. Mexico, Texcoco,
treatment is the best treatment for maximum growth and development Edo. de México, 56320, Mexico
of tissue-cultured daylilies transferred to the greenhouse.
Zapote mamey is a climacteric fruit that shows an increase in the content
of carotenoids and total soluble sugars and in the activity of different
Poster Session 52—Postharvest Storage enzymes during maturation. In the present study, zapote mamey fruits
were harvested at physiological maturity and stored for 7, 14, and 21
21 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F days at 5, 10, and 15 °C, 85% relative humidity (RH). At the same
time, immediately after harvest a group of fruits (control) was kept
and evaluated at ambient temperature (20 °C, 50% to 60% RH). The
(47) Optimal Low Pressure Conditions for Long-term objective was to determine the effects of temperature and storage time
Storage of Fresh Commodities Kill Caribbean Fruit Fly on content of carotenoids, and total soluble sugars, as well as to evalu-
Eggs and Larvae ate the enzymatic activity of peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT), and
Thomas L. Davenport*1, Stanley P. Burg2, Thomas L. White1 superoxide dismutase (SOD). Fruits stored at 5 °C for 14 and 21 days
1
University of Florida, IFAS, Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, FL, developed chilling injury, as shown by a negative effect on carotenoids
33031; 2VacuFresh Corporation, CEO, Miami, FL, 33133 and total soluble sugars content. The activities of POD, CAT and SOD
were also reduced after storage at 5 °C for 21 days. Fruits stored at
U.S. regulations prevent importation of fresh horticultural commodi-
10 and 15 °C for 7, 14, and 21 days showed similar characteristics to
ties that have not received an approved quarantine treatment assuring
the control fruits in carotenoids and total soluble sugars. Enzymatic
100% mortality of potentially invasive insect pests. Because imported
activities were affected only by storage at 10 °C for 21 days. Storage
mangoes are likely to be infested by the Caribbean fruit fly (Anastrepha
at 15 °C for 21 days delayed, but did not stop maturation. Results sug-
suspensa Loew) and other tropical fruit flies such as A. ludens Loew,
gest that zapote mamey fruits can be stored at 10 °C with no negative
A. striata, A. distincta, A. fraterculus, A. serpentina, or A. oblique,
effect on quality.
they must be hot-water treated prior to shipment in order to satisfy

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quarantine requirement. Hot water treatment often damages the fruit, (50) Effect of Delayed MA Packaging and Packaging Film
especially if it is not fully mature. Hypobaric (low pressure = LP)
intermodal shipping containers developed by the VacuFreshSM Corp.
on Quality Maintenance of Fresh-cut Iceberg Lettuce
preserve fresh commodities, such as horticulturally mature mangoes, Ji Gang Kim, Sun Tay Choi*, Chai Il Lim
far longer than is possible using other technologies. We tested the National Horticultural Research Institute, Postharvest Technology Division, 475 Imok-
ability of over 70,000 Caribbean fruit fly eggs and larvae to survive a Dong, Jangan-Gu, Suwon, Kyeonggi, 440-706, South Korea
simulated optimal hypobaric condition for shipment of mangoes (15 Modified atmosphere (MA) packaging has been used to maintain quality
mm Hg, 98% RH, at the lowest, safe non-chilling temperature, 13 °C). of fresh-cut lettuce, but O2 depletion and excessive CO2 accumulation
A. suspensa eggs or larvae were maintained on agar media, flushed can be injurious. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of
with one air change per hour at the storage pressure, and shielded with delayed MA packaging using three different films on quality maintenance
Mylar to prevent radiant heat uptake and limit evaporative cooling. of fresh-cut iceberg lettuce. Iceberg lettuce leaves were sliced, washed,
Nearly 98% of the eggs and larvae were killed within 1 week at 15 dried, and placed for 0, 5, 10, and 15 hours under air atmosphere at
mm Hg in eight replicated experiments. All eggs were killed at that 5 °C. Samples were packaged with 2.9 and 16.6 pmol·kg·Pa·s, oxygen
pressure by 11 days, whereas a significant number survived at ambient transmission rate (OTR) films and microperforated film (P-plus), and
pressure. Shipment of fresh produce using this technology promises stored for 12 days at 5 °C. Results indicated that delayed packaging
to provide quarantine control while preserving the freshness of fully affected gas composition (O2 and CO2), fermentative volatile produc-
mature tropical fruits and vegetables. tion, off-odor, color, and tissue electrolyte leakage. With 2.9 OTR
film, longer delayed time maintained quality by inhibiting off-odor
(48) Prestorage Delay Effects on Soft Scald and Soggy development and the accumulation of ethanol. However, delayed
Breakdown of ‘Honeycrisp’ Apples packaging was not effective in maintaining quality of samples pack-
Renae E. Moran* aged with 16.6 OTR film and P-plus film. Regardless of delayed time,
University of Maine, Dept. of Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Monmouth, ME, all 16.6 OTR-packaged samples had severe discoloration after 7 days
04259 of storage. All delayed treatments packaged with P-plus film attained
the desired O2 (3–5 kPa) and CO2 levels (10–12 kPa) from day 9 to the
In 2004, prestorage delays and CA storage were compared for occur-
end of storage. A 15-hour delayed packaging into packages prepared
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 from 2.9 OTR film and samples packaged with P-plus film maintained regarding respiration and C2H4 production. Respiratory and ethylene
quality by inhibiting off-odor development. The results indicate that peaks were detected within 48 hours after harvest or removal from
delayed packaging could be an alternative method when fresh-cut let- cold storage. Rapid loss of firmness was measured during ripening at
tuce is packaged with low OTR films. ambient temperature after harvest and after removal from cold storage
(days 0–3), with some loss during cold storage itself (weeks 1–6). As
(51) Changes in Phenolic Compounds in Sweetpotatoes expected, firmer fruits at harvest had a lower respiration rate. However,
during Low Temperature Storage no obvious differences in ripening behavior or cold storage response
M.S. Padda*, D.H. Picha were observed among the six genotypes. As a general guideline, only
Louisiana State University, Horticulture, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803 firmer fruits should be cold stored, since fruit softening did not stop
at 4 °C. A broader analysis of all of the named cultivars and advanced
Sweetpotatoes may be potentially high in concentration of certain selections of pawpaw will be needed to determine if the present results
phytochemical compounds, including phenolics. Low temperature are generally representative of pawpaw.
stress-induced phenolic compounds may enhance the nutraceutical
value of sweetpotatoes. However, extended exposure to low temperature
results in chilling injury. Cured and non-cured roots of ‘Beauregard’ Poster Session 53—Vegetable Breeding 2
sweetpotatoes were exposed to low temperature storage (5 °C) for up
to 4 weeks. The total phenolics and individual phenolic acid contents 21 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F
were determined at weekly intervals using Folin-Denis reagent and
reversed-phase HPLC, respectively. Total phenolics and individual (254) Molecular Characterization of Doubled Haploid and
phenolic acids increased with length of low temperature exposure.
Non-cured roots had a higher phenolic content than cured roots after
Conventional Onion Lines using AFLPs and SSRs
4 weeks. A 3-day exposure period to room temperature (22 °C) fol- Ryan Walker*1, Leonard Pike1, Monica Menz2, Kil Sun Yoo1,
lowing removal from low temperature storage typically resulted in Sung Gil Kim1
1
increased phenolics. In a comparison of different tissue locations, the Texas A&M University, Horticulture Science, College Station, TX, 77845; 2Texas A&M
University, Agronomy, College Station, TX, 77843
highest phenolic content was found in peel tissue and the lowest in
the pith tissue. The major individual phenolic acid in all root tissues Onions suffer from severe inbreeding depression, which has prevented
was chlorogenic acid. the creation of homozygous inbreds in breeding programs. The creation
of doubled haploid (DH) lines in onion is an anomaly, and provides
(52) Postharvest Alleviation of Chilling Injury and a unique opportunity to study both how these lines would perform
Diseases of Cantaloupe Melons in a breeding program and why they do not exhibit more inbreeding
Christian Krarup*, Oscar Núñez depression. Seven DH lines were developed at Texas A&M University
Universidad Católica de Chile, Ciencias Vegetales, Casilla 306, Santiago 22, Chile from five different short-day F1 and F2 populations. Five equivalent
conventional inbred lines, breeding lines developed from the same
Chilling injury of cantaloupe melons (Cucumis melo, Cantalupensis parents as the DH lines, have been identified from the onion-breed-
group), although variable among cultivars, precludes the use of tem- ing program. The DH lines, the conventional inbred lines, and their
peratures close to 0 °C for long term storage or transport. Diseases, parents have been analyzed using SSR and AFLP markers. SSR
either associated with chilling or independent from it, are usually the markers yielded a polymorphism rate of 55% vs. 3% with the AFLPs.
main factor terminating postharvest life of these melons. ‘Colima’, Analysis has shown remnant heterozygosity both in the parental lines
a Western Shipper cultivar highly sensitive to chilling, was used to and in the conventional inbreds and has confirmed the uniformity of
evaluate chilling and disease response to the following treatments: the DH lines. Genetic similarity estimates have been calculated using
immersion in water at 60 °C for 1 minute (with or without 150 ppm the molecular data to determine the suitability of comparing the yield
chlorine), individual packaging (PVC, whole or perforated), exposure heterosis of crosses between the conventional lines and the DH lines
to air at 38 °C for 12 hours (with or without individual packaging), in a diallele analysis.
and control. After storage for 18 days at 0 °C and a simulated retail
period of 3 days at 20 °C, there were significant differences among (255) A Comparison of Phenotypic and Marker-assisted
treatments: chilling was alleviated in heat-treated and especially in Selection in Cucumber
plastic-wrapped fruit, and the presence of diseases caused by pathogens
such as Alternaria, Cladosporium, Fusarium, and Rhizopus was mark- Matthew D. Robbins*1, Jack E. Staub2, Zhicheng Fan1
1
edly reduced by heat treatments. Overall, visual quality was high and University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Horticulture, Madison, WI, 53706; 2Uni-
versity of Wisconsin-Madison, USDA/ARS, Vegetable Crops Unit, Madison, WI, 53706
superior in fruit immersed in water at 60 °C with 150 ppm chlorine
due to almost complete supression of diseases. Project financed by To increase yield in cucumber (Cucumus sativus L.), we designed a
FONDECYT 1020882. recurrent selection program utilizing phenotypic (PHE) and marker-as-
sisted (MAS) selection for the development of multiple lateral branching
(53) Do Pawpaw Varieties Behave Differently during (MLB; branches per plant), gynoecious, early genotypes possessing
Ripening and Cold Storage? high fruit length to diameter ratio (L:D). These yield components are
Federica Galli*1, Douglas D. Archbold1, Kirk W. Pomper2 under genetic control of few quantitative trait loci (QTL; 2-6 per trait),
1
University of Kentucky, Department of Horticulture, Lexington, KY, 40546-0091; 2Ken- which have been placed on a moderately saturated molecular linkage
tucky State University, 129 Atwood Research Facility, Frankfort, KY, 40601 map. Four inbred lines, complementary for the target traits, were
intermated and the resulting population underwent MAS and PHE, as
Pawpaw [Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal] is a highly perishable climacteric
well as random mating (RAN), for three cycles. Selections by PHE
fruit. Generally, fruit may be stored at 4 °C for 4 weeks with minimal
were visually made for all four traits at the whole plant level. Selec-
loss in quality or subsequent ripening capacity. However, comparisons
tions based on MAS contained the highest number of desired marker
among cultivars and advanced selections for ripening behavior and
genotypes from 20 marker loci (SSR, RAPD, SCAR, SNP). Using the
postharvest storage life have not been reported. Ideally, cultivars with
same selection scheme and intensity allowed a direct comparison of
superior ripening traits (higher firmness, or a slower rate of firmness
MAS to PHE. Selection was equally effective for MLB and L:D by
loss) and longer storage life may be identified for the commercial
MAS (3.5 and 3.0) and PHE (3.6 and 3.0), which were both superior
market. To determine if differences among genotypes may exist,
to RAN (2.8 and 2.8). For earliness (days to anthesis) and gynoecy
respiration, C2H4 production, and fruit firmness of six varieties, 8-20,
(percent female), MAS (41.8 and 26.6) was less effective than PHE
9-58, ‘Middletown’, ‘PA Golden’, ‘Taytwo’, and ‘Taylor’, were mea-
(40.5 and 81.8) and RAN (41.0 and 80.9), which were equal. For
sured during ripening after harvest and after 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 weeks
yield (fruit per plant), RAN (1.90) and MAS (1.88) were equal, but
of 4 °C storage. No differences were observed among the cultivars
less than PHE (2.15). After three cycles of PHE, further selection by

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 MAS identified superior genotypes, which were intermated. Superior (258) Differential Response of Colored Carrots to Cavity
hybrids were selected by MAS and underwent one backcross genera- Spot
tion. In some backcrosses, gains were made in every trait compared to
Mary Ruth McDonald*1, Kevin Vander Kooi2, Philipp Simon3
the PHE Cycle 3 mean, while in other backcrosses, gains were made 1
only in some traits. Improvement by MAS was very effective during University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture, Crop Science Bldg., Guelph, Ontario, N1G
2W1, Canada; 2University of Guelph, Plant Agriculture, Kettleby, Ontario; 3USDA, ARS,
line extraction for these yield components. Vegetable Research Unit, Department of Horticulture, Madison, WI, 53706

(256) Evaluation of 25 Varieties of Race 3 Bacterial Spot Cavity spot of carrot, caused by several species of Pythium, is endemic
Resistant Bell Peppers in many carrot production areas of the world, including the Holland/
Bradford Marsh region of Ontario, Canada. Field trials were conducted
Russell T. Nagata*1, Kenneth L. Pernezny1, Darrin M. Parmenter2, from 2002–04 to determine if carrots with different pigments varied in
Eugene McAvoy3, Kent E. Cushman4 susceptibility to the disease. Carrots from the USDA breeding program
1
University of Florida, Everglades Research and Education Center, Belle Glade,
FL33430;2University of Florida, Palm Beach County Extension, West Palm Beach,
at the University of Wisconsin were seeded in muck soil (pH 6.4, 60%
FL33415; 3University of Florida, Henery County Extension, Labelle, FL 33975; organic matter) on 28, 30, and 27 May, harvested 22, 22, and 23 Oct.,
4
University of Florida, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, and assessed for disease on 5, 8, and 10 Dec. 2002, 2003, and 2004,
FL 34142 respectively. The carrots were white (W 105-7), yellow (W 102-1),
Twenty-five varieties of bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) were dark orange (W 101-23), red (W 104-3), and purple (W 106-3). Cultivar
transplanted in commercial pepper fields in Immokalee and Delray ‘Cellobunch’ was included in 2003 and 2004. Twenty-five carrots
Beach, Fla., to evaluate horticultural characteristics and resistance to of each of four replicate plots were assessed in 2002 and 2003, and
race 3 bacterial spot of peppers caused by Xanthomonas campestris 50 carrots were assessed in 2004, for disease incidence and severity
pv. vesicatoria. All cultural and management procedures were based [disease severity index (DSI), based on the size of the largest lesion
on commercial best management practices. Eighty to 90% of market- per carrot]. Disease incidence was moderate in 2002 and 2003 (34%,
able fruits had three or four lobes. Total marketable fruit yield from 33%), and high in 2004 (60%). Consistent differences in susceptibility
three harvests ranged from 4596 to 7089 kg·ha-1 and marketable to cavity spot were identified over the three years of trials. The purple
fruit number ranged from 20,571 to 31,224 fruit/ha. Most fruit were carrot had the lowest incidence (12%) and severity (7 DSI) of cavity
slightly elongated with length to diameter ratios between 1.1 and 1.2. spot, followed by the dark orange carrot (39%, 22 DSI) as compared to
Seminis 7602 had a ratio of one, while lines ACR 252, PRO2R-3, and the susceptible yellow carrot (58%, 41 DSI). There was no difference
PR99R-16 had ratios of 1.40, 1.36, and 1.28, respectively. Significant in disease reaction between the yellow and white carrots. ‘Cellobunch’
differences were observed for fruit wall thickness, with those grown in had the same reaction as the dark orange carrot. Studies are needed
Delray Beach having thicker fruit walls that averaged 7.5 mm vs. 5.3 to determine whether the pigments themselves cause differences in
mm for the Immokalee site. Bacterial spot infection at both sites did the disease response.
not affect yield, due to late natural infection of the field. Susceptible
control ‘Jupiter’ had a mean foliage disease incident rating of 26%
after the final harvest and was surpassed only by 7682 and 8328 from (259) A Genetic Linkage Map and a cDNA Library for
Enza. The most resistant lines with disease ratings of <3% were 5776, Watermelon
7141, and 8302 from Seminis, and Telstar from Hazera.
Amnon Levi1, C.E. Thomas1, Angela Davis2, O.U.K. Reddy3,
(257) Pepino Mosaic Virus: Variability in U.S. Isolates Y. Xu4, X. Zhang5, A. Hernandez6, G. Gusmini7, Todd C. Wehner*7,
J. King8, S.R. King9
Clarissa J. Maroon-Lango1, Mary Ann Guaragna1, Ramon Jordan1, 1
USDA, ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, Charleston, SC, 29414; 2USDA, ARS, South
John Hammond1, Murali Bandla2, Steve Marquardt2, John R. Stom- Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, Lane, OK, 74555; 3West Virginia State Univer-
mel*3 sity, Department of Biology, Institute, WV, 25112; 4China National Engineering Research
1
USDA, ARS, Floral and Nursery Plant Research Unit, Beltsville, MD, 20705; 2Agdia, (NERCV), Center for Vegetables, Beijing, 100089, China; 5Syngenta Seeds, Inc., 21435
Inc., Elkhart, IN; 3USDA, ARS, Vegetable Laboratory, Beltsville, MD, 20705 Road 98, Woodland, CA 95695; 6University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Biotechnol-
ogy Center-W.M. Keck Center for Comparative and Functional Genomics, Urbana, IL
Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV) was first found in pepino (Solanum 61801; 7North Carolina State University, Department of Horticultural Science, Raleigh,
muricatum) growing in coastal Peru in 1974 and described in 1980; NC 27695; 8Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc., Woodland, CA 95695; 9Texas A&M University,

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Department of Horticultural Sciences, College Station, TX 77843
it reappeared in protected tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in the
Netherlands in 1999. Since then, it has been reported to occur in A genetic linkage map was constructed for watermelon based on a
tomato in several countries including Austria, Belgium, Canada, testcross population and an F2 population. The testcross map includes
France, Germany, Italy, Peru, Spain and the Canary Islands, the United 312 markers (RAPD, ISSR, AFLP, SSR, and ASRP). This map covered
Kingdom, and in 11 states within the United States. Three strains of a genetic distance of 1385 cM, and identified 11 large (50.7-155.2
PepMV found in the United States have been cloned and sequenced. cm), five intermediate (37.5-46.2 cm), and 16 small linkage groups
Full-length genomic sequences were obtained for two strains, PepMV- (4.2-31.4 cm). Most AFLP markers are clustered in two linkage
US1 and PepMV-US2, from co-infected tomato plant samples from regions, while all other markers are randomly dispersed throughout
Arizona. The 3’-end sequence of PepMV-US3 came from infected the genome. Many of the markers in this study were skewed from the
tomato fruits from Maryland. The genome organization, motifs and classical (Mendelian) segregation ratio of 1:1 in the testcross or 3:1
domains typical of the genus Potexvirus, and of other PepMV isolates, in the F2 population. The order of the markers within linkage groups
were found in full-length sequences of both US1 and US2 isolates. was similar in the testcross and F2 populations. Additionally, a cDNA
Direct comparison of US1 and US2 at the nucleotide level revealed an library was constructed using RNA isolated from watermelon flesh
86.3% identity; whereas, when individually compared to the French 1 week (rapid cell division stage), 2 weeks (cell growth and storage
and Spanish isolates, which share ~99% identity at the nucleotide level, deposition stage), 4 weeks (maturation stage), and 5 weeks (mature
US1 and US2 had 82% and 79% identities to each, respectively. Pair- fruit) after pollination. More than 1020 cDNA clones were sequenced,
wise gene-for-gene comparisons between United States and European and analyzed using the basic local alignment search Tool (BLAST).
isolates revealed a similar trend. While unique, US1 is more closely The sequenced cDNA clones were designated as expressed sequenced
related to the previously reported European isolates than is US2. The tag (EST). The ESTs were searched for simple sequence repeats. About
CP of US3 is nearly identical to the European isolates at the amino 7% of the ESTs contained SSR motifs. The ESTs containing SSRs
acid level. None of 18 tomato germplasm accessions or 10 cultivars are being used to design PCR primers and the putative markers are
were resistant to mechanical inoculation with US3; in contrast, no being tested for polymorphism among the parental lines of the map-
infection was detected in nine pepper cultivars or four germplasm ping populations. Polymorphic markers will then be mapped using
accessions. Plants grown from seeds of infected tomato fruits did not the mapping populations.
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 (260) Development of SCAR and CAPS Markers Linked varied with cultivars. The SSC ranged from 12.9% to 16.9%, the TA
to Tomato Begomovirus Resistance Genes Introgressed ranged from 0.31% to 0.41% and the ratios of SSC/TA ranged from
from Lycopersicon chilense 35.37 to 51.21. Lingonberries contain potent free radical scavenging
activities for DPPH., ROO. , .OH and O2.- radicals. The oxygen radi-
Yuanfu Ji, John W. Scott* cal absorbance capacity (ORAC) values from acetone extraction of
University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research & Education Center, Wimauma, FL, 33598
lingonberries ranged from 58.5–223.6 μmol of Trolox equivalents
Resistance to begomoviruses tomato mottle virus (ToMoV) and tomato (TE)/g fresh berries. The ED50 values for DPPH-radical scavenging
yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) has been introgressed to tomato (Lyco- ranged from 5.91–11.77 mg fresh weight. The DPPH-radical scaveng-
persicon esculentum) from L. chilense accessions LA 1932, LA 2779, ing activity correlated with ORAC values with a R2 of 0.8009. ESR
and LA 1938. Resistance genes have been mapped to three regions on spectrum showed that 50 mg·mL-1 of lingonberry extract decreased .OH
chromosome 6 using randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) radicals by 83% and O2.- radicals by 99%. Cyanidin 3-galactoside was
markers. We call these regions 1, 2, and 3. To facilitate breeding by the most dominant anthocyanin and contributed the most antioxidant
marker assisted selection, advanced breeding lines with resistance from activity in lingonberries. The antioxidant properties of lingonberries
the above sources were assayed for the presence of RAPD markers to may play an important role in protecting cells against the oxidative
determine which were most tightly linked to begomovirus resistance. damage caused by free radicals.
The best RAPD markers were then converted to sequence characterized
amplified region (SCAR) markers or cleaved amplified polymorphic (465) Inhibitory Effect of Lingonberry (Vaccinium
sequence (CAPS) markers. In addition, selected restriction fragment vitis-idaea L.) Extracts on Activator Protein-1, Nuclear
length polymorphism (RFLP) markers near the three regions were Factor-KappaB, and Mitogen-activated Protein Kinases
converted into CAPS markers, which were tested for association Shiow Wang*1, Ren-tian Feng2, Linda Bowman2, Ross Penhal-
with the advanced breeding lines. Only LA 2779 derivatives have legon3, Min Ding2
the L. chilense introgression in region 1, which is near the location of 1
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Fruit Laboratory, BARC-W,Beltsville, MD, 20705;
the Ty-1 gene and spans across CAPS markers 32.5Cla and TG118. 2
Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Pathology and Physiology Research Branch;
Two region 1 RAPD markers UBC197 and UBC621 were converted 3
Oregon State University, Lane County Extension
co-dominant SCAR or CAPS markers, which were present in all 16
resistant breeding lines tested. Derivatives from all three accessions The effects of lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) extracts on
have introgressions in region 2. Further assays with more markers in activator protein-1 (AP-1), nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB), and mito-
this region are under way to determine the lengths and locations of gen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) were evaluated. Pretreatment
the introgressions. No tightly linked RAPD markers have been found of JB6 P+ mouse epidermal cells with lingonberry extracts produced
for the resistance gene from LA 1932 in region 3. RFLP and CAPS a dose-dependent inhibition of AP-1 and NF-κB induced by either
markers are being used to more precisely locate the region 3 gene. 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA) or ultraviolet-B (UVB)
light. Lingonberry extracts blocked UVB-induced phosphorylation
(261) A PCR-based Linkage Map of Broccoli [Brassica of MAPK family members ERK1, ERK2, and p38, but not JNK.
oleracea (L.) var. italica] and Comparisons with Existing Lingonberry extracts also prevented TPA-induced phosphorylation of
ERK1 and ERK2. Results of soft agar assays indicated that lingonberry
Brassica Maps
extracts suppressed TPA-induced neoplastic transformation of JB6 P+
Allan Brown1, Khalid Ibrahim*1, Sultana Islam2, Elizabeth Jeffery3, cells in a dose-dependent manner. Lingonberry extracts also induced
John Juvik4 the apoptosis of human leukemia HL-60 cells in a dose-independent
1
University of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, manner. These results suggest that ERK1 and ERK2 may be inhibited
Urbana, IL, 61801; 2Department of Crop Science; 3Department of Food Science and Human
Nutrition; 4Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
by lingonberries, which results in suppression of AP-1 and neoplastic
transformation in JB6 P+ cells and causes cancer cell death by an
A set of 216 PCR-based molecular markers was screened for polymor- apoptotic mechanism in human leukemia HL-60 cells.
phisms using two morphologically dissimilar broccoli lines, ‘VI-158’
and ‘BNC’. Fifty-nine of these markers, representing 69 detected (466) Comparison of Autumnberry and Cornelian
polymorphisms and two morphological markers, were used to construct Cherry Antioxidant Potential with that of Well-known
a genetic linkage map of broccoli [Brassica oleracea (L.) var. italica] Fruit Crops
from a population of 162 F2:3 families generated from the cross between
these two lines. Ten genetic linkage groups were generated that spanned Mustafa Ozgen*1, Artemio Z. Tulio, Jr.2, Aparna Gazula2,
a distance of 468 cM with an average interval width of 9.4 cm. This Joseph C. Scheerens2, R. Neil Reese3, A. Raymond Miller2,
map represents the first combined SSR and SRAP map of Brassica Shawn R. Wright4, Brent L. Black5, Ingrid M. Fordham5
1
oleracea. Comparisons are made to existing maps of Brassica napus GOP Univ, Horticulture, Tasliciftlik, Tokat, 60240, Turkey; 2The Ohio State Univ.,
OARDC, Horticulture and Crop Science, Wooster, OH, 44691; 3South Dakota State
and to inter-specific maps of Brassica oleracea. To our knowledge Univ., Biology/Microbiology, Brookings, SD, 57007; 4The Ohio State Univ., OARDC
this is the first linkage map of broccoli [Brassica oleracea (L.) var. South Centers, Piketon, OH, 45661; 5USDA–ARS Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agr. Res.
italica] and should provide a useful tool for the genetic analysis of Cnter., Fruit Laboratory, Beltsville, MD, 20705
traits specific to the italica subspecies. Autumnberry (Elaeagnus umbellata, “A”) and cornelian cherry
(Cornus mas, “CC”) genotypes were examined for mineral composition,
Poster Session 54—Produce Quality, Safety, and Health anthocyanin, phenolic and tannin contents, antioxidant characteristics
and levels of individual phenolic compounds via GC-MS. Values
21 July 2005, 1:15–2:00 p.m. Poster Hall–Ballroom E/F were compared with those of 58 cultivars of blackberries (“B”), black
raspberries (“BR”), cranberries (“C”), elderberries (“E”), grapes
(464) Antioxidant Activity in Lingonberries (“G”), red raspberries (“RR”) and strawberries (“S”). The phenolic
(Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.) content of “CC” (6955 μg·gfw-1) was greater than 2× that of “B”, “BR”
and “E”. Phenolic contents of “A” samples (1058-1776 μg·gfw-1)
Shiow Wang*1, Ross Penhallegon2
1
were similar to those of “RR”, red “G” and “S”. Anthocyanin levels
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Fruit Laboratory, BARC-W, Beltsville, MD, 20705; in “CC” (270 μg·gfw-1) resembled those in “C”. “A” did not contain
2
Oregon State University, Lane County Extension
anthocyanins. Fruit of “CC” and “A” possessed high tannin levels
Lingonberries have been shown to contain high antioxidant activity. (9291 μg·gfw-1 and 1410–5403 μg·gfw-1, respectively) and exhibited
Fruit from different cultivars of lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea L) high antioxidant potential (μmol·gfw-1 trolox equiv.). DPPH and FRAP
were evaluated for fruit quality, antioxidant activity, anthocyanin and values of “CC” (72.1 and 94.9, respectively) were greater than 2×
phenolic contents. The fruit soluble solids content (SSC), titratable those of “BR”. DPPH values of “A” (23.9–56.2) were ≥ values for
acids (TA), antioxidant capacity, anthocyanin and phenolic contents “BR”, whereas “A” FRAP values (13.3–34.0) were similar to those

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 of “B” and “RR”. However, the lipid-soluble antioxidant potential of excess of (30–50×) the AO capacity being measured, more than one
lycopene-rich “A” was substantial. Levels of individual compounds assay is used to describe the total AO activity of fruit samples. Thus,
varied among cultivars. Ca and Mg contents of “A” were less than there may not be a single AO assay method that completely defines
those found in “CC” and “BR”. Other mineral levels were compa- the AO activity of a given fruit.
rable.
(469) Replacing Cantaloupe with Orange-fleshed
(467) Anthocyanins as Primary Antioxidants in Black Honeydew Melon: Antioxidant Metabolism
Raspberries D. Mark Hodges*1, Gene E. Lester2, Robert D. Meyer2,
Artemio Z. Tulio, Jr.*1, Mustafa Ozgen2, R. Neil Reese3, Vivian E. Willmets1, Michele L. Elliot1
Steven J. Schwartz4, Qingguo Tian4, Gary D. Stoner5, 1
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre,
A. Raymond Miller1, Joseph C. Scheerens1 Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1J5, Canada; 2USDA-ARS, Kika de la Garza Subtropical
1 Agricultural Research Center, Weslaco, TX, 78596
The Ohio State Univ., OARDC, Horticulture and Crop Science,Wooster, OH, 44691;
2
GOP Univ., Horticulture, Tasliciftlik, Tokat, 60240, Turkey; 3South Dakota State Univ., Consumption of phytochemicals has been associated with reduced
Biology and Microbiology, Brookings, SD, 57007; 4Ohio State Univ., Food Science and
Technology, Columbus, OH, 43210; 5Ohio State Univ., Div. Hematology and Oncology,
risks of human health dysfunctions such as cancers and heart disease.
Col. Medicine, James Cancer Hosp. and Res. Inst., Columbus, OH, 43210 Such information has led to increased sales of fruits and vegetables.
For example, in the United States, an estimated 23% increase in
Anthocyanins in black raspberry extracts may play a key role in the melon consumption (up to 13.2 lbs/capita/annum) has been recorded
regulation of oncogene expression in cancer cell cultures. Varia- over 16 years. However, some health issues have been attributed to
tions in anthocyanin levels of ‘Jewel’, ‘Mac Black’, and ‘Bristol’ cantaloupe due to bacteria such as Salmonella attaching to inaccessible
black raspberries grown at seven commercial farms in Ohio were sites, such as the rind netting. Honeydew melons do not have a net-
investigated using HPLC and uv-vis spectrometry. Cyanidin-3-ru- ted rind. The purpose of this study was to compare concentrations of
tinoside (cy-3-rut) and cyanidin-3-(2G-xylorutinoside) (cy-3-2-xyl), antioxidants between cantaloupe and both green- and orange-fleshed
the two major compounds present in all cultivars (≈2:1), were highly honeydew melons during 14 days of storage to determine if orange-
correlated with total anthocyanin contents. Sample variation in total fleshed honeydew melon would represent a feasible alterative to
anthocyanin, cy-3-rut, and cy-3-2-xyl levels was greater among cantaloupe to the increasingly health/food safety-conscious consumer.
commercial farms than among cultivars grown at the same location. Cantaloupe (‘Cruiser’; C), green-fleshed Honeydew (‘HoneyBrew’;
The antioxidant activities of cy-3-rut, cyanidin-3-glucoside, cyanidin- HB), and orange-fleshed Honeydew (‘OrangeDew’; OD) melons
3,5-diglucoside (cy-3,5-diglc), and pelargonidin-3-glucoside from were harvested in Texas at the beginning and at the end of the pro-
purified extracts were determined using the free radical scavenging duction season. β-carotene content was highest in OD, followed by
assays DPPH and ABTS, and the ferric reducing power assay FRAP. C; no β-carotene was detected in HB. β-carotene levels did not change
All pure anthocyanins showed strong antioxidant potentials except during storage. Phenolic levels increased in all three melon species
for cy-3,5-diglc. Cy-3-rut was identified and quantified as the domi- during storage, whereas total ascorbate content declined in OD and
nant anthocyanin in black raspberries and was also the most potent in early harvest HB. Ascorbate peroxidase activities were lowest in
antioxidant. Results suggest that anthocyanins, cy-3-rut in particular, OD, perhaps due to the lower ascorbate levels; little difference be-
may function as the primary antioxidants in black raspberries. Genetic tween the melon species in activities of the other ascorbate-associated
and environmental variation in the anthocyanin contents necessitate enzymes were observed. Based on the phytochemicals measured in
characterization of the antioxidant and anthocyanin levels in fruits this study, choosing non-netted OD over netted C in order to reduce
from any given source prior to measuring biological and medicinal potential exposure to pathogens would not represent a less healthy
activities. food choice.
(468) Comparison of Methods to Determine Antioxidant (470) Lycopene Content of Mini Watermelon Varieties
Levels in Fruit Grown at Four Locations
Mustafa Ozgen*1, Artemio Z. Tulio, Jr.2, A. Raymond Miller2, Penelope Perkins-Veazie*1, Julie Collins1, Richard Hassell2,
R. Neil Reese3, Joseph C. Scheerens2 Steve Olson3, Donald Maynard4, Jonathan Schultheis5,

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1
GOP Univ., Horticulture, Tasliciftlik, Tokat, 60240, Turkey; 2The Ohio State Univ., Missy O’Hern6, Toni Magby6, Shelli Magby6
OARDC, Horticulture and Crop Science, Wooster, OH, 44691; 3South Dakota State Univ., 1
USDA-ARS, SCARL, Hwy. 3 West, Lane, OK, 74555; 2Clemson University, Horticul-
Biology and Microbiology, Brookings, SD, 57007
ture, Charleston, SC, 29414; 3University of Florida, Research Center, Quincy, FL, 32351;
4
In preliminary studies, we found that relative and absolute antioxidant University of Florida, Horticulture; 5North Carolina State University, Horticulture;
6
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Biological Sciences
(AO) levels varied within and among small fruit types. AO levels
were affected by assay method used, time of reaction, volume of Mini watermelons are the size of cantaloupes and weigh 1.5 to 3 kg
sample, and the ratio of reactants to total AO activity. To identify (4 to 8 lbs). Melons of 18 selections were grown in replicated trials in
the physicochemical parameters that affect accuracy and reproduc- North Carolina, South Carolina, and north and south Florida. Melons
ibility, a series of experiments were conducted to test the roles of AO were harvested when ripe, and samples of heart and locule tissue were
assay, different AOs, and AO concentration on measured AO content frozen and sent to Lane, Okla. A total of 960 samples, representing 6-
and reaction kinetics. Three assays (DPPH, FRAP, ABTS) were used 12 melons per selection per location, were analyzed for total lycopene
to evaluate AO capacity of seven fruit types (black and red rasp- content using colorimeter and spectrophotometer methods. Subsamples
berry, blackberry, strawberry, grape, elderberry, and cranberry) and of ‘Mohican’, ‘Hazera 6007’, ‘Vanessa’, ‘Petite Treat’, and ‘Precious
nine purified AOs (ascorbic, caffeic, chlorogenic, gallic, and ellagic Petite’ were analyzed by HPLC for carotenoid profiles. Total lycopene
acids, α-tocopherol, trolox, cyanidin-3-glucoside, and quercetin). content ranged from 52 to 108 μg·g-1, depending on variety. Selections
Ascorbic acid, trolox, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, and α-tocopherol were grouped into two levels of lycopene content. The varieties Pre-
exhibited simple reaction kinetics and reached endpoints quickly, cious Petite, Petite Perfection, Betsy, Bonny, Petite Treat, Valdoria,
regardless of assay. Gallic and ellagic acids, quercetin, cyanidin-3- Vanessa, Hazera 5133 and 5138, RWT 8149, 8155, 8162 had 60 to
glucoside, and all fruit extracts exhibited more complex kinetics and 79 μg·g-1 lycopene and the varieties Hazera 6007, 5123, 5109, 5177,
long reaction times (>70 min) to reach an endpoint. Moreover, the Mohican, and Extazy had 80 to 100 μg·g-1. Melons harvested from the
latter four AOs had the highest AO capacity among the compounds Florida locations had more total lycopene than those from North and
tested. We observed differences in reactivity between assays, com- South Carolina. ‘Precious Petite’ had more β-carotene as a percentage
pounds and fruit extracts, but relative AO activity was comparable, of total carotenoids than other varieties tested. These results indicate
although the absolute values differed. Since AO capacity of fruit that lycopene content is affected primarily by germplasm and also
extracts is a composite of the individual AOs present, it is important by environment.
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 (471) Application of Mustard and Hop Extract Agents (473) Influences of Fertilizer Source and Insecticide
Mixed with Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters as a Food Application on Phenolic Compounds in Pac Choi
Preservative for Fresh-cut Vegetables (Brassica rapa L.)
Daisuke Hamanaka*, Takashi Watakabe, Kazuyuki Kitano, Xin Zhao*1, Edward Carey2, James Nechols3, Kim Williams1,
Hidemi Izumi Weiqun Wang4
1
Kinki University, School of Biology–Oriented Science and Technology, Uchita, Wakayama, Kansas State University, Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources, Manhattan, KS,
6496493, Japan 66506-5506;2Kansas State University, Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources,
Olathe, KS, 66061 3Kansas State University, Entomology, Manhattan, KS, 66506-4027;
Cabbage shreds and cucumber slices were dipped in water or solutions 4
Kansas State University, Human Nutrition, Manhatttan, KS, 66506-1407
of mustard extract agent (WASAOURO®, Mitsubishi-Kagaku Foods Implications of dietary phenolic compounds for human health and disease
Corp.) and hop extract agent (HOPREX®, Mitsubishi-Kagaku Foods prevention have been indicated by a body of literature. A greenhouse
Corp.) with or without sucrose fatty acid esters (SE; Mitsubishi-Kagaku pot study was performed to investigate the impacts of fertilizer source
Foods Corp.) and stored in MA packaging at 10 °C. With cabbage and preventive insecticide application on phenolic compound levels
shreds, treatment with mustard extract agent reduced the depletion in pac choi [Brassica rapa (L.) cv. Mei Qing]. A two-way randomized
of O2 and accumulation of CO2 and ethylene in MA packaging and complete-block design with five replications was used in this experi-
the reduction was greater when mixed with SE. Treatment with the ment. Fertilizer source consisted of two levels: conventional fertilizer
combination of mustard and hop extract agents with SE also had sup- (pre-plant application of Osmocote slow-release fertilizer), and organic
pressing effects on respiration and ethylene production of cabbage fertilizer (pre-plant application of vermicompost and fertigation with
shreds throughout the MA storage period. Counts of mesophilic aerobic compost tea and fish emulsion). Insecticide application consisted of
bacteria and coliforms were 0.3 to 0.7 logs lower in cabbage shreds three levels: organic (pyrethrin) vs. conventional (permethrin), and a
treated with mustard extract agent with or without SE than with the plain water control. At harvest, total phenolics and individual phenolic
water-dipped control for the first 2 days of storage at 10 °C. However, compounds in pac choi leaves (blades) were analyzed by Folin assay
mustard extract agent stimulated the growth of lactic acid bacteria. and HPLC, respectively. Head weight of pac choi was significantly
When hop extract agent was combined with mustard extract agent with higher under conventional fertilizer treatment, while it was not affected
SE, counts of mesophilic aerobic bacteria, coliforms, and lactic acid by insecticides. Total phenolic content of pac choi was significantly
bacteria on treated cabbage shreds were reduced by 0.8, 1.6, and 2.6 increased by organic fertilizer treatment. HPLC results indicated that
logs, respectively, relative to control samples after 5 days of storage. organic fertilizer treatment resulted in significantly higher levels of
Cucumber slices treated with mustard extract agent with or without individual phenolic compounds, including chlorogenic acid and feru-
SE accelerated respiration and ethylene production and did not retard lic acid. In contrast, preventive insecticide application showed little
any bacterial growth during MA storage at 10 °C. effect on the phenolics in pac choi. Correlation analysis excluded the
influence of plant size (head weight) on phenolic content in pac choi.
Differential N-forms, rates of nutrient release, and/or variable nutrient
(472) Yeast Expressed Tomato β-Galactosidases 1, 4, and content in organic and conventional fertilizer treatments may contribute
5 Have Activity against Synthetic and Plant-derived Cell to elevated phenolic content in organically fertilized pac choi.
Wall Substrates
(474) A Selected Yeast for Control of Aspergillus flavus in
Megumi Ishimaru*1, David L. Smith2, Kenneth C. Gross2
1
Osaka Prefecture University, Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences,
Pistachio Orchards
Gakuen-cho, 1-1, Sakai, Osaka, 599-8531, Japan; 2USDA-ARS, Produce Quality and Dan E. Parfitt*1, Siov B. Ly2, Ali A. Almehdi1, Helen Chan,1
Safety Lab., Beltsville, MD, 20705 Sui-Sheng T. Hua2
Fruit softening occurs by several mechanisms, including modifica- 1
University of California, Davis, Dept. of Plant Sciences, Davis, CA, 95616; 2USDA-ARS,
tions of cell wall structure by wall degrading enzymes. The most Western Regional Research Center, Albany, CA, 94710
prominent change in tomato fruit pericarp wall composition is the Aspergillus flavus produces aflatoxin, a cancer-causing contaminant of
loss of galactosyl residues throughout development and especially pistachio in many production areas. A superior yeast strain of Pichia
during ripening. In order to understand the role of galactosyl turnover anomala has been demonstrated to inhibit the growth of A. flavus in the
in fruit softening, we successfully produced three recombinant tomato laboratory. It was selected for further study and potential release based
β-galactosidase/exo-galactanase (TBG) fusion proteins in yeast. TBG1, on tests of durability and ability to inhibit A. flavus growth. This strain
4 and 5 enzyme properties and substrate specificities were assessed. has been tested in the field for the past two years to evaluate its ability
Optimum pH of TBG1, 4 and 5 was 5.0, 4.0, and 4.5 and optimum to survive in a field environment and to inhibit A. flavus production. The
temperature was 40~50, 40, and 40 °C, respectively. The Kms for yeast was evaluated in the field to determine if: 1) the biocontrol yeast
TBG1, 4 and 5 were 7.99, 0.09, and 2.42 mM, respectively, using p- can survive in pistachio orchards; 2) the yeast has no phytotoxic effects
nitrophenyl-β-D-galactopyranoside as substrate. Using synthetic and on the pistachio trees or nuts; and 3) the yeast can be demonstrated
plant-derived substrates, TBG1 and 5 released galactosyl residues from to control A. flavus in the field. Studies during 2003 were conducted
1→4 linkages. TBG4 released galactosyl residues from a wide range using a replicated experiment with three yeast concentrations and a
of plant-derived oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. Using tomato water control. Treatments applied later in the season were found to be
fruit cell wall material, TBG1, TBG4 and TBG5 released galactosyl most effective. Highest yeast concentrations were observed just prior
residues from a variety of fruit stages and cell wall fractions. TBG4 to harvest. Three spray concentrations and a water control were ap-
released the most galactosyl residues from the ASP fraction and es- plied to evaluate possible phytotoxic effects on pistachio during 2004.
pecially the ASP fraction from fruit at the turning stage. Interestingly, No differences in leaf or nut appearance, in nut percent splits, or dry
even though walls from Turning fruit stage contain less total galactosyl weight were observed for any of the treatments when compared to the
residues than at the Mature Green stage, TBG4 released 3–4 fold more water control. Artificial wounding experiments were also conducted
galactose from the CSP and ASP fractions from Turning fruit. These during 2003 and 2004 to simulate the occurrence of early split nuts, the
results suggest that changes in structure of wall pectic polysaccharides primary repository for A. flavus contamination. A 5× reduction in A.
leading up to the Turning stage may cause the wall to become more flavus colonization was observed on treated wounded nuts vs. untreated
susceptible to hydrolysis by the TBG4 product. wounded nuts. A 5× reduction in A. flavus sporulation was also observed
on treated wounded nuts vs. untreated wounded nuts.

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