GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 1304 http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf Vivant was defruited due to low vine size and will not be included in the phenology at from this point until leaf fall. … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
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GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 1148 http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
Logan Duncan is working with Dr. Hwang on a squash breeding project. He is making inter-specific crosses between different squash species and will evaluate the progeny as to fruit quality and heat, disease and insect resistance. … [Read more...] about Breeding for a better squash
GDD base 50 accumulated since April 1 = 966 http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf Fruit set on Chambourcin and Traminette was adversely affected by the weather during bloom. … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
We saw some damage from sulfur and boron sprays applied due to humid and overcast weather conditions for several days. Catawba showed symptoms of damage from boron and Norton showed symptoms of damage from boron and sulfur (Captan) application. Catawba is not listed as sensitive to sulfur. We hope to see the vines grow out of this problem. … [Read more...] about Spray damage on Catawba and Norton