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The University of Maine

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Publication Date

Winter 1-2023

Abstract/ Summary

A. Entomology

1. Baited trap comparison for monitoring of spotted-wing drosophila, Year 2…A1

2. Efficacy of Combi-Protec® and insecticides in field and semi-field trials against spotted-wing drosophila, Year 2…A4

3. Evaluation of two insecticidal peptides VST-6350 4% SL and VST-6700 for the control of spotted-wing drosophila in wild blueberry…A9

4. Releases of Ganaspis brasiliensis as a biological control agent for Spotted-wing Drosophila, Year 1…A12

5. Resampling wild bee populations in Maine wild blueberry, Year 1…A14

B. Weed Science

1. Tribenuron-methyl (Express®) Herbicide Field Survey…B1

2. Herbicide Stacking Demonstration at Blueberry Hill Farm…B8

C. Plant Disease

1. Research into control of various leaf spot in wild blueberry in 2022…C1

2. Research for Improved Control of Mummy Berry…C6

D. Crop Growth & Physiology

1. Using UAV and thermal-based remote sensing to detect spatial variation in water stress of wild blueberries…D1

2. Investigation of soil amendments (biochar-compost and mulch) on soil water availability and resilience of wild blueberries to warming…D13

3. Using Soil Amendments to Improve Wild Blueberry Soil Moisture…D26

4. The impact of glycine betaine applications on drought response in wild blueberries…D42

5. Past, present and future dynamics of wild blueberry production in Maine under precipitation scenarios…D52

6. Effects of Organic Soil Amendments on Physiology and Pests…D58

7. Wild Blueberry Phenology: Tracking Prune and Crop Plant Development through the Season…D78

8. Foliar Calcium Study…D91

9. Investigating Dual-Use Solar on a Wild Blueberry Field in Rockport…D101

10. Biochar application mitigated the effect of drought on wild blueberries…D118

11. Whole Field Mulching for Wild Blueberry Drought Management…D128

12. Using Ground Applied Fertilizers to Improve Wild Blueberry Production and Resilience to Warming …D138

E. Berry Quality

1. Efficacy of a Homemade Forced Air Cooling (FAC) System on Wild Blueberry Quality…E1

2. Evaluating Cold Storage Temperatures on Fresh Pack Berry Quality…E8

3. Impact of Wild Blueberry Plant Architecture, Nutrients, and Phenology on Berry Quality…E16

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