Graduate Student Oral Competition - Crops

Monday, February 2, 2009: 7:30 AM-10:00 AM
Westin Peachtree Plaza, International Room C
Presiding:
Kipling S. Balkcom
7:30 AM
Fall-raised Beds for Reduced Digging Losses in Strip-till Peanut.
J. L. Jackson, University of Georgia; J. P. Beasley Jr., University of Georgia; R. S. Tubbs, University of Georgia; R. D. Lee, University of Georgia; T. L. Grey, University of Georgia
7:45 AM
Herbicide and Cover Crop Residue Integration Affect Weed Control and Yield in Conservation Tillage Peanut.
Monika Saini, Auburn University; Andrew Price, USDA-ARS Invasive Weed Management Research Unit; Wilson Faircloth, USDA-ARS-NPRL; Glenn Wehtje, Auburn University; Edzard van Santen, Auburn University
8:00 AM
Potassium Fertilization Influences Rice Growth, Yield, and Stem Rot Index.
Elliot T. Maschmann, University of Arkansas; Nathan A. Slaton, University of Arkansas; Rick Cartwright, University of Arkansas; Rick Norman, University of Arkansas; Russ Delong, University of Arkansas; Bobby Golden, University of Arkansas
8:15 AM
Sunn Hemp Biomass and Nitrogen Production for Different Planting Dates and Seeding Rates.
Jessica M. Massey, Auburn University; Kipling S. Balkcom, USDA-ARS; Jorge A. Mosjidis, Auburn University; Andrew J. Price, USDA-ARS; Stephen F. Enloe, Auburn University
8:30 AM
Hessian Fly Resistance of Triticum Durum-derived Soft Winter Wheat.
Kathryn Harman, Universtiy of Georgia; Jerry Johnson, University of Georgia Experiment Station; Lilian Miranda, University of Georgia Experiment Station; David Buntin, University of Georgia
8:45 AM
Multivariate Repeated Measures Analysis of Sugarcane Breeding Data.
Marvellous Zhou, Louisiana State University; Collins Kimbeng, Louisiana State University
9:00 AM
Effect of N, Location, and Harvesting Stage on Peppermint Productivity, Oil Content, and Composition.
Vasile Cerven, Mississippi State University; Valtcho D. Zheljazkov, Mississippi State; Charles Cantrell, USDA-ARS; M. Wayne Ebelhar, Mississippi State University; Dennis E. Rowe, Mississippi State University
9:15 AM
Selection for Increased Winter Production in Annual Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam).
Amandeep Dhaliwal, Auburn University; Kamal Chugh, Auburn University; Edzard van Santen, Auburn University
9:30 AM
Defoliation Management of Tifton 85 Bermudagrass Used as Greenchop in North Florida Dairies.
Jose Clavijo, University of Florida; Yoana C. Newman, University of Florida - Agronomy Department; Lynn Sollenberger, University of Florida; Charles Staples, University of Florida; Leonardo E. Ortega, NMB