Meeting of the North Central Regional Committee on Soil Survey

In 1991, the USDA–ARS North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station made available for distribution 129 accessions of germplasm representing 31 genera of herbaceous ornamentals. This number increased to 329 accessions of 42 genera by 1995. During 1991–95, more than 500 seed packets were distributed to fulfill requests for these plants received from a diverse array of public and private researchers. An analysis of this demand together with expert advice from Crop Germplasm Committees and technical considerations, such as ease of culture and seed production, can help set priorities to plan germplasm regeneration to meet future demand. A recent analysis of demand at U.S. National Plant Germplasm System active sites indicated that demand ranging between 0.23 and 0.97 distributions per available accession per year was typical. Of the 42 ornamental genera analyzed in this study, 9 were demanded more frequently than was typical, 10 were demanded less frequently, with the remainder in the typical range. In order of increasing frequency, the nine genera with the highest distribution rates were Verbena, Gypsophila, Echinacea, Lapeirousia, Delphinium, Cerastium, Baptisia, Lilium, and Tanacetum. Six of these genera are represented only by a single available accession. Notably, Echinacea and Tanacetum are of research interest both as ornamentals and as medicinal/industrial crops. This poster gives a brief overview of the economic value of these genera, display the results of the demand analysis, discuss the results relative to recommendations from Crop Germplasm Committees and requestors, and consider how demand can shape management plans for the acquisition and regeneration of ornamental germplasm.

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A Study of the Impact of the Economic Downturn in Trinidad and Tobago(2015-2016) on Leadership Styles within the North Central Regional Health Authority

Health Economics & Outcome Research Open Access ◽

10.4172/2471-268x.1000.s1-101 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol s1 ◽

Author(s):

Aaron Baldeosingh ◽

Fidel Rampersad

Keyword(s):

Trinidad And Tobago ◽

Leadership Styles ◽

Health Authority ◽

Regional Health Authority ◽

Economic Downturn ◽

Regional Health ◽

North Central ◽

The North ◽

North Central Regional ◽

The Impact

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313 PERFORMANCE OF `STARKSPUR SUPREME' ON 15 APPLE ROOTSTOCKS OVER 10 YEARS AT 28 LOCATIONS IN THE NC-140 TRIAL

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.29.5.475c ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 29 (5) ◽

pp. 475c-475

Author(s):

D.C. Ferree

Keyword(s):

Production Efficiency ◽

Apple Seedling ◽

Apple Rootstocks ◽

North Central ◽

The North ◽

High Production Efficiency ◽

North Central Regional ◽

P 16 ◽

High Production ◽

Cooperative Project

In 1984 trees of `Starkspur Supreme Delicious' apple on 15 rootstocks were planted at 28 locations in North America according to guidelines established by The North Central Regional Cooperative Project (NC-140). The largest trees were on P.18, ANT.313, B.490 and seedling. Producing trees approximately 70% the size of seedling were rootstocks P.1 and M.7 EMLA while M.26 EMLA and C.6 were 50% the size of seedling. A group of rootstocks 30% the size of seedling or smaller were B.9, MAC.39, P.22, P.2, P.16. Rootstocks with high production efficiency were P.16, 8.9, P.22, P.2 and C.6. Rootstocks with low production efficiency similar to apple seedling were MAC.1, M.4., B.490, P.18 and ANT.313.

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GROWTH AND FRUITING OF `DELICIOUS' APPLE ON CLONAL ROOTSTOCKS IN THE 1984 NC-140 PLANTING IN MAINE

HortScience ◽

10.21273/hortsci.26.5.481e ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 26 (5) ◽

pp. 481e-481

Author(s):

James R. Schupp

Keyword(s):

North America ◽

New England ◽

North Central ◽

Malus Domestica Borkh ◽

The Third ◽

The North ◽

Cooperative Testing ◽

North Central Regional ◽

Root Suckering ◽

Cooperative Project

In 1984 trees of `Starkspur Supreme Delicious' apple (Malus domestica Borkh) on 16 rootstocks were planted at 30 sites in North America according to guidelines established for cooperative testing by the North Central Regional Cooperative Project (NC-140). Tree loss and root suckering in the Maine planting have been low, similar to that of other sites. Tree size in Maine is smallest amoung all sites after seven seasons. Trees on Budagovsky 9 (B.9) rootstock were the most precocious, producing significantly higher flower numbers and yield in the third year. Other precocious root-stocks in this planting included C.6, M.26EMLA, M.7EMLA and P.1. After seven years, B.9, C.6 and M.26EMLA were the most productive amoung the dwarf trees, and consequently are the most efficient. P.1 and M.7EMLA were the most productive amoung the more vigorous stocks. This trial will be conducted for 3 more seasons, however it appears that B.9, C.6 and P.1 may have potential as rootstocks for commercial apple orchards in New England.

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