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Understanding Soil Microbes and Nutrient Recycling
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/SAG-16
and the microbes and soil organisms habitat are destroyed. In a no-till field, high levels of SOM are ... Bacteria 10 8 –10 9 40–500 Actinomycetes 10 7 –10 8 40–500 Fungi 10 5 –10 6 100–1500 Algae 10 4 –10 5 1–50 ... nutrients. Consider the following three scenarios. Soils typically turnover 1 to 3 percent of their nitrogen ...
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KEELY W. MCQUAIN
https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/node/5541
chose her major. She also conducted a research project focused on isolating Phytophthora from soil and ... collecting soil samples in the summer heat.” Besides collecting soil samples, her responsibilities included ... learned to identify soybean diseases, test soybeans for resistance to Phytophthora, process and count ...
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KYLE D. NORTHUP
https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/node/5542
identified mentor, Dr. Kathryn Boening-Ulman. “Kyle has been able to bridge his learning successfully between ... chickens. Once in class, he became fascinated with soil and water sciences, and precision agriculture. Kyle ... internship by serving his alma mater, South Gallia High School, as turf and grounds intern. He also interned ...
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Algae for Biofuels
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/AEX-651-11
of the current research and development efforts have focused on microalgae due to their high growth ... oil yield than land oil crops (Table 1). For example, algae with 50% lipid content and a dry biomass ... productivity of 50 g/m²/day can potentially produce 10,000 gallons oil/acre/year (Pienkos, 2007). By ...
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Grain Quality Attributes of TopCross® High Oil, High Lysine, Waxy, and Conventional Yellow Dent Corns
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/agf-137-99
Field tests were conducted in 1997 to compare the grain quality and agronomic performance of high oil ... acid levels were greater and linoleic and linolenic acid levels lower in TopCross high oil grain than ... differed among corn types. Lysine levels were greatest in the high lysine corn (0.33-0.37%) followed by the ...
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Efficient Lawn Care Practices to Help Protect Ohio’s Waterways
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5812
surprised by the high levels of nutrients in their yards. If nutrients are needed, soil test results provide ... soils already contain adequate levels of potassium, but it is best to do a soil test. Timing is ... nutrients in place and prevent the overuse of certain nutrients in lawns and landscapes. Soil Testing for ...
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Growing Peppers in the Home Garden
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1618
season. Ideally, soil should be well drained and contain high organic matter. However, peppers can thrive ... between 100,000 and 350,000 on the Scoville scale, an index of pepper spiciness. Photo by Dave Horvath. ... transplant roots. Fertilizing Before the growing season, a soil test is recommended. This will help ...
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Processed Meats, Red Meats and Colorectal Cancer Risk
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-5587
other non-meat foods are high in fat, but are not associated with increased risk of cancer. Thus, high ... monitors cancer-causing substances in our environment. The IARC provides research into substances’ risk of ... IARC Monographs. The Monographs publish reviews of studies that research the links between cancer and ...
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CAITLYN M. TASNEY
https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/node/5546
professional demeanor, collegiality, and responsibility.” On campus, Caitlyn volunteered and hosted high school ... participation in the tournaments, Caitlyn has already passed the PGA’s Playing Ability Test. This test is ...
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GRANT M. DEBRUIN
https://students.cfaes.ohio-state.edu/node/5531
variety testing trials at the Western Agricultural Research Station in Clark County near South Charleston, ... career in the agronomy or soil science industries. Service, involvement, and accolades: FarmHouse—Alpha ... relations | Buckeye Dairy Club, 1st vice pres., 2nd vice pres. | Crops and Soils Club | Dean’s List ...