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Works (90)
Updated: October 16th, 2024 05:02
2024 journal article
Bacterial diversity and composition on the rinds of specific melon cultivars and hybrids from across different growing regions in the United States
PLOS ONE, 19(4).
open access via journals.plos.org (publisher PDF)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 7, 2024
2024 journal article
Effect of <i>S</i>-metolachlor and flumioxazin herbicides on sweetpotato treated with and without activated charcoal applied through transplant water
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 38.
author keywords: Weed management; vegetable; activated charcoal; Weed management; vegetable; activated charcoal
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 8, 2024
2024 journal article
Horizontal Planting Orientation Can Improve Yield in Organically Grown Sweetpotato
HORTSCIENCE, 59(1), 36–42.
author keywords: harvest time; Ipomoea batatas; 'Monaco'; nodes; plant length; storage root number
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
15. Life on Land
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 19, 2024
2024 journal article
Quantification of cucurbitacin C in bitter cucumber and its reduction by fermentation and acidification
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS, 129.
author keywords: Cucurbitacin C; Lactic acid fermentation; LC-TOF-MS; Cucumis sativus; Cucurbitacin C -glycoside; Fruit size
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 7, 2024
2023 journal article
Genetic and geographical inputs that shape Metabolomic and transcriptomic profiles of melon fruits
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE, 321.
author keywords: Cucumis melo; Fruit; Aromatic volatiles; Metabolites; Transcriptome; Association analysis; Sensory analysis; Flavors; QTL
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 5, 2023
2023 journal article
High-density Planting and a Smaller Row Width Increased Yield and Decreased Fruit Size of
HORTSCIENCE, 58(10), 1194–1200.
author keywords: . Cucurbita pepo; fruit number; fruit uniformity; fruit weight; in-row spacing; plant spacing
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 6, 2023
2023 journal article
Using Partial Budgeting Analyses to Analyze Profitability of Commercial Pumpkin Production, Standardize Bin Size Categories, and Understand Bin Sorting Accuracy
HortScience, 58(12), 1587–1594.
author keywords: bin count; Cucurbita pepo; fruit size; grades and standards; plant density
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 5, 2024
2021 journal article
Cell Wall Polysaccharide Composition of Grafted 'Liberty' Watermelon With Reduced Incidence of Hollow Heart Defect
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE, 12.
author keywords: Citrullus lanatus; watermelon; neutral sugar; graft; linkage assembly; pectin
TL;DR:
Grafting onto the interspecific hybrid rootstock decreased the incidence of HH and can be a useful method for growers using HH susceptible cultivars, including the identification of several new linkages.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: April 5, 2021
2021 article
Grafting watermelon onto interspecific hybrid squash reduces hollow heart disorder
II INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON VEGETABLE GRAFTING, Vol. 1302, pp. 225–232.
author keywords: grafting; fruit disorder; tissue firmness; confocal microscopy
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: November 23, 2021
2021 article
Non-destructive characterization of grafted tomato root systems using the mini-horhizotron
II INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON VEGETABLE GRAFTING, Vol. 1302, pp. 209–214.
Contributors: D. Suchoff* , B. Jackson* , C. Gunter*, * & F. Louws*
author keywords: roots; rhizotron; herbaceous graft; grafting; Lycopersicum esculentum
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science; OpenAlex)
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 23, 2021
2021 journal article
Profiling carotenoid and sugar contents in unique Cucumis melo L. cultigens harvested from different climatic regions of the United States
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS, 106.
author keywords: Melon; Growing location; Carotenoids; Sugar; Multivariate analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 20, 2022
2020 journal article
Critical timing of Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) removal in sweetpotato
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 34(4), 547–551.
author keywords: Critical period of weed control; competition; control; interference
TL;DR:
The results show that Palmer amaranth is highly competitive with sweetpotato and should be managed as early as possible in the season, and the requirement of an early critical timing of weed removal to prevent yield loss emphasizes the importance of early-season scouting.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 21, 2020
2020 journal article
Effect of bicyclopyrone herbicide on sweetpotato and Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri)
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 34(4), 552–559.
author keywords: Greenhouse; weed control; crop injury; interference
TL;DR:
Sweetpotato plant injury and stunting increased, and vine length and shoot dry weight decreased with increasing rate of bicyclopyrone regardless of clone or application timing.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 21, 2020
2020 journal article
Predicting Hollow Heart Incidence in Triploid Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
HORTSCIENCE, 55(12), 1926-+.
author keywords: cucurbit; internal defect; pollination; cultigen; seedless
TL;DR:
By using multiyear cultigen studies and logistic regression, the authors were able to detect trends for cultigen susceptibility to this highly variable disorder and measurements of placental flesh firmness may be useful indicators of susceptible cultigens.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 11, 2021
2020 article
The CucCAP project: leveraging applied genomics to improve disease resistance in cucurbit crops
VI INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CUCURBITS, Vol. 1294, pp. 91–104.
author keywords: cucumber; Citrullus; Cucumis; Cucurbita; melon; squash; pumpkin; watermelon; core collections
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 1, 2021
2020 journal article
Vine Removal Prior to Harvest, and Curing Duration and Temperature Affect the Incidence and Severity of Internal Necrosis in 'Covington' Sweetpotato
HORTTECHNOLOGY, 30(5), 544–551.
author keywords: Ipomoea batatas; mowing; preharvest; postharvest; potassium fertilizer; storage; vine snatching
TL;DR:
Preharvest potash fertilizer treatments had minimal or no effect on occurrence of internal necrosis, however, mowing vines before harvest in several studies reduced IN incidence when roots were cured for more than 0.5 week at temperatures of at least 75 °F.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 2, 2020
2019 journal article
Effect of rootstock and nitrogen fertilizer on growth and yield in watermelon
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY, 94(6), 798–804.
Contributors: D. Suchoff n , n, C. Gunter n, R. Hassell* & F. Louws n
author keywords: Herbaceous grafting; Melody; Strongtosa; Carnivor; Macis; Citrullus lanatus
TL;DR:
Findings suggest that rootstocks do not increase yield or growth in the scion nor do they require different nitrogen application rates, however, some rootstocksDo improve overall fruit quality.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 1, 2019
2019 journal article
Tolerance of Sweetpotato to Herbicides Applied in Plant Propagation Beds
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 33(1), 147–152.
author keywords: Peter J. Dittmar, University of Florida; Bicyclopyrone; clomazone; flumioxazin; fluridone; fomesafen; linuron; S-metolachlor; metribuzin; napropamide; paraquat; pyroxasulfone; sweetpotato, Ipomoea batatas L.; Slip beds; plant production beds; sweetpotato production beds
TL;DR:
Field and greenhouse studies were conducted in 2016 and 2017 to determine sweetpotato tolerance to herbicides applied to plant propagation beds to determine any effects from the herbicide treatments on initialSweetpotato growth was inhibited by fluridone (1,120 g ai ha-1) and flumioxazin plus S-metolachlor, and few differences were observed between treatments.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 2, 2019
2018 journal article
Comparison of Root System Morphology of Cucurbit Rootstocks for Use in Watermelon Grafting
HORTTECHNOLOGY, 28(5), 629–636.
Contributors: M. Bertucci *, D. Suchoff n , K. Jennings n , D. Monks n, C. Gunter n, n, F. Louws n
author keywords: Citrullus lanatus; Cucurbita maxima; Cucurbita moscbata; Cucurbita pepo; Lagenaria siceraria; scion
TL;DR:
It is demonstrated that substantial differences exist during the initial 3 WAT in root system morphology of rootstocks and rootstock species available for watermelon grafting and that morphologic differences of root systems can be characterized using image analysis.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 19, 2018
2018 journal article
Critical Period for Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) Control in Pickling Cucumber
Weed Technology, 32(5), 586–591.
author keywords: Establishment; heat units; removal; weed competition
TL;DR:
It is suggested that planting pickling cucumber as early as possible during the season may help to reduce competition by Palmer amaranth and delay the beginning of the CPPAC.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 26, 2018
2018 journal article
Critical Period for Weed Control in Grafted and Nongrafted Watermelon Grown in Plasticulture
Weed Science, 67(2), 221–228.
Contributors: M. Bertucci n, K. Jennings n , D. Monks*, n, F. Louws n , D. Jordan n, C. Brownie n
author keywords: Carlene Chase; University of Florida; Competition; establishment; interference; removal
TL;DR:
The observed CPWC of Exclamation grafted onto Kazako suggests that CPWC may vary with specific rootstock–scion combinations, and the study results suggest that weed control for this mixed population of weeds would be similar between nongrafted Exclamation and Exclamationgrafted onto Carnivor.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 13, 2019
2018 journal article
Early Season Growth, Yield, and Fruit Quality of Standard and Mini Watermelon Grafted onto Several Commercially Available Cucurbit Rootstocks
HORTTECHNOLOGY, 28(4), 459–469.
author keywords: Citrullus lanatus; Cucurbita maxima; Cucurbita moschata; Cucurbitn pepo; Lagenaria siceraria; scion
TL;DR:
No benefits are observed in early season growth, yield, or phytonutrient content of watermelon in response to grafting and in the absence of known disease pressure in a fumigated system.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 16, 2018
2018 journal article
Effect of Bicyclopyrone on Triploid Watermelon in Plasticulture
Weed Technology, 32(4), 439–443.
author keywords: Crop injury; herbicide; HPPD
TL;DR:
Registration of bicyclopyrone (37.5 and 50 g ha-1) PREPLANT, POST, and POST-DIR would offer watermelon producers a safe herbicide option and a novel mode of action for weed management.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 16, 2019
2018 journal article
Effect of Cultivar, Ethephon, Flooding, and Storage Duration on Sweetpotato Internal Necrosis
HORTTECHNOLOGY, 28(3), 246–251.
author keywords: Ipomoea batatas; postharvest; ethylene
TL;DR:
It is confirmed that sweetpotato cultivars differ in their susceptibility to internal necrosis (incidence and severity), ethephon applied to foliage can contribute toInternal necrosis development in storage roots, andinternal necrosis incidence reaches a maximum by 30 DAH in ‘Covington’ and 9 DAH during storage duration from 9 to 150 DAH at both soil moistures.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land
(OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2018 journal article
Grafting the Indeterminate Tomato Cultivar Moneymaker onto Multifort Rootstock Improves Cold Tolerance
HORTSCIENCE, 53(11), 1610–1617.
Contributors: D. Suchoff n , P. Perkins-Veazie n, H. Sederoff n , n, M. Kleinhenz n, F. Louws n , C. Gunter n
author keywords: Solanum habrochaites; Solanum lycopersicum; herbaceous grafts; root system morphology; suboptimal temperature
TL;DR:
The ability for ‘Multifort’ to maintain root growth at suboptimal temperatures may improve root system sink strength, thereby promoting movement of photosynthate from leaf to root even under cold conditions.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
(OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: December 17, 2018
2018 journal article
Interference of Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) Density in Grafted and Nongrafted Watermelon
Weed Science, 67(2), 229–238.
Contributors: M. Bertucci n, K. Jennings n , D. Monks*, n, F. Louws* & D. Jordan n
author keywords: Carlene Chase; University of Florida; Competition; Cucurbitaceae; seed production; vegetable
TL;DR:
While grafting may offer benefits for disease resistance, no benefits regarding weed-competitive ability were observed, and a consistent yield penalty was associated with grafting, even in weed-free treatments.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 14, 2019
2018 journal article
Response of Palmer Amaranth and Sweetpotato to Flumioxazin/Pyroxasulfone
Weed Technology, 33(1), 128–134.
author keywords: Peter J. Dittmar, University of Florida; Flumioxazin; pyroxasulfone; S-metolachlor; Palmer amaranth, Amaranthus palmeri (S.) Watson AMAPA; sweetpotato, Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam; Application rate; crop injury; herbicide efficacy; storage root shape; timing
TL;DR:
Flumioxazin/pyroxasulfone PREtr at 40/51, 57/72, and 63/80 g ha–1 has potential for use in sweetpotato for Palmer amaranth control without causing significant crop injury and yield reduction.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: April 2, 2019
2018 journal article
Response of Sweetpotato Cultivars to Linuron Rate and Application Time
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 32(6), 665–670.
author keywords: Crop injury; crop tolerance; storage root
TL;DR:
Investigation of the response of ‘Covington’ and ‘Murasaki-29’ sweetpotato cultivars to four rates of linuron alone or with S-metolachlor applied 7 or 14 d after transplanting (DAP) found injury (chlorosis/necrosis and stunting) to both cultivars was greater when linuron was applied with S+M as compared to linuron applied alone.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 14, 2019
2018 journal article
Rootstock Effect on Grafted Tomato Transplant Shoot and Root Responses to Drying Soils
HORTSCIENCE, 53(11), 1586–1592.
Contributors: D. Suchoff n , C. Gunter n, n, M. Kleinhenz n & F. Louws n
author keywords: rootstock; herbaceous grafts; irrigation; heirloom tomato; root system morphology
TL;DR:
A constitutive positive increase on relative water content, leaf area, stomatal conductance (gS), and net CO2 assimilation rate was observed with scions grafted on ‘Beaufort’, and data secured may allow for better screening of rootstocks for improved water use efficiency in the future.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
(OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: December 17, 2018
2018 journal article
Rootstock Improves High-tunnel Tomato Water Use Efficiency
HORTTECHNOLOGY, 28(3), 344–353.
author keywords: grafted tomato; herbaceous graft; irrigation; heirloom tomato; on-farm; fruit yield; economic analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
(OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2018 journal article
The effect of grafting on nitrogen use in determinate field-grown tomatoes
JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY, 94(1), 102–109.
Contributors: D. Suchoff n , C. Gunter n, n, R. Hassell* & F. Louws*
author keywords: rootstock; herbaceous grafting; Maxifort; RST-106; Solanum lycopersicum; Tribute
TL;DR:
Grafting tomato onto disease resistant rootstocks has grown in use in North America over the past two decades and is shown to be a viable process for propagating disease resistant tomatoes.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 7, 2019
2017 journal article
Influence of Herbicides on the Development of Internal Necrosis of Sweetpotato
Weed Technology, 31(6), 863–869.
author keywords: Crop yield; herbicide; severity; storage root
TL;DR:
The presence of IN affected roots in nontreated plots indicates that some other pre- or post-curing factors other than herbicides are responsible for the development of IN, however, the ethephon application prior to sweetpotato root harvest escalates theDevelopment of IN.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: May 13, 2019
2017 journal article
Optimizing Sweetpotato Seed Root Density and Size for Slip Production
HORTTECHNOLOGY, 27(1), 7–15.
author keywords: cultural management; Ipomoea batatas; 'Covington'; 'Evangeline'; storage root size; economics; revenue; once-over harvest
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2017 journal article
Yield and Consumer Acceptability of 'Evangeline' Sweetpotato for Production in North Carolina
HORTTECHNOLOGY, 27(2), 281–290.
author keywords: consumer liking; sweet potato; Ipomoea batatas; microwave; oven-baked; sensory attributes
TL;DR:
Evangeline is as acceptable as the standard variety Covington when grown in the North Carolina environment, and consumers indicated no difference between varieties in their ‘‘just about right’’ moisture level, texture, and flavor ratings, but showed a preference for Evangeline flesh color over Carington.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 conference paper
Evaluating pickling cucumber plant populations to maximize yield for once-over mechanical harvest in the southeastern United States
Xxix international horticultural congress on horticulture: sustaining lives, livelihoods and landscapes (ihc2014): international symposium on high value vegetables, root and tuber crops, and edible fungi production, supply and demands, 1123, 69–77.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 journal article
Evaluation of Herbicide Timings for Palmer Amaranth Control in a Stale Seedbed Sweetpotato Production System
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 30(3), 725–732.
author keywords: Weed control; yield loss
TL;DR:
A control program consisting of flumioxazin 109 g ha−1 plus clomazone 630 g ha −1 at 45 DBT fb S-metolachlor 800 g ha–1 at 0 to 10 DAT provides an effective herbicide program for Palmer amaranth control in stale seedbed production systems in North Carolina sweetpotato.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 journal article
Evaluation of Wick-Applied Glyphosate for Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) Control in Sweetpotato
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 30(3), 765–772.
author keywords: Root cracking; wick applicator
TL;DR:
Findings from this research suggest wicking might be useful in a salvage scenario, but only after currently registered preemergence herbicides and between-row cultivation have failed to control Palmer amaranth and other weed species below the sweetpotato canopy.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 journal article
Factors Affecting Greenhouse Sweetpotato Slip Production
International Journal of Vegetable Science, 23(3), 185–194.
Source: Crossref
Added: August 28, 2020
2016 journal article
Fomesafen Programs for Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) Control in Sweetpotato
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 30(2), 506–515.
author keywords: Application rate; crop tolerance; herbicide; weed control
TL;DR:
A herbicide program consisting of pretransplant fomesafen (0.28 to 0.42 kg ha−1) fb S-metolachlor is a potential option to control Palmer amaranth without causing significant injury and yield reduction in sweetpotato.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2016 journal article
Potential yields of industrial sweetpotatoes using cut seed pieces planted at various dates
Acta Horticulturae, 1118(1118), 79–88.
author keywords: Ipomoea batatas; planting date; biomass; mechanization; dry matter; mother roots; daughter roots
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 journal article
2013 On-farm Grafted Tomato Trial to Manage Bacterial Wilt
Acta Horticulturae (ISHS), 1086(1086), 119–127.
author keywords: grafted tomato; on-farm; bacterial wilt
TL;DR:
Grafted tomatoes offered an alternative method to fumigation as a means to reduce BW loss and sustain marketable yield in fields with BW history.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 journal article
Occurrence, severity and initiation of internal necrosis in 'Covington' sweetpotato
HortTechnology, 25(3), 340–348.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2015 conference paper
Specialty melon yield and quality response to grafting in trials conducted in the southeastern United States
I international symposium on vegetable grafting, 1086, 269–278.
TL;DR:
Grafting was evaluated in three tests in 2011 through 2013 in NC and SC to determine if there were any advantages with respect to yield (earliness and total production) and quality (fruit size, soluble solids, and flesh firmness).
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(OpenAlex)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2014 article
First Report of Plectosporium Blight on Pumpkin and Squash Caused by Plectosporium tabacinum in North Carolina
Quesada-Ocampo, L. M., Withers, S., Butler, S., Birdsell, T., & Schultheis, J. (2015, May). PLANT DISEASE, Vol. 99, pp. 724–725.
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2013 journal article
Bell Pepper Seedling Phytotoxicity Due to Abscisic Acid Drench Applications
International Journal of Vegetable Science, 19(1), 4–12.
TL;DR:
The ABA delivered as a drench at the cotyledon stage at concentrations of 5,000 mg·L−1 or below can control transplant height with no visible phytotoxicity.
(via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: February 24, 2020
2013 journal article
Effects of Halosulfuron POST on Sweetpotato Yield and Storage Root Quality
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 27(1), 113–116.
author keywords: Application timing; crop injury; crop tolerance; rate
TL;DR:
Beauregard appears more tolerant to halosulfuron POST than Covington, while sweetpotato was similar to the nontreated check and rendimiento total of the batata with 13 g ha−1 fue similar to that of the testigo no tratado.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2013 journal article
Incidence of end rots and internal necrosis in sweetpotato is affected by cultivar, curing, and ethephon defoliation
HortTechnology, 23(6), 886–897.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2011 journal article
Height control in three pepper types treated with drench-applied abscisic acid
HortScience, 46(9), 1265–1269.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2011 review
Root Piece Planting in Sweetpotato-A Synthesis of Previous Research and Directions for the Future
[Review of ]. HORTTECHNOLOGY, 21(6), 703–711.
author keywords: alternative uses; processed foods; industrial products
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2010 journal article
Evaluation of Flumioxazin and S-metolachlor Rate and Timing for Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) Control in Sweetpotato
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 24(4), 495–503.
author keywords: Crop injury; herbicide; weed control; yield loss
TL;DR:
Results indicate that flumioxazin pretransplant fb S-metolachlor after transplanting provides an effective herbicide program for control of Palmer amaranth in sweetpotato.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2010 journal article
Influence of Preceding Crop on Wireworm (Coleoptera: Elateridae) Abundance in the Coastal Plain of North Carolina
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY, 103(6), 2087–2093.
author keywords: wireworm; crop rotation; Conoderus spp.; Melanotus communis
MeSH headings : Animals; Coleoptera / physiology; Crops, Agricultural / parasitology; Host Specificity; Ipomoea batatas / parasitology; Larva / physiology; North Carolina; Population Density; Soil / parasitology
TL;DR:
Three studies were conducted to determine the effect of preceding crop on wireworm abundance in the coastal plain of North Carolina, and C. vespertinus was the most abundant species, and the mean total number of wireworms per bait was highest following corn.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water
(OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2010 journal article
Interference of Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) in Sweetpotato
WEED SCIENCE, 58(3), 199–203.
author keywords: Competition; light interception; rectangular hyperbola model; shoot dry biomass; weed density
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2010 journal article
Tillage Practices and Nitrogen Rates on Pickling Cucumber Production
International Journal of Vegetable Science, 17(1), 13–25.
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020
2010 journal article
Use of Commercially Available Pollenizers for Optimizing Triploid Watermelon Production
HORTSCIENCE, 45(4), 541–545.
author keywords: Citrullus lanatus; pollination; seedless; diploid; interplant; timing; honey bee; plant establishment; spacing
TL;DR:
Selecting pollenizer, planting arrangement, and time of pollenizer establishment are all important considerations to optimizing triploid yield and quality.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2009 journal article
Directionality of pollinator movements in watermelon plantings
HortScience, 44(1), 49–52.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2009 journal article
In-row Distance in Triploid Miniwatermelon Cultivars Affects Yield and Quality in Diverse Environments in the Southeastern United States
HORTTECHNOLOGY, 19(3), 538–545.
author keywords: Citrullus lanatus; seedless watermelon; location effect; genetic expression; population; plant density
TL;DR:
Quality effects were more apparent with ‘Mohican’ and ‘Xite’, as they were more responsive to location than ‘Petite Perfection”, suggesting that some cultivars responded differently at each of the four locations.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water
(OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2009 journal article
Maximum Potential Vegetative and Floral Production and Fruit Characteristics of Watermelon Pollenizers
HORTSCIENCE, 44(1), 59–63.
author keywords: Citrullus lanatus; triploid; seedless; diploid; pollination
TL;DR:
The objective of this research was to characterize maximum potential vegetative growth, staminate and pistillate flower production over time, and measure exterior and interior fruit characteristics of pollenizer cultigens.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2009 journal article
Sorghum sudangrass as a summer cover and hay crop for organic fall cabbage production
RENEWABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS, 24(3), 225–233.
author keywords: Sorghum bicolor x Sorghum sudanense; Brassica oleracea; no-tillage; conservation tillage; organic vegetable production; cover cropping; weed management
TL;DR:
The findings suggest that the potential for growers to manage a cover crop also as a hay crop does exist; however, SS may not be a compatible cover crop species for organic fall cabbage production due to high amounts of re-growth.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2008 article
'Covington' sweetpotato
Yencho, G. C., Pecota, K. V., Schultheis, J. R., VanEsbroeck, Z.-P., Holmes, G. J., Little, B. E., … Truong, V.-D. (2008, October). HORTSCIENCE, Vol. 43, pp. 1911–1914.
author keywords: Ipomoea batatas; convolvulaceae; cultivar; vegetable breeding; disease resistance; insect resistance; planting density; nitrogen rate
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2008 journal article
Effects of Postemergence and Postemergence-Directed Halosulfuron on Triploid Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus)
Weed Technology, 22(3), 467–471.
author keywords: crop injury; directed spray; herbicide; sulfonylurea; nutsedge control
TL;DR:
Limiting halosulfuron contact to no more than 25% of the watermelon plant will likely improve crop tolerance and reduce injury.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018
2008 journal article
Nutrient management with cover crops and compost affects development and yield in organically managed sweetpotato systems
HortScience, 43(5), 1423–1433.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2007 journal article
Cover crop management affects weeds and yield in organically managed sweetpotato systems
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 21(4), 1039–1048.
author keywords: vegetable; production; tillage; mulch; interference; Cyperus esculentus; Sida spinosa; Sida rhombifolia; Mollugo verticullata
TL;DR:
Org-RT was as effective as Org-NC in controlling dicot weed density and biomass each year, but did not suppress monocot weeds, and total sweetpotato yield was at least 45% lower than other systems in 2002.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2007 journal article
Sweetpotato tolerance to halosulfuron applied postemergence
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 21(4), 993–996.
author keywords: timing; rate; yield; injury
TL;DR:
Combined over year, site, and cultivar, halosulfuron applied at 39 g/ha did not reduce the weight of No. 1 roots or total crop yield and thus could be an effective POST option for weed control in sweetpotato.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2007 journal article
Yield and quality of triploid miniwatermelon cultivars and experimental hybrids in diverse environments in the Southeastern United States
HortTechnology, 17(4), 608–617.
TL;DR:
This study evaluated miniwatermelon cultivars/experimental hybrids (cultigens) for yield, quality, and adaptability in various growing environments to find five cultigens that provided consistently high soluble solids readings at each location: Master, RWT 8162, Betsy, Bobbie, and Bibo.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2005 journal article
Genotypic variability in staminate flower and pollen grain production of diploid watermelons
HortScience, 40(3), 752–755.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2004 journal article
Rind thickness of watermelon cultivars for use in pickle production
HortTechnology, 14(4), 540–545.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2004 journal article
Some considerations on speed of weighing watermelon fruit in yield trials
Report (Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative), (27), 49.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2003 article
Adaptation and market potential of Jack o' Lantern and miniature pumpkin cultivars in eastern North Carolina
HORTTECHNOLOGY, Vol. 13, pp. 532–539.
author keywords: Cucurbita pepo; papaya ringspot virus; Phytophthora nicotianae; postharvest fruit decay; southern blight; vegetable production; watermelon mosaic virus; zucchini yellow; mosaic virus; yield
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2003 journal article
Cultivar decline in sweetpotato: I. Impact of micropropagation on yield, storage root quality, and virus incidence in 'Beauregard'
Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 128(6), 846–855.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2003 journal article
Cultivar decline in sweetpotato: II. Impact of virus infection on yield and storage root quality in 'Beauregard' and 'Hernandez'
Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 128(6), 856–863.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2003 journal article
Interaction of border and center rows of multiple row plots in watermelon yield trials
EUPHYTICA, 131(2), 225–234.
author keywords: Cucurbitaceae; Citrullus lanatus; border competition; vegetable breeding
TL;DR:
‘Charleston Gray’ had the longest vines, followed by ‘Crimson Sweet’ and ‘Sugar Baby’, and in the analysis of variance, the largest effects on yield were from cultivar, location, and the interaction of the two, while the smallest effects were border row and the interactions of center with border row.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2003 journal article
Sensitivity of watermelon cultigens to ambient ozone in North Carolina
PLANT DISEASE, 87(4), 428–434.
author keywords: abiotic disease; air pollution; Citrullus lanatus; host resistance; seedless
TL;DR:
Correlations between injury level and yield, fruit size, fruit shape, and fruit sweetness were inconsistent between years and/or insignificant and O3 tolerance in watermelon cultivar selection in areas of high O3 pollution should receive increased attention.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2002 journal article
Diurnal activity, floral visitation and pollen deposition by honey bees and bumble bees on field-grown cucumber and watermelon
JOURNAL OF APICULTURAL RESEARCH, 41(1-2), 27–34.
author keywords: Apis mellifera; honey bees; Bombus impatiens; bumble bees; Cucurbitaceae pollination; pollen deposition; floral visitation rate; floral anthesis; alternative pollinators
TL;DR:
B. impatiens was more effective than A. mellifera during the initial hours of floral anthesis which is when these crops are most receptive to pollination, as time-of-day had a marked influence on pollen deposition in these studies.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2002 conference paper
Grower-participatory sweetpotato breeding efforts in North Carolina
Proceedings of the first international conference on sweetpotato food and health: Lima, Peru 26-29 July, 2001, 583(583), 69–76.
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
2002 journal article
Pollen mobilization in selected cucurbitaceae and the putative effects of pollinator abundance on pollen depletion rates
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 127(5), 729–736.
author keywords: cucumber; Cucumis sativus; muskmelon; Cucumis melo; watermelon; Citrullus lanatus; pollen depletion
TL;DR:
The results suggest that total pollen production in these crops may not necessarily reflect total pollen availability to floral visitors (bees), and most of the accessible pollen was removed shortly after anthesis, which is when these crops are most receptive to pollination.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2000 journal article
Black polyethylene tunnel covers affect plant production and quality of sweetpotato transplants
HORTSCIENCE, 35(2), 202–204.
author keywords: Ipomoea batatas; transplants; propagation
TL;DR:
Yield of storage roots was not affected by BTC in early season plantings, but was frequently lower for BTC treatment transplants in middle and late season planting, and it is recommended that this method is not recommended as a means of increasing sweetpotato plant production from bedded roots.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
2000 journal article
Effect of herbicides on pepper (Capsicum annuum) stand establishment and yield from transplants produced using various irrigation systems
WEED TECHNOLOGY, 14(2), 241–245.
author keywords: overhead irrigation; float irrigation; ebb and flow irrigation; bell pepper; banana pepper; herbicide tolerance
TL;DR:
Based on a study conducted in 1996 and 1997, the OH irrigated system appears to be the best system for producing bell pepper transplants with the greatest total yield, whereas F irrigated pepper yielded the least.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science)
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
1999 journal article
In-row plant spacing and date of harvest of 'Beauregard' sweetpotato affect yield and return on investment
HortScience, 34(7), 1229–1233.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
1999 journal article
Yield response of watermelon to planting density, planting pattern, and polyethylene mulch
HORTSCIENCE, 34(7), 1221–1223.
author keywords: plant population; Citrullus lanatus; transplant
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
1998 journal article
Critical weed-free period for large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) in transplanted watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
Weed Science, 46(5), 530–532.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
1998 journal article
Feeding potato and sweetpotato byproducts to beef cattle
Veterinary Medicine, 93(1), 82-.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
1998 journal article
Optimum planting density and harvest stage for little-leaf and normal-leaf cucumbers for once-over harvest
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCE, 78(2), 333–340.
author keywords: Cucumis sativus; cucumber; plant type; spacing; crop ideotype; vegetable production
TL;DR:
Considering fruit quality and dollar value, the 10% harvest stage at 330 000 plants ha−1 was the optimum stage and density for once-over harvest of H-19 under North Carolina growing conditions.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
1998 journal article
Seed production in watermelon: A comparison between two commercially available pollinators
HORTSCIENCE, 33(1), 28–30.
author keywords: bumble bees; Bombus impatiens; honey bees; Apis mellifera; pollination; Citrullus lanatus
TL;DR:
It is concluded that bumble bees have great potential to serve as a supplemental pollinator for watermelon when honey bees available for rental are in limited supply.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
1998 journal article
Using commercial bumble bee colonies as backup pollinators for honey bees to produce cucumbers and watermelons
HortTechnology, 8(4), 590–594.
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(OpenAlex)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
1998 journal article
Yield and virus resistance of summer squash cultivars and breeding lines in North Carolina
HortTechnology, 8(1), 31.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
1997 journal article
Mixtures of cucumber cultigens affect yield in a multiple-harvest system
HortScience, 32(6), 1024–1027.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
1997 journal article
The effects of honey bee and bumble bee pollination on fruit set and abortion of cucumber and watermelon
American Bee Journal, 137(5), 386–391.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
1994 journal article
SELECTIVE BEE ATTRACTANTS DID NOT IMPROVE CUCUMBER AND WATERMELON YIELD
HORTSCIENCE, 29(3), 155–158.
author keywords: CITRULLUS-LANATUS; CUCUMIS-SATIVUS; POLLINATION; BEE-SCENT; BEELINE; HONEY BEE; APIS-MELLIFERA
TL;DR:
The effectiveness of two commercial bee attractants, Bee-Scent and Beeline, for enhancing pollination of cucumber and watermelon and their effect(s) on fruit quality, yield, and crop profitability was evaluated.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
1994 journal article
WATERMELON SEEDLING GROWTH, FRUIT YIELD, AND QUALITY FOLLOWING PRETRANSPLANT NUTRITIONAL CONDITIONING
HORTSCIENCE, 29(11), 1264–1268.
author keywords: CITRULLUS LANATUS; CUCURBITACEAE; TRANSPLANT; HARDENING; SEEDLESS; TRIPLOID; MELON; CUCURBIT; NITROGEN; PHOSPHORUS
TL;DR:
Pretransplant nutritional conditioning of transplants during greenhouse production may improve recovery from transplanting stress and enhance earliness and yield of watermelon.
(via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science; OpenAlex)
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
(Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018
1992 journal article
Survey of cucumber cultivars grown in North Carolina
Report (Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative), (15), 9.
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018
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