Proceedings Of The Ninth North American Blueberry Research And Extension Workers Conference

Download or read book Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference written by Leonard Eaton and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2004-10-13 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proceedings of the 9th North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference presents the current status of the blueberry industry and recent developments in the biology, breeding, and production of blueberries throughout all of North America. In this extensive transcript of the conventionwhich occurred in Halifax, Nova Scotia, during the summer of 2002experts have contributed the most cutting-edge research on the commercial production of the blueberry, specifically focusing on increasing crop yield and fruit quality through various techniques and strategies. With original studies and experimental trials in such important issues as soil amendment, fertilizer, and weed control, this book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the industry.