Sentences with phrase «planting test plots»

We further recommend that such research includes planting test plots in the United States using modern agricultural techniques.»

Not exact matches

Thus far, no genetically modified animals have thrived in the wild — unlike some of the GMO plants that have spread beyond test plots.

«In test plots where crabs were excluded, we found that vegetation loss was significantly lower and many plants could survive the drought,» said Qiang He, a postdoctoral researcher in Silliman's lab.

Kaiser's research team planted corn of different relative maturities at test plots in Minnesota at different spring dates to simulate early, on - time and late planting.

Working with Christopher Webster, a Michigan Tech University professor and Purdue alumnus, Jenkins and then - master's student Lindsay Jenkins (no relation) tested the effectiveness of the hunting program by comparing the amount of plant cover in 108 plots in state parks and historically hunted areas with 1996 - 97 levels.

Researchers increased temperatures at the test plots by 3.4 degrees C, an increase that might happen by the end of the 21st century, and learned that plants grown and measured at those higher temperatures increased their leaf respiration by an average 5 percent, compared to plants in ambient temperatures.

Researchers tested the fungus — Verticillium nonalfalfae — by injecting it into tree - of - heaven, or Ailanthus, plots, according to Matthew Kasson, who recently received his doctorate in plant pathology and environmental microbiology from Penn State.

Using a virtual Garden Planner, students may test their landscaping skills or prepare for the planting of an actual garden by designing a garden plot.