The Ornamental Plant Breeding Program develops new plants with an eye on how they function in modern, low-input landscapes.
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Note: This article is part of the Growing Knowledge series in Digger magazine. This series is provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture and in partnership with the Oregon Association of Nurseries.
Handier handbooks
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Updated pest management handbooks are now
mobile-friendly and searchable online.
Slow sand filters
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This traditional method of water purification was tested for its effectiveness at removing two common greenhouse pathogens, Phytophthora and Fusarium.
Evaluating manzanita
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Ongoing study shows this western native shrub to be drought tolerant, great for pollinators, and overall well suited for Northwest landscapes.
Working smarter, not harder
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OSU Extension Service offers programs designed to increase knowledge among nursery workers, thereby increasing their productivity.
Flora-friendly gardening
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The Oregon Flora Project helps horticulturalists identify, locate and grow native plants.
Helping horticulture find its niche
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The goal of NICH (National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture) is to get 90 percent of U.S. households gardening by 2025.
Biocontrol of azalea lace bugs
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Researchers investigate the use of lacewing predators to combat the pesky pest of rhododendrons.
Comparing natural and artificial turf
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Study looks at cost and playability.
Reining in rogues
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Breeding for sterility is one way to control non-native, invasive plants.