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Preliminary Observations on Particle Film and Mycorrhizae Use in Tomato Production by Makus, D.J

“…Kaolin cover sprays and mycorrhizal inoculation of tomatoes at transplanting were evaluated for their efficacy in improving tomato plant water status and…”
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292 Effect of Pre-plant Application of VAM and Particle Film Applications on Tomato in a Supra-optimal, Semi-arid Environment by Makus, D.J

“…A reflectant particle film material, `Surround', which also has biocide properties, and mycorrhizal root inoculation of tomatoes at transplanting were…”
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168 Agronomic Performance and Ear Nutrients of Two Sweet Corn Culitivars Grown by Conservation Tillage by Makus, D.J

“…In Spring 1998, two sweet corn ( Zea mays var. rugosa ) cultivars were grown under three tillage systems, conventional cultivation, ridge tillage (RT), and no…”
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Sweet Corn Performance under Different Tillage Systems by Makus, D.J

“…The performance of two sweet corn (Zea mays var. saccharata) cultivars grown in the Rio Grande Valley in Spring 1997 were evaluated under three tillage…”
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Conservation Tillage of Winter Broccoli in a Semi-arid Subtropical Environment by Makus, D.J

“…Winter broccoli ( Brassica oleracea , L. Botrytis Group) production was evaluated under three tillage systems, conventional (CT), minimum tillage (MT), and…”
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Preharvest calcium applications have little effect on mineral distribution in ripe strawberry fruit by Makus, D.J. (USDA, ARS, Subtropical Research Center, Weslaco, TX.), Morris, J.R

“…Supplemental Ca was supplied to 'Cardinal' and 'Fern' strawberry (Fragaria xananassa Duch.) plants grown in an Enders clayey silt loam soil as a foliar spray…”
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Mineral nutrient composition of green and white asparagus spears by Makus, D.J. (USDA, ARS, CPSR, Weslaco, TX.)

“…Mineral nutrients were determined in green and white 'Jersey Giant' asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) spears grown in 1991 near Booneville, Ark. Green…”
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PRELIMINARY STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF ROOT ZONE TEMPERATURES ON VEGETATIVE GROWTH AND LEAF MINERAL NUTRIENTS OF `GULF COAST' BLUEBERRY PLANTS by Makus, D.J, Spiers, J.M

“…The effect of root zone temperature (temp.) on 18-month-old plants of `Gulf Coast' blueberries (predominantly Vaccinium corymbosum L.) grown in…”
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Response in green and white asparagus to supplemental nitrogen and harvest date. [Erratum: Apr 1995, v. 30 (2), p. 408.] by Makus, D.J. (USDA, ARS, Subtropical Agricultural Research Laboratory, Weslaco, TX.)

“…'Jersey Giant' asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.), grown in an Enders silt loam mineral soil, was given 80 kg supplemental N/ha either before or after the…”
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TRIFLURALIN FOR WEED CONTROL IN CORIANDER, DILL, AND DANDELION by Smart, J.R, Makus, D.J, Coleman, R.J

“…Field studies were conducted to determine the efficiency and crop safety of trifluralin [2,6-dinitro- N, N -dipropyl-4(trifluoromethyl) benzenamine] in…”
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'Kerala Red' ornamental amaranth by Brenner, D.M, Makus, D.J

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Black oat cover crop management effects on soil temperature and biological properties on a Mollisol in Texas, USA by Zibilske, L.M., Makus, D.J.

“…Management of a black oat ( Avena strigosa [Schreb.]) cover crop by mowing method (none, flail mowing, or sickle bar mowing) affected soil micro environmental…”
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SEED GERMINATION METHODS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF SAW-PALMETTO, SERENOA REPENS, IN SOUTH TEXAS by Makus, D.J.

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Yeast inhibition in grape juice containing sulfur dioxide, sorbic acid, and dimethyldicarbonate by Terrell, F.R, Morris, J.R, Johnson, M.G, Gbur, E.E, Makus, D.J

“…Sulfur dioxide (SO2), sorbic acid (SB), dimethyldicarbonate (DMDC), and their combinations were studied for suppression of fermentation at 21 degrees C or 31…”
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Supplemental foliar potassium applications with or without a surfactant can enhance netted muskmelon quality by Lester, G.E, Jifon, J.L, Makus, D.J

“…Netted muskmelon [Cucumis melo L. (Reticulatus Group)] fruit quality (ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, total free sugars, and soluble solids concentration (SSC))…”
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MYCORRHIZAL INOCULATION OF TOMATO AND ONION TRANSPLANTS IMPROVES EARLINESS by Makus, D.J.

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Potential for Minimally Tilled, Fall-planted Brassicas in Hill Land Permaculture Sites by Makus, D.J.

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Preharvest Calcium Applications Have Little Effect on Mineral Distribution in Ripe Strawberry Fruit by Makus, D.J., Morris, J.R.

“…Supplemental Ca was supplied to `Cardinal' and `Fern' strawberry ( Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) plants grown in an Enders clayey silt loam soil as a foliar spray…”
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Proteinase inhibitor-inducing factor activity in tomato leaves resides in oligosaccharides enzymically released from cell walls [Wound hormone pest attack] by Bishop, P.D, Makus, D.J, Pearce, G, Ryan, C.A

“…The synthesis and accumulation of proteinase inhibitor I in excised tomato leaves can be induced with oligosaccharides obtained by fungal endo-α…”
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Okra production with pine straw mulch by Makus, D.J. (USDA-ARS, Weslaco, TX (USA)), Tiwari, S.C, Pearson, H.A, Haywood, J.D, Tiarks, A.E

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