Agriculture

Pineapple: Ananas comosus Pineapple: Ananas comosus- Much information on this crop, its origins and distribution, varieties, culture, harvesting, storing and uses for food and other purposes. Pomegranate: Punica granatum Pomegranate: Punica granatum- Information on growing this small tree with details of its cultivation, pests and diseases and uses. Kiwifruit: Actinidia deliciosa Kiwifruit: Actinidia deliciosa- Information on the origins of this fruit, its climatic requirements, varieties, general cultivation and uses. Fruit Facts Fruit Facts- Fact sheets for about twenty little known fruits that can be grown in California with a description of each, its culture and a list of suitable cultivars. Pawpaw Planting Guide Pawpaw Planting Guide- Information on the climate and site requirements, propagation and cultivation of the native American pawpaw, Asimina triloba. Fruit Tree Propagation Fruit Tree Propagation- Article from Wikipedia on both bud grafting and whip and tongue grafting, and suitable rootstocks to use for apples, pears, cherries and plums. Growing Blueberries Growing Blueberries- Plenty of information on this crop with instructions on planting and growing, pruning and problems. Growing Cranberries Growing Cranberries- Information on preparing the land and establishing this crop, tending the fields and harvesting. How Cranberries Grow How Cranberries Grow- Article following the cultivation of these fruit in the bogs of Massachusetts throughout the year. Quest for Quince Quest for Quince- The quince is a less-known relative of pears and apples. Researchers at the National Clonal Germplasm Repository are seeking further cultivars to include in thei… Papaya: High Tech Tactics Enhance a Tropical Fruit Papaya: High Tech Tactics Enhance a Tropical Fruit- Researchers in Hawaii are using micropropogation techniques and genetic studies to ensure that only productive plants are grown. Date Palm Cultivation Date Palm Cultivation- Information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on all aspects of date production. Mangosteen.com Mangosteen.com- Information on history, science, folklore, culture. Also photos and nutritional uses. The Breadfruit Institute The Breadfruit Institute- Project of the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Hawaii. Includes uses, research, varieties, mission, and resources Tamarind Tamarind- Detailed account of Tamarindus indica, including its origin, cultivation, uses. The Cranberry Institute The Cranberry Institute- Conducts research into the crop. Includes brief details of recent work and findings. International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Fruits- Online scientific papers concerning fruit and fruit cultivation. AvocadoSource.com AvocadoSource.com- News, information, links and chat for avocado growers in many of the leading growing nations. Fruits of Warm Climates Fruits of Warm Climates- Detailed descriptions of the fruits that grow in warmer and tropical climates. An online book. U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council- Promoting highbush blueberry growing. Information on the plant, growth, and the product. Specialty Mushrooms Specialty Mushrooms- The Mushroom Growers' Newsletter provides information on growing various species. Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd Mycorrhizal Systems Ltd- Undertakes research on black truffles (Tuber melanosporum)and operates a global network of client-partner truffle plantations that comprise the world’s la… Specialty Mushroom Production Systems: Maitake and Morels Specialty Mushroom Production Systems: Maitake and Morels- Report from the Australian Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation on the commercial scale cultivation of … MykoWeb: Mushroom Demonstration Garden MykoWeb: Mushroom Demonstration Garden- Provides information on the designing and setup of a year-round mushroom demonstration garden in the botanical gardens at the Josephine Ran… Cultivation of Edible Mushrooms on Cotton Waste Cultivation of Edible Mushrooms on Cotton Waste- Provides information on growing the edible mushrooms, Volvariella volvacea and Pleurotus species, on cotton waste. Mushroom Information Center Mushroom Information Center- Resource for mushroom related information including cultivation, pests and diseases, nutrition, recipes, foodservice and retail. Mushroom Growers' Newsletter Mushroom Growers' Newsletter- Cultivation of gourmet mushrooms and medicinal mushrooms can be an enjoyable pastime or a profitable business venture. This subscription publication … American Mushroom Institute American Mushroom Institute- Trade association representing the growers, processors and marketers of cultivated mushrooms in the United States. Information on cultivation, regulat… USDA Forest Service: Urban Natural Resources Stewardship USDA Forest Service: Urban Natural Resources Stewardship- Information on current research on the effects of the urban forest on air quality, climate, and carbon dioxide; as well a… WANE 3000 Tree Systems WANE 3000 Tree Systems- Information and video about tree preservation methods in urban environments that provide water, air and nutrients vital to tree health and discourage hazar… Texas Urban Forestry Council Texas Urban Forestry Council- Site provides information about the organization's programs, invasive pests, trees, has links to related sites and has a news page with urban forestr… Tree Ordinance Guidelines Tree Ordinance Guidelines- A handbook for the development and evaluation of local urban forestry programs. Natural Landscapes in Urban Areas Natural Landscapes in Urban Areas- Essay on the need for parks and other wildlife areas in urban environments. Men of the Trees, Inc. Men of the Trees, Inc.- Non-profit organisation promoting community involvement in seed collecting, propagation, re-vegetation and aftercare. Provides details of current programs,… The Arbor Day Foundation The Arbor Day Foundation- Information on tree and shrub care; education resources related to trees; promoting the planting and maintenance of urban forests through Arbor Day progr… Forest Nursery Manual Forest Nursery Manual- Downloadable guide with information about current bareroot-nursery practices and research in the northwestern United States and Canada. Christmas Trees Christmas Trees- A comprehensive series of informational sheets provided by North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension on the subject of Christmas tree production and m… Woody Plant Seed Manual Woody Plant Seed Manual- Provides a comprehensive guide to the propagation of trees from seed. Tree Planting Is Easy Tree Planting Is Easy- Guide from the Mississippi State University Extension. Forest Products Forest Products- Mississippi State University Extension provides details of the range of products obtained from trees. Timber Stand Improvement Timber Stand Improvement- Provides guidance on improving productivity by prescribed burning, culling, thinning and release. Pruning Forest Trees Pruning Forest Trees- Information on when to prune, the procedures to follow and care after pruning. How to Plant Forest Trees How to Plant Forest Trees- Guidance on storing seedlings, planting by hand and by machine, and care of plantations. Forestry Terms for the Woodland Owner Forestry Terms for the Woodland Owner- Provides definitions and explanations of terms used in forestry. Felling, Bucking and Limbing Trees Felling, Bucking and Limbing Trees- Provides guidance for the occasional chain-saw operator on safe practices to use for these operations. Before You Order Tree Seedlings Before You Order Tree Seedlings- University of Missouri Extension gives guidance on selecting species to suit the soil and climate. Hardcore Treeplanters Hardcore Treeplanters- Experienced planter in Canada provides information about how to go about planting trees efficiently and quickly. American Chestnut Foundation: The Backcross Method American Chestnut Foundation: The Backcross Method- Project to introduce into the American chestnut the genetic material responsible for blight resistance while still preserving t… An Overview of Forest Ecology and Management in Virginia An Overview of Forest Ecology and Management in Virginia- Information on forest management and the shelterwood, seed-tree and clear-cutting systems of regeneration. The Influence of Soils and Species on Tree Root Depth The Influence of Soils and Species on Tree Root Depth- Peter Crow provides a guide to expected rooting depth ranges of trees for a selection of species on soils with different cha…