2012 RESEARCH PROJECTS
OARDC North Central Agricultural Research Station
Fremont, Ohio
CROP RESEARCH PROJECTS
PROCESSING & FRESH MARKET TOMATOINVESTIGATOR, DEPARTMENT
C-Pedigree Selection plots (F3 -F9,& Seed Increase) utilizing geneticD. Francis, Hort & Crop Science
mapping, selection of desirable traits, and seed increase for cultivar
development of tomatoes for the Mid-west whole-pack processing
tomato industry.
C- Evaluation of Caroteniod tomato cultivars and product in conjunctionD. Francis, Hort & Crop Science
with OSU College of Medicine for human nutrition and health .
C- Multi-location evaluation of cultivars as canned whole peeled,D. Francis, Hort & Crop Science
diced, and juiced tomato products from OSU breeding program.
C-Cooperative trial with Harris Moran and Heinz Seed evaluating yieldD. Francis, Hort & Crop Science
and performance of hybrids and selection of inbred lines, includingChunxiao Jiang, Harris Moran Seed Co.
joint hybrids.
C- Tomato RIL and Solcap utilizing genetic mapping and general D. Francis, Hort & Crop Science
evaluations.
N-Differntail fertility study on conventionally grown grafted tomatoes.M. Klienhenz, Hort & Crop Sciences
N-Control of tomato Septoria / Early Blight with 11 various experimentalS. Miller, Plant Pathology
fungicide compounds in conjunction withDain Bruins, Syngenta.Dain Bruins, Syngenta.
N- Control of tomato Fontelis with 5 various experimental fungicideS. Miller, Plant Pathology
compounds in conjunction withMarsha Martian of DuPontMarsha Martian of DuPont
N-Use and effect of varying formulations of Gantec Fertilizer has on yieldM. Bennett, Hort & Crop Sciences
and product quality when applied in the greenhouse and field on tomatoes.Grassbaugh, Hort & Crop Sciences
C-The Effect that Plug Tray Cell Size has on growth and maturity ofM. Bennett, Hort & Crop Sciences
processing tomatoes. (mid-America Food Processors)E. Grassbaugh, Hort & Crop Sciences
N- ARS / IR-4 Minor use pesticide efficacy & crop safety residueLeona Horst, USDA ARS, IR-4
evaluation of Quintec fungicide on tomato to control bacterial spot.
N-ARS / IR-4 Minor use pesticide residue evaluation to determineLeona Horst, USDA ARS, IR-4
magnitude of residue of Convoy (flutolanil) fungicide on tomato
for the control of southern blight.
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CUCURBITSINVESTIGATOR, DEPARTMENT
C- Cucumber Downy Mildew Sentinel Plot ProgramS. Miller, Plant Pathology
predicting the disease, hosts and severity.Gerald Homes, NCSU
C- Muskmelon disease and insect pest management using perimeter trap crops Celeste Welty, Entomology
of squash and annual rye grass.S. Miller, Plant Pathology
Fulya Gurel, Plant Pathology
N- Cucumber sensitivity and phytotoxicity evaluation of eight fungicide S. Miller, Plant Pathology
compounds for control of Downy Mildew.
N- Control of pumpkin Plectosporium with 5 various experimental fungicideS. Miller, Plant Pathology
compounds in conjunction with BASF Chemical
N- ARS / IR-4 Minor Use Pesticide Residue Evaluation of V-10208 Leona Horst, USDA ARS, IR-4
fungicide on summer squash.
N- ARS / IR-4 Minor Use Pesticide Residue Evaluation of V-10208 Leona Horst, USDA ARS, IR-4
fungicide on cantaloupe to control disease caused by oomycetes.
BRASSICA CROPS
E-Processing Cabbage observation and evaluation trials in conjunction with M. Koenig, OSU Extension Sandusky Co.
the Fremont Company and Hirzel Canning(20 varieties)
N- Cabbage cultivar observation trials.Lauren Carter, Harris Moran Seed Co..
Mark Koenig, OSU Extension Sandusky Co.
C- Enhancing parasitoid populations within cabbage fields using nectarEmily Linkous, Entomology
sources. Celeste Welty, Entomology
N- Onion thrip control on cabbageusing eight various insecticideCeleste Welty, Entomology,
treatments.
PEPPER
C- Evaluation of new processing and fresh market pepperM. Bennett, Hort & Crop Sciences
cultivar releases. (Bell, Jalapeno, 29 varieties)E. Grassbaugh, Hort & Crop Sciences
N- ARS / IR-4 Minor use pesticide efficacy & crop safety residueLeona Horst, USDA ARS, IR-4
evaluation of acibenzolar fungicide on bell pepper to check impact
lower rates have on disease control and impact yield.
N- ARS / IR-4 Minor use pesticide residue evaluation of V-10208 Leona Horst, USDA ARS, IR-4
fungicide on bell pepper to control disease caused by oomycetes..
PEA, SNAP, LIMA & DRY BEANS
N- ARS / IR-4 Minor Use Pesticide Residue Evaluation of Beleaf Leona Horst, USDA ARS, IR-4
(Flonicamid) insecticide on garden pea.
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SWEET CORN
C-Northern Ohio SE sweet corn variety evaluationM. Koenig, OSU Extension Sandusky Co.
(17 varieties)
E-Northern Ohio SH2 sweet corn variety evaluationM. Koenig, OSU Extension Sandusky Co.
(31 varieties)
C- Evaluating Stratego & Prosaro fungicides for the control of rustS. Miller, Plant Pathology
in comparison to an industry standard control (Headline).David Lamore, Bayer CropScience
C– Crookham Seeds SH2 sweet corn breeder observation trials.Bob Trent, Crookham Seed Co.
(23 varieties)Mark Koenig, OSU Extension Sandusky Co.
C– Crookham Seeds SE sweet corn breeder observation trials.Bob Trent, Crookham Seed Co.
(14 varieties)Mark Koenig, OSU Extension Sandusky Co.
N- ARS / IR-4 Minor Use Pesticide Residue Evaluation of Assail Leona Horst, USDA ARS, IR-4
(acetamiprid) insecticide on sweet corn.
MISC VEGETABLE & FRUIT
C- Genisis Program, vegetable gardening for at risk youth. M Koenig, OSU Extension Sandusky Co., Phil Colson, Sandusky County Juvenile Court
Judge Brad Smith, Juvenile Court
AGRONOMIC CROPS RESEARCH PROJECTS
WHEAT
C-Breeding and cultivar evaluations, advanced drill strip trials & rod-rowClay Sneller, L. Herald, Horticulture &
Nurseries (Abandon due to winter kill)Crop Science
C-current ongoing research project
N-new research project initiated in current year
E-current ongoing research project expanded in current year
Note: Projects highlighted in blue are funded by the Ohio Vegetable & Small Fruit Research & Development Program