ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE RESEARCH

 

 

Ornamental horticulture research at the Coastal Research and Extension Center is based at the South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station in Poplarville. The proximity of the unit to Mississippi's center of ornamental plant production has lead to the development of a multi-faceted research program.

Plant Evaluations

Media Evaluations

Weed Control

  • Alternative Weed Control in Large Containers
  • Weed Control in Azalea Production
  • Weed Control in Pot-in-Pot Production Systems
  • Herbicide and Herbicide Combinations for Weed Control in Ornamental Production

Fertilization

  • Evaluation of Pursell Fertilizer Products for Woody Plant Production
  • Evaluation of Scotts Fertilizer Products for Woody Plant Production
  • Large Container Fertilizer Rate Evaluation
  • Large Container Fertilizer Placement Evaluation
  • Evaluation of Alternative Fertilizer Products

Marketing

  • 3rd National Nursery Survey

Miscellaneous

 

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