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Fireblight

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Fireblight, a highly destructive disease of several members of the rose family, is caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. This bacterial organism is native to North America and is present... More ≫

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Fireblight, a highly destructive disease of several members of the rose family, is caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. This bacterial organism is native to North America and is present throughout the continent where susceptible rose family hosts are grown. In Alberta, this disease can affect many highly desirable hardy ornamentals and fruit-producing species in the rose family including apple, crabapple, cotoneaster, hawthorn, pear, mountain ash, raspberry, saskatoon berry, plum and cherry. It is particularly destructive to species that are not native to Canada such as crabapple, apple and pear.

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Field shelterbelts for soil conservation

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Field shelterbelts reduce soil erosion by wind, conserve soil moisture and reduce wind damage to crops. They complement good crop residue management and other conservation practices to protect the... More ≫

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Field shelterbelts reduce soil erosion by wind, conserve soil moisture and reduce wind damage to crops. They complement good crop residue management and other conservation practices to protect the soil. Field shelterbelts should not be considered as an alternative to good residue management, but as a complement. Field shelterbelts are a part of conservation management systems that will help safeguard the productive quality of our soils.

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Commercial tree nursery industry

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an objective overview of the tree nursery industry. This overview is not intended to be a substitute for individuals making their own... More ≫

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an objective overview of the tree nursery industry. This overview is not intended to be a substitute for individuals making their own thorough assessment of key factors that would influence the success of their individual enterprise.

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Browning of evergreens

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In Alberta there many reasons why evergreen trees and shrubs turn color and sometimes die. Needles (leaves) will change color and drop off as they age naturally, or they may change color in... More ≫

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In Alberta there many reasons why evergreen trees and shrubs turn color and sometimes die. Needles (leaves) will change color and drop off as they age naturally, or they may change color in winter. However, these evergeens may actually be injured by a number of causes: frost; herbicides; drought; winter cold; pruning; salt; animals; pollution; nutrient deficiencies

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Pressure compensating emitters for trickle irrigation systems

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Provides information about pressure compensating emitters for trickle irrigation systems, which are used to apply water uniformly on long rows and on uneven slopes. Emitters are commonly used in... More ≫

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Provides information about pressure compensating emitters for trickle irrigation systems, which are used to apply water uniformly on long rows and on uneven slopes. Emitters are commonly used in fruit orchards, tree nurseries, market gardens and landscaping.

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