Project Overview
FNE00-307
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 2000: $7,060.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2000
Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Project Leader:
Annual Reports
Commodities
- Fruits: general small fruits
- Animals: bees
Practices
- Production Systems: general crop production
- Soil Management: soil analysis
Proposal summary:
Pollination failure is an obstacle that can discourage growers from using the hardy kiwi plant, and this project will compare pollen quality among seven kiwi cultivators. The project will also compare methods of pollen dispersion using bees and mechanical applications.
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