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Jamie L. Whitten Plant Materials Center

Updated 11/19/2009

Research, Studies and Activities

The Jamie L. Whitten Plant Materials Center is involved in the following studies and activities to address the above resource issues. For more information on these studies please contact the PMC at (662) 675-2588.

Study Number Study Name Description Duration
MSPMC-P-0118-CP Sunflower Variety and Practice Trial Observation and data collection for future references in relation to mourning dove habitat 2005-2009
MSPMC-P-0120 Right of Way Enhancement for Wildlife Using different MSPMC releases on right of ways located inside Holly Springs National Forest to improve wildlife habitat. Meechee arrowleaf clover was planted in plots in Fall 2005. Lark Selection and Quail Haven legume releases will be planted in Spring 2006. NRCS Biologist will help evaluate wildlife use. 2005-2009
MSPMC-P-0208a-W Evaluation of little bluestem ecotypes (mother plt nursery) Evaluate little bluestem ecotypes for adaptability and improved seed germination characteristics 2002-2009
MSPMC-T-0112-CP Improving soil fertility below vegetative barriers with different soil admendments Compare soil fertility admendments for improving productivity of crops below vegetative barriers 2001-2009
MSPMC-T-0117-CP Agroforestry Alley Cropping Demonstration Demonstrate techniques for growing trees (Pecan, greenash) with conventional row crops (soybeans, corn). 2001-2010
MSPMC-T-0523-PA Production of Warm Season Grass in a Silvopasture System Evaluate the effect loblolly pine have on yield and quality of warm season forages 2004-2010
MSPMC-T-0524a-P Herbicides for seed production of Highlander eastern gamagrass - establishment test preemergence herbicides for establishment of eastern gamagrass and secure labeling through IR4 program for seed producers 2005-2009
MSPMC-T-0524b-P Herbicides for seed production of Highlander eastern gamagrass - spring maintenance test preemergence herbicides for spraying on established stands of eastern gamagrass to control weeds before emergence and secure labeling through IR4 program for seed 2005-2009
MSPMC-T-0524c-P Herbicides for seed production of Highlander eastern gamagrass - post-emergence test post-emergence herbicides for weed control in established stands of eastern gamagrass and secure labeling through IR4 program for seed producers 2005-2009
MSPMC-T-0601-TE Propagation methods of Switchcane Arundinaria gigantea (Walt.) Muhl. Evaluate methodologies of micro- and macro-propagation to allow the reestablishment of this species to its native range. 2006-2010

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