Sustainable Agriculture Student Research Projects: 2019

Effects of wood compost on soil health indicators in an organic loam Sabrina Anderson, 2019 Key result: Wood-based compost boosts active carbon in soil, supporting larger microbial populations and more fungal colonies.	Poster Paper
Effect of Metarhizium brunneum application method on wireworm damage to potato Jenna Graham, 2019 Key result: M. brunneum did not reduce wireworm damage or increase potato yield, regardless of application method.	Poster
Leaf mold as renewable alternative to peat in seed starting media Rosina Rodighiero, 2019 Key result: A blend of leaf mold, compost, and vermiculite successfully replaced the peat and vermiculite blend commonly used in vegetable transplant production.	Poster Paper
Efficacy of fungicides available for powdery mildew control in certified organic squash production Jordan Roper, 2019 Key result: Baking soda, milk, and Bacillus subtilis all slowed the spread of powdery mildew on organic squash.	Poster Paper