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1. Notes from the Field

Author

Meyer, Mary H., Kreevich, Nick, Aiello, Anthony S., Zale, Peter, Connolly, Bryan A., Boland, Timothy M., Thomas, Elizabeth, and Harvard University Botany Libraries

Published
2022

5. EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: LESSONS FROM MUSEUMS INFORM PUBLIC GARDENS.

Author

Brewer, Katherine and Meyer, Mary H.

Abstract

FOCAL POINTS PUBLIC GARDENS WOULDN'T EXISTWITHOUT THEIR PLANT COLLECTIONS.MANY PUBLIC GARDENS CONSIDERTHEMSELVES TO BE "MUSEUMS OFPLANTS", AND LIKE TRADITIONALMUSEUMS, PUBLIC GARDENS USETHEIR LIVING COLLECTIONS TO SHAPETHEIR EDUCATION AND OUTREACHINITIATIVES. Lisa Philander, curator of the College of Biological Science (CBS)Conservatory and Botanical Collection at the University ofMinnesota, spoke to me about a cocktail series she had plannedthat has been postponed due to COVID-19. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

6. Weekly Question-and-Answer Extension Radio Show Helps Listeners Adopt Environmentally Sound Horticulture Practices.

Author

Weisenhorn, Julie, Meyer, Mary H., McGoff, Regina, and Rooney, Theresa

Subjects
RADIO programs, EDUCATIONAL programs, HORTICULTURE, WATER conservation, INVASIVE plants
Abstract

Cooperative Extension has a long history of using radio broadcasts in educational programming. The Minneapolis, MN-based CBS affiliate WCCO Radio 830AM contacted the University of Minnesota Extension (UMNExt) in 2013 to reinstate an 8:00 AM Saturday live gardening show titled “Smart Garden”. After several years of doing the radio show, we wanted to determine the effectiveness of getting information to listeners, what people were doing differently because of what they heard on the show, and how much they used the Extension’s resources after listening to the program. After analyzing 410 responses to an online survey, we found 78% of respondents reported they frequently or always learned something new when listening, and 56% reported adopting environmentally important practices, such as pollinator gardens, less chemical use, better lawn care, water conservation, and removing invasive plants. We concluded that this educational programming was making a positive impact on consumer horticulture practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021
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20. Factors Affecting U.S. Consumer Expenditures of Fresh Flowers and Potted Plants.

Author

Shuoli Zhao, Chengyan Yue, Meyer, Mary H., and Hall, Charles R.

Subjects
CONSUMPTION (Economics), POTTED plants, FLORICULTURE industry, SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors, MARKETING
Abstract

The floral industry has experienced declining sales in the past few decades, causing many to speculate as to the underlying causes. To identify consumers' spending patterns for fresh flowers and potted plants, we extracted and analyzed quarterly expenditure interview data from the C onsumer Expenditure Survey, 1996 to 2013. O ur analysis revealed consumption trends over time by age group, and compared the differences in expenditure patterns across states. Additionally, we employed the Heckman two-step model to estimate how flower consumption is affected by sociodemographic characteristics, geographic factors, housing status, and seasonal factors. The estimation results show that the source of declining demand can be attributed to the decrease in both number of flower purchasers and expenditure among purchasers. Many factors including age, marital status, gender, education, income, number of earners in household, population size of the residing city, house type, and number of rooms in the house affect the demand for fresh flowers and potted plants. Given that floral expenditure has been decreasing among consumers under 40 years of age for the past two decades, innovative m arketing strategies to target this age cohort are essential for the floral industry's success in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016
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25. Analysis of U. S. Genetically Engineered Crop Regulation and Litigation.

Author

McGinnis, Esther E., Meyer, Mary H., and Smith, Alan G.

Subjects
*CROP research, *ANIMAL health, *PLANT health, *TRANSGENIC organisms
Abstract

The commercial potential of genetically engineered (GE) crops has not been fully realized in the United States. Over the past decade, environmental litigation dramatically affected the pace of GE crop development, testing, and deregulation. The U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulates GE organisms that may pose a risk to plant or animal health. However, recent litigation initiated by nongovernmental organizations such as the Center for Food Safety and the International Center for Technology Assessment has exposed APHIS's vulnerability to lawsuits under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for failing to assess the environmental risks of novel GE crops. In these cases, APHIS committed two types of mistakes. First, APHIS did not differentiate between traditional GE crops whose risks are well characterized and novel GE crops that may raise unique environmental risks and societal issues based on their distinctive biology. Consequently, it did not adequately evaluate the legally defined environmental risks of these novel crops. Second, APHIS did not fully appreciate NEPA's sweeping scope and focus on procedural compliance to ensure transparent and thorough environmental decision making. As a result, APHIS impeded the development and commercialization of GE crops and must take a more defensive posture in the future to deter costly and lengthy NEPA litigation in the case of novel GE crops. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012
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26. Performance of Low-maintenance Turfgrass Mixtures and Blends.

Author

Millers, Daniel R., Mugaas, Robert J., Meyer, Mary H., and Watkins, Eric

Subjects
TURFGRASS quality, TURFGRASS research, KENTUCKY bluegrass, BLUEGRASSES (Plants), TURF management, TURFGRASS field experiments, TALL fescue field experiments, KENTUCKY bluegrass field experiments
Abstract

The article presents a study on the evaluation of low-maintenance turfgrass mixtures or species blends, with information on turf quality and turfgrass adaptability in low-fertility soils with minimal sowing. Topics include a study of the growth of grass plots planted in 2009 at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, weed encroachment in native grass mixtures, and the quality evaluations under minimal mowing for the Tall Fescue Blend and the Kentucky Bluegrass Mixture.

Published
2013
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28. Tough GROUNDCOVERS for Tough Sites.

Author

Meyer, Mary H.

Subjects
GROUND cover plants, SOIL conservation, FESCUE, AXSEED, FORAGE plants
Abstract

The article outlines the groundcovers for difficult sites to prevent erosion and stabilize oil in Minnesota. It states that grasses are among the best groundcovers on most sunny sites, such as fine fescues, which tolerate poor soils, dry conditions and can be grown in sun of light shade. It presents a list the groundcovers for low maintenance sites including Barrenstrawberry, Wineleaf Cinquefoii, and Crownvetch.

Published
2012

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