Greenhouse Learning Center
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Student Projects
Research/Extension Experience for Undergrad Students
Abbie Wooten, REEU student is evaluating variation in morphological traits in selections of nimblewill (Muhlenberghia schreberi). This native grass is commonly observed as a weed species in cool-season lawns and woodland trails, and may have potential as a turfgrass for dry, shaded lawns. Abbie’s research will measure morphological traits to determine if dwarf selections from home lawns maintain shorter heights, finer leaf blades, and shorter internodes than wild types collected from woodland trails.
Deep Water Culture
Students are learning and developing deep water culture plants. The plant's roots are suspended in an oxygenated nutrient solution. Soil provides gaps where air is present, thus the water needs to be oxygenated for the plants to survive. Soil also contains macro and micro nutrients for the plants so in hydroponics the oxygenated water is supplemented with nutrients. In a deep water culture, the deeper the water level the more stable the nutrient solution will remain.
Production of Hops
Katie Stenmark is collecting data. The project aims to develop baseline information for production of hops, a new crop for Oklahoma. As a new crop, this outreach component is critical to establishing networks for prospective farmers entering a new marketplace.
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