Composting has been shown to increase soil quality by increasing organic matter and altering concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorous, as well as changing bulk density, porosity, and water holding capacity. These changes could be beneficial for soil conservation, particularly in…
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Alternatives to Copper in Combating Downy Mildew in Organic Viticulture
Plasmopara viticola (a.k.a. Downy Mildew) is one of the most common diseases and more serious threats for Vitis vinifera varieties all over the world. Early symptoms occur on the leaves of grape vines, exhibiting light green to yellow spots called…
Phenolic Composition of Organically Grown Grapes Do Not Change with Different Winemaking Techniques
flickr.com/photos/quinnanya/2922863195/ It has been well documented that the phenolic composition of wine differs depending upon a variety of factors: including, but not limited to; the type of grape, environmental conditions, disease pressures, soil type, geographical location, and grape maturity status. …
Phenolic Content of Wines Made From Organic Versus Conventionally Grown Grapes: Is There a Difference?
http://www.organicfoodexperience.com/wp-content/ uploads/2011/01/certified-organic.jpg Organic foods, once only spotted in health food stores, are becoming increasingly popular and are found all over the grocery store aisles. While it is unclear whether or not organic foods are higher in nutritional content than more…