Projects 1 – 10 of 103
- A sustainable breast cancer education and support program in Malaysia
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2003 project
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The initial Malaysian Breast Cancer Education Project has grown and developed since its initial inception in 2003. This project, which is a collaborative project between Cornell University and Universiti Putra Malaysia, has changed its title to the...
- Aerator Incorporation of Manure
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2005 – 2010 project
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Manure is a great source of nutrients. However, if applied on the surface and not incorporated, a large portion of the nitrogen (N) is lost to the air and runoff problems can arise. To conserve manure N, manure needs to be mixed with the soil...
- Alerting the Northeast to and arming it against invasive crane flies, new pests of turfgrass
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2007 – 2010 project
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We are conducting a series of extension and research activities to slow the spread and reduce the economic and environmental impact of invasive crane flies in turfgrass habitats and other susceptible systems of the northeastern United States.
- Application and economic evaluation of advanced treatment technologies for dairy waste
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2008 project
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Dairy farm growth and sustainability in NY highly depends upon solving manure/community related concerns. Resolving this limitation requires identifying, evaluating and implementing manure treatment technologies. This project will not only validate...
- Better annuals and perennials for northern gardens
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2000 project
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Greenhouse producers and garden center owners need accurate and timely information on performance of annual and perennial plants. Many plants are introduced to the market each year, but few undergo rigorous evaluation as to their suitability for...
- Biological control of alfalfa snout beetle with insect-attacking nematodes
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1989 – 2012 project
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We have isolated, tested, and field tested three strains of insect-attacking nematodes that are adapted to New York conditions against alfalfa snout beetle. All three strains are effective in killing the insect. A total of 96 fields across northern...
- Biological control of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle
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1999 – 2010 project
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Non-woven fiber bands impregnated with an insect pathogenic fungus are being developed for control of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.
- Bird life histories online
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2003 project
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My efforts have focused on publishing and ornithology; the Birds of North America series, which I edit, provides detailed information on ecology and biology of North America's birds to a wide audience. Currently at Cornell, I have joined a team...
- Breeding and commercialization of shrub willow bioenergy crops
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2009 project
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New York has great potential to expand the cultivation of sustainable, perennial crops dedicated for the production of woody biomass -- for heat and bioenergy and as a feedstock for biofuels -- on under-used agricultural land. Shrub willow is a...
- Building successful new farm enterprises
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2008 project
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The New York Beginning Farmer Project Leadership Team is coordinating statewide support for all new or aspiring farmers in New York. Our team of educators, farmers, agriculture development specialists, agriculture farm business management planners,...