The 2005 edition of the Wild Blueberry Project Reports was prepared for the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine and the Wild Blueberry Advisory Committee by researchers at the University of Maine, Orono. Projects in this report include:
1. Evaluation of Emerging Disinfections Technologies for Wild Blueberry Processing
1A. Incorporation of wild blueberry puree into a soy-based burger and its effect on sensory and chemical properties of the broiled burgers.
2. Incorporation of wild blueberry puree into a soy-based burger and its effect on sensory and chemical properties of the broiled burgers
3. Wild blueberries and Arterial Functional Properties
4. Practical Microbial Control Approach and Antimicrobial Properties Study for Wild Blueberries
5. Wild Blueberries Reduce Risks for Cardiovascular Disease –No Report at this time, data is still under analysis.
6. Irrigation Water Use in Wild Blueberry Production
7. Control Tactics for Blueberry Pest Insects, 2005
8. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, 2005
9. Control Tactics for Blueberry Pest Insects, 2005
10. The Effect of Fungicides and Cultural Treatments on Monilinia Blight, Yield and Post-Harvest Disease in Wild Blueberries
11. Effect of Soil pH on Nutrient Uptake
12. Effect of Manganese on Growth and Yield of Wild Blueberry
13. Raising Foliar Nitrogen by Application of CoRoN
14. Effects of Summer Foliar Fertilization to Increase Branch Length and Flower Bud Formation in the Prune Year
15. Assessment of Hexazinone Alternatives for Weed Control in Wild Blueberries and Field Cover Program Base
16. Evaluation of Fall Applications of Tribenuron Methyl for Bunchberry Control in Wild Blueberries
17. Evaluation of spot treatments of Tribenuron Methyl for weed control in Wild Blueberries
18. Evaluation and Demonstration of Techniques for Filling in Bare Spots in Wild Blueberry Fields
19. Assessment of Evitol and Kerb for Sedge Control in Wild Blueberrie
