Performance of Highbush Blueberries on Sites Previously Used for Agricultural Crops

Cultural Variation and Mycorrhizal Status of Blueberry Plants in NW Oregon Commercial Production Fields

“…Others have found that EMF colonization of blueberry varies significantly with the cultivar, rate of fertilizer application, and the amount and type of soil organic matter present in the soil (Czesnik and Eynard, 1990;Eynard and Czesnik, 1989;Golldack et al, 2001;Powel, 1982). Blueberries grown in soils with high organic matter content and low pH usually have higher mycorrhizal colonization and in some instances better growth (Blasing, 1989;Czesnik and Eynard, 1990;Czesnik, 1989, Haynes andSwift, 1985;Yang et al, 1998). Golldack et al (2001) found that increasing amounts of fertilizer decreased EMF colonization of 'Duke' and 'Reka' cultivars in Germany.…”

“…Increased application of fertilizer can depress mycorrhizal infection levels in blueberry seedlings (Powell, 1982). Blueberries grown in soils with high organic matter and low pH usually have higher mycorrhizal colonization and better growth (Blasing, 1989;Czesnik and Eynard, 1990;Enyard and Czesnik, 1989;Haynes and Swift, 1985;Yang et al, 1998). The object of this study was to assess the mycorrhizal status of blueberry plants in commercial farms in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and to determine whether relationships exist between cultural practices, root distribution, soil characteristics and level of colonization by mycorrhizal fungi.…”

Influence of soil type on half-highbush blueberry productivity

“…Climate conditions of North Europe are suitable for the lowbush (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) and half-highbush blueberry (V. corumbosum x V. angustifolium) cultivation (Bläsing 1989, Haffner and Vestrheim 1994, Paasisalo et al 1994, Starast et al 2007a). …”