Sustainable Agriculture Student Research Projects: 2023

Effects of Mowing on Sphagnum Regeneration in a Degraded Peat Bog

Michael Bomford, Rue Badanic, and Jordan Roper, 2023

• Key result: Mowing inhibits Sphagnum regeneration in a degraded peat bog.

• Poster

Effect of Intercropping Wheat and Rye on Grain Yield and Protein Content

Muhammad Koodoruth, 2023

• Key result: Intercropping heritage wheat with rye reduced wheat yield but did not affect protein content.

• Poster
• Paper

Growing Medium and Fertilizer Effects on Microgreens

Manon Lee, 2023

• Key result: Radish microgreens performed best with compost substrate. Fertilizer didn't help.

• Poster
• Paper

Intercropping Dryland Rice and Greens for Weed Suppression

Nhi Nguyen, 2023

• Key result: Intercropping dryland rice with spinach and turnip did not improve land use efficiency or reduce weed pressure.

• Poster
• Paper

Dose Response of Basil and Kale Seedlings to Black Soldier Fly Frass in Growing Media 

Oliver Rondou, 2023

• Key result: Black soldier fly frass concentration in growing media is inversely correlated with seedling growth.

• Poster

Using Agrovoltaics to Shade Bok Choy Varieties

Amanda Tam, 2023

• Key result: Electricity compensates for bok choy yield loss in agrovoltaic systems.

• Poster
• Paper

Effects of Flooding and Paper Mulch on Fraser Valley Rice

Wendel Vistan, 2023

• Key result: Rice yield was higher in flooded paddies than dry field plots and was unaffected by paper mulch.

• Poster
• Paper

Cucumber Response to Black and Silver Mulches

Jacob Wen, 2023

• Key result: Black mulch favours 'Tasty Green' cucumber; reflective favours persistent yield.

• Poster
• Paper

Living and Non-living Mulch Effects on Ground Beetles and Weeds in a New Apple Orchard

Harrison Wu, 2023

• Key result: Alyssum living mulch suppresses weeds during orchard establishment but does not affect ground beetle biodiversity.

• Poster
• Paper