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Publication Type:
| Trade |
Author(s): | Smith, D. R.;
Edwards, J. H.;
Gilliam, C. H.;
Behe, B. K. |
Author Affiliation: | Smith: Department of Horticulture, at Auburn University, Gilliam: Department of Horticulture Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, Edwards: USDA/Agricultural Research Service. Behe: Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Michigan. |
Title: | What kinds of organic mulches do buyers want? |
Section: | Market preference survey Other records with the "Market preference survey" Section
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Source: | BioCycle, The Journal of Composting & Recycling. January 1999, p. 28-29. |
Publishing Information: | Emmaus, PA: The JG Press, Inc. |
# of Pages: | 2 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Mulches; Purchasing; Decision-making; Questionnaire surveys; Aesthetic values; Pine bark; Pine needles; Straw; Composts; Color
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Abstract/Contents: | Summarizes a survey of customers in two age groups (37-42 and near-25) about their preferences concerning various types of mulch. Three traditional mulches (pine bark, pine needles, and wheat straw) and two recycled paper mulches (in three different colors) were used in the study. The study examined the effect of income levels on mulch choice as well as aesthetic values rated by the participants. Preference data were collected twice, once when the plants were first established and again six weeks later after plant growth. Provides the results in a table. Pine bark was rated highest by both groups at both times and the recycled pellets tended to rank lower. |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Pictures, color Tables |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Smith, D. R., J. H. Edwards, C. H. Gilliam, and B. K. Behe. 1999. What kinds of organic mulches do buyers want?. BioCycle. p. 28-29. |
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