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OSU Extension supports nursery and greenhouse producers with science-based information on plant production, pest and disease management and environmental controls. We offer research, tools and training to help growers improve efficiency, plant health and sustainability in controlled environments.

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Is there a Spanish resource with technical plant terms?

P: Do you know of a good Spanish resource with technical plant terms, maybe a college or university text we can create a dictionary from? I work at a greenhouse and am trying to open bilingual communications. At the moment, ...

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Hydro hints

Learn all about hydroponics and the basics for growing plants without soil. This series delves into different hydroponic techniques you can fit into your production: deep-water culture, buckets, nutrient film technique, and ebb and flow.

May 2025 | Collection

249 - How to buy a native plant (in English)

As nursery catalogs start to show up in our mailboxes and we think about the plants we want to grow next season, it's easy to get overwhelmed. In this episode, guest host Nicole Bell talks with Jen Hayes about two ...

Oct 2023 | Podcast episode

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Preventing Phytophthora Infestations in Restoration Nurseries

By Norma Kline ​​​​​​Marianne Elliott Jennifer Parke Dan Stark David C. Shaw ​​​​​​​and Alicia Christiansen

Phytophthora species are water molds that can kill plants. They can spread undetected in container plants and equipment. Once they are introduced to an ecosystem, it's difficult or impossible to eradicate them. Nurseries can help prevent the spread of Phytophthora by following some simple steps.

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Unconfirmed spotted lanternfly sighting prompts reminder for vigilance

Until a physical specimen is collected and confirmed, spotted lanternfly is not considered present in Oregon.

Kym Pokorny, Chris Branam | May 22, 2025 | News story

OSU research vital for Oregon's nursery industry success

Researchers in the OSU Agricultural Experiment Station and OSU Extension Service provide a wealth of resources, including publications and expert advice, to help nursery and greenhouse operators stay informed about best practices and new developments in the industry.

Lloyd Nackley, Shawn Donkin, Sam Angima | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Olea project supports development of Oregon’s olive industry

The goal is to grow as many olive cultivars as possible in a field evaluation and to select cultivars best adapted to the region.

Heather Stoven, Neil Bell | Jan 2025 | Impact story

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Marcelo Moretti
Associate Professor

Contact me with questions about weed management in commercial agriculture.

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Lloyd Nackley
Nursery Researcher

Contact about commercial greenhouse management and nursery production

Jay W. Pscheidt
Professor and Statewide Extension Plant Pathology Specialist
Luisa Santamaria
Nursery Pathology Specialist, Bilingual Educator
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Flavorless saffron?

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