Name(s): Aria Larsen
Term: Summer
Credits: 8
Title of ILC or Group Project: 2024 Solanum aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 Variety Trial at the Evergreen Organic Farm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Field supervisor: Dr. Sarah Williams
Organization: TESC <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Name: Ben Hundorfer Narrative: <\/p>\n\n\n\n This multi-quarter, multi-student project, titled \u201c2024 Solanum aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 Variety Trial at the Evergreen Organic Farm\u201d, is designed to evaluate four varieties of S. aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 in the categories of germination, vigor, insect and disease resistance, yield and marketability, and flavor. Specific learning objectives are to study the design and implementation of variety trials, to establish parameters and rubrics for evaluating S. aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019, to learn how to assess selected varieties for insect and disease resistance, to collect data regarding yield and marketable yield, to assess the possibilities for marketing \u2018Gilo\u2019 in our area, to create educational materials for customers of the farm, and to establish tasting protocols to be utilized when evaluating crops for flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Student will utilize a selected field at the Evergreen Organic Farm to create a replicated variety trial for S. Aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 and assess the suitability of the selected varieties for the climate and the farm. Students will design, implement, manage and monitor a replicated field trial for selected varieties of ‘Gilo\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Student or Group Info Name(s): Aria Larsen Term: Summer Credits: 8Title of ILC or Group Project: 2024 Solanum aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 Variety Trial at the Evergreen Organic Farm Sponsor Field supervisor: Dr. Sarah Williams Organization: TESC Subcontractor Name: Ben Hundorfer Organization: TESC Program of Project Description Narrative: This multi-quarter, multi-student project, titled \u201c2024 Solanum aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 Variety Trial … Continue reading ILC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-larsen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-larsen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-larsen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-larsen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-larsen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-larsen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":102,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-larsen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35\/revisions\/102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-larsen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/a>Organization: TESC<\/p>\n\n\n\nProgram of Project Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Learning objective
<\/strong><\/td>Activity<\/strong><\/td> Deliverable<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Controlled Germination Trial
<\/td> Conduct a standarized germination chamber trial on Solanum aethiopicum ‘Gilo’ and a control. Use statistical analysis to compare data. Write a final report and analysis of data. Write a final report and analysis of data. Coordination with SSC and labs is necessary. <\/td> Conduct a standarized
Conduct a experiment to determine germination percentages of the four varieties of S. aethiopicum ‘Gilo’ being studied in the trial and produce and scientific write-up examining the methodology and outcome of the experiment. Posted to a wordpress site dedicated to the project.<\/td><\/tr> A practicum about the design of variety trials, including planning, preparation, and cultivation, through application. <\/td> The student will understand design and protocols for an S. aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 variety trial, utilizing the text \u201cThe Grower\u2019s Guide to Conducting On-farm Variety Trials\u201d by Organic Seed Alliance. Data collection for pest and disease, yield, and marketability. Additionally, performing field maintance tasks for optimal growth; such as harvest, pest\/disease management, weeding and trellising. <\/td> Weekly work journal posted to a wordpress site dedicated to the project. Also, contributions to a final variety trial report. <\/td><\/tr> Plant Profile for Solanum aethiopicum <\/td> Examine and understand the botanical features, growth habit, ethnobotany, and\/or culinary use of Solanum aethiopicum. Document phenoligical and morphilogical data in drawings or written observation. Use research\/observation to develop market materials.<\/td> Weekly work journal posted to a wordpress site dedicated to the project. Potentially, contributions to the final vigor report. <\/td><\/tr> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Evaluation of Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n