Name(s): Finneus Parent-Goebel
Term: Summer 2024
Credits: 4
Title of ILC Group Project: 2024 Solanum aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 Variety Trial at the Evergreen Organic Farm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Name: Dr. Sarah Williams
Organization: TESC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Name: Profesor Ben Hunsdorfer
Organization: TESC<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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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 \u2018Gilo\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Student or Group Info Name(s): Finneus Parent-GoebelTerm: Summer 2024Credits: 4Title of ILC Group Project: 2024 Solanum aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 Variety Trial at the Evergreen Organic Farm Sponsor Name: Dr. Sarah WilliamsOrganization: TESC Subcontractor Name: Profesor Ben HunsdorferOrganization: TESC Program of Project Description Narrative: This multi-quarter, multi-student project, titled \u201c2024 Solanum aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 Variety Trial at the Evergreen Organic … 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-parent-goebel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-parent-goebel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-parent-goebel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-parent-goebel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-parent-goebel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-parent-goebel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-parent-goebel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35\/revisions\/86"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/foodagproject-su24-parent-goebel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Learning objective<\/strong><\/td> Activity<\/strong><\/td> Deliverable<\/strong><\/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> Controlled Germination Trial<\/td> Conduct a standarized germination chamber trial on Solanum aethiopicum <\/em>\u2018Gilo\u2019 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 experiment to determine germination percentages of the four varieties of S. aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 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> Plant Profile for Solanum aethiopicum<\/em><\/td> Examine and understand the botanical features, growth habit, ethnobotany, and\/or culinary use of Solanum aethiopicum. <\/em>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> Vigor Study <\/td> The student will design, implement, and document a vigor study of the varieties being grown in the trial, utilizing the text Agricultural Field Experiments: Design and Analysis by Roger G. Peterson. Also, the BBCH scale (Hack et al., 1992). The student will use Excel statistical analysis on collected data to produce a conclusive paper explaining the experiment\u2019s parameters and findings.<\/td> Conduct a experiment to determine the vigor of the four varieties of S. aethiopicum \u2018Gilo\u2019 being studied in the trial and produce and scientific report examining the methodology and outcome of the experiment. Posted to a wordpress site dedicated to the project.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Evaluation of Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n